- 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 television 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 size, we encounter different solutions – in this review, we focus on the version with an IPS panel. And here arises the question: can such an affordable TV truly meet expectations? And if so, who will be most satisfied with it?
LG UA75006LA - Our verdict
5.7
Overall rating
The LG UA7500 with an IPS panel also presents itself as a television mainly designed for everyday use. SDR content looks good on it, upscaling and image processing are at quite a decent level, and webOS, as always, offers a lot of freedom – from YouTube to Netflix, as well as USB recording and AirPlay support. Similar to the VA version, here we also find a set of features for gamers that may please occasional console users – ALLM, VRR in the range of 48–60 Hz, or Game Bar. This means that even with hardware limitations, you can comfortably start your favorite game after work or school. The biggest advantage of the IPS variant is the wide viewing angles – the image retains its colors even when viewed from the side. However, the price for that is a much weaker black, which resembles dark gray rather than deep pitch, so this screen is best viewed with the lights on. HDR is also not a strong point of this model, as its low brightness and limited color gamut significantly "flatten" it. But if we are looking for a television for everyday entertainment – news, movies, series, or YouTube – the UA7500 performs this role quite well. It's a "regular" 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 does not lose colors as much from the side
Very good font readability when working with 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 level and low contrast (about 1000:1)
Low brightness (about 250 nits), image easily fades during the day
Missing dynamic HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+)
Quite a plastic case and no Magic remote included
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 is clear that the LG UA7500 belongs to the mid-range class. The television looks quite sleek, although its bezels are rather thick and immediately remind us that we are not dealing with a premium model. The construction is primarily made of plastic, which quickly conveys the budget character of the device. Looking from the side, we notice that the housing is quite chunky, and when mounted on the wall, the screen does not fit perfectly, causing it to slightly protrude. For those who prefer to place the television on a cabinet, the manufacturer has provided two widely spaced legs. This ensures that the whole unit stands steadily, 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
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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 an IPS panel, the situation looks completely different compared to the version with a VA panel. The contrast stops around 1000:1, which means that blacks are rather muted and resemble a shade of gray. During evening viewing, it is hard to talk about a cinematic atmosphere, as the screen cannot separate the bright and dark parts of the image as clearly as the VA version does. However, we do get wide viewing angles, which work well in larger groups when everyone is looking at the TV from different spots in the living room. It’s a compromise that not everyone will appreciate, but in a bright room, while watching TV during the day, it performs definitely better than during nighttime screenings. Because it is precisely during nighttime screenings that the smallest variant, the LG UA7500, simply does not manage well.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
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
The situation is even more modest in the IPS version, where the peak brightness reaches only 250 nits. In practice, this means that there can be no real sense of HDR effect, and the materials being viewed resemble ordinary SDR. Similar to the VA case, the image behaves stably on most test screens, but in demanding scenes with fine details, the television tends to slightly dim the image. As a result, blacks appear somewhat better, but at the cost of losing detail in bright elements. The lack of additional color filters is also noticeable here. The UA7500 in the IPS version does not belong to QLEDs or PFS LED panels, and the DCI-P3 color gamut stops at 80%, which means that HDR films present themselves without much color depth and give the impression of being heavily flattened.
