LG SM90 4K NanoCell TV (2019)

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Keywords: 4kfull-array-ledhdrhigh-endipslgnanocelltv

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Product Overview

LG SM900 is a high-end 4K IPS TV in LG's 2019 NanoCell lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel and available in 49", 55", 65", 75", and 86" size classes.
A highlight of the LG SM900 is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 94.52%. 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.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • Rich color reproduction
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 52% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Excellent low input lag
    • Good response time
    • Great motion interpolation feature
    • Bright, colorful 4K HDR panel
    • Easy to set up and use
    • Easy-to-use webOS smart TV system
    Cons
    • Poor backlight dimming
    • Poor black uniformity
    • Low contrast ratio
    • No HDMI 2.1 ports
    • No local dimming feature
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    Specifications

    49"55"65"75"86"

    Connectivity

    Ports4x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 3x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ45
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Drivers | Subwoofer2 x 10
    Speakers2x 10W
    VESA Mount200 x 200 mm300 x 300 mm300 x 300 mm600 x 400 mm600 x 400 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels92.6% screen-to-body ratio94.29% screen-to-body ratio94.37% screen-to-body ratio94.52% screen-to-body ratio94.46% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth2.46 in / 62.5 mm w/o stand, 10.36 in / 263.1 mm w/ stand2.5 in / 63.5 mm w/o stand, 10.4 in / 264.2 mm w/ stand2.5 in / 63.5 mm w/o stand, 12.8 in / 325.1 mm w/ stand2.75 in / 69.9 mm w/o stand, 15.12 in / 384 mm w/ stand2.9 in / 73.6 mm w/o stand, 18.35 in / 466 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height25.12 in / 638 mm w/o stand, 28.03 in / 712 mm w/ stand27.9 in / 708.7 mm w/o stand, 30.7 in / 779.8 mm w/ stand32.9 in / 835.7 mm w/o stand, 35.7 in / 906.8 mm w/ stand38.03 in / 966 mm w/o stand, 40.83 in / 1037 mm w/ stand43.54 in / 1106 mm w/o stand, 46.57 in / 1183 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width43.15 in / 1096 mm48.5 in / 1231.9 mm57.3 in / 1455.4 mm66.02 in / 1677 mm75.83 in / 1926 mm
    Weight14.1 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 15.6 kg / 34 lbs w/ stand17.6 kg / 39 lbs w/o stand , 19.1 kg / 42 lbs w/ stand26.7 kg / 59 lbs w/o stand , 28.1 kg / 62 lbs w/ stand37.9 kg / 83 lbs w/o stand , 40.8 kg / 90 lbs w/ stand54.1 kg / 119 lbs w/o stand , 57.6 kg / 127 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Brightness500 nits / 1300 nits (peak)400 nits / 900 nits (peak)500 nits / 1300 nits (peak)500 nits / 1300 nits (peak)500 nits / 1300 nits (peak)
    Contrast Ratio1000:1 (static)
    Display BacklightDirect LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal49" (48.46 in / 1231 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)86" (85.43 in / 2170 mm)
    Display TypeIPS
    Gamut90% DCI-P3, 65% Rec.202095% DCI-P3, 72% Rec.202090% DCI-P3, 65% Rec.202090% DCI-P3, 65% Rec.202090% DCI-P3, 65% Rec.2020
    Input Lag17 ms14 ms17 ms17 ms17 ms
    Pixel Density91 ppi81 ppi68 ppi59 ppi52 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.279 mm0.315 mm0.372 mm0.43 mm0.493 mm
    Refresh Rate120 Hz
    Resolution4K (3840x2160)
    Response Time5 ms (min) / 12 ms (avg)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDRDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    LicensesENERGY STAR, RoHS, UL/cUL
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemwebOS 4.5
    Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Processor4 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-S
    VideoTrue Color Accuracy, 4K Upscaler, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Display, ULTRA Luminance Pro, PVR, Advanced Color Enhancer, Image Processor - α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor, Clear Voice III, Google Assistant, Nano Cell Color Pro, LG ThinQ AI, SIMPLI...Voice command, 4K Upscaler, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), PVR, True Color Accuracy, Advanced Color Enhancer, Nano Accuracy, Google Assistant, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Color Pro, ULTRA Luminance Pro, HDCP (High-bandwidth Dig...Voice command, 4K Upscaler, SIMPLINK (HDMI CEC), PVR, True Color Accuracy, Advanced Color Enhancer, Nano Accuracy, Google Assistant, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Color Pro, ULTRA Luminance Pro, HDCP (High-bandwidth Dig...True Color Accuracy, 4K Upscaler, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Display, ULTRA Luminance Pro, PVR, Advanced Color Enhancer, Image Processor - α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor, Clear Voice III, Google Assistant, Nano Cell Color Pro, LG ThinQ AI, SIMPLI...True Color Accuracy, 4K Upscaler, Object Depth Enhancer, Nano Cell Display, ULTRA Luminance Pro, PVR, Advanced Color Enhancer, Image Processor - α7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor, Clear Voice III, Google Assistant, Nano Cell Color Pro, LG ThinQ AI, SIMPLI...

    Performance

    Energy EfficiencyA+
    Memory | Capacity3 GB
    Power Consumption70 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)125 W (average) / 50 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    Accessory3.5 mm composite adapter, Magic remote control - AN-MR19
    Debut2019
    Model Name49SM9000PLA55SM9000PUA65SM9000PUA75SM9000PLA86SM9000PLA

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    External Reviews

    digitaltrends[1]

    Reviewer score 52%
    Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
    The LG SM9000 has brilliant color and impressive brightness at very wide viewing angles. My single biggest gripe with this TV is its surprisingly poor backlighting system. Gamers will love its low input lag and other gaming-friendly features, but movie and TV buffs will find themselves lost in the dark.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Bright, colorful 4K HDR panel
    • Easy to set up and use
    • Easy-to-use webOS smart TV system
    Cons
    • Poor backlight dimming
    • No HDMI 2.1 ports

    rtings[2]

    Reviewer score 52%
    Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
    The LG SM9000 is an okay TV for watching movies. It can play 24p movies judder-free, which is great, and it has a great motion interpolation feature. Sadly, it's not ideal for dark-room gaming because of its low contrast ratio. On the other hand, this TV can display a great wide color gamut for HDR content.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Wide viewing angles
    • Excellent low input lag
    • Great motion interpolation feature
    • Good response time
    Cons
    • Low contrast ratio
    • Poor black uniformity
    • No local dimming feature

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    References

    1. ^ LG Nano 9 (SM9000) Series 4K HDR TV review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/lg-sm9000-series-4k-hdr-led-tv-review/. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
    2. ^ LG SM9000 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/sm9000. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2022-01-15.

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