There's plenty to talk about with this year's range, too, with an upgraded Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor in most of the new OLED sets, a brand-new Gallery Series GX OLED replacing last year's LG E9, and flashy 8K models that can upscale HD content to a gorgeous 7680 × 4320 resolution. LG OLED Z9 (available in 88 inches): As the flagship LG OLED – or at least, the flagship that doesn't curl up into a box – the LG OLED Z9 is an 8K powerhouse with big promises for 8K upscaling and 'improved noise reduction' for clean, smooth images. We now have a price tag for the 48-inch model, which – at $1,499 / £1,499 (around AU$2,060, with an Australia model incoming) – isn't as cheap as we hoped. SM9500 / SM9800 (available in 55, 65 inches): More NanoCell, less processing. The sets are outfitted with a less-powerful Alpha 7 Gen 3 4K processor, but still feature Google Assistant built in and support for external Amazon Alexa smart speakers. With 33 million pixels across 88 inches of screen, it'll certainly have to work hard to do it – and the a9 Gen 2 processor will surely come in handy. Otherwise it has all the same specs and features as the LG Nano85. UK pricing starts at £1,299 (around $1,600 / AU$2,700) for the 55-inch model, available from late April. © Lastly, at least a few LG OLED TVs are capable of utilizing Dolby Vision IQ, a new technology that uses a built-in light sensor on the TV and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata to optimize picture quality for the amount of ambient light in the room. We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices. Last year's LG C8 came with a 2.2 soundbar too. LG 2020 OLED TVs Lineup breakdown, new features BX series: For the last … We'll be regularly updating this page with new information as we get it, so check back on this page to stay up to date on all the new LG OLED and NanoCell sets coming in 2020. The only downside to this model is that it uses edge-lit LEDs instead of a full array panel which will definitely take a toll on contrast, but again, you get what you pay for. © The W8 came with a 60W 4.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar built in to the set, so we're likely to see similar audio credentials for this model. There are affordable LCDs, premium NanoCell sets, flashy OLED TVs, and a number of 8K TVs in the mix as well. Last but not least, several of LG's premium OLED models will be equipped with ATSC 3.0 TV tuners, letting you watch next-gen TV broadcasts as local broadcasters bring 4K and other innovations to over-the-air TV. It's set to offer most of the features offered on the LG Nano99, from built-in microphones that listen to the room and the Alpha 9 Gen 3 8K AI processor for upscaling and image processing, but without the advanced backlighting technology. It’s the first 8K TV in the Nano Cell lineup and uses the Alpha A9 Gen. 3 8K AI Processor. The LG Nano90 is one step up from the LG Nano85 and the big change is that it uses a full-array panel for better contrast and comes in a larger, 86-inch screen size. 2020 – the principle of assigning a model number to an LG TV has not changed. A 65-inch model is also expected to reach stores later this summer, selling for $3,499. The UN8500 and UN8570 offer the best of LG's basic LCD sets, and benefit from LG's Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor. And rightly so, as LG's NanoCell technology rivals Samsung's QLED for enhancing LCD quality. While LG usually support the full suite of Freeview Play catchup apps, it launched its 2020 range without it, with BBC iPlayer / BBC News / BBC Sport only coming later in the year. The TV comes with a dedicated sound bar that also houses the TVs internal components and provides ports for connecting other home theater equipment. Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? US models: OLED55C9PUA, OLED65C9PUA, OLED77C9PUA, UK models: OLED55C9PLA, OLED65C9PLA, OLED77C9PLA. LG's equally premium NanoCelll 8K TVs are also coming back, now with a larger range of sizes and values. Going up one more step is the LG Nano97. The Korean electronics company is largely known for being the primary manufacturer of OLED panels – meaning you can thank it for the OLED TVs sold by Sony and Panasonic, too – and LG is continuing that legacy with a host of new OLEDs that iterate and improve on what's gone before. We've run through the technological improvements you can expect from 2020 LG TVs, what TV models are actually being introduced, and even the LG's 2019 sets that are still on sale today. And unlike LG's all-screen wallpaper models, the Signature GX has all of the components, ports and speakers built into its super-slim chassis. Basically, OLED and Nano Cell describe what kind of backlight or panel technology each TV uses. It only comes in two sizes, but both use LG’s Full Array Dimming Pro technology to give even better black levels and contrast. Across the board, LG's TVs are sleeker and smarter in 2020, with advanced processing, new features and capabilities, and stunning new designs. That means new models of old favorites, like the LG CX OLED, with improved processing, sharper designs, and an expanded array of sizes and capabilities, as well as new models fresh for this year, like LG's flat-to-the-wall GX Gallery OLED TV Series. Don't expect HDR10+, though, which LG doesn't