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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. PQ EOTF Tracking
    8. SDR Brightness
    9. Color Gamut
    10. Color Volume
    11. Local Dimming
    12. Pre Calibration
    13. Post Calibration
    14. Gray Uniformity
    15. Black Uniformity
    16. Viewing Angle
    17. Reflections
    18. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    19. HDR Native Gradient
    20. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    21. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    22. Pixels
    23. 720p Input
    24. 1080p Input
    25. 4k Input
    26. 8k Input
    27. Temporary Image Retention
    28. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Total Inputs
    8. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

LG NANO85 2020 vs LG NANO85 2021

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

LG NANO85 2020
LG NANO85 2021

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LG NANO85 2020 Picture
LG NANO85 2021 Picture

Variants

  • 49NANO85UNA (49")
  • 55NANO85UNA (55")
  • 65NANO85UNA (65")
  • 75NANO85UNA (75")
  • 50NANO85APA (50")
  • 55NANO85APA (55")
  • ‎65NANO85APA (65")
  • 75NANO85APA (75")
  • 86NANO85APA (86")

Our Verdict

LG NANO85 2020

LG NANO85 2021

The LG NANO85 2021 is the newer version of the LG NANO85 2020, and they have many similarities. The newer TV has many of the same features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it's more polished in a few areas. There aren't any issues with its VRR support like on the 2020 model, and it has a quicker response time and much better gradient handling. On the other hand, the 2020 version has much better reflection handling, so glare isn't as much of an issue in well-lit rooms.

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