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LG UP7000 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.11
Review updated Mar 10, 2022 at 04:02 pm
Latest change: Retest Feb 13, 2024 at 11:44 am
LG UP7000 Picture
6.4
Mixed Usage
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7.1
TV Shows
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6.9
Sports
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6.2
Video Games
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5.6
HDR Movies
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6.6
HDR Gaming
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7.2
PC Monitor
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The LG UP7000 is an entry-level 4k TV. It sits below the LG UP8000 and has very few additional features. It has limited connectivity, with only two HDMI ports, which is disappointing if you need to connect multiple devices. Most sizes of this TV use an ADS panel. Similar to IPS panels, ADS panels provide a wide viewing angle, making it a great choice for a wide seating arrangement, as the image remains accurate when viewed from the side. Unfortunately, this also comes at the cost of a low contrast ratio, and since it also lacks a local dimming feature, blacks look gray when viewed in the dark. It features the same webOS smart interface as other LG models, which is easy-to-use and has a great selection of streaming apps and games available to download. However, it comes with a basic remote that doesn't have any voice control or a point-and-press feature like the classic Magic Remote.

Our Verdict

6.4 Mixed Usage

The LG UP7000 is okay overall. It performs best for watching TV shows, sports, or using it as a PC monitor because of its wide viewing angle. Although it's not bright enough to combat a ton of glare, it still has decent reflection handling. Sadly, it's disappointing for watching movies in a dark room because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, it doesn't have a local dimming feature, and it can't display a wide color gamut for HDR content.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Wide viewing angle.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
  • Image duplication with fast-moving content.
7.1 TV Shows

The LG UP7000 is good for watching TV shows in a bright room. It has decent reflection handling and okay peak brightness if you want to use it in a room with a few lights, but it's not bright enough to overcome glare if you have a lot of natural light. It's a good choice for wide seating arrangements thanks to its wide viewing angle, so the image remains accurate when viewing from the side. It also has a great selection of streaming apps, so you're sure to find your favorite shows.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Wide viewing angle.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
6.9 Sports

The LG UP7000 is decent for watching sports in a bright room. It has a wide viewing angle, making it a good choice if you have a wide seating arrangement, as the image remains accurate at an angle. It has okay peak brightness and decent reflection handling if you tend to watch sports during the day, but it's not bright enough to overcome glare if you have a lot of natural light. It has a decent response time, but players and other fast-moving objects aren't very clear due to the low-frequency backlight flicker.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Wide viewing angle.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
  • Image duplication with fast-moving content.
6.2 Video Games

The LG UP7000 is okay for gaming. It has an okay response time, but there's noticeable image duplication due to its low flicker frequency, which you can't change. It has fantastic low input lag, resulting in a responsive gaming experience. It's not a good choice for dark room gaming because it has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray. It doesn't have any extra gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Image duplication with fast-moving content.
  • Limited to 60Hz panel and doesn't have VRR support.
5.6 HDR Movies

The LG UP7000 is sub-par for watching HDR movies. Blacks look gray and patchy when viewed in the dark because it has a low contrast ratio, poor black uniformity, and no local dimming feature. HDR content looks dull and muted, as it can't display a wide color gamut, and bright highlights don't stand out due to its low HDR brightness. It supports HDR10, but it doesn't support any advanced HDR formats like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision.

Pros
  • Removes judder from 24p sources.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • No local dimming feature.
  • Noticeable clouding in dark scenes.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
6.6 HDR Gaming

The LG UP7000 is okay for HDR gaming. It has fantastic low input lag for a responsive gaming experience and an okay response time. However, there's visible image duplication due to its backlight flicker. Also, HDR content doesn't look good because it has a mediocre contrast ratio, low HDR peak brightness, and can't display a wide color gamut.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
  • Limited to 60Hz panel and doesn't have VRR support.
7.2 PC Monitor

The LG UP7000 is a good TV for use as a PC monitor. It has a wide viewing angle, ensuring the image remains accurate at the edges even if you're sitting close to the TV. It has decent reflection handling and okay peak brightness if you want to use it in a moderately lit room, but it's best to avoid using it in a very bright room. It also displays chroma 4:4:4 signals properly, which is essential for clear text from a PC.

