- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
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LG UA75006LA (IPS) Review
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Panel type: LCD IPS Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: LG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: WebOS Model year: 2025
The UHD TV line from LG has been attracting the attention of those looking for the cheapest large screen for years. The latest representative of this series for 2025 is the UA7500 model. Depending on the diagonal, we will encounter various solutions – in this review, we focus on the version with an IPS panel. And here comes the question: can such an affordable TV really meet expectations? And if so, who will be most satisfied with it?
LG UA75006LA - Our verdict
5.7
Overall rating
LG UA7500 in the IPS display variant also presents itself as a television designed mainly for daily use. SDR content looks fine on it, upscaling and image processing are at a quite decent level, and webOS, as always, offers plenty of freedom – from YouTube to Netflix, to recording on USB and AirPlay support. Similar to the VA version, we also find a set of features for gamers here that may please the occasional console user – ALLM, VRR in the range of 48–60 Hz, and Game Bar. This means that even with hardware limitations, one can comfortably fire up their favourite game after work or school. The biggest advantage of the IPS variant is the wide viewing angles – the image retains colours even when viewed from the side. The price for this, however, is a much weaker black, which resembles dark grey more than deep pitch, so this screen is best viewed in good lighting. HDR is not a strong point of this model either, as its low brightness and limited colour palette significantly "flatten" it. But if we’re looking for a TV for everyday entertainment – news, movies, series, or YouTube – the UA7500 fulfills this role quite well. It’s a "standard model" in the best sense of the word – cheap, easy to use, and with a system that offers a lot of possibilities.
Advantages
Wide viewing angles, the image doesn't lose colours as much from the side
Very good readability of fonts when working with a PC (chroma 4:4:4)
Ability to record to USB from built-in tuners
WebOS with a large selection of apps and support for AirPlay
Low input lag (below 10 ms)
Friendly for the "casual gamer": ALLM, VRR (48–60 Hz), Game Bar, HGiG
Disadvantages
Very poor black levels and low contrast (approx. 1000:1)
Low brightness (approx. 250 nits), image easily washes out in daylight
Lack of dynamic HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+)
Pretty plasticky casing and no Magic remote included in the package
Movies and series in UHD quality5.0
Classic TV, YouTube4.8
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)5.3
Gaming on console6.8
TV as a computer monitor6.0
Watching in bright light4.0
Utility functions7.0
Apps9.1
Sound quality6.0
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LG UA75006LA - Competing TVs in this price range
LG UA75006LA - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Bezel colour: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
At first glance, it’s clear that the LG UA7500 belongs to the mid-range class. The television looks quite neat, although its bezels are quite thick, immediately reminding us that this is not a premium model. The construction is mainly made of plastic, so you can immediately feel the budget nature of the device. Looking from the side, we notice that the casing is fairly chunky, and when mounted on the wall, the screen doesn’t sit perfectly, causing it to slightly protrude. For those who prefer to place the television on a cabinet, the manufacturer has provided two widely spaced feet. This ensures it stands stable, although it requires a larger surface on the furniture.
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LG UA75006LA - Contrast and black detail
1.9/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
1,100:1
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1,050:1
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800:1
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900:1
Result
1,050:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
In the case of IPS panels, the situation is completely different compared to the VA panel version. The contrast hovers around 1000:1, which means that blacks are rather muted and resemble a shade of grey. During evening viewing, it's hard to talk about a cinematic atmosphere, as the screen cannot separate the bright and dark parts of the image as distinctly as the VA variant does. However, we do get wide viewing angles, which work well in larger groups, when everyone is watching the TV from different spots in the lounge. It's a compromise that not everyone will appreciate, but in a bright room, when watching TV during the day, it performs definitely better than during night sessions. Because it's during the night sessions that the smallest variant, the LG UA7500, simply doesn't cope.
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LG UA75006LA - HDR effect quality
3.7/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 78.3%, Bt.2020: 57.1%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
250 nit
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225 nit
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261 nit
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160 nit
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269 nit
It looks even more modest in the version with an IPS panel, where the peak brightness only reaches 250 nits. In practice, this means that a real sense of HDR effect is out of the question, and the materials being viewed resemble regular SDR. Similar to VA panels, the image behaves stably across most test patterns, but in demanding scenes with fine details, the television tends to slightly dim the picture. As a result, blacks appear a bit better, but at the cost of losing detail in bright elements. The absence of additional colour filters is also noticeable here. The UA7500 in the IPS version is neither a QLED nor a PFS LED panel, and the DCI-P3 colour gamut stops at 80%, which means that HDR films lack significant colour depth and appear quite flat.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Our measurements were not just dry numbers – they quickly found confirmation when we reached for demanding test films. In the scene from Mr., where the image is bursting with strong contrasts and details, the UA7500 struggled with fully separating the bright and dark sections. The sun in the distance looked completely washed out, and the overall image lacked the clarity one would expect from good HDR. The limited color palette was even more apparent here – when placed alongside a television equipped with additional filters to expand the gamut, the difference was immediately noticeable. It looked a bit better in more down-to-earth productions like Billy Lynn, mastered to 1000 nits – which is a value most commonly found on streaming platforms, such as Netflix. In such content, it was evident that the enabled dynamic tone mapping could somewhat save the image. The television then gained detail in the bright elements, and the colors achieved at least minimal consistency. It was still far from perfect, but at least in everyday use, the UA7500 did not come across as completely helpless.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
LG UA7500 is not equipped with any dynamic HDR formats. We won't find either Dolby Vision or HDR10+, and it's these that often give a second life to images in budget televisions. Just start a movie on a streaming platform to notice the difference – many productions are filmed and mastered in these standards, allowing even average panels to extract more from themselves. In the case of the UA7500, there is simply no "lifeline." It has been thrown into the deep end, and the only raft keeping it afloat is the previously mentioned dynamic tone mapping function. This solution built into the television adjusts brightness and contrast to the scene by itself. It works quite well, but it cannot fully replace formats with dynamic metadata.
