Price: $1,599.99 $1,499.99
(as of 2026-10-21 00:23 GMT+0000 – Details)
Nano Detail Enhancer and AI Super Upscaling
The Nano Detail Enhancer is described as a processing layer that optimizes contrast and color on a per‑scene basis, aiming to make the 98‑inch panel appear more immersive. In practice this means bright highlights and deep shadows are balanced without manual calibration, which can be useful for mixed‑content viewing such as sports followed by a dark‑room movie. The AI Super Upscaling engine takes lower‑resolution sources — HD, SD, or compressed streaming — and reconstructs them toward near‑4K clarity. The effectiveness varies with source quality; heavily compressed streams will still show artifacts, while well‑mastered 1080p material can look noticeably sharper. Both features rely on the TV’s internal processor, so performance is fixed at the factory level and cannot be upgraded later.
Variable Refresh Rate 144 Hz and Motion Booster 288
The panel supports a native 144 Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) combined with a Motion Booster mode that can push the effective refresh to 288 Hz at an optimized Full‑HD resolution. For console gamers this translates to tear‑free gameplay at 120 fps when the source device outputs a compatible signal, and the higher‑frequency mode can reduce motion blur for fast‑paced titles. The specification notes that a PC with a 144 Hz graphics card is required to unlock the full 144 Hz VRR, and the Motion Booster operates only at reduced resolution, so 4K‑native high‑frame‑rate gaming remains limited to 120 Hz. Users without compatible hardware will fall back to the standard 60 Hz mode.
HDR10 Pro with Dynamic Tone Mapping
HDR10 Pro leverages LG’s Dynamic Tone Mapping to adjust brightness on a frame‑by‑frame basis, preserving detail in both highlights and shadows. This approach can make HDR10 content appear more vivid than a static tone‑map, especially in scenes with mixed lighting such as sunlit interiors. The benefit is contingent on the source mastering; content authored for higher‑tier HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+) will not gain the extra metadata those formats provide. Additionally, peak brightness of the 98‑inch panel is not disclosed, so the practical HDR impact may be modest compared with smaller, higher‑nit models.
Filmmaker Mode and Ambient Light Technology
Filmmaker Mode disables post‑processing such as motion smoothing, sharpening, and noise reduction, presenting the image at the director’s intended frame rate, color space, and aspect ratio. The added Ambient Light Technology automatically adapts the picture’s gamma and white balance to the room’s lighting conditions, aiming to keep the cinematic look consistent whether the room is dark or moderately lit. This is useful for viewers who watch movies in varied environments, but the automatic adjustments may occasionally shift the image away from the strict reference if the sensor misreads ambient light. The mode can be toggled off for content that benefits from the TV’s own enhancement algorithms.
webOS Smart Platform with Google Gemini Integration
The webOS interface provides a tile‑based launcher for streaming apps, settings, and the LG Channels service. The integration of Google Gemini adds a conversational AI layer that can answer queries, control playback, and suggest content across services using natural language. This can reduce the number of remote clicks needed to find a specific show, but the experience depends on an active internet connection and a linked LG account. Voice recognition accuracy will vary with accent, background noise, and microphone quality, and the AI’s knowledge cutoff follows Google’s own model updates, which are not under the TV manufacturer’s control.
LG Channels Free Streaming Library
LG Channels offers over 400 linear channels and more than 10,000 on‑demand movies and shows at no extra subscription cost, requiring only an internet connection and an LG account. The lineup includes news, sports, lifestyle, and niche genre channels, and the catalog is refreshed periodically. Because the service is ad‑supported, viewers will encounter commercial breaks similar to traditional broadcast TV. The number of available channels and titles is subject to change, and regional licensing may limit certain content, so the actual selection can differ from the advertised totals.
Ultimate Gameplay Suite and Physical Dimensions
The Ultimate Gameplay package bundles Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), cloud‑gaming support, a Game Dashboard, and a Game Optimizer that centralizes picture‑mode, VRR, and input‑lag settings. ALLM automatically switches the TV to its lowest‑latency mode when a compatible console signals a game session, reducing input lag without user intervention. Cloud‑gaming services run through the webOS app store, but a subscription and compatible controller are required. The TV’s footprint is substantial: with the stand it measures 86.0 × 52.9/51.3 × 17.0 inches (W × H × D) and weighs enough to require a sturdy cabinet or wall mount; without the stand the depth shrinks to 2.9 inches, making a VESA‑compatible mount the slimmest installation option. Planning for ventilation and cable management is essential given the size.