Pros
  • Decent reflection handling.
  • Wide viewing angle.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio.
  • Doesn't get very bright in SDR or HDR.
  • Limited to 60Hz panel and doesn't have VRR support.
  • 6.4 Mixed Usage
  • 7.1 TV Shows
  • 6.9 Sports
  • 6.2 Video Games
  • 5.6 HDR Movies
  • 6.6 HDR Gaming
  • 7.2 PC Monitor
  1. Updated Feb 13, 2024: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  2. Updated Dec 05, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  3. Updated Oct 12, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  4. Updated Aug 09, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  5. Updated Aug 01, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.11. With this update, we've added a new Upscaling: Sharpness Processing test and revamped our Blooming test so the scores and picture better match the real world experience. With this change, it was necessary to remove the Black Crush test. Finally, we've updated our usage scores to better align our scores with user expectations.
  6. Updated Jun 22, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.10. With this update we've revamped our Gradient testing, added a new test for Low Quality Content Smoothing, and expanded our Audio Passthrough testing.
  7. Updated Jun 07, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  8. Updated Apr 03, 2023: We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for four months in our Accelerated Longevity Test.
  9. Updated Feb 28, 2023: We corrected a mistake in the PS5 Compatibility results from a previous test bench update.
  10. Updated Feb 24, 2023: Updated to Test Bench 1.9, modifying our Contrast testing and splitting our local dimming testing into multiple sections covering Blooming, Black Crush, and Lighting Zone Transitions. You can see our full changelog here.
  11. Updated Feb 06, 2023: We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for two months in our Accelerated Longevity Test.
  12. Updated Dec 16, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.8, adding a new box for PQ EOTF tracking and updating our Color Volume and Color Gamut tests to better reflect real world usage. You can see our full changelog here.
  13. Updated Dec 14, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.7 with an updated HDR Brightness test that better reflects real world usage. We've also split the console compatibility boxes into separate PS5 Compatibility and Xbox Series X|S Compatibility tests. You can see our full changelog here.
  14. Updated Nov 17, 2022: We added the Walmart variant, the LG UP7050, to the Differences Between Sizes And Variants section of the review.
  15. Updated Nov 17, 2022: We uploaded the initial brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  16. Updated Mar 10, 2022: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
  17. Updated Nov 10, 2021: We rechecked Atmos passthrough, as a few users reported that it wasn't working with their TV.
  18. Updated Jun 18, 2021: Review published.
  19. Updated Jun 15, 2021: Early access published.
  20. Updated Jun 04, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  21. Updated Jun 02, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  22. Updated May 08, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 65-inch LG 65UP7000PUA. It's available in a few other sizes, and these results are valid for the 43-inch, 55-inch, and 75-inch models. The 50-inch and 70-inch models have a different panel type, with much better contrast and better black uniformity but a worse viewing angle. There's also a Walmart variant, known as the LG UP7050, released for Black Friday 2022, but it's only available in a 55-inch and 65-inch size. The larger sizes are known as the UP7070, but there's no difference between them and the smaller models. With LG TVs, the last three characters (PUA in this case) vary between certain retailers and regions. These minor variants perform the same.

Size Short Model Code Model Code Walmart Variant Panel Type
43" 43UP7000 43UP7000PUA - IPS
50" 50UP7000 50UP7000PUA - VA
55" 55UP7000 55UP7000PUA 55UP7050PUJ  IPS
65" 65UP7000 65UP7000PUA  65UP7050PUJ IPS
70" 70UP7070 70UP7070PUE - VA
75" 75UP7070 75UP7070PUD - IPS

If you come across a different type of panel or your LG UP7000/UP7070 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review.

Our unit was manufactured in April 2021; you can see the label here.

Compared To Other TVs

The LG UP7000 is an okay entry-level TV. It improves in a few areas from the LG UN7000 and performs similarly to the LG UP8000. However, unless you get the 50 or 70 inch models with VA panels, it has low contrast, and it's not a good choice for a dark viewing environment. Other options are available at a low cost with better dark room performance, like the Vizio V Series 2020.

See our recommendations for the best budget TVs, the best LG TVs, and the best 4k TVs.

Samsung AU8000
43" 50" 55" 60" 65" 70" 75" 85"

The Samsung AU8000 is better overall than the LG UP7000, but they use different panel types. The Samsung has a VA panel with higher contrast for deeper blacks, while the LG we tested has an IPS-like panel with wider viewing angles. However, there are variants of the LG with a VA panel. The Samsung has much better reflection handling and gets slightly brighter than the LG, so it's a better choice for rooms with lights. The Samsung also comes with a much better smart remote with voice control, which the LG doesn't have.

