In short, the LG NANO86 TV series has five references, the LG 50NANO866 (50'', 127 cm), LG 55NANO866 (55'', 140 cm), LG 65NANO866 (65'', 165 cm), LG 75NANO866 (75'', 191 cm) and LG 86NANO866 (86'', 218 cm). Namely, the 86'' specimen, with technical characteristics different from the other models, will be the subject of a later specific update.

The LG NANO86 TVs take up most of the specifications of the LG 86NANO75 TV modulo a few major differences, for example the management of HDR Dolby Vision for games, a more efficient and more powerful sound section (2.2 and 40 W against 2.0 and 20 W) on the 75'' and 86'' diagonals, Wisa compatibility for connecting wireless speakers and the Home Dashboard function (see photo below) to view all the equipment plugged in and/or connected to the screen.

Alpha 7 Gen 4 and HDMI 2.1

For the rest, we find the new Alpha 7 Gen 4 processor in charge of video processing which therefore has two major and distinct steps to purge video noise. Its power also allows the LG NANO866 TV to take advantage of AI Picture and AI Sound processes: the first is based on a Deep Learning program (image processing is adapted to the nature of the content for optimized display on the screen ), ditto for the second modulo the audio content, with the aim of improving sound immersion.

Similarly, the Alpha 7 Gen 4 identifies the faces and text displayed on the screen even more precisely to optimize the settings. Result, a sharpness announced on the rise and a skin tone never faulted. Similarly, the Auto Genre Selection function recognizes more precisely and automatically the nature of the content displayed on the screen and selects the optimum settings (film, sport, SD definition, HD, etc.).

Similarly, we note the presence of two HDMI 2.1 inputs (40 Gb/s) associated with ALLM, eARC, HFR Ultra HD 4K (120 frames per second) compatibility and HGiG (HDR Gaming interest Group) certification.

LG WebOS 6.0 interface

In terms of new features again, we must point out the new WebOS 6.0 interface (click on the link to find out all about this unprecedented ergonomics). With it, the Launch Bar disappears in favor of a proposal close to that of Google TV or Android TV. On the flagship services side, in addition to Google Stadia, GeForce Now and Blade Shadow are announced on LG TVs (see our CES 21 news > Stadia, GeForce Now and Blade Shadow on LG 2021 TVs). And the new Game Optimizer mode collects all the TV settings involved with a video game signal and allows the user to set them individually.

The new Magic Remote MR 21 is also available. And to learn more about the Magic Explorer feature, you can click on the following link: Magic Remote 2021 + Magic Explorer.

HDR10, HDR Dolby Vision, HDR HLG and Dolby Vision IQ

There are also Advanced Color Enhanced and True Color Accuracy functions for unprecedented color accuracy. Still on the menu, the AI ​​4K Upscaling UHD algorithm capable of magnifying SD/HD sources to Ultra HD. Not to mention HEVC 2 160p/50 and 2 160p/60 compatibility, codec used for HD VOD and Ultra HD Blu‑Ray and Dolby Atmos management.

The 4K Cinema HDR function is associated with HDR10, HDR10 compatibility), Dolby Vision also offers dynamic metadata (static on HDR10) depending on the images displayed, for more precise rendering in low and high light. Important, to enjoy Dolby Vision content, all links in the graphics chain must be Dolby Vision compatible, from calibration to display." >HDR Dolby Vision and HDR HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Also present , the Dolby Vision IQ process to take advantage of a Dolby Vision HDR image that is always perfectly configured whatever the surrounding light conditions, plus HDR called HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping.Finally, we note the Ultra Luminance Pro function to further improve the dynamic range It is capable of boosting brightness by transferring unused light energy from dark areas of the image to bright areas.

Good point, the 4 Cinema Screen design (framing of the LCD panel is required here. The four edges of the screen are extremely thin) with a central foot.

NanoCell technology inside

As a reminder, NanoCell technology offers extremely pure RGB colors for a very natural and dynamic on-screen rendering. In fact, the wavelengths corresponding to the yellow color are eliminated thanks to a 1 nm thick layer of nanoparticles, to obtain very pure green and red tints. Combined with an IPS panel, the colors remain vivid, even with a viewing angle of more than 60 degrees.

LED Edge Local Dimming System

In terms of specifications, in addition to a native 100 Hz 10-bit Ultra HD IPS LCD panel with 200 Hz True Motion processing, LG NANO866 TVs are therefore built from an Edge Local Dimming LED backlighting system), in order to gain contrast and image dynamics." >Local Dimming and a simple DVB‑T2, DVB‑S2 and DVB‑C tuner. Plus Canal Ready and Fransat certifications .