support. The UK and Australia will get their own budget UHD TVs with most of … New for 2020, LG has introduced the LG Signature GX line of 4K Smart TVs, also known as the Gallery Series. (The WX will also be offered in a smaller 65-inch model.). (Image credit: Grzegorz Czapski/Shutterstock). Customizable alerts let you name your favorite sports and teams to follow, and the TV can now provide messages letting you know about upcoming games, give you reminders when a game is about to start, update you on the score if you need to switch to other content mid game, and can even let you know when to tune in for post game highlights. The new model will be equipped with the LG Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor, the latest version of WebOS, and the 77-inch model features an ATSC 3.0 tuner. Dropping down from OLED TVs to Nano Cell LED-LCDs, the first entry in the lineup is the LG Nano85. You will receive a verification email shortly. As LG has retooled the rollable OLED for 2020, it also comes equipped with the Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor, which is a step up from the second generation chip initially promised for last year. As the cheapest member of the OLED family, the BX will use the slightly less powerful a7 Gen 3 Processor instead of the a9, which means it doesn’t benefit from AI upscaling, a pretty essential feature if you’re thinking about buying at a larger size. Building on the super-slim, wall-hugging design of the wallpaper OLED, the Gallery Series hangs flush against the wall, extending out a mere 20 millimeters, with no gap, no visible stand or mount, and no shadows behind it. That’s the good news. With that enhanced processing capability comes improved smarts, including Dolby Vision IQ alongside Dolby Vision support and local dimming. Two versions of the 75-inch NanoCell 99 series are available to purchase, with a lower-specced model (75SM9970PUA) outfitted with LG's Alpha 9 Gen 2 8K processor, and a higher end model (75NANO99UNA) equipped with the Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor. Powered with a quad-core processor, they offer more basic smart capability, though they will include an updated version of WebOS. Sets will retail at $2,499 / £2,499 (around AU$3,500) for the 55-inch, $3,299 / £3,299 (around AU$4,600) for the 65-inch, or $6,999 / £7,499 (around AU$9,800) for the 77-inch. New York, Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, The most affordable LG OLED is the one that, unfortunately, comes out the latest – though it finally launched in early September. UK release: The 49, 55, and 65-inch models land in late April. On the software side of things, the webOS smart TV platform will be getting a number of tweaks that will make getting to content quicker and easier like Sports Alert that lets you track when your favorite team is playing, get live updates from their games and lets you jump to that game whenever it comes on if it’s available. It’s worth noting that specs might change by the time these TVs reach store shelves later this year, but for the most part what you’ll see below are the final specs and features in the final product. It sits on a unibody stand or can be wall-mounted. New York, The 75-inch model launches first in late April, for £5,499 (around $6,800 / AU$11,300), with a cheaper 65-inch model coming in June. It also won’t be ATSC 3.0-ready, which could be a real disadvantage once stations start broadcasting in 4K HDR. The 65-inch LG Signature WX "Wallpaper" OLED is selling now for $4,499. Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, Available screen sizes: 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches and 86-inches. Visit our corporate site. We've shared all of the information we have so far on LG's 2020 TVs, but we expect LG to announce or confirm more details as additional products reach stores. The highest-end regular UHD TV from LG in 2020 (at least for US customers) is the UN8500 that adds Dolby Vision IQ to the TV as well as the Alpha a9 Gen. 3 Processor. It also supports ATSC 3.0. The LG Nano90 similarly offers NanoCell enhancement, full Dolby support (both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound), and the Alpha A7 Gen 3 processor. Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. Read our comparison piece: LG GX vs LG WX OLED: which should you choose? One of the biggest changes for 2020 is the upgrade to LG's Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor, which can be found in LG's newest OLED and NanoCell TVs… We’ll have to test it to see how much of a difference it makes, but if you’re afraid of burn-in and really want an 8K LED-LCD, this is probably the model to pick. SM8600 / SM8500 (available in 49, 55, 65, 75 inches): An update to last year's new SK8500 range, these models sticks with the a7 Gen 2 processor, but with a generally cheaper design and only more basic Local Array dimming zones rather than the Full Array Dimming of the more costly models. However, the RX is one of the few premium OLED models that will not come equipped with an ATSC 3.0 tuner. So there's no extra box to plug in, or sound bar to worry about. Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? LG OLED E9 (available in 55, 65 inches): If last year is anything to go by, the new E Series model will feature the same specs at the W9, but with a glass body and tacked-on chassis instead of the W8's 'wallpaper' design. No Dolby Atmos soundbar, though. With there being so many different models to take in, though, we thought we'd lay out the whole 2020 lineup announced so far, in one (admittedly quite long) piece. Shopping is coming to LG TVs, as well, with content-aware tools that can tell you what's being worn by actors on screen, and provide immediate access to buying your favorite wardrobe pieces as you watch. It’s also worth noting that this is the first TV in the range to support ATSC 3.0. Like years prior, it will still use an attached Dolby Atmos soundbar as a hub for inputs and outputs and need to be mounted. WebOS, LG's proprietary smart TV operating system, is also getting smarter this year. Initial comments from LG put the retail price of the 65-inch rollable OLED at $60,000, though it may be more when the TV hits the market. There was a problem. The TV stand. LG OLED 65CXPUA 4K Ultra HD TV (2020 Model) Includes a native 120Hz refresh rate, G-SYNC and FreeSync compatibility, WebOS and Magic … Available screen sizes: 65-inches and 75-inches. Visit our corporate site. 07 September 2020, We’ve got a complete rundown of every 2020 LG TV. It also presents a step up from the Z9 8K model we tested last year, removing the need for an external upgrade box. The panel gets upgraded to 120Hz at this level and has some form of local dimming. We've given awards to it in the past, and that award-winning design hasn't much changed in the years since. The highest-end Nano Cell TV is the LG Nano99 - another 8K LED-LCD screen and the best one in LG’s 2020 lineup. So, slight change in the lineup this year – there’s no E Series OLED in 2020. There was a problem. The UK and Australia will get their own budget UHD TVs with most of the same specs, but there’s likely to be some regional variation as well. The larger 65-inch model costs $2,099 / £1,999 / AU$3,795. It’s also capable of displaying Dolby Vision content as well as passing on Dolby Atmos signal to a compatible sound system. We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices, (Image credit: ROBYN BECKAFP/Getty Images). The new chip offers improved AI-driven upscaling and video processing, and powering deeper interaction with the built in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart assistants. Beyond the new processor and additional 8K models, the LG 2020 lineup is the first time we’ll see a new 48-inch OLED screen size for the CX OLED. The WX OLED pushes slim TV design to the absolute limit by removing everything but the glass of the OLED display and hanging it on the wall. The CX also has an expanded range of sizes, now starting at 48 inches and ranging up to 77 inches in size. While we're still waiting on some of the more exotic models, like the LG Rollable RX OLED, you can already buy the best TVs in LG's 2020 lineup. Unlike the lower-end Nano Cell TVs, the Nano97 will also incorporate the built-in microphone and responds to ‘Hi LG’. LG's OLED TVs get a lot of the focus, but LCD sets are a big part of LG's TV business. Get the scoop on all the LG TVs for 2020, from the awesome 88-inch 8K OLED to the wall-hanging Gallery Series. UK release: The three smaller models (49, 55, 65 inch) are all available in April, for £1,499 / £1,799 / £2,499 – while the 75-inch launches in May for £2,999, and the 86-inch model launches in July for £4,499. it's the first time LG has offered a 48-inch OLED, bringing the impeccable quality of OLED technology to smaller spaces, such as apartments and dorm rooms. TechRadar is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. It carries the same panel as its more premium siblings, though with an older a7 Gen 2 chip instead of the latest a9 Gen 2 – and cheaper build too. In our recent LG CX OLED review, we praised its impressive 4K picture quality and rich selection of smart features, naming it the best TV of the year. That said, it will still feature full array local dimming, and we have been fairly impressed with LG's performance on that front in past models. The LG BX OLED is available in two sizes so far (55- and 65-inch), with a 77-inch model likely coming down the line. LG's brilliant OLEDs, excellent NanoCell TVs, and smarter-than-average smart TVs have arrived for 2020. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The LG Nano 81 Series is the most basic of the three, with a less-powerful quad-core processor, LED edge lighting with limited HDR support and a fairly basic 60Hz refresh rate. Model Numbers: LG 55OLEDGX, LG 65OLEDGX, LG 77OLEDGX. Despite initial production issues, and the effect of a global pandemic on distribution channels, it seems like LG has managed to release its 2020 televisions largely on schedule. The LG Nano90 will feature full array backlighting, while the LG Nano85 will use edge lit LED, which doesn't offer the same contrast capability. You can expect our review in the coming weeks – until then, hold tight! Finally, LG also offers basic LCD TVs, the most affordable being the UN6900 and the UN6970. The UN7300 and UN7370 offers slightly more smart capability, with support for built-in Google and Alexa smart assistance and webOS, including the sports alert feature found in more premium models. That’s something all the OLED TVs can do, so it’s nice to see it in the more affordable entry-level Nano Cell series.