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LG UF7700 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31 am
LG UF7700 Picture
6.6
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.1
Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.2
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
6.6
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.1
HDR Movies
Value for price beaten by
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4.3
HDR Gaming
Value for price beaten by
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6.6
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
This TV was replaced by the LG UH7700

The LG UF7700 4k LED TV has great smart features and good color accuracy at an angle. However, its picture quality when sitting in front is sub-par, both in dark and bright rooms. The contrast ratio is low, it has a few uniformity issues, and it reflects more light than average.

Our Verdict

6.6 Mixed Usage

The LG UF7700 isn't a great 4k TV. The picture quality both in a bright and dark room is not good. It also has high input lag and average motion blur for video games. In terms of positives, the smart features are great, and it has a great viewing angle.

Pros
  • Great color accuracy at an angle.
  • Great smart features.
Cons
  • Poor screen uniformity.
  • High input lag.
  • Poor blacks.
  • 6.6 Mixed Usage
  • 6.1 Movies
  • 7.2 TV Shows
  • 7.0 Sports
  • 6.6 Video Games
  • 6.1 HDR Movies
  • 4.3 HDR Gaming
  • 6.6 PC Monitor
  1. Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
  2. Updated Apr 28, 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
8.5
Design
Style
Curved No
Design
Stand

The stand is wide. Contrary to most two feet configurations, this one isn't stable. It moves back and forth a lot when you push it.

Design
Back

The design of the LG UF7700 is great. It is very thin.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.63" (1.6 cm)
Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 1.61" (4.1 cm)
Picture Quality
5.6
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
795 : 1

This LG TV (except the 70") has an IPS panel. The contrast ratio is low, which results in poor blacks when you have the lights off.

3.0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Yes
Backlight
Direct

It is equipped with the local dimming feature. The zones are really big, so as you can see in this video, it isn't very effective.

5.9
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Peak 2% Window
270 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
270 cd/m²
6.2
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
4.853%
50% DSE
0.227%

The edges of this LED TV are darker than the rest, and it has noticeable dirty screen effect.

6.5
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
LCD Type
IPS (except 70")
Color Shift
25°
Brightness
36°
Black Level
75°

The main advantage of an IPS panel like the one found in this LG is the color accuracy at an angle. Instead of losing saturation, the picture just darkens when viewed off-axis.

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.

2.4
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
4.63%

The corners are noticeably brighter than the rest of the screen.

8.4
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
2.08
Color dE
3.8416
Gamma
2.15
9.7
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.23
Color dE
0.8641
Gamma
2.19
7.0
Picture Quality
480p Input

480p and DVD upscaling is a little bit sub-par on this TV.

8.0
Picture Quality
720p Input

Cable TV and other 720p content looks good.

8.5
Picture Quality
1080p Input

1080p is also slightly softer than on most other 4k TVs.

10
Picture Quality
4k Input

No issues come up with 4k content.

6.4
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
70.67%
DCI P3 uv
78.49%
Rec 2020 xy
50.36%
Rec 2020 uv
57.19%
7.0
Picture Quality
Reflections
Reflection
1.9%
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss

The LG UF7700 reflects a lot of light. There are also a few rainbows around bright objects.
The maximum luminosity is average. Because the screen reflects a lot of light, that means this TV isn't ideal for a bright room.

0
Picture Quality
3D
3D
No
3D Type
No
Picture Quality
Pixels
Type LED
Motion
7.9
Motion
Motion Blur
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Response Time
17.6 ms
Overshoot
0 ms

This TV's motion blur is slightly worse than average. Apart from in some video games, you likely won't notice it.

2.8
Motion
Image Flicker
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
BFI
No
BFI Frequency
120 Hz
BFI In Game Mode
No
8.6
Motion
24p Playback
Judder-free 24p
Yes
Judder-free 24p via 60p
No
Judder-free 24p via 60i
Yes

This is a 120Hz TV with motion interpolation. It does support 24p playback for movies, and even do the 3:2 reverse pulldown over 60i, but it somehow couldn't do it over 60p.

10
Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Inputs
5.8
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
59.4 ms
1080p With Interpolation
113.6 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
59.4 ms
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
59.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
N/A

The input lag is high and varied a lot (from 55 to 65 ms). PC, Game, and Expert1 all had the same input lag when TruMotion was off. When TruMotion was turned on, the input lag increased to 113.6ms.

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, set the icon of the input to PC. For 4k @ 60hz @ 4:4:4, also enable UHD Deep 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 (HDMI 1,2,5)
CEC Yes
MHL No
Variable Analog Audio Out Yes
Sound Quality
5.5
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Std. Dev. @ 70
5.1 dB SPL
Std. Dev. @ 80
7 dB SPL
Std. Dev. @ Max
8.59 dB SPL
Max
85.3 dB SPL
Low-end Cutoff
89 Hz

Not only this TV doesn't get loud, but the frequency response is quite poor too. Especially when pushed hard. The low-end cut off is decent for a TV however.

6.6
Sound Quality
Total Harmonic Distortion
Distortion @ 70
0.067
Distortion @ 80
0.026
Distortion @ Max
0.037

Acceptable and stable distortion levels throughout the range of the TV, but it doesn't get loud.

Smart Features
Smart Features
Apps

LG's WebOS 2.0 is a great smart TV OS. The interface is pretty, and you will find all the apps that you need.

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 pointer by using the remote.

Smart Features
Misc
Firmware 03.00.61