Static HDR10
Factory color reproduction
5.6/10
The Filmmaker mode on the LG UA7500 performs better than you might expect from such a budget television, but let’s not get carried away with admiration. The picture is put together quite sensibly and at first glance is not irritating; however, its weaknesses quickly become apparent. This is most noticeable in scenes with bright points – lamps in the background or reflections of light on skin are clearly oversaturated. The faces of characters often appear unnatural, as if they have been "blown out." Additionally, the default gamma setting brightens even the slightest details and causes the picture to lose subtlety in the darker areas. That said, for its price range, the UA7500 in factory mode provides a pretty decent starting point. However, it is clear that without additional adjustment, these issues won't be avoided, which is why – as with other televisions – we decided to see what could be achieved after calibration.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
The biggest improvement we noticed was when calibrating the mode intended for everyday SDR content. We managed to smoothly adjust the white balance in an acceptable manner and tame the issue of excessive brightening of small elements due to the gamma characteristics. As a result, the image gained consistency and a naturalness that was lacking in the factory settings. After such a correction, we can confidently say that for everyday television content, programmes, or materials from YouTube, the LG UA7500 performs really well – especially after professional calibration. The situation is somewhat different for HDR content. Here, calibration did manage to tame the white balance and slightly improve brightness management, however, the design limitations are immediately apparent. The lack of additional filters that expand the colour palette means that the most vibrant colours appear flat, and the image lacks the intensity one would expect from good HDR. In SDR, the UA7500 performs quite well, but in HDR – despite the corrections – it remains far behind, and this is a characteristic that one must accept when choosing this television.
LG UA75006LA - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.2/10
In the version with an IPS panel, one can also speak of decent fluidity – in most scenes, colour transitions were smooth, and few would notice them during everyday viewing. However, it should be noted that compared to the VA variant, the image appeared more flattened, especially in darker areas, where lower contrast didn't allow for as many details to be extracted. Despite this, the colour transitions still looked acceptable and did not pose a significant problem in practice.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The version with the IPS panel performed noticeably worse here. Image scaling was uneven – this was especially evident in lower quality materials, where edges became jagged and the image looked less detailed. At times, there was also a sense of slight blurriness, which took away sharpness and made the overall picture seem less refined than in the VA version. The tonal smoothing function turned out to be a rescue. On medium settings, it worked quite well – it did not ruin the image with excessive softening, while also smoothing out colours in such a way that everyday content gained consistency. The difference was particularly noticeable with TV programs or streaming materials of poorer compression quality, where the television with the function enabled presented itself much better. This is one of those additions that are worth keeping active, as they significantly improve the reception of everyday materials.
LG UA75006LA - Blur and motion smoothness
5/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
LG UA7500 is a television with a 60 Hz panel, so it's hard to expect any excitement in this category. It's more of a screen intended for daily content or an evening movie session rather than for following fast-paced sports events or playing action games. It’s clear that the manufacturer designed this model specifically for that audience – and it performs well in that regard. We have the TruMotion function available, which is a motion smoother. It’s simple, has only one slider, but can make a noticeable difference. At the lower range, the image looks more raw and cinematic, while at higher values, the motion becomes smoother and more pleasurable to the eye.
The variant with the IPS matrix performed a bit better in this regard than the larger sizes. With the same sequences of fast motion, the blurring was less noticeable, and the image appeared clearer. This made, for example, football matches or races look a bit more enjoyable to watch than on the VA version. This doesn’t mean that ghosting disappears completely – after all, we’re dealing with a 60 Hz panel – but in a direct comparison, it was indeed the IPS that turned out to be slightly more “clear”.
*(the test images for this variant have gone missing, so you’ll have to take our word for it – until we find them or redo the tests 🙂)
LG UA75006LA - Console compatibility and gaming features
6/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No - Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
No
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
LG UA7500 is a TV that can be confidently recommended to "casual" gamers. While it doesn’t feature a 120 Hz panel or HDMI 2.1 ports, making full use of the potential of modern consoles isn’t something we can expect. However, the manufacturer has included several additions that can enhance the gaming experience. Notably, there's the Game Bar – a very nicely designed panel that allows quick access to and changes of the most important settings. From this panel, we have access to the ALLM mode (automatic switching to game mode), as well as frame synchronization, or VRR. The range of VRR is limited – it works from 48 to 60 Hz – but the mere presence of this feature in such an affordable TV leaves a positive impression.
