LG TV lineup 2019: every LG TV model coming this year

Will 2019 be the yr of OLED TVs? LG actually thinks so – with the corporate’s personal natural LED panel know-how making up 20% of their portfolio this yr.It’s a yr marked by collaboration, as seen within the Alexa and Google Assistant assist coming to new LG ThinQ sensible TVs in 2019 and the Airplay 2 assist coming by the use of Apple, permitting streaming of iTunes motion pictures and TV reveals. There’s even be a bunch of visible enhancements with the brand new Alpha A9 (Gen. 2) processor, for higher colour correction and assist for 120fps body charges on high-end LG TVs – and, extra importantly, the primary of rollable OLED tv, the LG Signature Series OLED TV R.That mentioned, the 2019 common lineup will probably be much like final yr: LG OLED TVs on the excessive finish, Super UHD or ‘NanoCell’ TVs – which have numerous the identical parts because the OLED TVs, however lack the principle OLED panel – within the center, after which conventional 4K TVs and eventually FHD screens on the backside. With there being so many various fashions to absorb, we thought we would lay out the entire 2019 lineup introduced up to now, from the high-end OLEDs to newly-branded NanoCell TVs, in a single, admittedly lengthy, piece. (We’ll add the UHD and FHD fashions as and once they’re introduced!)LG is already rolling out its 2019 TV vary to the US and China, with the UK and European markets set to start out transport within the coming weeks. Some of the specs listed under may change by the point of every TV’s retail launch, however for essentially the most half the specs you see right here must be the parts that make it within the remaining product.[Update: We now have pricing and release dates confirmed for a number of LG’s 4K televisions in the UK and US – with some landing as soon as April! Head to the list of TV models below to see what’s been announced already].LG TV 2019 know-how Another yr, one other processor. The greatest change for the high-end screens (the OLED line-up) is the change from final yr’s Alpha 9 (a9) processor to the a9 Gen 2.2018’s Alpha 9 silicon improve promised a 35% increase in CPU and GPU speeds, equating to smoother movement dealing with, object-based distinction enhancement for higher sharpness and detailing and a know-how referred to as True Color Accuracy Pro. We’re getting extra of the identical with the 2nd-generation processor, with an enormous concentrate on ‘clever AI’ and ‘machine studying algorithms’ to boost image, audio and software program efficiency – with a brand new algorithm that is capable of analyze the supply content material and optimize for ambient viewing situations.(Image Credit: LG Display)Flagship TVs may even include Dolby Atmos 5.1 encompass sound, whereas LG’s new processor will have the ability to “up-mix” two-channel audio into 5.1 encompass sound: like upscaling for the ears.We know for a reality the brand new a9 Gen 2 chip is getting used within the LG Signature Series OLED R and new vary of Z9, W9, C9, and E9 OLEDs – even the funds B9 mannequin will get the most recent chip!The new Alpha 9 processor additionally has the heft wanted for High Frame Rate (HFR, 120/4K) – for that clean movement essential for sports activities, motion, or gaming – nevertheless it’ll solely be in 2019 that we see LG TVs implement the HDMI 2.1 ports to take advantage of it, so you may show in 120fps/4K from cabled sources, console, and media gamers. (Image Credit: LG Display)(Last yr customers may make do with HFR streaming from the likes of Netflix, YouTube, BBC, FOX Sports, Amazon and broadcasts, although suitable content material was few and much between – we’ll doubtless see extra emerge as a bigger variety of suitable televisions enter the market.)In May 2018 we noticed LG roll out Google Assistant to all of its OLED and Super UHD TVs – that means you might begin utilizing your voice to change inputs, change the channel, connect with different sensible dwelling gadgets, and combine with Google’s Photos and Maps purposes. This yr’s LG TV line-up – for OLED and Super UHD, at the least – may even be arriving with Alexa functionality for a good wider vary of voice management choices.LG OLED 2019 Models (Image Credit: TechSwitch)LG Signature Series OLED R (obtainable in 65 inches): The standout tv for 2019 is undoubtedly the 65R9 rollable OLED, that includes LG’s new a9 Gen 2 processor. First teased at CES 2018, it is being slated for launch in late 2019, utilizing a versatile OLED panel to unfurl the tv show on the contact of a button – excellent for saving area and, let’s be sincere, impressing company. There’s no RRP but, nevertheless it’ll actually value a small fortune – begin rolling up these greenback payments.Read our arms on assessment: LG Signature Series OLED R(Image Credit: LG Display)LG OLED Z9 (obtainable in 88 inches): As the flagship LG OLED – or at the least, the flagship that does not curl up right into a field – the LG OLED Z9 is an 8K powerhouse with massive guarantees for 8K upscaling and ‘improved noise discount’ for clear, clean photos. With 33 million pixels throughout 88 inches of display, it will actually must work laborious to do it – and the a9 Gen 2 processor will certainly come in useful.Read our arms on assessment: LG 8K OLED(Image Credit: LG Display)LG OLED W9 (obtainable in 65, 77 inches): The W9 improve to final yr’s LG W8 will include the brand new a9 Gen 2 processor’s enhancements to High Frame Rate, HDR, and general image and sound processing – in addition to the identical skinny, image body form that made this ‘wallpaper’ tv collection so enticing. The W8 got here with a 60W 4.