OLED LG TV GX vs OLED LG TV G1

As LG unveiled new TV models for 2021, many people are wondering about the differences between the GX and G1 TVs. To give you an understanding, the LG OLED G1 series (such as the OLED65G1PUA) are 2021 TVs. LG OLED GX series (such as. OLED77GXPUA) are 2020 TVs.

LG G1 TVs have got some improvements, so they’re nice choice for those people, that are looking for the best solution on the market. On the other hand, GX is still up-to-date and they will be sold at a lower price, so there’s some points to think about.

LG G1 vs GX: advantages and comparison

New OLED Evo displays in G1 TVs

The main difference between GX and G1 TVs is their displays. New G1 TVs would have new OLED displays (named as OLED Evo) with 20% more brightness. The lifespan of such screens would remain the same, by the way.

You can also read about new LG OLED Evo displays in our article.

New Magic Remote 2021

G1 TVs would have a new smart remote controls with some additional features:

  • NFC support, that will allow you to stream content from your smartphone to your TV (all you need is just to place your phone near the remote for a while);
  • New design, for example, LG has added additional buttons for video-streaming services quick access;

New Magic Remote would get number looking like AN-MR21GA and its modifications (looking like AN-MR21**).

You can read about LG Magic Remote 2021 in more detail in this article.

New WebOS 6.0

The operating system of the new version 6.0 offers a slightly changed design. The operating system is visually more adapted for streaming services.

You can read about New WebOS 6.0 in this article.

OLED65G1PUA (2021)LG OLED77GXPUA (2020)
screen
Screen Size inch55, 65, 7755, 65, 77
StyleFlat PanelFlat Panel
Resolution4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160)
screen bit10bit10bit
type scrennWRGBWRGB
screen technologyOLED evo DisplayOLED
BacklightingNoNo
Dimming TechnologyPixel Level DimmingPixel Level Dimming
Video
refresh rate120120
ColorIntense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy ProIntense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro
ContrastTBDObject Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro
ClarityTBDQuad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer
Recolution UpscalerAI 4K UpscalingAI 4K Upscaling
Filmmaker ModeYes
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG)Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), Dolby Vision IQ, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
Picture Processor?9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4Ka9 Gen 3 Intelligent Processor
AI TV
LG ThinQ AIYesYes
AlexaAlexaAlexa Built-in "Works with" Alexa
GoogleGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant Built-in "Works with" Google Assistant
AppleApple Airplay2, Apple HomekitApple Airplay2, Apple Homekit
Intelligent Voice RecognitionYesYes
AI Picture Pro?AI Picture Pro
Home DashboardYesYes
Gallery ModeYesYes
SMART TV
OSWeb OS 6.0Web OS 5
Remote controlMagic Remote Control with NFCMagic Remote Control
LG Content StoreYesYes
Web BrowserYesYes
Audio
DolbyDolby Vision & Atmos CinemaDolby Vision & Atmos Cinema
DTS??
Sound Output60W (20W Woofer)60W (20W Woofer)
WooferYesYes
Speaker Type4.2CH4.2CH
Bluetooth Audio PlaybackYesYes
WiSA ReadyYes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required)Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required)
GAMING
G-SYNC CompatibleYesYes
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)YesYes
Response Time>1 ms>1 ms
FreeSynFreeSync PremiumYes (May not be available at the time of purchase of this product)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)Yes (ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)Yes
HGiGYesYes
Game OptimizerYesNo
Cloud GamingFirmware update requiredNo
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYes WiFi 5Yes
BluetoothYes Version 5.0Yes Version 5.0
Screen ShareYesYes
HDMI-CEC (Simplink)YesYes
Smart Phone ConnectivityYesYes
HDMI4 (2.1)4 (2.1)
Audio Return Channel Support (ARC)eARCeARC
USB33
EthernetYesYes
RF In (Terrestrial/Cable)YesYes
RF In (Satellite Input)No US, Yes EuropeNo US, Yes Europe
Digital Audio Out (Optical)YesYes
Digital Broadcasting USATSC 1.0/ATSC 3.0/ClearQAMATSC/ClearQAM
Digital Broadcasting EuropeDVB T/T2/C/S/S2DVB T/T2/C/S/S2
Analog TunerYesYes
V Dimensions without Stand (WxHxD)TBD67.8" x 39" x 0.9"
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