LG technologies explained simply
Tandem, Brightness Booster Ultra, Hyper Radiant Color, Precision Dimming, WOW Orchestra: LG loves its marketing names. Behind these words are real technologies, more or less useful depending on how you use your TV. Here is what they actually do, without the jargon.
- OLED evo and Tandem : more light, same perfect blacks
- α processors : α11 at the top end, α5 on smaller screens
- Gaming : four HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR, G-Sync, up to 165 Hz
- Glossary of LG marketing names at the bottom of the page
LG's OLED panels
OLED evo: the basics
An OLED screen has no backlight: each pixel produces its own light and can switch off completely. The result: a perfect black, infinite contrast, no halo around subtitles and very wide viewing angles. 'OLED evo' is the name LG gives to its improved OLED panels, brighter and more efficient than the first generations. LG uses the technology WOLED (white subpixels paired with a colour filter), which differs from Samsung's QD-OLED. For the basics, read OLED explained.
Primary RGB Tandem 2.0: the layered panel
Instead of a single layer producing the light, the Tandem panel stacks several, including separate layers for red, green and blue. Each layer works less hard for the same brightness. In practice: a picture noticeably brighter, colours that stay pure even at very high brightness, and more spectacular HDR scenes. In 2026, you'll find it on the W6, the G6 (second generation, around 20% brighter than the G5 according to LG) and the C6 in 77 and 83 inches only.
Brightness Booster and Hyper Radiant Color
The Brightness Booster (Pro on the C6, Ultra on the G6) combines an algorithm and a heat sink to push brightness without damaging the panel. Hyper Radiant Color refers to the work done on the Tandem panel for more vivid colours in HDR. LG claims, for example, '3.9 times brighter' for certain G6 sizes and '3.2 times' for the C6 77 and 83 inches: these are marketing comparisons against a standard OLED, not measurements to be taken literally.
LCD panels: QNED, Mini RGB and Micro RGB
An LCD screen is lit from behind. LG offers three families:
- QNED Mini LED : thousands of tiny LEDs split into zones, which light up more or less depending on the image. This is the Precision Dimming (precision dimming). The colour comes from Dynamic QNED Color, an in-house filter that replaces quantum dots, certified '100% colour volume'.
- Mini RGB evo : the backlight uses LEDs in red, green and blue separate ones, instead of filtered blue LEDs. Colours are wider and purer at high brightness. α8 Gen3 processor.
- Micro RGB evo : the same idea with even smaller LEDs and finer dimming ('Micro Dimming Ultra'). LG claims 100% of the BT.2020, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour spaces. Only in 86 and 100 inches with us.
Advantages of LCD: very high brightness possible, no burn-in risk, affordable large screens. Limitations: a slight halo around bright objects on a black background, and blacks that are less perfect than OLED. NanoCell (NU850) models are simpler LCDs, without Mini LED.
Processors and artificial intelligence
The processor is the TV's brain. It upscales HD to 4K, reduces digital noise, handles HDR scene by scene and adapts the sound.
| Processor | 2026 models | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| α11 AI 4K Gen3 | W6, G6, C6, Micro RGB evo | The most powerful: the finest upscaling and HDR, dual AI engine |
| α8 AI 4K Gen3 | B6, Mini RGB evo, QNED85/86/87, QNED82 | Very good processing, most of the AI features |
| α8 AI 4K Gen2 | QNED93 | Previous generation, still solid |
| α7 AI 4K Gen9 | QNED81, QNED72, NanoCell NU850 | Decent processing for everyday TV viewing |
| α5 AI Gen9 | 27LB70006LA, 32LB650B6LA | For smaller HD and Full HD screens |
The most useful AI features for everyday use: AI Picture Pro (automatic picture enhancement based on the content), AI Picture Wizard and AI Sound Wizard (you choose between several picture or sound settings, and the TV learns your preferences), and voice recognition AI Voice ID, which recognises who is speaking and suggests their content.
Picture processing and HDR
- Dolby Vision : Dynamic HDR, adjusted scene by scene, used by Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+. LG supports it across almost its entire 4K range, including the Dolby Vision Gaming in 4K 120Hz with an Xbox Series X. No Dolby Vision 2 in 2026.
- HDR10 and HLG : available everywhere. The HDR10+ (Prime Video) isn't supported: that content is shown in HDR10.
- Filmmaker Mode with ambient light compensation : the picture the director intended, adjusted to the room's lighting.
- Perfect Black and Perfect Color : LG certifications (UL, Intertek) for black level and colour accuracy in a lit room.
To understand HDR formats, read our article on HDR and Dolby Vision.
Anti-reflection: Reflection Free Premium
The Reflection Free Premium is a certified anti-reflection coating that brings reflections below 0.5%. Facing a bay window, blacks stay black and the picture keeps its contrast. It is fitted only on the G6 in 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches. The C6 and B6 have a simpler treatment, effective in a normally lit living room but less so facing a window in full sun.