LG UQ8000
43" 50" 55" 65" 70" 75" 86"

The LG UP7000 and the LG UQ8000 are both alright entry-level TVs. They each have similar features and performance, so choosing one over the other comes down to whichever you can find for cheaper. The UP7000 is slightly brighter, but it isn't enough to be a significant impact if you're using it in a well-lit room.

LG UP8000
43" 50" 55" 60" 65" 70" 75" 82" 86"

The LG UP8000 is a higher-end version of the LG UP7000, and both TVs perform okay overall. They each have the same features, but the UP8000 is a bit better in a few areas. It has better reflection handling and a quicker response time, so motion looks better. Also, the UP8000 can remove 24p judder from any source, while the UP7000 can only remove it from native 24p sources. The UP8000 has better out-of-the-box accuracy, but this is something that can vary between units.

Samsung TU7000
43" 50" 55" 58" 60" 65" 70" 75" 82" 85"

The Samsung TU7000 and the LG UP7000 are both okay TVs with different panel types. The Samsung has a VA panel with a higher native contrast ratio, while the LG that we tested has an IPS-like panel with a wider viewing angle, but there are some sizes with a VA panel, too. The LG is better to use in a well-lit room because it gets brighter and has better reflection handling. Other than that, they have similar basic features, and they both come with simple remotes that don't even have voice control.

LG UN7300
43" 49" 50" 55" 65" 70" 75"

The LG UN7300 and the LG UP7000 are similar TVs. The models we tested each have an IPS-like panel, but they're also available with VA panels. Even though the UP7000 gets brighter, the UN7300 is still a better choice for bright rooms because it has significantly brighter reflection handling. The UN7300 comes with LG's Magic Remote with a point-and-press feature and a mic for voice control, and the basic remote that comes with the UP7000 doesn't have either.

Vizio V Series 2020
40" 43" 50" 55" 58" 60" 65" 70" 75"

The Vizio V Series 2020 and the LG UP7000 are both okay entry-level TVs with different panel types. While the LG has an IPS-like panel with wide viewing angles and low contrast, the Vizio has a VA panel with better contrast but worse viewing angles. The LG gets much brighter, making it a better choice for a well-lit room. Even though the LG has a quicker response time, motion looks better on the Vizio because there's less image duplication than on the LG.

LG UN7000
43" 49" 50" 55" 60" 65" 70" 75"

The LG UP7000 is the replacement of the LG UN7000 and improves in a couple of areas. The UP7000 gets much brighter, and even though it has worse reflection handling, reflections don't result in a reddish tint like on the UN7000. The UP7000 doesn't have issues displaying native 4k content like the UN7000 because it uses a different panel. On the other hand, the UN7000 has a larger selection of inputs, including three HDMI slots instead of two on the UP7000.

LG UQ9000
43" 50" 55" 65" 70" 75"

The LG UP7000 and the LG UQ9000 are extremely similar. Both of these TVs are basic entry-level models that have limited features and basic picture quality. The differences between them are very minor overall, but the older UP7000 is a bit better overall, as it has better motion handling.

Samsung TU8000
43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"

The Samsung AU8000 is better overall than the LG UP7000, but they have different panels with pros and cons. The Samsung has a VA panel with improved native contrast, so it displays deeper blacks, and the LG we tested has an IPS-like panel with wider viewing angles. However, there are variants of the LG with a VA panel instead. The Samsung is better for gaming because it has a quicker response time for smoother motion. The Samsung also comes with a smart remote with voice control, which the LG doesn't have.

LG UN6950
43" 50" 55" 60" 65" 75"

The LG UN6950 and the LG UP7000 we tested are okay TVs, but they use different panel types. The 65 inch UP7000 we tested has an IPS-like panel with wide viewing angles and low contrast, but the 50 inch UP6950 we tested has a VA panel with high contrast and narrow viewing angles. However, each model is available with both panel types, depending on the size you get. The UP6950 has a quicker response time, but there's image duplication on each due to the backlight flicker.

Hisense A6G
43" 50" 55" 58" 60" 65" 70" 75" 85"

Although there aren't many significant differences between them, the LG UP7000 is slightly better than the Hisense A6G. Both TVs use different panel types with different sizes, meaning the exact performance difference may vary. The LG is a bit brighter, but the Hisense is more accurate out of the box. The Hisense has more HDMI ports than the LG, which might be a factor depending on the number of sources you're looking to connect.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved No

The LG UP7000 looks similar to the LG UP8000 but with different feet. It's a basic-looking TV, with thicker bezels than most TVs on the market.

