LG’s new LCD TV has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, but it is less effective than most IPS panels because the image becomes darker when seen from an angle. Additionally, because of the low native contrast and the crushing of any brilliant highlights caused by the local dimming function, the picture quality is not improved. Given the popularity of OLEDs in recent years, it’s easy to overlook the fact that LG also provides LCD TVs. The ultra-slender siblings of this LG family branch, who are also noticeably sharper, more colorful, and contrast-rich, have cast a shadow over it. ..
LG Nano90 review: Design
The 65NANO906 is a bit… unremarkable when compared to some of the ultra-thin, gleamingly metallic LCD TVs LG has created in the past. Although its narrow, black frame does little to conceal how much plastic it contains, the back protrudes significantly by contemporary TV standards. ..
We’re happy to give it a pass for its shortcomings, as it works well with IPS TVs like the 65NANO906. ..
The TV can be set up on some plain-looking feet, but hanging it on the wall makes it appear much nicer. Despite having a relatively deep rear. Strong connections for a midrange TV. Two of the four HDMIs offered can support the 4K, 120Hz, HDR 4:4:4 10-bit images that we hope will be useful when the PS5 and Xbox Series X are released later this year. Three USBs, as well as a digital audio output, connect them.
Features
The Xbox One S has four HDMI inputs, two of which are compatible with 4K@120Hz and rated at 2.1 specification, so they can handle anything the Xbox Series X or PS5 can throw at them. The three USB 2.0 inputs, an Ethernet jack, a CI card slot, and aerial posts for the on-board satellite and terrestrial TV tuners connect them. An analogue 3.5mm socket and a digital optical socket are used as outputs.
The LG NANO 90 has AirPlay 2 compatibility, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 which allow for easy connection to physical connections. It also has Bluetooth Surround Ready which allows it to easily create surround sound with a few wireless speakers that are compatible. This makes the LG NANO 90 an interesting choice for those looking for a LED TV because it has a lot of features that make it more than just mildly interesting. ..
The 65NANO906 is a new monitor that uses LG’s NanoCell technology to produce the most realistic visuals. The nanoparticles made to remove unwanted color frequencies from the image data should make colors more believable and pure. Additionally, 32 individually controllable dimming zones are created using a full-array configuration of LEDs to illuminate the pixels. In this context, “32” is hardly a noteworthy number, but how you use your individual dimming zones is more important than how many of them you have. ..
The LG 65NANO906 offers a variety of customization options for picture performance, including Vivid, Sports, Standard, and Filmmaker Modes. The Filmmaker Mode is particularly intriguing because it allows for both advantages and disadvantages for each component of micro-adjustment.
LG’s new Dolby Vision IQ mode promises to deliver a more accurate representation of the filmmaker’s original intent, but in practice it falls short. The LG also includes Dolby Vision IQ, which uses the light sensor built into the LG NANO 90 to make instantaneous adjustments to picture quality, as well as HLG, HDR10, and Dolby Vision HDR modes. ..
The NanoCell 90 uses an IPS panel, which is known for better contrast and black levels.
The LG NanoCell 90 is a good TV for people who want a good picture quality even when they’re sitting off to the side.
The Vizio E-Series TVs have strong screen uniformity and are generally more affordable than other models. They also have a few minor irregularities, but they are less noticeable than on some other TVs.
LG Nano90 review: Sound quality
The 65NANO906 sounds quite well if you utilize LG’s AI Sound option. The concept behind AI Sound is to combine LG’s own virtual surround sound processor with the kind of in-depth knowledge of a TV’s speakers that can only come from those who actually created them. As a result, you hear a soundstage with a lot more room-filling, forward-throwing impact than you would with most TVs. The speakers can be loud without sounding harsh or distorted, and the voices are well-rounded and stay locked to the screen. When listening to Dolby Atmos soundtracks, take note that the AI Sound option, to your surprise, has more dynamism and range.
Picture quality
If you’re looking for a 4K HDR TV that can handle a lot of high-quality content, the LG NANO 90 is a great option. It looks good on DVDs and streaming services, and has good detail retrieval even in darker scenes. ..
