The LG 2023 TVs are all about making little adjustments to a tried-and-true recipe. The LG C3 OLED and B3 OLED are all about improving what is already good, however the LG G3 OLED is getting a significant brightness boost thanks to several advances in LG Display’s most recent OLED panel design.
The improved picture and sound processing offered by LG’s new Alpha a9 Gen 6 processor contributes to these improvements. All of the newest LG OLED TVs come equipped with virtual 9.1.2 channel surround sound out of the box. We can confirm this after hearing them at CES 2023, however they still have a limited maximum volume. Nevertheless, they sound better than previously.
The new LG G3 OLED, which is 70% brighter than OLED models from earlier generations, is the TV you should buy if you want the biggest gains in 2023. In addition to the panel’s increased brightness, it also gains from the Alpha a9 Gen 6 processor.
Last but not least, LG’s QNED TVs are getting smaller. Their average depth has decreased from 44.5mm to 29.7mm, which should make them look a little more svelte when mounted on a wall and make them easier to lift out of the box. Grayscale accuracy is also improving, which will aid in improving the accuracy and consistency of the colors in our TV testing.
Is that terrible news? On any of the models we saw at CES 2023, pricing and a release date are still not known. However, we anticipate that information to be accessible in the next two to three months, followed by a full rollout of the TVs in April or early May.
LG OLED TVs: the four main series in 2023
1. LG B3 OLED
Starting with the least expensive OLED TV available in 2023, let’s work our way up. The LG B3 OLED is that for the majority of nations. Some nations will receive a new LG A3 OLED with a 60Hz panel, but LG claims that it wasn’t as well-liked in the US and has been removed from the 2023 selection.
The B3 employs the LG Alpha a7 Gen 6 processor rather than the latest Alpha a9 Gen 6 processor that the C3 and G3 use, but it will benefit from a 120Hz native refresh rate, the same as the more expensive models on our list. Is that a major issue? Most likely not, but we won’t know for sure until we have one in the lab for testing.
2. LG C3 OLED
Expectations are high for the LG C3 OLED because it is the replacement for the LG C2 OLED, one of the greatest TVs of the previous year. However, the C3 OLED employs the Alpha a9 Gen 6 CPU, which provides greater upscaling performance, despite the fact that the underlying screen hasn’t changed much. In addition to the processor, WebOS 23 will have a few other features, such as a new custom picture mode that you may customize. Is that all negative news? An ATSC 3.0 tuner is still missing from it. You must upgrade to a G3 OLED for that.
3. LG G3 OLED
Things really heat up with the LG G3 OLED. It uses the Alpha a9 Gen 6 CPU in addition to being up to 70% brighter overall than non-evo OLED TVs, according to LG. Because to LG’s innovative zero gap mount design, this generation is not only brighter but will also sit closer to the wall than ever before. However, if you want to put it on a stand, you will have to pay extra.
In terms of notable ports, the LG G3 OLED TV offers an ATSC 3.0 tuner for 4K over-the-air broadcasts in the regions where NextGen TV is offered, along with four HDMI 2.1 inputs. When it comes to 4K OLED TVs, this is the total deal.
The Signature Series M3: Wireless OLED TV
The LG Signature Series M3 OLED is a unique 97-inch wireless OLED TV that can send 4K/120Hz footage around the space without the use of cords. It made its premiere at CES 2023, where it even took home our award for product of the event for its brand-new, in-house wireless technology. LG claims that the architecture can transmit information in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and is intended to be faster than Wi-Fi 6. One of the most intriguing televisions we’ve seen so far this year is still in the construction stage, so don’t anticipate seeing it on store shelves anytime soon.
LG QNED Series: the QNED85, QNED80 and QNED75
The three models of QNED TVs available this year are the QNED85, QNED80, and QNED75. At LG’s CES 2023 media event, these TVs weren’t on display for us to witness, but the firm did provide us with some quick facts about each of the three models.
The only QNED TV with both LG’s quantum dot technology and Mini-LED technology is the top-tier QNED85. This one should provide the finest performance and contrast.
The QNED80, which comes next in the lineup, is the slimmest model but lacks a Mini-LED backlight.
The cheapest device on the list, the QNED75, employs local dimming but features quantum dot technology. It is comparable to, let’s instance, the Samsung Q60 series.
Once more, we won’t have data from actual testing of these TVs to confirm these statistics until later this year.
Interested in Samsung’s plans for 2023? See our guide for the Samsung TV 2023!
