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LG is preparing a major upgrade to its largest OLED TVs. The LG OLED evo 97W7, already honoured with a CES 2027 Innovation Award, will offer a 97-inch 4K screen with peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits and support for 165 Hz VRR. All signs point to the manufacturer finally using Tandem WOLED technology in its largest panels as well.
LG's largest OLED finally catches up with smaller models
Until now, LG's 97-inch OLEDs have used an older generation of panels, while smaller screen sizes have received newer solutions. For example, this year's 97-inch LG G6 does not feature Tandem WOLED technology, which is present in the smaller variants.
In 2027 the situation is set to change. As FlatpanelsHD notes, the claimed brightness of 4,000 nits and 83% coverage of the BT.2020 colour space point to the use of the newer Tandem WOLED design. This technology uses a multi-layer emissive structure, allowing for increased brightness and panel efficiency.
Not just brightness. LG opts for an ultra-thin design
LG OLED evo 97W7 will also offer a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz with VRR, a light reflectance of 1.1% and Under Display Sensor technology, placing optical and illumination sensors beneath the screen surface.
The TV will be just 15.7 mm thick and weigh less than 40 kg. Thanks to the Zero Connect system, wireless transmission of 4K video will be possible, making it easier to install the device without visible signal cables.
One problem remains: the price
Despite technological progress, the largest OLEDs are still significantly more expensive than competing LCD TVs with Mini LED backlighting. Current 97-inch LG models cost about $16,000 on the US market, while 98- and 100-inch Mini LED TVs can be bought much more cheaply.
It is not yet known how much the LG 97W7 will cost. We should learn more details about LG's 2027 TV lineup at the CES trade show in January.
Sources: FlatpanelsHD, CES