Additionally, it also supports HGiG, which is a HDR calibration mode for games. It sounds good, but from our testing experience, we know that for the UA7500 this option doesn’t make much sense. The TV doesn't perform well with HDR, so paradoxically, we achieved better results with this mode turned off. This is another signal that the UA7500 is more of a screen for occasional gamers who value simplicity and convenience rather than for those looking for the full experience from the latest consoles.
LG UA75006LA - Input lag
10/10
A delay of less than 10 ms is a result that more expensive models would envy. This means games are exceptionally responsive, and every action on the controller is instantly visible on screen. This is one of the strongest points of this television, especially for those who like to fire up a console from time to time.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 10 ms | 2160p60: 10 ms | |
| 2160p60: 10 ms |
LG UA75006LA - Compatibility with PC
6/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 10ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGB
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
In the 43-inch variant, which is equipped with an IPS panel, the LG UA7500 has performed excellently as a tool for computer work. Thanks to the application of this specific panel, the readability of fonts is at a remarkable level – text appears sharp and clear even during prolonged office work. Additionally, it supports chroma 4:4:4, so coloured fonts, icons, and interface elements look phenomenal. This makes the UA7500 perform exceptionally well as an occasional monitor. It isn't a screen designed for avid gamers, but in the context of work and everyday PC use, it excels brilliantly.
LG UA75006LA - Viewing angles
6.4/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 68%
The greatest advantage of the IPS variant in the LG UA7500 is its viewing angles. Even when we sit quite to the side, the image retains its consistency – colours do not fade abruptly, and the screen brightness remains at a decent level. This type of panel makes the television suitable for rooms where people often watch TV together while sitting in different places. It is clear that IPS has no problem maintaining stable colouration at greater angles, which makes it easier to watch with a larger group. However, it must be added that the contrast is still limited, so even if the image looks uniform from the side, it still lacks depth, especially in dark scenes. Therefore, IPS makes up for its wide angles but at the cost of average blacks regardless of the perspective.
LG UA75006LA - TV efficiency during daytime
4/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
The IPS variant performs worse in this regard. The coating is the same – it averages out reflections – but the brightness is lower, at around 250 nits. This means that on sunny days, the screen looks clearly darker and loses readability more easily. The colours still maintain their accuracy and do not fade excessively, but the lack of additional brightness headroom is noticeable. In practice, the television will perform well in rooms where light does not directly hit the screen, while in brighter conditions, IPS can quickly show its limitations.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
LG UA75006LA (IPS): 247 cd/m2
LG UA75006LA - TV features
7/10
System: WebOS
System performance: Decent
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): Yes
- Recording programming: Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): Infrared
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: No
- Voice search in native language: No
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Smart Features: WebOS
A big plus for the LG UA7500 is the use of the webOS system. We get access to a rich library of applications, support for AirPlay, screen mirroring, and many additional features that allow for a really convenient way to use the TV. You can easily connect your smartphone, watch something from streaming services, or use music apps. However, the downside is that webOS remains quite a "heavy" system and doesn't operate as smoothly in the UA7500 as in more expensive models. The situation is not helped by the fact that the manufacturer hasn't equipped us with a Magic remote with a cursor, which significantly speeds up navigation. We get a regular infrared remote, without that "magic" wand. Of course, you can purchase it separately, but considering the cost, it often makes more sense to pay a bit more for a higher model of LG that already includes such a remote.
Classic Features
In more traditional uses, the LG UA7500 does not disappoint either. The remote is equipped with a numeric keypad and a fair number of buttons, which will surely be appreciated by users accustomed to older solutions. Additionally, there’s the ability to record programs onto USB from built-in tuners and a quite legible EPG interface that makes planning a TV viewing easier. The downside remains that the remote always requires aiming at the screen – but we believe that most more traditional users can forgive it, considering it as a familiar and reliable tool.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Obsługiwane formaty audio:
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: No
- DTS-HD Master Audio: No
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- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: No
- Audio description: Yes
LG UA75006LA - Apps
9.1/10
LG UA75006LA - Playing files from USB
8.2/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The media player on the UA7500 works fine – movies and music play without major issues, and that should be sufficient for most people. However, one thing caught our attention: the TV does not play all photo formats. In practice, this means that if we upload photos directly from a smartphone to a USB drive, some may simply not open. It's a minor issue, but it's worth keeping in mind. Fortunately, you can always use wireless screen mirroring and display photos on the screen in another way.
LG UA75006LA - Sound
6/10
81dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
In terms of sound, the LG UA7500 doesn’t impress with booming bass or the highest volume, but it plays surprisingly well. Our impression was that it performs better than most of the cheapest budget TVs and is really quite good for everyday use. It will be just right for news, shows, or series.
Acoustic Measurements
81dBC (Max)
75dBC
LG UA75006LA - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: 33.20.81
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: White LED
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