LG’s 2021 OLED TVs are bigger, brighter, and built around AI
- LG has unveiled its 2021 OLED TV range.
- The range includes an oversized C1, the lighter G1 and AI-controlled functions.
- You will see them later in 2021.
LG isn’t just relying on its mini LED TVs to run its 2021 large screen offerings. The Korean tech giant has unveiled its new year OLED TV lineup, including the mainstream C1 and high-end G1.
The centerpiece is the G1, which revolves around the new OLED Evo technology, which (according to LG) offers improved luminosity – it is brighter, more powerful and better suited for brightly lit rooms than previous OLED devices. It comes in 55, 65, and 77-inch variants. LG doesn’t give the C1 this luxury, but it is offered in an oversized 83-inch size (see below) in addition to the 48, 55, and 65-inch versions. This could be your choice if you have an extra large living room.
Regardless of whether you get the G1 or the C1, LG promises a lot of processing power in its OLED TVs. Like the QNED devices, these new screens use an Alpha 9 Gen 4 AI chip that uses deep learning to optimize image quality and reduce noise. Including in a new Game Optimizer that can optimize the picture for genres such as first-person shooters and RPGs. Meanwhile, AI Sound Pro delivers virtual 5.1.2 surround sound through the TV’s built-in speakers.
With an optional gallery stand, you can let the TV “float” in your room if you don’t want to place it on a cabinet or mount it on your wall.
LG is offering HDMI 2.1 support on all four ports in its 2021 OLED TVs. This should come in handy if you’ve bought a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and want to take advantage of the additional display options and bandwidth. You can also expect familiar game-ready features like variable refresh rate, AMD FreeSync, and Nvidia G-Sync.
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In some cases, you don’t even have to download separate apps to start playing. LG will offer a Google Stadia app for its televisions in the second half of 2021, bundling the Twitch app for those times when you’d rather watch games than play.
You’ll have to wait until around spring to get pricing and release dates for LG’s G1 and C1 TVs. However, if they are too expensive, you have a cheaper alternative. The company is introducing an A1 series that uses an older Alpha 7 processor but still supports modern features like Dolby Vision HDR and HDMI 2.1. If you’re looking to save some cash but don’t want to buy any of LG’s QNED TVs, you still have a 2021 OLED that will fit your budget.
