LG EG9100 OLED  TV Review

Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 

Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more

LG EG9100 OLED

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The LG OLED EG9100 TV has really excellent picture quality and has even improved compared to the last generation OLED EC9300. However, it still shares the same big flaws, poor uniformity with dark colors, and the screen's brightness varying, depending on the scene.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

Great for mixed usage. Excellent picture quality for watching movies or TV and handles motion very well. Unfortunately it can't get very bright.

Pros
  • Great viewing angle
  • Perfect blacks
  • Perfect motion (but flicker free)
Cons
  • Varying luminosity depending on the scene (ABL)
  • Purple reflections in a very bright room
  • Poor uniformity in the dark shadows
  • Prone to temporary image retention after displaying static images
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Movies 

Movie performance is very good. Dark appear rich with perfect blacks and contrast. Excellent picture quality.

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TV Shows 

Great for watching TV. Picture quality remains great when watched from anywhere in the room. Deals well with reflections but unfortunately can't get very bright to stand out in a bright room.

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Sports 

Great sports performance. Almost perfect response for great motion handling. Great picture quality. Unfortunately the screen dims when viewing large bright scenes such as hockey.

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Video Games 

Great for video gamers. For fast paced games there is almost no motion blur. Input lag is average but should not be an issue for most people.

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HDR Movies 

Average HDR performance. Supports a wide color gamut but can't get very bright. Picture quality is great.

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HDR Gaming 
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PC Monitor 

Good PC monitor. Limited to 120Hz but has very good picture quality and average input lag. Almost no motion blur. Supports chroma 4:4:4 for sharp text.

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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 01, 2017: Review published.
    2.  Updated Nov 04, 2015: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Oct 25, 2015: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Max ThicknessLockedLocked
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    Native Contrast
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    Local Dimming
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    LockedLocked
    Backlight
    LockedN/A

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    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    50% DSE
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    LockedN/A
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    Black Uniformity
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    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
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    DCI P3 xy
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    Reflections
    Reflection
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    Screen Finish
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    3D
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    3D Type
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    TypeLockedOLED
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    Refresh RateLocked120 Hz
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    24p Playback
    Judder-free 24p
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    Judder-free 24p via 60p
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    Judder-free 24p via 60i
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    Supported Resolutions
    ResolutionLocked1080p
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    1080p @ 120Hz
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    Side Inputs
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    HDMILockedLocked
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    Digital Optical Audio OutLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mmLockedLocked
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    Tuner (Cable/Ant)LockedLocked
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    IR InLockedLocked
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    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
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    5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
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    Dolby Vision
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    5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
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    5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
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    5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
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    Std. Dev. @ 70
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    Total Harmonic Distortion
    Distortion @ 70
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    Distortion @ 80
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    RemoteLockedLocked
    Misc
    Power ConsumptionLockedLock W
    Power Consumption (Max)LockedLock W
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