STACK #199 May 2021

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The Dolby Vision Difference LG’s support for Dolby Vision has set their 4K TVs apart from the pack for years – and it’s easy to see why once you sample some shows and movies in the format, with their cinema-like contrast and colour. Many 4K Blu-rays and streaming services' original shows and movies play in Dolby Vision on LG TVs right out of the box.

them ideal for fast-paced, frantic multiplayer games, while the stellar HDR performance brings out all the epic colour and scope of open-world adventures. The new Game Optimiser control panel lets you tweak your TV for perfect gaming performance, too. Movies and TV look and sound incredible, of course, thanks to next-level AI processing that uses deep learning to analyse and enhance sound and vision – Dolby Vision IQ working with the lighting conditions in the room to deliver a perfectly tuned picture, and Filmmaker Mode letting you watch movies on 4K Blu-ray or streaming services the way they were intended to be seen. For those with compatible AV equipment, the TVs’ HDMI 2.1 support also enables eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) letting you send high-definition audio via the TV to your sound system and speakers. LG hasn’t neglected their LCD-based range either, of course – 2021’s new NANO75 with

its massive 86-inch screen is something rather special indeed, at a surprisingly low price. The name comes from the NanoCell tech used in the TV’s LCD screen, which enhances colour purity and quality even at extreme viewing angles. The NANO75 inherits all the advanced AI tech from the OLED range, along with enhanced HDR in the new Nano Cinema mode and the same advanced UI and gaming features. If your goal is the biggest display possible without sacrificing picture quality – but at a fraction of the price of a comparably- sized OLED – then this may very well be the TV you’ve been looking for. LG’s 2021 models have introduced a complete revamp of the user interface as well. WebOS 6.0 takes everything LG’s learned from their older “ribbon” menu designs and expanded it into a full-screen experience combining fast access to channels, apps, inputs and settings with a new recommendations engine that suggests content to watch based on your viewing history. It effectively evolves the onscreen menus into the equivalent of a full-featured streaming device, letting you get back to bingeing your favourite shows without having to find and load the right app first. The menus on LG’s TVs have always been fast, smooth and easy to use; now they’re smart as well! Having pushed the boundaries of TV display quality further and further with every new generation, LG’s latest models are a bigger update than usual – and they’re among the best TVs you can buy right now.

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looking for something a bit less massive in your living space, the great-value 48-inch A1 might be the perfect fit. All three of these new 2021 OLED TVs come with plenty of new and upgraded features, starting with a brand-new Magic Remote design that includes AI control features, letting you command your TV and other devices using natural language – you can tell your TV that the sound is too quiet, and it’ll set about fixing it for you. Of course, there are also dedicated buttons for Google Assistant and Alexa on the Magic Remote, and multiple instant-access buttons for your favourite streaming services. The G1 and C1 are equipped with 120Hz OLED panels, making them ideal for new-gen gaming on the PS5, Xbox Series X and even high-end gaming PCs. And on all three OLED models, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low- Latency Mode and Gsync/Freesync support – all arriving via the TVs’ HDMI 2.1 capability – make sure you get the best out of your games on consoles or PC. For games, OLED screens are the most responsive you can buy (response times can be as fast as 1 millisecond), making

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