Design
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Design
Stand

The stand consists of two plastic feet. There's 3.5 inches between the table and the bottom of the screen, so you can place a soundbar in front without blocking the screen. The stand supports the TV well, and there's minimal wobble.

Footprint of the 65 inch TV: 47.5" x 12.8"

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 400x300

The back of the LG UP7000 looks different from most LG TVs on the market. The inputs are in a box centered on the back of the TV and face to the sides. They're hard to access if you plan on wall-mounting the TV. Unfortunately, there's no cable management.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.56" (1.4 cm)
Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 3.48" (8.9 cm)
7.0
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is decent. The materials used feel cheap, and the back panel flexes easily, but the feet are sturdy and support the TV well. The panel on our unit is pinched along the bottom bezel, causing uniformity issues. It's an isolated issue with our unit.

Picture Quality
2.4
Picture Quality
Contrast
Contrast
1,555 : 1
Native Contrast
1,555 : 1

The LG UP7000 has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray in a dark room. Unfortunately, there's no local dimming feature to improve contrast. Note that the 50 and 70 inch models use a different panel type and have much better contrast.

10
Picture Quality
Blooming
10
Picture Quality
Lighting Zone Transitions
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct
Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
N/A
4.0
Picture Quality
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
5.4
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
265 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
255 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
87 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
260 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
369 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
369 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
368 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
368 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
259 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
369 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
368 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
368 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
368 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.024

Unfortunately, the LG 65UP7000PUA has poor HDR peak brightness. There's very little variation in brightness with most scenes, which is great, but small bright highlights in otherwise dark scenes are dimmed considerably by the TV's frame dimming feature. This TV isn't bright enough to deliver an impactful HDR experience, as small highlights don't stand out at all. It tracks the EOTF well, though, as most scenes are displayed close to the correct brightness level. There's a gradual roll-off near the TV's peak brightness, preserving fine details in bright scenes.

These measurements are from the 'Cinema (User)' HDR Picture Mode with Panel Brightness and Contrast at their max. If you find HDR content too dim, set Auto Dynamic Contrast to 'High'. This results in a slightly brighter image, as you can see in this EOTF, but the peak brightness of the TV is the same.

5.4
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
266 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
256 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
88 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
260 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
370 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
370 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
370 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
370 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
259 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
370 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
370 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
370 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
370 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.024

The HDR brightness in the 'Game Optimizer' Picture Mode is the same as outside of it.

7.8
Picture Quality
PQ EOTF Tracking
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0151
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0150
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0153
6.5
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene Peak Brightness
269 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
308 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
309 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
309 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
309 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
309 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
308 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
309 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
309 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
309 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
309 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

This TV has just okay peak brightness in SDR. There's very little variation in peak brightness with different scenes, and it's bright enough for moderately-lit rooms. It's not bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room, though, so it's not a good choice if you have many windows without curtains or blinds.

These measurements are from after calibration in the 'Expert (Dark space, night)' Picture Mode with Panel Brightness set to its max and all other image processing disabled. If you want a brighter image at the cost of accuracy, setting Contrast to its max and Auto Dynamic Contrast to 'High' results in a slightly higher peak brightness, reaching a peak of 344 cd/m² with a 10% window.

6.6
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
75.43%
DCI P3 uv
78.00%
Rec 2020 xy
54.20%
Rec 2020 uv
56.87%

The LG 65UP7000PUA has an okay color gamut. It has good coverage of the DCI-P3 color space used by most current HDR content. It has disappointing coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 color space, and it can't display a wide color gamut. It means that it's not very future-proof, as more and more content will eventually switch to that color space.

5.6
Picture Quality
Color Volume
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
37.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
17.0%
White Luminance
260 cd/m²
Red Luminance
44 cd/m²
Green Luminance
174 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
18 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
194 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
61 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
235 cd/m²

Unfortunately, this TV has poor color volume. It can't fill out the color gamut in HDR, and bright colors aren't as bright as pure white. Due to the low contrast ratio, it can't display dark saturated colors.

