The LG NANO75 2021 is an entry-level 4k NanoCell TV. It runs the latest version of LG's webOS interface, which has a huge selection of apps. It's available in a wide range of sizes, from 43 inch to 86 inch. We tested the 65 inch model, which has an IPS-like panel, but we expect the 50 inch and 70 inch models to have VA panels, and the 86 inch model is a bit more advanced. The models with IPS-like panels have wide viewing angles, but low contrast. Unfortunately, it's not very bright, it can't display a wide color gamut, and it doesn't have a local dimming feature. It's not very feature-rich, either, as it can only remove judder from certain sources, and it doesn't support any advanced gaming features like variable refresh rates or HDMI 2.1.
Our Verdict
The LG NANO75 is an okay TV for most uses. It's decent for watching sports or TV shows during the day thanks to the wide viewing angles, and it has low input lag for gaming. Unfortunately, it's not a good choice for a dark room for watching movies, as it has low contrast, no local dimming, and inadequate black uniformity.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Great selection of streaming apps.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG NANO75 is a disappointing TV for watching movies in a dark room. It has sub-par contrast, no local dimming, and inadequate black uniformity, so blacks look gray in a dark room, and there's some blooming around bright objects. On the plus side, it upscales lower resolution content well, and it can remove judder, but only from 24p sources or the native apps.
- Upscales lower-resolution content without issues.
- Can remove judder from 24p and native sources.
- Excellent gradient handling.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Inadequate black uniformity.
The LG NANO75 is a decent TV for watching TV shows during the day. The image remains accurate at an angle, so it's a good choice for a wide seating arrangement. The smart interface has a great selection of apps, so you're sure to find your favorite content. Unfortunately, it can't get very bright and has just decent reflection handling, so glare can be distracting in a bright room.
- Upscales lower-resolution content without issues.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG NANO75 is a decent TV for watching sports. It has wide viewing angles, great if you have a wide seating area or like to watch sports with a group of friends. It also has decent gray uniformity, but there's some dirty screen effect that can be distracting. Unfortunately, it's not very bright and has just decent reflection handling, so glare can be distracting, and it has just a decent response time, so fast-paced games tend to look a bit blurry.
- Upscales lower-resolution content without issues.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG NANO75 2021 is an alright TV for playing video games. It has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, but its response time is just decent, there's distracting flicker in all modes, and it doesn't support any advanced gaming features like VRR. The 86" model has a 120Hz refresh rate, so it's likely a bit better for gaming.
- Low input lag.
- Excellent gradient handling.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Inadequate black uniformity.
The LG NANO75 is a sub-par TV for watching HDR movies in a dark room. It has low contrast, no local dimming, and inadequate black uniformity. It also can't get very bright in HDR, and it can't display a wide color gamut. On the plus side, it has decent gray uniformity, and it can remove judder from 24p sources and the native apps.
- Can remove judder from 24p and native sources.
- Excellent gradient handling.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming.
- Can't display a wide color gamut.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Inadequate black uniformity.
The LG NANO75 is an alright TV for playing games in HDR, mainly due to its okay gaming performance. It has fantastic low input lag and a decent response time, but fast games can look a bit blurry. Unfortunately, HDR adds almost nothing, as it can't get very bright, has low contrast, no local dimming, and inadequate black uniformity. The 86 inch model has a 120Hz refresh rate, so it's probably a better TV for gaming.
- Low input lag.
- Excellent gradient handling.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming.
- Can't display a wide color gamut.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
- Inadequate black uniformity.
The LG NANO75 is a very good TV for use as a PC monitor. It has decent viewing angles, so the sides of the screen remain accurate, and it has fantastic low input lag for a responsive experience. It displays chroma 4:4:4 properly from all supported resolutions, which is important for clear text from a PC. Unfortunately, it can't get bright enough to overcome glare, and it has just decent reflection handling.
- Low input lag.
- Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed properly.
- Image remains accurate at an angle.
- Permanent flicker in all picture modes.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 26, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Feb 11, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 65 inch LG NANO75, and for the most part, we expect our review to be valid for the 43 inch, 55 inch, 75 inch, and 86 inch models. The 50 inch and 70 inch models likely use VA panels, so we expect them to have better contrast and better black uniformity, but worse viewing angles. The 86 inch model is also a bit different, as it features the more advanced α7 Gen4 processor, and it has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz refresh rate. We expect our other results to be valid for all sizes.
| Size | US Model | Short Model Code | Panel Type | Refresh Rate | Dolby Atmos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43" | 43NANO75UPA | 43NANO75 | IPS family | 60Hz | No |
| 50" | 50NANO75UPA | 50NANO75 | VA (unconfirmed) | 60Hz | No |
| 55" | 55NANO75UPA | 55NANO75 | IPS family | 60Hz | No |
| 65" | 65NANO75UPA | 65NANO75 | IPS family | 60Hz | No |
| 70" | 70NANO75UPA | 70NANO75 | VA (unconfirmed) | 60Hz | No |
| 75" | 75NANO75UPA | 75NANO75 | IPS family | 60Hz | No |
| 86" | 86NANO75UPA | 86NANO75 | IPS family | 120Hz | Yes |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their LG NANO75 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between units.
Our unit was manufactured in July 2021; you can see the label here.
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The LG NANO75 2021 is a very basic entry-level 4k TV. It has low input lag and excellent gradient handling, and the built-in webOS smart interface is fast and easy-to-use, with a great selection of apps. Unfortunately, it doesn't really have much else to offer, and it's out-performed by most similarly-priced models on the market.
If you're looking for something a bit better, check out our picks for the best 4k TVs, the best 65 inch TVs, and the best budget TVs.
The LG C1 OLED and the LG NANO75 2021 use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The C1 uses an OLED panel, and it has perfect, uniform blacks with no blooming, wide viewing angles, and a nearly instantaneous response time. Unfortunately, this comes with a small risk of permanent burn-in. The C1 is better than the NANO75 2021 in almost every way, but the NANO75 2021 is immune from burn-in.
There's very little difference between the LG NANO75 2022 and its predecessor, the LG NANO75 2021. The newer model has better reflection handling and a slightly updated user interface, but other than that, it performs largely the same.
The Sony X80J is better than the LG NANO75 2021. The Sony is a lot brighter, the unit we bought has better uniformity, and it has a faster response time. The Sony is also flicker-free, which is great, as the relatively low flicker frequency of the LG can bother some people and cause duplications in motion. The LG can remove judder from the native apps and 24p sources, whereas the Sony can only remove judder from 24p sources.
The Sony X85J is significantly better than the LG NANO75 2021 for most users. The Sony has much better contrast and better black uniformity, so blacks look black in a dark room, with significantly less blooming around bright objects. The Sony is also significantly brighter and has a faster response time. On the other hand, if you have a wide seating arrangement, the LG is a bit better, as the image remains consistent when viewed from the side, but it has worse picture quality overall than the Sony.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
Test Results
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