The LG A1 OLED is an entry-level OLED released in 2021, sitting below the LG B1 OLED and the more popular LG C1 OLED. It delivers nearly identical picture quality to the higher-end models, but it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and doesn't support variable refresh rate technology (VRR). It runs the same great webOS smart interface, which is fast, easy to use, and has a great selection of additional apps and features. It also comes with the same great Magic Remote, which makes navigating the interface and finding your favorite content a breeze. It's available in a range of sizes from 48 to 77 inches, all of which offer the same features, so you're sure to find something that fits your needs.
Our Verdict
The LG A1 OLED is an excellent TV for pretty much any usage. Deep, inky blacks make it an outstanding choice for watching movies in the dark. The low input lag and nearly instantaneous response times help deliver an amazing experience playing games in SDR or HDR. It's also great for watching sports or TV shows thanks to the wide viewing angles and superb reflection handling, but it can't get very bright, so it's not ideal for a bright environment.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- Nearly instantaneous response time.
- Superb viewing angles.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG A1 OLED is great for watching TV shows during the day. It has outstanding viewing angles, making it a great choice if you like to walk around with the TV on, and the smart interface has a huge selection of streaming apps. It also has remarkable reflection handling, but, unfortunately, it can't get very bright, so it's not the best choice for a bright viewing environment. The TV also has impressive gray uniformity.
- Superb viewing angles.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG A1 OLED is a very good TV for watching sports. The nearly instantaneous response time results in very little blur behind fast-moving objects. Although it has outstanding reflection handling, it's not very bright, so it's not a great choice for a brighter environment. On the other hand, the outstanding viewing angles make it a great choice for watching the big game with a large group of friends, and it has impressive gray uniformity.
- Nearly instantaneous response time.
- Superb viewing angles.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Not bright enough to overcome glare.
The LG A1 is an excellent TV for playing video games. The OLED panel has a nearly instantaneous response time, so there's almost no blur behind fast-moving objects, and it has outstanding low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. On the other hand, it can't take full advantage of the PS5 or Xbox Series X, as it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz gaming, it doesn't support variable refresh rate technology, and it's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- Nearly instantaneous response time.
- Very low input lag.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Doesn't support variable refresh rates or HDMI 2.1.
The LG OLED65A1 is excellent for watching movies in HDR. The nearly-infinite contrast ratio results in perfect blacks with no blooming, without the need for a local dimming feature. It also has an amazing color gamut, with nearly perfect coverage of the DCI P3 color space used by most current HDR content. Unfortunately, it has disappointing peak brightness in HDR, so small highlights in many scenes don't stand out the way the content creator intended.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- Wide color gamut.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Not bright enough for small highlights to stand out.
- Some stutter in low frame rate content.
- Can't remove judder from all sources.
The LG A1 OLED is an amazing TV for gaming in HDR. It has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, and a nearly instantaneous response time, so motion looks clear with little blur. It has a nearly infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity, as well as an amazing color gamut, all of which are important for a good HDR experience, but it can't get very bright. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate technology, so it can't take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- Nearly instantaneous response time.
- Very low input lag.
- Wide color gamut.
- Perfect black uniformity.
- Not bright enough for small highlights to stand out.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Doesn't support variable refresh rates or HDMI 2.1.
The LG A1 OLED is an excellent TV for use as a PC monitor, with some limitations. It has outstanding viewing angles, exceptional low input lag, and a nearly instantaneous response time. It's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, though, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate technology or HDMI 2.1. Unfortunately, there's a chance of burn-in with static content, and the RGBW subpixel structure causes text clarity issues in some cases.
- Nearly instantaneous response time.
- Superb viewing angles.
- Very low input lag.
- Displays proper chroma 4:4:4.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static content.
- Doesn't support variable refresh rates or HDMI 2.1.
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 LG 65-inch A1 (OLED65A1PUA), which also comes in 48-inch, 55-inch, and 77-inch sizes. Note that the last three letters in the model number (PUA in this case) vary between retailers and individual regions, but there's no difference in performance.
| Size | North America Model | EU Model |
|---|---|---|
| 48" | OLED48A1PUA | OLED48A16LA |
| 55" | OLED55A1PUA | OLED55A16LA |
| 65" | OLED65A1PUA | OLED65A16LA |
| 77" | OLED77A1PUA | OLED77A16LA |
If you come across a different type of panel or your LG A1 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests like gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
Our unit was manufactured in March 2021, and you can see the label here.
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The LG A1 is a good cheaper option if you want the impressive picture quality that OLED TVs are known for and don't care about the extra gaming features on the more expensive LG models.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best OLED TVs, the best 4k TVs for watching movies, and the best TVs on the market.
The LG A1 OLED and the LG C1 OLED deliver very similar picture quality but differ in the extra features available. The C1 is a better gaming TV, with four HDMI 2.1 ports, support for variable refresh rate technology (VRR), and a 120Hz refresh rate. For movie lovers, the C1 is also a slightly better choice, as it can remove judder from any source, and it has an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to help reduce persistence blur.
The LG CX OLED and the LG A1 OLED deliver nearly identical picture quality, but the CX offers better gaming features. The CX has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, and it supports more advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate technology (VRR). The CX is also a bit better for movie watching, as it can remove judder from any source, and it has an optional black frame insertion feature to reduce persistence blur.
The LG C2 OLED and the LG A1 OLED deliver similar picture quality overall, but the C2 has more advanced features. The C2 is better for gaming, with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports, and support for advanced gaming features like variable refresh rates. The C2 is also a bit brighter, especially when watching HDR content, as bright highlights stand out better.
The LG B2 OLED has more features than the LG A1 OLED, so if you're a gamer and need HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support, the B2 is the better choice. The B2 also performs better in well-lit rooms as it gets brighter, and highlights pop more in HDR. If you don't care about extra features and you're not after premium picture quality, the A1 delivers the same incredible dark room performance as the B2, thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio.
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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