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 Pan, where the image is bursting with strong contrasts and details, the UA7500 struggled with fully separating the light and dark parts. The distant sun looked completely washed out, and the overall picture lacked the clarity one would expect from good HDR. The limited color palette was even more noticeable here – when placed next to a TV equipped with additional filters to expand the gamut, the difference was immediately striking. It looked somewhat better in more down-to-earth productions, such as Billy Lynn, mastered to 1000 nits – which is the value we most often encounter on streaming platforms like Netflix. In such content, it was evident that the activated dynamic tone mapping feature could save the image to some extent. The TV then gained detail in bright elements, and the colors achieved at least minimal consistency. However, it was still far from ideal, 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. There’s neither Dolby Vision nor HDR10+, and these are precisely the features that often give new life to images in lower-end televisions. Just turn on a movie on a streaming platform to notice the difference – many productions are recorded and mastered in these standards, allowing even average panels to extract more from themselves. In the case of the UA7500, this "lifebuoy" simply doesn't exist. It has been thrown into the deep end, and the only thing keeping it afloat is the dynamic tone mapping function mentioned earlier. This feature is built into the television and independently adjusts brightness and contrast to match the scene. 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 one might expect from such a budget TV, but let’s not get carried away with enthusiasm. The picture is fairly well put together and at first glance does not offend, but its weaknesses quickly start to show. This is most evident in scenes with bright points — background lamps or light reflections on the skin are clearly overemphasized. The faces of the characters often look unnatural, as if they have been "blown out." Additionally, the default gamma characteristic brightens the smallest details and causes the image to lose subtlety in darker areas. That said, given its price range, the UA7500 in factory mode provides a pretty decent starting point. However, it is clear that without additional adjustments, these problems cannot be avoided, which is why — as with other TVs — we decided to check what could be achieved after calibration.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
The biggest improvement we noticed was when calibrating the mode designed for everyday SDR content. We managed to smooth out the white balance in an acceptable way and tackle the problem of excessive brightening of small elements due to the gamma characteristic. As a result, the image gained consistency and naturalness that was lacking in the factory settings. After such correction, we can confidently state that for everyday television content, programs, or materials from YouTube, the LG UA7500 performs really well – especially after professional calibration. The situation is somewhat different for HDR content. Here, calibration allowed us to tame the white balance and slightly improve brightness management, but the limitations of the design are immediately apparent. The lack of additional filters to broaden the color palette makes the most vibrant colors appear flat, and the image lacks the intensity we would expect from good HDR. So, in SDR, the UA7500 performs quite well, but in HDR – despite corrections – it remains far behind, and this is a feature one has to come to terms with 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, color transitions were smooth and few would notice them during everyday viewing. However, it should be noted that compared to the VA variant, the image seemed more flat, especially in darker areas, where the lower contrast did not allow for as many details to emerge. Nevertheless, color transitions still looked correct 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 matrix performed significantly worse here. Image scaling was uneven – this was particularly noticeable in lower-quality materials, where edges became jagged and the image looked less detailed. At times, there was also a sense of slight blurriness that detracted from sharpness and made the overall presentation seem less polished than in the VA version. The tonal smoothing function turned out to be a lifesaver. At the medium setting, it worked very well – it didn't ruin the image with excessive softening, while smoothing out colors in such a way that everyday content gained consistency. The difference was especially visible with television programs or streaming materials of poorer compression quality, where the television with the function enabled presented itself much better. This is one of those features that is worth keeping active because it significantly enhances 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 difficult to expect any excitement in this category. It's more of a screen intended for everyday content or an evening movie session rather than for following dynamic sporting events or playing action games. It's clear that the manufacturer designed this model specifically for that group of viewers – and in that regard, it works properly. We have access to the TruMotion feature, which is a motion smoother. It's simple, with just one slider, but it can make a noticeable difference. At lower settings, the picture looks more raw and cinematic, while at higher values, the motion becomes smoother and more pleasant to the eye.
The variant with the IPS panel performed a bit better in this regard than the larger sizes. With the same fast motion sequences, blurriness was less noticeable, and the image seemed clearer. This made, for example, soccer matches or races look a little more pleasant to watch than on the VA version. It does not mean that ghosting disappears completely – after all, we are dealing with a 60 Hz panel – but in direct comparison, it was indeed the IPS that turned out to be slightly more "clean."