IPS viewing angles
The 65NANO906’s color palette is impressive, with a wide range of tonality and convincingly portraying every situation. The LG NanoCell technology appears to be paying off, as the phone maintains smooth edges and uniform movement under the most difficult conditions. Images have a decent depth of field, and picture noise is suppressed.
The LG’s best-option images are those with the least detail in the darkest black tones, and a faint halo around the white parts of an otherwise-black scene.
When you switch to Filmmaker Mode, the picture appears to suffer from a lack of sharpness and punch. However, if you keep looking, especially in dimly lit areas, you’ll notice improvements in second-stage detail levels and color fidelity. Despite what you may have heard, you can still crop the image to your liking. When it comes to motion-tracking, this is especially welcome.
The LG NANO 90 is a great TV for watching movies and TV shows with Dolby Vision. It has a lot of features that make it easy to adjust to the different settings, and it’s also very smooth when watching videos.
HDR playback
We viewed many 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and HDR streaming movies from Netflix and Disney Plus for testing purposes. Overall, HDR movies and TV shows appear beautiful because they effectively utilize the large color range and dimming of the TV. The NanoCell 90 actually employs a slightly different process that integrates a nanoparticle filter on the panel, in contrast to many other flagship LCDs that use quantum dots for expanded color. The finished product offers a comparable palette of hues. There are some issues worth mentioning when assessing the TV’s HDR performance as a whole, though. Some people have complained about how some HDR content looks grainy or pixelated on the NanoCell 90, though this may be more due to poor source material than any inherent flaws with the TV itself. Another potential issue is that some HDR content can cause screen tearing when played on the NanoCell 90; however, this is less of an issue than it used to be thanks to new software updates from both Netflix and Disney Plus. Overall, while there are some caveats with regard to how well the NanoCell 90 performs in terms of HDR output, it’s still one of the best TVs available for watching such content. ..
This TV has the ability to upscale standard definition (SD) videos to HDR, which gives the viewer a better picture quality. The peak brightness numbers on this TV are not as high as some of the other models in this class, but they still provide a good viewing experience.
LG Nano90 review: Performance
The LG Nano90 has a FALD backlight with 32 distinct dimmable zones. The Nano90 employs the WebOS smart TV OS in addition to the 7 Gen3 Processor for video processing and other functions. Although there are darker edges and corners to the screen when brilliant images or 100% window patterns with a brighter Centre are displayed, the panel uniformity is respectable.
When presenting a 5% full-screen area with brighter edges and corners and a darker Centre, it was the opposite. As the camera moved quickly over the pitch area, there were also indications of the dirty screen effect on moving images and some banding was visible when watching football. Of course, these are common technical limitations of the employed LCD technologies. ..
The Nano90’s poor viewing environment caused some problems with blooming around bright objects against dark backgrounds. Black bars on scope movies stayed black for the most part, but they occasionally became lighter when a bright object in the picture was nearby. However, blooming was more disturbing surrounding content’s items than the black bars occasionally becoming lighter. Additionally, we were unable to locate a local dimming level where the algorithm wasn’t occasionally fooled.
The issue with the dimming was that it happened unexpectedly and inconsistently, which made it difficult for the viewer to follow the action. When scenes became too bright or dark, the software would automatically adjust, but this happened less often than it should have. ..
Price and availability
The LG 65NANO906 is the latest in a line of LG TVs that have been available for purchase for a while now. The 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch LG Nano 90 Series TVs are all available for purchase at different prices depending on the size. The 65-inch LG 65NANO906 is what we’re evaluating here. It’s priced at $1,049/£999 in the US and £999/€1,499 in Europe. The 86-inch LG 86NANO90 is finally available in the US for $2,499. ..
Conclusion
The LG Nano90 is a great LCD TV. Its innovative new backlighting system can’t completely overcome the drawbacks of its IPS panel technology, but it’s still a great TV overall. ..
The 65NANO906 TV from LG is a great option for those looking for a TV that can handle bright and dim environments, as well as gaming features. It is also more attractive than any other LG LCD TV we have seen in recent years.
