LG has kickstarted the roll-out of its pixel-packed 8K OLED and NanoCell televisions this month, with the new models available across several countries worldwide, including the UK and the United States.
LG claims to be the first manufacturer in the world to launch an 8K OLED TV – branded the LG Signature 88Z9. It was first shown-off at the IFA consumer technology tradeshow last year and has a eye-watering resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels.
It has the same abyss-like blacks you'd expect from an OLED panel and the same accurate colour representation technology found in the South Korean firm's 4K OLED TVs,. LG also ships the TV with built-in 8K upscaling technology to boost the quality of 1080p and 4K sources since native 8K content is still M.I.A.
The LG Signature 88Z9 boasts a 88-inch screen size, which should be more than enough to get the full effect when watching blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road and Avengers: Endgame at home. LG has integrated an 80W sound system into the set to provide powerful audio without a sound bar, at least, in theory.
Meanwhile, the 75-inch 75SM99 NanoCell TV brings the 8K resolution to a slightly smaller panel. It sports LG's Full Array Local Dimming Pro technology to stop the backlight bleeding between the pixels as much as possible. According to LG, this means the TV can replicate the same black levels seen on OLEDs, despite using LED.
Both LG TVs use Artificial Intelligence (AI) smarts to ensure pictures are optimised at all times. As you'd expect, there's also support for Dolby Vision, Advanced HDR by Technicolor, and HDR10.
Each of these LG sets has four HDMI 2.1 ports, enabling up to 8K video at 60fps. That's about as future-proofed as you can get these days. You won't even be tied to a specific ecosystem either, with Apple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKit support for iPhone and HomePod owners, as well as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa too.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
The latest from LG will go head-to-head with the 75-inch Samsung Q900R OLED 8K TV, which our review praised as being the "early adopter's dream TV".
Prices for both TVs have yet to be revealed. T3 will update this article with the correct UK and US pricing as soon as we get word on the cost. Stay tuned.
- More TV reviews
As a former Staff Writer for T3, Aaron writes about almost anything shiny and techie. When he’s not barking orders at Alexa-powered microwaves or gawping at 5G speed tests, Aaron covers everything from smartphones, tablets and laptops, to speakers, TVs and smart home gadgets. Prior to joining T3, Aaron worked at the Daily Express and and MailOnline.
-
Amazon finally unveils its most dystopian show yet with a real trailer
Beast Games looks fairly horrifying
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
This monster 77-inch Samsung OLED TV is less than half price for Cyber Monday – that's crazy!
You can get $1,700 off the Samsung Class S84D OLED at Best Buy right now
By Rik Henderson Published
-
This 77-inch LG OLED TV is the cheapest I've seen to date – and it's a 2024 model
The Black Friday big screen TV bargains continue
By Rik Henderson Published
-
LG's iconic TV suitcase is $400 off in the Black Friday sale
the 27-inch LG StanbyMe Go Portable is a TV you can take anywhere and Amazon has taken 33% off the price
By Mat Gallagher Published
-
LG's stretchable display could literally reshape the future of phones, wearables and cars
New display tech could pave the way for future tech expansion
By Chris Hall Published
-
The LG OLED TV I wish I owned just fell to its lowest-ever price on Amazon
The LG G4 is hugely discounted on Amazon right now
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
LG's massive 65-inch OLED TV is now at its lowest-ever price for Amazon Prime Day
The LG B4 OLED is the latest entry-level OLED from the panel-maker – and now at its lowest price
By David Nield Published
-
Huge 65-inch LG OLED TV drops to lowest-ever price – and it's a 5-star 2024 model
Get the LG OLED C4 for a low, low price on Amazon now
By David Nield Published
-
LG QNED91 review: LG upgrades its Mini-LED endeavours
LG doesn't only do OLED – the QNED91 shows it can do Mini-LED very well too
By Simon Lucas Published
-
How to watch LG's CES 2024 press conference: new OLED TVs and so much more
LG kicks off CES with its own keynote, here's how to watch it live
By Rik Henderson Published