Comparison of LG OLED TV options for 2021: CX, C9, BX, B9 and more

 


(Pocket-lint) - LG has a long-standing devotion to OLED TVs, making them for years now. It has also been steadily refining its range, and now boasts some of the best TVs on the market.

Although Sony, Panasonic and Philips have all added OLED TVs to their respective offers, it is LG that still leads the charge for all types of customers with a line-up of sets, and especially those interested in premium TV, where OLED sits. Let's take a look at some of the best models on the market to choose from, spanning the models of 2020 and back through the last few years.

LG OLED CX




  • Screen sizes: 48in, 55in, 65in, 77in
  • OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision IQ and Atmos, HDR10, Filmmaker Mode
  • Price: £1499.99 (48in), £1799.99 (55in), £2799.99 (65in), £4999.99 (77in)
Over the past few years, LG has gradually gone through figures and is now transitioning to X for 2020. The CX upgrades the C9 models widely, but adds a new smaller size in 2020 at 48 inches. That's going to fit into homes that were previously unable to handle a 55-inch, potentially adding more individuals to OLED TVs.

The 4K resolution is retained by the CX models, adopting a broad range of HDR specifications, including the recent Dolby Vision IQ that will change the image based on the ambient light sensor of the TV. Filmmaker Mode, a new project that will strip the processing away to give you visuals the way the director intended, and features Nvidia G-Sync to better serve gamers, will also be supported.

LG OLED C9


  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in, 77in
  • OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision and Atmos, HDR10
  • Price: £2499 (55in), £3299 (65in), £7499 (77in)
The C9 is one of our favourite TVs of any brand in the last few years. It has a fantastic collection of characteristics, with the center being a brilliant 4K OLED show regardless of what you are trying to watch or play on it. Little touches like HDMI 2.1 make it a solid bet for the future, too, although the LG CX models for 2020 have now been revised, introducing a few additional image modes, as well as a new a9 Gen 3 processor to improve image output and Nvidia G-Sync.

It gets better the more you use it with AI-enhanced processing on board, knowing your habits and tastes, while also providing outstanding image quality, 4K and Dolby Vision HDR. Now that it's not an overnight new model, you can also pick it up for solid reductions.

LG OLED BX


  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in
  • OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision IQ and Atmos, HDR10, Filmmaker Mode
In terms of functionality and performance, LG's 2020 entry-level models sit close to the CX, offering the main features of 4K HDR support, including Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode and Dolby Atmos support. The user interface and experience, although the architecture is slightly different, are very much the same.

The major difference, however, is that the B series uses an a7 processor with lower power, so it does not have the same grunt as the CX models do. For many, with the new features, and little real world difference to the higher spec edition, the BX might be the cheapest way to get a 2020 OLED TV.

LG OLED B9


  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in
  • OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision and Atmos, HDR10
  • Price: £1099.99 (55in), £1599.99 (65in)
A great entry-level model is the LG OLED B9. Although it's a TV for 2019, it still supports the essential criteria you can expect from a premium TV, such as Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos. On this TV, there is a fantastic 4K monitor, with no real difference from the C9 TV that sits higher up the range, although a higher spec processor is available for the C9.

The real benefit of the B9 is that the prices in the LG OLED family are far more affordable than some others, although only the discerning ones can see the real output difference. It's still widely available as well, so it's probably a great TV to buy.

LG OLED GX


  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in, 77in
  • OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode, Dolby Atmos, HDR10
  • Price: £2,299.99 (55in), £3,499.99 (65in), £5,999.99 (77in)
The major differences are in design rather than in the technological capabilities as you step up the LG OLED range. The GX's screen, processor and supported features are exactly the same as those on the CX - Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode, compatibility with G-Sync, etc. - but the architecture is drastically different.

The GX is a statement TV, built to be smoothly mounted on the wall, hence the term "gallery design" designed with minimalism in the center.

LG OLED WX



  • Screen sizes: 65in
  • OLED, flexible, 3840 x 2160 pixels, Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode, Dolby Atmos
  • Price: £4,499.99 (65in)
One of the most distinctive TV selections ever is the W, or wallpaper style. Basically, it's just a sheet, magnetically attached to the wall, so it's extremely small, like a wall picture.

For sure, it's a high-end design item, coming with a separate soundbar from Dolby Atmos to provide the sound. This soundbar also has all the TV connections since the panel itself has no connections. Connecting the two is through a flat cable, which is the only input you need to remember for the TV.

However, the panel itself is the same as LG uses in its other OLED TVs, ensuring excellent performance, supporting a wide range of HDR formats, like Dolby Vision IQ, and all powered by webOS. In 2020, there was only a 65-inch model available; in previous years, there was a 77-inch model.

LG Signature ZX 8K OLED TV


  • Screen sizes: 88in, 77in
  • OLED, 7680 × 4320 pixels, Dolby Vision and Atmos, HDR10
  • Price: £39,999.99 (88in); £24,999.99 (77in)
Lastly, we left this TV, not because it's the least impressive package on the list, but rather because the 88-inch version shouldn't gloss over the crazy £ 40k price tag. The truth is that almost no one at this price is going to be looking for a TV. It replaces the 2019 Z9 and you'll definitely want the new iteration if you're on the hunt for LG's most spectacular TV.

It's all about drama all around XZ. The stand and design of the statement means that this Signature TV will take pride of place in any room, whilst on the big screen providing 8K detail. Sure, there's no native 8K content out there, however, with Filmmaker mode, Dolby Vision IQ and a new Alpha 9 Gen 3 AI processor, this TV is ready for the future.



  • Price: £1299.99 (55in), £1999.99 (65in)




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