Active HDR and Upscaler HDR

On the video performance side, these screens integrate the Active HDR function capable of analyzing the signal frame by frame in order to integrate dynamic metadata for HDR modes which do not have it such as HDR10 and HDR HLG. Also noteworthy is an HDR Upscaler mode, i.e. an SDR/HDR conversion process (standard Dynamic Range to High Dynamic Range) entirely developed by LG engineers. Plus Filmmaker Mode, a Cinema mode that hides its name.

HDR management is supported by the Billion Rich Color function to improve the rendering of colors by avoiding, for example, solarization problems (marked color gradients in the form of a rainbow). Namely, LG NANO86 TVs benefit from the G energy label, in SDR and HDR mode (except for the 65'', F in SDR and G in HDR).

Smart TV ThinQ AI on the menu

There is also the new ThinQ AI 2021 platform with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa accessible directly on the remote control via a dedicated button. Of course, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are on the menu. All of this provides access to the internet and specific services (LG App Store online store, chat on social networks, etc.), or even directly to the web, as on a computer.

There is also HBBTV compatibility and the UPnP (DLNA) multimedia gateway function associated with Miracast, Wi‑Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0 APT‑X compatibility. The latter allows the pairing of headphones, a suitable speaker or the activation of the LG Sound Sync function to connect, for example, a wireless compatible sound bar with the TV. Or, via the Bluetooth Surround function, assign LG Bluetooth speakers as surround speakers to recreate a multi-channel audio configuration. Not to mention the Magic Remote with built-in microphone for greatly improved ergonomics in voice control.

Also worth mentioning, the DVR function to record your favorite programs via one of the two USB Host ports on a suitable key or an external hard drive, and the Time Shifting function.

Zoom on the connectors

The connectors therefore bring together four HDMI CEC inputs, two of obedience 2.0b and two to the 2.1 standard (including one equipped with the eARC function), all HDCP 2.3 compatible, , an optical output plus two Fat32 and NTFS compatible USB Host ports, a CI+ port and an Ethernet port. MP3, AAC, Dolby Digital, WMA, VP9, ​​HEVC, Xvid, VC-1, Mpeg, Mpeg 2, Mpeg 4 and Jpeg compatibility is assured.

April availability announced. Indicative prices: €899 for the LG 50NANO866, €1,099 for the LG 50NANO866, €1,499 for the LG 65NANO866, €1,999 for the LG 75NANO866.

Reminder of the key features of LG NANO866 TVs:

• 10-bit panel

• 100 Hz panel

• LCD panel

• Ultra HD/4K panel

• Processor: Alpha 7 Gen4

• Wide Color Gamut function

• UPnP (DLNA) media gateway function

• eARC function

• ALLM function (Auto Low Latency Mode)

• VRR function

• WCG NanoCell Color function

• Billion Rich Color function

• Ultra Luminance function

• Upscaler HDR function

• Time shifting function

• LG Sound Sync Wireless function

• Trumotion 200 function

• AI Sound function

• 4K HFR 120 function

• Miracast Compatibility

• HDR10 compatibility), Dolby Vision also offers dynamic metadata (static on HDR10) depending on the images displayed, for more accurate rendering in low and high light. Important, to enjoy Dolby Vision content, all links in the graphics chain must be Dolby Vision compatible, from calibration to display." >HDR Dolby Vision

• Dolby Vision IQ compatibility

• HDR10 and HDR HLG compatibility

• VP9 compatibility

• HDCP 2.3 compatibility

• HEVC compatibility

• HBBTV compatibility

• Fransat compatibility

• CEC Compatibility

• Channel Ready Compatibility

• Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility

• Wi‑Fi ac compatibility

• FreeSync compatibility

• Bluetooth Surround Compatibility

• Filmmaker Fashion certification

• Outputs: 1 optical

• Inputs: 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs, 2 HDMI 2.0b inputs, 2 Fat32 and NTFS compatible USB Host ports, 1 CI+ port and 1 Ethernet port

• AirPlay 2 Multimedia

• HomeKit Multimedia

• Multimedia Works with Alexa

• Multimedia Works with Hey Google

• LG ThinQ AI Multimedia

• Multimedia WebOS 6.0

• Edge Local Dimming LED backlighting system), in order to gain contrast and image dynamics." >Local Dimming

• DVB‑T2 tuner

• DVB‑C tuner

• DVB‑S2 tuner

• Sound section: 2.0 (2.2 on the 75'')

• Power: 2 x 10 W (40 W on the 75'')

• Energy label: G (SDR and HDR), F (SDR) and G (HDR) for the 65''