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.

LG Lifestyle TV model numbers

The LG Lifestyle TV series, introduced in 2022, consists of designer TVs with unique features, such as a retro-style TV on tall legs. Unfortunately, as experience has shown, these TVs are not very popular, and their production is gradually being phased out.

To understand how LG assigns model numbers in this series, let’s look at the 48LX1QPUA model as an example.

48 – Indicates the screen size in inches.

L – Indicates that the product is part of the LG Lifestyle TV lineup.

X1 — A product code indicating a specific concept or design of the Lifestyle TV. Different codes denote different products within the series:

X1 — LG OLED Objet Collection Posé

X3 — OLED Flex Smart TV with a flexible screen

X5 — LG StanbyME Go, a 27-inch touchscreen display integrated into a portable, briefcase-style case

Q – Indicates the model’s year of release, similar to LED TVs.

PUA – Indicates the tuner configuration and regional specifications.

What year is my LG TV?

If you want to quickly find out the model year of your TV, you can refer to the table listing all the model year codes for LG TVs.

Year	LED TV	Nano, QNED, MRGB	OLED
2026	B	B	6
2025	A	A	5
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 accurately determine the release date of your LG TV, you will need its serial number. Unlike the model number, the serial number contains information about the specific date of manufacture, down to the month.

This information can be useful when checking warranty coverage or evaluating a used TV.

For more detailed information, see the article “Decoding LG TV Serial Numbers and SVC Codes,” which explains how to determine the release date based on the serial number.