LG uses Pixel Cleaning (which checks and adjusts each pixel), Screen Move (which slightly shifts the entire image), and Logo Brightness (automatically reduces the brightness of logo and subtitles) to limit retention. There are no new features to manage burn-in and image retention, which you can read more about here. Smart assistants are catered for by Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant as well as LG’s ThinQ service, which is handy to call upon when searching for content across services. On the wireless front there’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, WiSA (Wireless Speaker & Audio) and Bluetooth Surround Ready. HDMI 2 is designated eARC for pass-through of higher-quality soundtracks such as Dolby Atmos to a compatible soundbar. Game Boost reduces latency to 9.6ms with 60Hz content, and in normal settings I measured latency at 12.9ms at 1080p/4K, which is the same as the C2 OLED.įour HDMI 2.1 inputs (at 48Gbps bandwidth), a headphone out, digital optical out, Ethernet socket, satellite and aerial inputs, three USB, and a CI+ 1.4 (Common Interface) slot make up the physical connections. The Game Optimiser pop-up menu has been tweaked with settings for calibrating in a dark room. The Dolby Vision Game mode offers improved picture fidelity, contrast and 4K/120Hz support with compatible games. The G2 also adopts the HGiG standard of best practice methods for HDR tone-mapping with games. That means you won’t need to pick and choose which sources to plug into the HDMI inputs, especially if you’re considering adding an eARC-compatible soundbar to this model. Both VRR and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which automatically puts the TV into its lowest latency, are available across all HDMI inputs, as is 4K/120Hz support. There’s VRR ( Variable Refresh Rate) in the standard HDMI version, alongside Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, covering console and PC gamers. LG hasn’t shown signs of slowing down on the gaming front, bringing Google Stadia to its complement of cloud gaming services in 2021 and adding Nvidia’s GeForce NOW in 2022. VRR, ALLM, 4K/120Hz across all HDMI inputs.It’s a remote that’s comfortable in the hand, with the mouse-like “pointer” easier to control than previous models. The remote features several hotkey buttons with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Rakuten TV, as well as Google Assistant and Alexa for UK users. Plus, for those who like to tweak, there are helpful explanations for each setting. The Menu system is identical, divided into Picture, Sound, General (Settings) and Support. US buyers benefit from Hulu and HBO Max, too. There’s a big number of apps, with the UK catch-up and on-demand apps (along with Freeview Play), Sky Store and Now included alongside the usual big-hitters of Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, Apple TV. I prefer this approach over 2021’s webOS, since it’s more focused instead of serving content from every app, which I found overwhelming. The top area of the homescreen has been rejigged with the most recent input added (potentially to make you notice the LG Account sign-up area).īeneath that is the Trending Now bar, app list, a row of physical/digital inputs and smart connections, live TV and Now Streaming the latter collates content from iPlayer, Apple TV, All 4, YouTube, Rakuten TV and ITV Hub. The webOS interface and remote continue as is from 2021. With the G2, LG has designed a TV that works in virtually every position it finds itself. The Swivel Stand is easy enough to lock in, featuring an area to thread through cables to keep the setup neat and tidy. There’s the option of purchasing the Gallery Stand (if you’re putting the TV in a freestanding position) or Swivel Stand, which tilts at an angle of four degrees. However, the shallow depth of the rear panel allows it to lie almost flush against a wall, while downward and side-facing connections make it easier to plug in devices. The 65-inch G2 is slightly thicker than the G1 (24.3mm compared to 19.9mm). The covers for the back panel look slightly less flimsy when applied than they did on the G1, but it isn’t something you’re going to notice once the TV is set up. Like previous Gallery Series OLEDs, the G2 is designed first and foremost with wall-mounting in mind, including wall brackets in the box but no stand.Īesthetically, it’s an elegant and minimalist effort, with the bezel more of frame that encases the screen. In most markets, the G2’s price has gone up slightly. The LG G2 OLED model tested is the 65-inch model (OLED65G26LA).
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