LG TV model number decode, LED, NanoCell, QNED, OLED 2011-2026

This article was updated in 2026.

LG uses various model numbering systems across its TV lineups. A specific letter in the model number indicates the year of manufacture, while OLED TV models typically use a number corresponding to the year of manufacture, making them easier to identify.

LG TV model numbers contain key information about the TV, including the year of release, sales region, and technical specifications such as tuner configuration.

Different families of LG TVs use different numbering formats. OLED, QNED, MicroRGB, NanoCell, and LED TVs follow their own model number structure, reflecting the display technology and product series.

Understanding LG TV model numbers helps buyers quickly determine a TV’s year of manufacture and compare models, especially when TVs from different years are available at the same time.

LG TV model number structure

The LG TV model number is divided into several sections, each providing specific information about the TV. A detailed explanation of these sections is given below.

The first part of the model number identifies the TV’s main characteristics, including the display technology and screen size. Screen size is specified in inches measured diagonally and is one of the most important factors when choosing a TV.

The next section contains the model identifier and the year of development. LG uses a specific letter, and in some OLED models a number, to indicate the model year, making it easy to distinguish TVs released in different years.

The final section provides additional details about the TV, including specific features, the type of digital tuner, and the market or region for which the TV was manufactured.

LG LED TV model number decode, since 2018 (2018-2026)

The model number of LG LED TVs gives a detailed idea of their features and specifications, and in 2018 LG made a significant change to this numbering system. The model number now includes letters indicating the model, tuner type, and design features. The typical sequence in these model numbers is “PUA.” Still, variations depend on factors such as country of sale or special orders from major retailers, resulting in alternatives such as “AUA.”

To give you an example, let’s decode the model number 65UA7700PUB:

65 – This denotes the screen size of the TV in inches.

U – This letter denotes the type of TV. In LG LED TVs, different letters denote different types of displays:
S: Super UHD
U: UHD
L: LED TV with Full HD resolution.

A – This letter indicates the year of development. Each year has a different letter:
K: 2018
M: 2019
N: 2020
P: 2021
Q: 2022
R: 2023
T: 2024
A: 2025
B: 2026

7 – This number indicates the series of the TV in the lineup, the higher the number, the better the TV.

700 – Indicates the model modification of the TV.

P – This designation indicates technical modifications, which often signify the production of special batches of televisions for sale through major retail chains; designations such as A, B, or Z may be encountered.

U – This letter indicates the type of digital tuner in the TV. Tuner types are labeled with different letters for different regions and standards, such as:
U: ATSC, Clear QAM (USA, Canada, Mexico).
L: DVB T/T2/T2/T2HD/C/S/S2 (Europe, Turkey, Russia)
N: ATSC 3.0-ATSC 1.0 (South Korea).
S: SBTVD (Brazil, Argentina, Chile)
J: BS 110 (Japan)
V: DVB-T2/C/S2 (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, South Africa)
T: MPEG-2/4 DVB-T2 (Australia, Singapore, Australia, India)
No: DVB-T2/C/S2 (New Zealand)
C: DTMB (China, Hong Kong). And so on, covering different world standards and the number of tuners on the TV.

B – This letter indicates the TV’s design features, usually the color of the frame around the screen and the shape of the stand.

In summary, the model number 65UA7700PUB describes a 65-inch UHD LG TV from the UA series, with a specific model variant, retailer production modification, North American tuner type, and design revision B.

Old LG TV model numbers 2011-2017 decode

The model number structure of LG TVs before 2018 followed a different, more simplified format that applied to all TV lines. This structure clearly explains the TV’s key features and specifications. Let’s decipher the model number ‘49LF631V‘ as an example to illustrate this system:

• 49 – this number stands for the TV screen size in inches. This is a universal measure in the television industry.
• L – this letter denotes the type of TV screen. The different types of screens are labeled as follows:
  • S: Super UHD
  • U: UHD
  • E: OLED (used until 2016)
  • L: LED
  • P: Plasma (used until 2012)
• F – This letter indicates the TV model’s development year. Each letter corresponds to a specific year, and “F” stands for this model’s development year.
• 6 – This number indicates the series of the TV in the lineup.
• 3 – This number indicates a specific model in the series.
• 1 – This number indicates the design variations of this TV model.
• V – This letter indicates the type of digital tuner in the TV. Different letters indicate different types of tuners:
  • T: DVB-T digital tuner
  • C: DVB-C digital tuner
  • S: DVB-S2/T/C digital tuner
  • V: DVB-S2/T2/C digital tuner.

In regions such as the United States and Canada, the tuner type letter designation is not used because only ATSC tuners are used, eliminating the need to include this characteristic in the model number.