4.5
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
7.11
Color dE
3.86
Gamma
2.22
Color Temperature
7,219 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Space)
Color Temp Setting
Warm 50
Gamma Setting
2.2

The LG UP7000 has poor out-of-the-box accuracy. Most colors, especially yellow and cyan, are inaccurate, and the white balance is extremely off, so shades of gray don't look how they should. The color gamut is colder than the 6500K target, giving the image a blue tint. Also, gamma doesn't follow the target very well, as most scenes are too dark.

9.3
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.41
Color dE
1.12
Gamma
2.20
Color Temperature
6,839 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes

The accuracy after calibration is fantastic. Except for pure blues, and remaining inaccuracies in colors and shades of gray aren't noticeable, and gamma follows the target nearly perfectly. The color temperature is still a bit cool, but not enough to be noticeable.

You can see our recommended settings here.

7.2
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
4.417%
50% DSE
0.192%
5% Std. Dev.
0.583%
5% DSE
0.090%

This TV has decent gray uniformity. The corners of the screen are significantly darker than the center, and there are some brighter patches in the center, which is distracting when watching sports. Near-dark scenes look much better, with no noticeable issues. The bright spot along the bottom bezel is caused by the pinch on our panel. It's a defect specific to the unit we bought.

5.3
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Std. Dev.
N/A
Native Std. Dev.
2.480%

Unfortunately, this TV has disappointing black uniformity. The screen looks blue due to the low contrast ratio, and there's no local dimming feature to improve it. The bright spot along the bottom bezel is caused by the pinch on our panel. It's a defect specific to the unit we bought. Note that the 50 and 70 inch models have a VA panel and much better black uniformity.

7.2
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Color Washout
30°
Color Shift
48°
Brightness Loss
31°
Black Level Raise
70°
Gamma Shift
40°

The LG UP7000 has a decent viewing angle. It's important if you have a wide seating arrangement, as it ensures that anyone watching from the sides still sees an accurate image. Colors remain accurate at a wide angle, but brightness decreases at a moderate angle, causing the image to fade and appear washed out. Note that the 50 and 70 inch models have a VA panel and a much worse viewing angle, so those sizes aren't a good choice for a wide seating arrangement.

7.3
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.4%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.2%

This TV has decent reflection handling. Its semi-gloss screen coating helps reduce the intensity of direct reflections a bit, but it can't overcome glare from bright lights or windows opposite the TV.

7.8
Picture Quality
HDR Native Gradient
100% Black to 50% Gray
6.0
50% Gray to 100% White
10
100% Black to 50% Red
8.0
50% Red to 100% Red
10
100% Black to 50% Green
8.0
50% Green to 100% Green
6.0
100% Black to 50% Blue
6.0
50% Blue to 100% Blue
8.0
7.6
Picture Quality
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
Smoothing
8.0
Detail Preservation
6.5
6.5
Picture Quality
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
Picture Quality
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
Type LED
Sub-Type
IPS

The LG UP7000 has an ADS panel, which is very similar to IPS panels. The subpixels are arranged in an RGB layout, which is important for clear text when you're using the TV as a PC monitor. Note that the 50 inch and 70 models use a VA panel with a BGR subpixel layout, which negatively affects the way text renders when using the TV as a PC monitor. You can read more about it here.

Motion
7.0
Motion
Response Time
80% Response Time
6.8 ms
100% Response Time
15.6 ms

This TV has an okay response time. Transitions from a dark pixel to a bright one are very slow, and there's some overshoot in bright transitions, which causes white trails behind fast-moving objects. There's also noticeable image duplication due to the permanent low-frequency flicker.

4.0
Motion
Flicker-Free
Flicker-Free
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz

Unfortunately, this TV has uses pulse width modulation to dim the backlight. The backlight flickers at a very low frequency at all brightness levels and in all picture modes. The low flicker frequency can cause headaches and eye strain in people sensitive to flicker, and it causes noticeable image duplication in motion.

Motion
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Optional BFI
No
Min Flicker For 60 fps
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
No
120Hz For 120 fps
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz

This TV doesn't have an optional backlight strobing feature, commonly known as black frame insertion (BFI). It always flickers at a low frequency, though, which is similar to a BFI feature; it just can't be disabled. Note that the scoring is based on the flicker frequencies supported and doesn't represent how effective the backlight flicker is at improving the appearance of motion.

Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No

The LG UP7000 has a motion interpolation feature. It can interpolate 30fps content up to 60fps. There are visible artifacts in busy scenes with the settings at 'Max', and it doesn't look very good.