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar in-built to the set, so we’re more likely to see comparable audio credentials for this mannequin. The 65-inch mannequin will retail at $6,999 / £6,999 (round AU$9,800) whereas the 77-inch jumps as much as $12,999 / £12,999 (round AU$18,300).US fashions: OLED65W9PUA, OLED77W9PUA (obtainable June)UK fashions: OLED65W9PLA, OLED77W9PLA (obtainable May)(Image Credit: LG Display)LG OLED E9 (obtainable in 55, 65 inches): If final yr is something to go by, the brand new E Series mannequin will characteristic the identical specs on the W9, however with a glass physique and tacked-on chassis as a substitute of the W8’s ‘wallpaper’ design. Expect a $3,299 / £3,999 (round AU$4,600) price ticket for the 55-inch, and $4,299 / £4,299 (round AU$6,050) for 65 inches.US fashions: OLED55E9PUA, OLED65E9PUA (obtainable June)UK fashions: OLED55E9PLA, OLED65E9PLA (obtainable April)(Image Credit: LG Display)LG OLED C9 (obtainable in 55, 65, 75 inches): The latest C Series mannequin is confirmed, and expertise teaches us to count on a neat stability of efficiency and value, with out ditching the corporate’s newest processor to do it. Last yr’s LG C8 got here with a 2.2 soundbar too. Sets will retail at $2,499 / £2,499 (round AU$3,500) for the 55-inch, $3,299 / £3,299 (round AU$4,600) for the 65-inch, or $6,999 / £7,499 (round AU$9,800) for the 77-inch.US fashions: OLED55C9PUA, OLED65C9PUA, OLED77C9PUA (obtainable April / May)UK fashions: OLED55C9PLA, OLED65C9PLA, OLED77C9PLA (obtainable April)(Image Credit: LG Display)LG OLED B9 (obtainable in 55, 65 inches): Unlike final yr’s LG B8 mannequin, the extra budget-friendly B Series OLED will not be left behind with an ageing processor. The LG B9 will carry the a9 (Gen 2) chip, although with a less expensive construct and fewer superior panel than the opposite OLEDs on this checklist.UK fashions: OLED55B9PLA, OLED65B9PLA (obtainable July)LG NanoCell 2019 Models SM9975 (obtainable in 75 inches): LG’s main LCD tv set would be the SM9975, a 75-inch TV with 8K decision. LG is rebranding its Super UHD TVs because the far fancier ‘NanoCell’ vary, to raised symbolize the soar in image high quality and colour accuracy in comparison with cheaper LG fashions – with the high-end a9 Gen 2 processor and High Frame Rate to make it occur.(Image Credit: LG Display)(Image: © LG)SM9500 / SM9800 (obtainable in 55, 65 inches): More NanoCell, much less processing. The LG SM9500 (SM9800 within the UK) packs within the 2nd-generation Alpha 7 processor, slightly than the Alpha 9, however comes with Full Array Dimming Pro for extra uniform black ranges, in addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision, and LG’s ThinQ AI sensible platform. No Dolby Atmos soundbar, although.UK launch: The 55-inch and 65-inch fashions are launching in May for £1,999 / £2,999.(Image Credit: LG Display)(Image: © LG)SM9000 (obtainable in 49, 55, 65, 75 inches): One step under the earlier mannequin, with the identical a7 Gen 2 processor, however Full Array Dimming slightly than the upgraded ‘Pro’ know-how seen on the SM9500 – that means much less lighting management and fewer constant brightness. UK launch: The three smaller fashions (49, 55, 65 inch) are all obtainable in April, for £1,499 / £1,799 / £2,499 – whereas the 75-inch launches in May for £2,999, and the 86-inch mannequin launches in July for £4,499.(Image Credit: LG Display)(Image: © LG)SM8600 / SM8500 (obtainable in 49, 55, 65, 75 inches): An replace to final yr’s new SK8500 vary, these fashions sticks with the a7 Gen 2 processor, however with a typically cheaper design and solely extra primary Local Array dimming zones slightly than the Full Array Dimming of the extra pricey fashions. The solely distinction between the SM8600 and SM8500? The TV stand.UK launch: The 49, 55, and 65-inch fashions land in late April for £1,299 / £1,499 / £2,299 respectively. The 75-inch SM8600 mannequin arrives in early May at the next £2,999.Everything you must know in regards to the new TV launches of 2019:Sony TV lineup 2019: each Sony Bravia and Master Series set coming this yearLG TV catalog 2019: right here’s each LG TV mannequin coming this yearPanasonic TV lineup 2019: all of the OLED and LCD televisions coming your wayPhilips TV vary 2019: all the things you must know from OLED+ to ‘The One’Hisense TV lineup 2019: the yr of ULED tv