After sitting out last year, LG is back with full force CES 2023shows its latest and, according to the company, Best OLED TV lineup yet. The big eye-catcher among LG’s CES announcements is a Brightness Booster Max feature for its G3 “Gallery” line that increases peak light output by 70% over traditional OLED models, achieved through a combination of hardware design and a light boosting algorithm .
Starting from the top, the new OLED range consists of the flagship Z3 (8K) and G3 series, the mid-range C3 series and the entry-level B3 series. (The A series, LG’s previous entry-level model, has been dropped from the company’s 2023 OLED line.)
The Z3, G3 and C3 sets all feature OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, a new feature that intelligently spreads brightness and color mapping across 20 blocks. You’ll also have the new HDR Expression Enhancer, a feature that offers object-based tone mapping as well as object-based sharpness enhancement. AI Super Upscaling with genre and scene detection is found on all models specified for 100% DCI-P3 color volume coverage.
LG’s AI-based picture enhancement magic is the result of new processors found across the lineup, with the G3 and C3 sets adding the a9 AI processor 4K Gen6 (a9 AI processor 8K Gen6 on the Z3) and the B3 get the a7 AI processor 4K Gen6.
All new OLEDs for 2023 are fully gaming-focused, featuring 120Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. The top three series all have four HDMI 2.1 ports, while the B2 series will have two HDMI 2.1 ports. LG’s 2023 OLEDs are also the first TVs to be certified for Quick Media Switching VRR (QMS-VRR), a feature that eliminates the “black screen” experienced when switching between different HDMI-connected sources.
Z3 and G3 models are additionally equipped with one ATSC 3.0 tuner for retrieving next-generation digital over-the-air broadcasts in the United States.
LG’s G3 and C3 models will be lighter than their predecessors as a fiber composite material is used for the panel casing. The decor-friendly G3 models will also feature a new zero-gap design, which LG says will allow the TV to “perfectly blend with the wall to become one with it.”
Audio capabilities are also getting an upgrade in LG’s 2023 OLED TVs. A WOW Orchestra feature enables smooth integration between an LG soundbar and the TV’s built-in speakers, while a WOW interface allows viewers to configure soundbar audio settings on the TV’s screen. As we had predicted For LG’s next-generation OLED, the TVs will be able to wirelessly connect lossless audio to the company’s soundbars, a feature LG is calling WOW Cast.
LG’s C-Series models also get an optional bracket that allows a soundbar to be mounted under the device’s screen when wall-mounting.
webOS: the next generation
The webOS Smart TV interface will see a number of changes on LG TVs for 2023. LG’s Home Hub shows recommended content for individual profiles, which can now be customized with avatars. support for the matter The smart home standard will be added, and an optional LG Smart Cam accessory will be available to work with fitness and other lifestyle apps.
Built-in microphones for hands-free voice control are a new feature for 2023 (Z, G and C series models), and LG’s Multi-View feature is enhanced to support inputs from multiple HDMI sources.
The setup features of the new TVs include a personalized picture assistant that learns your preferences using AI deep learning technology. This involves six steps in which you select aspects of different screen images and the TV then analyzes and applies this information to picture presets.
Z3 series
- 77-, 88-inch
- a9 AI processor 8K Gen6
- ATSC 3.0 tuner
- 5 year super guarantee
G3 series
- 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch (97-inch G2 will be adopted from 2022)
- a9 AI processor 4K Gen6
- Brightness booster max
- Zero gap design
- fiber composite material
- ATSC 3.0 tuner
- 5 year super guarantee
C3 series
- 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches
- a9 AI processor 4K Gen6
- Brightness booster (55-, 65-, 77-, 83-inch)
- fiber composite material
- B3: 55, 65, 77 inches
- a7 AI processor 4K Gen6
B3 series
- 55, 65, 77 inches
- a7 AI processor 4K Gen6