LG OLED TV model number 2016-2026

Since the launch of LG OLED TVs in 2015, LG initially used a model numbering system similar to the one found on its LED TVs. In 2016, the company introduced a dedicated model number structure for OLED TVs, making it easier for consumers to identify and distinguish OLED models from the rest of the TV lineup.

OLED65C6PUA

OLED – Identifies the TV series, indicating that the model belongs to LG’s OLED lineup.

65 – Represents the screen size in inches.

C – A TV model from the OLED line. Depending on the model, TVs have certain special features or technical parameters.

• B, C – Entry-level OLED TVs
• G – OLED TVs with improved displays, high brightness and an extended display warranty.
• W – OLED TVs with a “wallpaper” design consist of two parts: the display and the external unit. This design allows the display to be mounted flush against the wall.
• R – Rollable OLED TVs.
• Z – 8K OLED TVs.
• M – Wireless OLED TVs, where the display panel is separated from the main electronics unit containing the motherboard and ports. Video and audio signals are transmitted wirelessly to the screen.

3 – Indicates the model year, corresponding to the last digit or character of the production year:

• 6 – 2016, 2026
• 7 – 2017
• 8 – 2018
• 9 – 2019
• X – 2020
• 1 – 2021
• 2 – 2022
• 3 – 2023
• 4 – 2024
• 5 – 2025

P – In 2016, this letter identified the tuner type. Since 2018, it has been used to distinguish TV variants, including retailer-specific versions or models with minor technical differences within the same series.

U – Specifies the digital tuner configuration. The letter varies depending on the regional broadcasting standards supported by the TV.

A – Denotes the design version or specific design features of the TV.

LG NANO, QNED, and Micro RGB TV model numbers

The LG NanoCell TV model numbering system was introduced in 2020. This line of TVs was positioned slightly above budget LED TVs. In 2021, the QNED TV lineup was introduced, featuring improved LED displays that use quantum dot materials. In 2025, the Micro RGB series was introduced. These are also LED TVs, but with pixel-level backlighting, according to LG.

To understand how LG QNED TV model numbers work, let’s use the 75QNED84BUA model as an example.

75 – Screen size in inches.

QNED – LG’s premium LED TV lineup that uses Quantum Dot technology.

NANO – The NanoCell TV lineup, positioned above standard LED TVs but below QNED models.

MRGB – Micro RGB TVs featuring advanced LED backlighting technology.

8 – Indicates the TV series within the lineup.

4 – Identifies a specific model within that series.

U – Indicates the digital tuner type and sales region. Different letters are used for various tuner configurations and regional standards, similar to LG OLED TVs.

B – Indicates the model year:

• N — 2020
• P — 2021
• Q — 2022
• R — 2023
• T — 2024
• A — 2025
• B — 2026

A – Indicates design variations of the TV, usually related to the stand, frame, or other cosmetic changes.

Model Number LG Lifestyle TV Serie

The LG Lifestyle TV series, introduced in 2022, features a model number structure that emphasizes the product’s design and aesthetic appeal, setting it apart from other LG product lines. This series includes a variety of TVs and screens with unique designs, each catering to a specific lifestyle and decorative preference.

Decoding the LG OLED | Objet Collection Posé TV’s model number’ 48LX1QPUA‘ gives you an idea of how LG assigns model numbers to these products.

• 48 – This number refers to the TV screen size in inches, the standard measurement for TV size.
• L – This letter indicates that the TV is part of the LG Lifestyle product line.
• X1 is a product code that identifies a specific type of Lifestyle TV. Each code corresponds to a unique design concept within the LG Lifestyle series.
  • X1: LG OLED | Objet Collection Posé
  • X3: OLED Flex Smart TV with a bendable screen
  • X5: LG StanbyME Go 27-inch touchscreen with briefcase design
• Q – This letter indicates the year of the TV’s release. For this model, “Q” means it was released in 2022. This system will be continued with the letter “T” denoting 2024.
• PUA – as in other LG TV models, this sequence indicates the type of tuner and technical specifications. The letters here correspond to the decoding system used in all LG TV models, providing information about the type of digital tuner and region-specific modifications or features.

What year is my LG TV?

Indeed, understanding the year of development or production of an LG TV is particularly valuable, especially for OLED models, where rapid improvements in OLED screens improve brightness and longevity. LG uses certain letters in the model numbers of its LED and QNED TVs to indicate the year of development, and OLED TVs also use numbers. In the table, you can see the symbols that LG uses to designate the year of development of different models:

Year	LED TV	Nano, QNED	OLED
2024	T	T	4
2023	R	R	3
2022	Q	Q	2
2021	P	P	1
2020	N	N	X
2019	M	M	9
2018	K	K	8
2017	J		7
2016	H		6
2015	F, G
2014	B, C
2013	N, A
2012	W, M, S
2011	V

To determine the exact production date, you need to know the serial number of the TV. The serial number contains more detailed information, including the date of manufacture. This data is beneficial for warranty purposes, resale, or to understand the age of the TV in more detail. For comprehensive instructions on interpreting the serial number, refer to resources like the article “LG TV Serial Number, SVC Code Decoder.” This detailed decoding can give you an idea of the age of the TV.