7.8
Motion
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
26.1 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
1.1 ms

Due to the slower response time, there's not much stutter with lower-frame rate content like movies.

7.8
Motion
24p Judder
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes

The LG UP7000 can remove judder from native 24p sources, like a Blu-ray player or a streaming source with the 'Match Frame Rate' feature. Unlike the LG UP8000, it can't remove judder from 60p/60i sources, like a cable box.

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Motion
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
VRR + Local Dimming No Local Dimming

The LG UP7000 is a simple 60Hz TV without any variable refresh rate support.

Inputs
9.7
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
10.9 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
132.4 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
1440p @ 60Hz
10.6 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
N/A
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
10.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
10.9 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
10.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
118.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
76.7 ms
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
8k @ 60Hz
N/A

This TV has an incredibly low input lag, which is great for gaming, as long as the TV is in 'Game Optimizer' Picture Mode.

7.1
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 4k
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
Yes
720p @ 59.94Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 144Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 144Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 144Hz
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
8k @ 60Hz
No

The LG UP7000 supports all common resolutions up to 60Hz. It accepts 1080p and 1440p signals at 120Hz, but they skip frames. Chroma 4:4:4 signals display properly at any of its supported resolutions, which is needed for clear text, but only if you label the input you're using to 'PC' in the Home Dashboard.

Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

This TV only supports 4k signals up to 60Hz from either the PS5 or Xbox Series X, as it lacks any HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports. It has an Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) that automatically switches the TV into Game Mode when a game from a compatible device launches.

Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
CEC Yes
HDCP 2.2 Yes (HDMI 1, 2)
ATSC Tuner
1.0
USB 3.0
No
Variable Analog Audio Out No
Wi-Fi Support Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

The LG UP7000 only supports HDR10 and not any more advanced HDR formats.

Inputs
Input Photos
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 2
USB 1
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 0
Analog Audio Out RCA 0
Component In 0
Composite In 0
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0

Sadly, the LG UP7000 only has two HDMI inputs, which is quite disappointing if you need to connect multiple devices.

Inputs
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
7.1
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No

The TV supports eARC on HDMI, allowing you to pass uncompressed Dolby Atmos via TrueHD audio to a compatible receiver through a single HDMI connection. Sadly, it doesn't support any DTS formats, which is disappointing, as many UHD Blu-rays use DTS for their lossless audio tracks.

Sound Quality
6.6
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
119.87 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.77 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.87 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.39 dB
Max
88.8 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.34 dB

The frequency response is okay. Dialogue sounds clear, and it gets fairly loud, but it doesn't produce much bass. There's an option for a digital room correction feature, but you can only use it with the LG Magic Remote, which this TV doesn't come with.

7.1
Sound Quality
Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.127
Weighted THD @ Max
0.515
IMD @ 80
2.21%
IMD @ Max
5.61%

The distortion performance is decent. There's very little distortion at moderate listening levels in the vocal range, where it's more likely to be noticeable. It increases a bit at max volume, but it's not noticeable unless you have a well-trained ear.

Smart Features
8.5
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS webOS
Version 6.0
Ease of Use
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
10 s
Advanced Options
Many

The LG UP7000 comes with the same LG webOS smart interface as higher-end models. It was redesigned in 2021 with a full home page instead of the banner at the bottom from the past years. It's easy-to-use, and the menus are smooth and easy to navigate.

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Smart Features
Ad-Free
Ads
Yes
Opt-out
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No

Like most smart TVs on the market, there are ads and suggested content on the home screen and within the app store. There's no way to disable them.

8.0
Smart Features
Apps and Features
App Selection
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes

LG's app store has many apps available, and they run smoothly for the most part.

6.5
Smart Features
Remote
Size
Medium
Voice Control
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Remote App LG TV Plus

Unlike the LG UP8000, this TV doesn't come with the Magic Remote and comes with a basic remote instead. You still get shortcut buttons to popular streaming services, but there's no voice control. Also, neither the LG TV Plus or the LG ThinQ apps can connect with the TV, so you can't control it from your smartphone. It doesn't have a mic for voice control, and if you prefer a TV with it, then look into the Toshiba C350 Fire TV 2021.

Smart Features
TV Controls

There's a single button underneath the center branding to turn the TV On/Off, switch inputs, or adjust the volume and channels.

Smart Features
In The Box

  • Power cable (not shown)
  • Remote control (with batteries)
  • User guides

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 60 W
Power Consumption (Max) 140 W
Firmware 03.11.25