*(the photos from the test of this variant have somehow gone missing, so you have to take our word for it – until we find them or do it again 🙂)
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 television that can be confidently recommended for "casual" gamers. While it lacks a 120 Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 ports, making full use of the potential of modern consoles out of the question, the manufacturer has included a few additions that can enhance the gaming experience. Notably, the Game Bar deserves mention – a very nicely designed panel that allows quick access to and modification of the most important settings. From this panel, we have access to features such as ALLM mode (automatic switching to game mode) and frame synchronization, which is VRR. The range of VRR is limited – it operates from 48 to 60 Hz – but the mere presence of this feature in such an affordable television is impressive.
Additionally, it supports HGiG, which is a calibration mode for HDR specifically for gaming. This sounds good, but based on testing experience, we already know that in the case of the UA7500, this option doesn't make much sense. The television doesn't handle HDR very well, so paradoxically, we achieved better results with this feature turned off. This is another signal that the UA7500 is more of a screen for occasional gamers who value simplicity and comfort rather than for those looking for a complete 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 could easily envy. This allows games to run exceptionally responsively, with every action on the controller immediately visible on the screen. This is one of the strongest features of this television, especially for those who enjoy firing 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 equipped with an IPS panel, the LG UA7500 performs excellently as a computer work tool. Thanks to the use of this specific panel, the readability of the fonts is at a remarkable level – text looks sharp and clear even during prolonged office work. Additionally, it supports chroma 4:4:4, so colorful fonts, icons, and interface elements look phenomenal. This makes the UA7500 perform exceptionally well as an occasional monitor. It is not a screen designed for avid gamers, but in the context of work and everyday use of a PC, it performs great.
LG UA75006LA - Viewing angles
6.4/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 68%
The biggest advantage of the IPS variant in the LG UA7500 is the viewing angles. Even when we sit far to the side, the image maintains its consistency – colors do not fade dramatically, and the screen brightness remains at a decent level. It is this type of panel that makes the television work well in rooms where people often watch TV together, sitting in different places. It is clear that IPS has no problem maintaining stable color reproduction at greater angles, which facilitates viewing in larger groups. However, it should be added that the contrast is still limited, so even if the image from the side looks even, it still lacks depth, especially in dark scenes. Therefore, IPS makes up for it with a wide range of angles, but at the cost of blacks remaining average regardless of 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 moderately reduces reflections – but the brightness is lower, around 250 nits. This means that on sunny days, the screen appears noticeably darker and loses readability more easily. The colors still maintain their accuracy and do not fade excessively, but the lack of additional brightness reserve is noticeable. In practice, the television will work well in rooms where light does not directly hit the screen, whereas 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 significant advantage of the LG UA7500 is the use of the webOS system. We gain access to a rich library of applications, support for AirPlay, screen mirroring, and many additional features that allow us to use the television in a truly convenient way. It’s easy to connect a smartphone, watch something from streaming services, or use music applications. However, a downside is that webOS remains quite a "heavy" system and does not operate as smoothly on the UA7500 as it does in more expensive models. The situation is not helped by the fact that the manufacturer did not equip us with a Magic remote with a cursor, which significantly speeds up navigation. We get a regular infrared remote, lacking that "magic" wand. Of course, it can be purchased separately, but considering the cost, it’s often better to pay extra for a higher LG model that already has this remote.
Classic Features
In more traditional use, the LG UA7500 also does not disappoint. The remote has been equipped with a numeric keypad and a considerable number of buttons, which will certainly be appreciated by users accustomed to older solutions. Additionally, there is the ability to record programs to USB from built-in tuners and a quite readable EPG interface that makes planning a television viewing easier. A downside remains the fact that the remote always requires aiming at the screen – but we believe that most more traditional users can forgive it, viewing it as a familiar and proven 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 in the UA7500 works fine – movies and music start without major problems, and this should be sufficient for most people. However, one thing caught our attention: the television does not play all photo formats. In practice, this means that if we upload photos directly from the smartphone to the USB drive, some may simply not open. It’s a minor detail, but it’s worth keeping in mind. Fortunately, you can always use wireless screen mirroring and show 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 does not impress with powerful 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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