{"id":130371,"date":"2021-05-10T11:54:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T10:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=130371"},"modified":"2024-04-08T17:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:01:31","slug":"lg-a1-review-almost-perfect-black-levels-with-vibrant-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/lg-a1-review-almost-perfect-black-levels-with-vibrant-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"LG A1 : Almost perfect black levels with vibrant colors"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is time to replace the old LCD TV with OLED technology. Reasons are not lacking when checking the visual performance of the LG A1. A model for this 2021 that incorporates a series of small but important improvements. The pursuit of the best home theater experience with Dolby Vision IQ support for HDR and HDR GiG gaming. We review the main features of the LG OLED65A1 in our review.<\/p>\n

Design and materials<\/h2>\n

Taking the television out of the box we will discover that it is simply fantastic.\u00a0One of the main aesthetic characteristics of\u00a0OLED televisions\u00a0lies in their minimum thickness.\u00a0Thanks to the technology of its panel, we will discover that it is\u00a0barely a few millimeters deep.\u00a0It is true that once placed we will not notice it, but we will appreciate it if we place it on a VESA wall mount.\u00a0However, it is not exempt from having a small box for the plate and the connections of the television.\u00a0Obviously, somewhere these elements have to go.<\/p>\n

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Narrow bezels for total immersion in images<\/p>\n

This\u00a0LG A1\u00a0rests on two V-shaped metal legs, with a fixed position and with a depth of 27 cm.\u00a0Stability is good at all times and we shouldn’t worry about it ending up on the ground.\u00a0With its 65-inch diagonal, the LG OLED65A16LA occupies a surface area of \u200b\u200b149.9 cm and has a weight of 24 kg.\u00a0The display bezels, unsurprisingly, are a few millimeters.\u00a0Therefore, the LG OLED65A16LA has a\u00a0screen area of \u200b\u200b95% of the front\u00a0.\u00a0Immersion in movies and video games is guaranteed, an experience for your senses.<\/p>\n

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LG OLED65A16LA TV compact measurements<\/p>\n

Finally, the LG OLED65A1 TV includes the well-known\u00a0Magic Remote\u00a0.\u00a0For those who do not know it, it is a control that allows you to point to the different options in the system menus or apps.\u00a0To do this, it uses a visual pointer in the interface that reacts to the movements we make with the controller.\u00a0Consequently, navigating is much more intuitive.\u00a0Nor does it lack the integrated microphone to activate the voice functions of assistants such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.<\/p>\n

Image quality of the LG A1<\/h2>\n

What does OLED technology have to grab all the spotlights?\u00a0LG’s new OLED panels are equipped with self-luminous pixels, eliminating backlighting from LCD \/ LED TVs.\u00a0These pixels have an independent ignition, guaranteeing richness of color and contrast.\u00a0In this way, it manages to show pure black and the maximum precision in the representation of colors.\u00a0In fact, OLED TVs have\u00a0100% color fidelity and 10-bit color depth.<\/p>\n

Returning to the model we analyzed, it mounts a\u00a065-inch panel with a 4K resolution,\u00a0obtaining a pixel density of 68 dpi.\u00a0Another advantage of this technology is that its viewing angles are wide, both from a horizontal and vertical point of view.\u00a0It maintains the intensity of its color even if we are watching the TV diagonally.\u00a0A great advantage if we share a family movie.<\/p>\n

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LG OLED65A1 TV main features<\/p>\n

Although it is not an inexpensive TV, it is justified by its image quality and the versatility of its picture modes.\u00a0But before we get down to it, we have to talk about the performance of the\u00a0intelligent 4K \u03b17 Gen4 processor with AI.\u00a0A little brain that is capable of some really amazing adjustments.\u00a0For example, we have automatic face enhancement, AI brightness management, noise reduction, scene recognition mode or a 4K image scaler.<\/p>\n

Cinema, games and everything we want<\/h2>\n

As you can see, your processor is in charge of taking full advantage of the possibilities of the OLED panel.\u00a0So this is how you get an immersive audiovisual experience from HDR\u00a0Dolby Vision iQ\u00a0with AI image settings and automatic adjustment of room lighting conditions.\u00a0It also incorporates the\u00a0HLG\u00a0standard\u00a0and HDR10 Pro, although we kneel before Dolby Vision.\u00a0Discover a new level of detail with an excellent balance of contrast and brightness.<\/p>\n

High dynamic range adjusts luminance to enhance color, even discovering details in dark areas of the image.\u00a0A metadata analysis that also takes place with the\u00a0Filmmaker Mode\u00a0that disables the rendering of the television for a real viewing of the film, as it was created by its director.\u00a0An initiative promoted by the celluloid industry to bring the pure cinema experience to the home.<\/p>\n

But between film and series, we can always play a game on our PC or next-generation console.\u00a0Therefore, the LG OLED65A16LA incorporates HDMI 2.0 connectivity, compatible with\u00a0ALLM low latency.\u00a0Reduce response time in your games and try game type presets.\u00a0In addition, its game optimizer allows you to adjust some interesting parameters and activate the\u00a0HDR GiG.<\/p>\n

Connectivity and sound<\/h2>\n

In relation to the connections, some connections are missing such as HDMI 2.1 that we did see in the\u00a0LG OLED55C15LA\u00a0.\u00a0However, they are not faults that all users will miss, especially if they are not going to play video games.\u00a0Looking at its data sheet we have\u00a03 HDMI 2.0 connectors, one of them compatible with ALLM and eARC.\u00a0We also see 2 USB ports for connecting storage drives, optical audio output, and Ethernet LAN.\u00a0Regarding wireless, it includes Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5GHz and access to voice assistants Alexa and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n

Rear and side TV connectivity<\/p>\n

The sound configuration is also according to the characteristics of the connectivity.\u00a0We are not going to have a surprising section but it is very decisive.\u00a0It incorporates a\u00a02-channel system with a power of 20W RMS,\u00a010W per channel.\u00a0In addition, it benefits from intelligent AI Sound processing and\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0surround sound technology\u00a0.<\/p>\n

LG A1: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

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