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Release date: April 12, 2021
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LG 65UP81006LA TV review

LG 65UP81006LA. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LCD, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Direct-LED BLU. Smart TV. Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C2,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T2,ISDB-T. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

4K UHD. Vibrant viewing in Ultra high resolution

LG UHD TVs surpass your expectations every time. Experience lifelike picture quality and vivid colours with four times more pixel accuracy than Full HD.

Blockbuster performance guaranteed.

Bring the cinema home. FILMMAKER MODEâ„¢ and HDR bring you a more immersive viewing experience. Connect with your favourite streaming platforms to access the content you love.

Home to all your favourites.

Streaming has never been easier. Get all your must-have apps like Freeview Play, NOW TV, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more on LG’s webOS smart platform.

The director's vision brought to life.

FILMMAKER MODEâ„¢ turns off motion smoothing while preserving the original aspect ratios, colours, and frame rates. This accurately delivers the director's original vision, so you experience the film the way they intended.

Down to the finest details

LG UHD TV provides vibrant colour and accurate detail with Active HDR. Enjoy your favorite films in the same quality as the original with multi HDR formats including HDR10 and HLG.

Play like a boss.

Jump into the action. Game Optimiser, fine-tuned HDR graphics, and low input lag make gameplay faster and more immersive.

The latest gaming specs.

ALLM and eARC meet the latest HDMI specifications. ALLM detects your game console and automatically gives you the optimal settings for fast action gaming. With eARC you're assured of the best quality audio connection.

Quick and easy game setup.

Manage all your settings in one place with modes optimised for various game genres: FPS, RPG, and RTS. Control contrast with black & white stabilisation for better visibility.

Immerse yourself in the game.

HGiG recognises tv performance and picture quality then tunes HDR graphics to provide the ultimate HDR gaming experience.

Complete control without delay.

LG UHD TVs allow users to take full and instant control of games without delays.

Thrilling Sports Experience

Feel like you're in the stadium. Bluetooth Surround Ready makes you experience the game as though you're right on the sidelines. And with Sports Alert you'll always know when your favourite teams are playing.

Never miss your team play.

Sports Alert notifies you before, during, and after games. You'll never have to worry about missing the big plays from your favourite teams, even when you're watching other content.

A clear home advantage.

Easily connect compatible Bluetooth speakers for a true wireless surround sound experience. All the action sounds richer and more realistic, bringing the big-game atmosphere to your living room.

Enhance Your Interior

Add UHD to your interior decoration. A slim panel and bezel combined with aesthetic design elevate any interior.

Enhance everything you watch.

The processor removes video noise and creates more vibrant colour and contrast. Low resolution images are upscaled and reproduced at close to 4K quality.

Think you know smart? Think again.

LG ThinQ is here to maximise your TV experience. Choose your favourite voice assistant and control your TV with your voice with an all new home screen to provide more convenience and control.

New Magic Remote More like a magic wand.

The redesigned Magic Remote has an ergonomic design that's easy to hold, and its point and scroll system allows faster searching. Built-in voice control provides easy access to services, while hotkeys for major content providers give you shortcuts to all your favourites.

  • Incredible 4K Ultra HD picture vibrancy, colour and depth
  • Absorbing and atmospheric sound quality with AI Sound
  • webOS smart platform with Freeview Play, Netflix, Disney+ and more
  • Sleek and slim design with crescent stand
  • Easy voice control command with Google Assistant and Alexa

LG 65UP81006LA TV specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 30.6 kg
Package height: 970 mm
Package depth: 228 mm
Package width: 1600 mm
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.4
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
Common interface (CI): yes
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 3

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 21.5 kg
Height (without stand): 83.8 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.77 cm
Width (without stand): 145.4 cm
Weight (with stand): 22.9 kg
Height (with stand): 909 mm
Depth (with stand): 340 mm
Width (with stand): 1454 mm

Management Features

Works with Amazon Alexa: yes
Works with the Google Assistant: yes
Hotel mode: yes

Network

Browsing: True
Web browser: yes
Miracast: True
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

Smartphone remote support: yes
4K Ultra HD upscaling: yes
NVIDIA G-SYNC: False
AMD FreeSync: False
Noise reduction: yes
Local dimming: no
Subtitle formats supported: DVB
Video compression formats: HEVC,VP9
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext: 2000 pages
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Filmmaker Mode,High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Number of tuners: 1 tuner(s)
Digital signal format system: DVB-C2,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T2,ISDB-T
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 160 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 123 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 123 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Model year: 2021
Panel mounting interface: 300 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Black
Rollable display: no

Smart TV

Apple AirPlay 2 support: yes
Sound mirroring: yes
Video on Demand (VOD) support: yes
Screen mirroring: yes
Timeshift: True
Operating system version: 6.0
Operating system installed: Web OS
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Adaptive Sound Control (ASC): yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): yes
Sound modes: AI Sound
Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Digital
RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 163.9 cm
Native refresh rate: 60 Hz
Screen format adjustments: 16:9
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: Direct-LED BLU
Display technology: LCD
Display technology: LCD
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65")