The TV fully supports BT.2020, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB color gamuts, exceeding most cinematic standards. Fewer films explicitly achieve BT.2020, but I verified compatibility using titles like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Inside Out on Disney+, which displayed remarkably vibrant hues.
Micro RGB Technology: Delivering Macro Picture Quality
Photograph: John Brandon
Initial testing via Spears & Munsil benchmarks confirmed exceptional fidelity in skin tone reproduction, outperforming competitors like the Hisense UR9, Sony Bravia 7 II, and TCL RM9L in color differentiation. Subtle tonal variations in lighter skin were particularly striking, avoiding common washout issues. A test scene featuring a fence showcased vivid green grass—a detail often diminished in standard LED TVs—and a yellow flower displayed unprecedented vibrancy compared to recent contenders. Sunset sequences further validated the technology’s prowess, though OLED still maintains superior black level performance for deep contrast in night scenes.
Picture modes significantly influence output, with Filmmaker Mode delivering the most accurate color balance. Vivid and CinemaHome modes, however, amplify darker tones like browns and purples effectively. These modes also ensure clarity in challenging lighting, such as distinguishing a white mist on a snowy mountain. For contrast evaluation, I reviewed Awake on Netflix and The Creator via Fandango at Home, both featuring high-contrast sequences that challenge dynamic range. In Vivid mode, the LG delivered superior contrast in a bicycle scene compared to OLED panels, with adjustable saturation allowing fine-tuning. A predawn ocean scene in The Creator achieved striking blue visibility, while Tron: Ares on Disney+ showcased deeper blacks and more saturated reds than the Hisense UR9—but only when using the Vivid setting.
