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LG UF7600 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31 am
LG UF7600 Picture
6.6
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
5.9
Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.0
TV Shows
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.0
Sports
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.0
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
5.8
HDR Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
4.5
HDR Gaming
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.7
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench

The LG UF7600 4k LED TV has great smart TV features, but the picture quality both in a dark and a bright room isn't very good. It has the worst contrast ratio that we have measured so far, and it reflects a lot of light.

Our Verdict

6.6 Mixed Usage

Overall, the LG UF7600 is not a very good choice for a 4k TV, even considering the price. In a dark room, the blacks are gray, and the screen isn't uniform. In a bright room, it reflects a lot of light. The color accuracy at an angle is great though, as are the smart features.

Pros
  • Great color accuracy at an angle.
  • Great smart features.
Cons
  • A lot of reflection.
  • Poor contrast ratio.
  • 6.6 Mixed Usage
  • 5.9 Movies
  • 7.0 TV Shows
  • 7.0 Sports
  • 7.0 Video Games
  • 5.8 HDR Movies
  • 4.5 HDR Gaming
  • 6.7 PC Monitor
  1. Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
  2. Updated Jun 23, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.
  3. Updated Apr 24, 2015: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Test Results

Design
6.0
Design
Style
Curved No
Design
Stand

The stand is separated into two feet placed at the opposite ends of the TV, so you will need a wide table. Our 49" spawned 43" by 9", which is exactly as wide as the TV itself.

Design
Back

The LG UF7600 is an average looking TV. The back of the TV has a glossy finish.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.59" (1.5 cm)
Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 1.57" (4.0 cm)
Picture Quality
5.3
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
675 : 1

The contrast ratio is incredibly low. The blacks look gray in most lighting situations.

1.5
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Yes
Backlight
Direct

The LG UF7600 is equipped with local dimming, but it is very slow to catch up to the picture, and the zones are really big.

5.8
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Peak 2% Window
242 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
242 cd/m²
6.1
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
5.191%
50% DSE
0.229%

The gray uniformity is even worse. The edges are darker, and there are a few colored vertical bands that are a few inches wide.

6.8
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
LCD Type
IPS
Color Shift
28°
Brightness
42°
Black Level
75°

Picture quality-wise, the LG UF7600's main positive is the color accuracy at an angle. You will have the same picture quality when you view it from the side as you get in the front.

Update 01/06/2017: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don't have anymore, we extrapolated the results from 2016 TVs.

5.6
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
2.842%

The black uniformity is sub-par. The two lower corners are brighter than the rest of the screen.

9.1
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
1.77
Color dE
1.6143
Gamma
2.14
9.8
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.21
Color dE
0.7029
Gamma
2.19
8.0
Picture Quality
480p Input

Upscaling of DVDs and 480p content looks good on this TV.

8.0
Picture Quality
720p Input

Upscaling of cable TV and 720p content looks also good on this set.

8.5
Picture Quality
1080p Input

1080p signals look a bit softer than on some other 4k TVs. You can see it in our motion blur pictures too.

10
Picture Quality
4k Input

4k content looks good without any issues.

6.6
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
73.24%
DCI P3 uv
81.12%
Rec 2020 xy
52.25%
Rec 2020 uv
59.42%
6.5
Picture Quality
Reflections
Reflection
1.9%
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss

Not only does it reflect a lot of light, very bright light sources also have rainbow glare around them.
For maximum luminosity, this TV is a bit below average. Not the best choice for a bright room.

0
Picture Quality
3D
3D
No
3D Type
No
Picture Quality
Pixels
Type LED
Motion
8.4
Motion
Motion Blur
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Response Time
13.5 ms
Overshoot
2.9 ms

The response time of the pixels is constant across all transitions; motion blur won't appear worse in certain games compared to other ones. There is a little bit of overshoot, but it isn't very noticeable.

2.8
Motion
Image Flicker
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
BFI
No
BFI Frequency
120 Hz
BFI In Game Mode
No
0
Motion
24p Playback
Judder-free 24p
No
Judder-free 24p via 60p
No
Judder-free 24p via 60i
No

This is a 60 Hz TV with motion interpolation. Unfortunately, there is a slight judder in movies when you don't want to turn on the soap opera effect.

5.0
Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
Inputs
6.0
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
55.5 ms
1080p With Interpolation
131.7 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
65.1 ms
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
55.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
N/A

The input lag is a bit high. We had to change the icon of the input to PC to lower it to 55.5 ms.

8.0
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes

To enable chroma 4:4:4, change the icon of the input to PC. For 4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4, turn on UHD Color.

Inputs
Side Inputs
Inputs
Rear Inputs
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 3
USB 3
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 1
Analog Audio Out RCA 0
Component In 1 (shared)
Composite In 1 (shared)
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0
SD/SDHC 0
Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth Yes
ARC Yes (HDMI 2)
USB 3 Yes (1)
HDCP 2.2 Yes
CEC Yes
MHL No
Variable Analog Audio Out Yes
Sound Quality
5.8
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Std. Dev. @ 70
5.74 dB SPL
Std. Dev. @ 80
6.36 dB SPL
Std. Dev. @ Max
7.15 dB SPL
Max
83.5 dB SPL
Low-end Cutoff
89 Hz

The bass extension is decent for a TV, but the loudness and frequency response are poor. There will be noticeable pumping artifacts present when pushed.

6.9
Sound Quality
Total Harmonic Distortion
Distortion @ 70
0.02
Distortion @ 80
0.029
Distortion @ Max
0.029

Not a lot of distortion produced by this TV, but it doesn't get loud either.

Smart Features
Smart Features
Apps

LG's WebOS is a great platform that is easy to navigate and to use. You can read our full review of LG's smart features here.

9.0
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS WebOS
0
Smart Features
Ads
Ad-free
No
Opt-out
No
Smart Features
Remote
Remote Smart

You can control the mouse cursor using the remote, which facilitates using the built-in web browser.

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 57 W
Power Consumption (Max) 100 W
Firmware 03.03.06