Sound: AI Sound Pro, WOW Orchestra and FlexConnect
- AI Sound Pro : virtual surround (LG calls it ‘11.1.2 virtual') and automatic adjustment to the programme.
- Clear Voice Pro : boosts dialogue, handy for poorly mixed films.
- WOW Orchestra : the TV and a compatible LG soundbar play together, with the TV's speakers adding to those of the soundbar.
- Dolby Atmos FlexConnect : with certain LG speakers, the sound adapts to their actual position in the room.
Gaming features
- Four HDMI 2.1 on all OLEDs, the Mini RGB evo and QNED85: 4K at 120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
- VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium : eliminates stutter and screen tearing.
- 165 Hz on W6, G6, C6 and Micro RGB evo: only useful for a gaming PC.
- ALLM : the TV switches to game mode automatically when the console turns on.
- Game Optimizer : a dashboard for adjusting latency, VRR and brightness of dark areas.
- Cloud gaming : GeForce NOW (up to 4K 120Hz on the G6) and a games portal with Xbox Cloud, requiring a subscription and a good connection.
More details in our gaming TV guide.
Design and features specific to LG
- Wallpaper and Zero Connect Box : the W6 is 9.95 mm thick and receives the picture wirelessly from a box placed up to 10 metres away.
- Gallery Design : the wall-mounted G6 sits flush against the wall, with no gap, like a painting.
- Gallery+ : artworks and photos on screen when you're not watching TV (some content is paid).
- webOS Re:New : five years of new webOS versions.
- Google Cast, AirPlay and Apple Home built into the 2026 models.
- Magic Remote : an on-screen pointer, like a mouse, with an AI button and microphone.
- LG Shield : webOS software security, promoted by LG in 2026.
LG marketing names glossary
| LG name | In plain terms |
|---|---|
| OLED evo | Enhanced LG OLED panel, brighter |
| Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 | OLED panel with several light layers, LG's brightest |
| Brightness Booster (Pro, Ultra) | System that boosts the panel's brightness |
| Hyper Radiant Color | More vivid colours in HDR on the Tandem panel |
| Perfect Black, Perfect Color | Certifications for black level and colour accuracy |
| Reflection Free Premium | Certified anti-reflection coating on the G6 (less than 0.5% reflection) |
| QNED | LG Mini LED LCD TV (not OLED) |
| Dynamic QNED Color | QNED colour filter |
| Precision Dimming (Pro, Ultra) | Local dimming of the Mini LED backlight |
| Mini RGB evo, Micro RGB evo | LCDs lit by red, green and blue LEDs |
| NanoCell | Entry-level LED LCDs, without Mini LED |
| α11, α8, α7, α5 | Processors, from most to least powerful |
| AI Picture Pro | Automatic picture enhancement |
| AI Sound Pro | Spatial sound, adjusted automatically |
| WOW Orchestra | LG TV and soundbar working together |
| Zero Connect Box | Box that sends the picture wirelessly to the screen (W6) |
| webOS Re:New | Five years of new system versions |
| Game Optimizer | Settings menu for gaming |
| Magic Remote | Pointer remote |
Don't choose based on a marketing name. What really matters with LG: OLED or LCD, whether it has the Tandem panel, anti-reflective coating if your living room is bright, and 120 Hz if you game. The rest are extras.
These technologies in store
TV OLED LG OLED83C64LA€3,883.00
TV OLED LG OLED77C64LA€2,625.00
OLED TV LG OLED65G64LW€2,614.00
OLED TV LG OLED83G64LW€4,413.00
OLED TV LG OLED77W69LA.AEU€4,999.00
OLED TV LG OLED83W69LA.AEU€6,499.00
LG 65QNED85B6B QNED TV€843.00
LED TV LG 55MRGB88B6B.AEU€999.00Frequently asked questions
What is LG's Tandem panel?
It's an OLED panel that stacks several layers of light instead of just one. Each layer works less hard for the same brightness, giving a brighter picture and purer colours. In 2026, it features in the W6, G6 and C6 in 77 and 83 inches.
Is QNED OLED?
No. QNED is the name of LG's LCD TVs, lit by Mini LEDs. They are bright and free from burn-in risk, but their blacks are not as perfect as those of an OLED.
What does the α11 processor do?
It's the TV's brain: it enhances low-quality images (HD TV, old films), handles HDR, reduces noise and adapts the sound. The higher the number, the finer the processing, especially with poor sources.
Is Reflection Free Premium on all LG OLEDs?
No. It is reserved for the G6 in 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches. The G6 48 and 97 inches, the C6 and the B6 have a simpler anti-reflective treatment.
What is webOS Re:New?
It's LG's commitment to provide five years of new webOS versions on its recent TVs, keeping apps and features up to date.
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