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LG SM98 NanoCell

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LG SM98 is a high-end 4K IPS TV in LG's 2019 NanoCell lineup available in select markets. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel and available in 55" and 65" size classes.

Some highlights of the LG SM98 include a high screen-to-body ratio up to 94.90% and high brightness. Additionally, it supports full-array LED local-dimming. With mini-LEDs, full-array LED dimming helps the panel achieve higher contrast and dynamic range. It supports HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). It covers 95% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy. It performs well in terms of contrast.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 85%

Pros

High screen-to-body ratio
Full-Array LED local dimming
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Rich color reproduction
High 1500:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel
Bright display panel

Cons

What external reviewers found

External score 89%

Pros

Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos
Best-in-class upscaling
AI Sound and Magic Remote

Cons

No Dolby Vision

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Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The NanoCell 9 Series SM9500 is one of the best-sounding TVs we've ever heard thanks to AI Sound, One Touch Sound Tuning and its built-in 40w speakers. It has a wonderful picture quality that's leaps and bounds more accurate than the first Super UHD TV we saw at CES 2016. Its audio quality rivals low-end soundbars, but you'll still want a separate sound system for Dolby Atmos.

Pros

Best-in-class upscaling
Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos
AI Sound and Magic Remote

Cons

No Dolby Vision

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^ LG NanoCell 9 Series (65SM9500, 65SM9800, 65SM9450) review. [techradar].

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