LG TV Short Review by Year

LG TV Model Number 2023: The Nano (NanoCell) line of TVs has been discontinued since 2023. This line has been in production since 2017 and was an advanced LED TV; the displays for these TVs were made according to the technology developed before 2016, a little more progressive backlighting. Nano-TVs were something between QNED (quantum dot display) and LED. In 2023, it became apparent that the Nano series was inferior to QNED and virtually indistinguishable from LED. LG management has decided to continue producing TVs in three segments: OLED, QLED, LED.

LG TV Model Number 2022: In general, the numbering scheme of LG TV models in 2022 will not change significantly. LG’s OLED TVs will receive the following numbers: B2, C2, G2 and W2. For QNED, NanoCell and LED, a new identification of the year of development is introduced, with the letter Q indicating the year (2022).

LG TV Model 2021: In general, the LG TVs model numbers scheme wouldn’t change significantly in 2021. LG TVs would get the following numbers: B1, C1, G1, and W1. For OLED, QNED, NanoCell and LED, the model numbers lookup would remain the same as in 2020, except for replacing the letter N (for 2020) with P (for 2021). While LG TVs 2020 models were labeled as CX, BX, and GX.
For example, for NanoCell and QLED TVs the model number is as follows: 65NANO75UPA. The letter P indicates the year the TV model was developed (2021).

LG TV Model 2020: In 2020, the model numbering scheme hasn’t changed significantly. The only difference is using X instead of the last number of the year to label the OLED TV model development year (OLED65CXPUA for example). Year of development for LED and NanoCellTVs would be labeled with the letter N.

LG TV Model 2019: In 2019, LG TVs received the following improvements: connection to Alexa and Google Assistant is available not only in the high-end but also in mid-range models; LG began mass expansion with its 8K OLED and rollable screens TVs (rollable TVs are labeled with the letter R); LG’s OLED, as well as the S series, TVs, have got the new second-generation Alpha 9 processors.

By the way, we don’t recommend paying special attention to the processor type, as in any case, TVs’ processors offer much worse performance than processors used in mobile devices. That’s why companies don’t highlight the processors used in TVs.

LG TV Model 2018: In 2018, the LG TVs model numbering scheme has been slightly changed. The changes were provoked by the TVs’ unification and bringing OLED and LED TVs to almost the same numbering scheme.

Since 2018, the TV model numbers have been unified for all TVs regardless of region. Cause of these, LG has added three letters to the model number (like PUA/PLA/PLB/WNA) to denote the TV region, tuner type, and design features, such as the TV color. In the second half of 2018, LG has introduced SLC TVs as well. TVs with S letters are sold in the UK and Singapore. TVs with the AUA labeling are on sale in the U.S. By the way, LG claims that the UK and the US models are the same. Also, LG introduced the next generation of artificial intelligence TV w/ AI ThinQ® for its TVs. This technology allows you to control various devices in the house via remote control or using an Internet connection.

LG has also added the support of 4K broadcasting standards. For example, for Korean TVs LG has added ATSC 3.0 UHD tuners. Also, in Japan, 4K and 8K satellite broadcasting has been launched, so LG has added BS 110 standard for this purpose.

LG TV Model 2017: LG continues to position OLED TVs as a separate product line with its own model numbering scheme. In the OLED TVs model, 6 is changed to 7 (the year of the model development). Also, LG has introduced SUPER UHD TV, that’s the name of TV models with improved Nano CELL screens.

LG TV Model 2016: In 2016, LG uses the letter H, which labels the model year of development. Some of the TVs presented in 2016 belong to the TVs Super line. Such models support the HDR support.

LG TV Model 2015: In 2015, LG introduced its first OLED TV. This event can be called a landmark, it was the first successful OLED TV in the world in terms of sales. The model number depended on the type of screen and resolution.

• EG – Curved OLED 4K screen/4-color screen;
• EF – Flat-screen OLED 4K;
• UF – Flat-screen 4K TV;
• LF – Full HD TV.

 LG TV Model 2014: While the 2013 TVs with and without the 3D were labeled differently (LN, LA), in 2014, all TVs have got the same labelling. Also, the letter B is for flat TVs and the letter C is for curved TVs.

• UB – UHD TVs;
• LB – Full HD TVs;
• UC – C-curved TVs;
• EC – OLED TVs;
• LY – Commercial TVs (for offices, bars, hotels).