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LG UN7000 Review

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Updated Feb 2, 2024 1:59 PM

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The LG UN7000 is a good TV for most use-cases, thanks to its wide viewing angles, judder removal, and low input lag. But, gamers should watch out for the lack of HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Launched in 2020, the LG UN7000 is an entry-level 4K TV that features an IPS LCD panel. LG advertises this TV to have wide viewing angles and active HDR technology for providing an outstanding HDR performance. Also, it boasts LG’s easy-to-use WebOS 5.0 UI, which promises smooth navigation. Overall, it’s a good option for users looking for a standard 4K TV on a budget. Keep reading our LG UN7000 review below to learn more about what TV reviewers said about it and how it compares to other top-rated TVs available in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The LG UN7000 is a great UHD TV for those on a budget. It offers wide viewing angles, judder removal, and a low input lag. But gamers should be aware that it doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 or VRR.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Wide viewing angles
  • Great upscaling
  • Good response time
  • Low input lag
  • Good color accuracy after calibration
  • Fantastic reflection diffusion
  • Supports chroma 4:4:4 signal
  • Judder removal
  • No perceived stutter in 24 FPS content

Reason to Avoid

  • Poor contrast
  • Greyish blacks
  • Low peak brightness
  • Artifacts with 4K output
  • No wide color gamut
  • No HDMI 2.1
  • Lack of VRR and eARC
  • No support for Dolby Vision or HDR 10+

LG UN7000 Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeDirect Lit
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs3
HDR FormatHDR10
LED Panel TypeLED Panel TypeIPS
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Screen size50"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformwebOS
Sync TechnologySync Technologyn/a
VRRVRRn/a

All Specs

Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)75.27
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)80.87
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)54.08
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)58.97
Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)1,162
SDR Brightness (nits)264
HDR Brightness (nits)429
Input Lag (ms)11
Response Time (ms)18.6
Color Washout (Degrees)25
Color Shift (Degrees)65
Brightness Loss (Degrees)30
Reflections (%)3.8
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)100.79
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db5.22
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db5.15
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.956
Intermodulation Distortion @80db3.35
EOTF (600 nit delta)0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0

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