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LG's 2013 TV line-up - with prices

01 Apr 2013 | Rasmus Larsen |

LG has a massive line-up of TVs in 2013. The Smart TV features will be expanded to even more TVs and LG will release its first OLED and Ultra HD TVs, along with new LED and plasma TVs. Some of the new Smart TV features include Miracast and NFC, and Cinema 3D is integrated in most of the TVs. We give you a full overview of LG’s 2013 TV line-up. For US and EU prices see the respective TV range sections.

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LG’s 2013 TV line-up

LG has a massive line-up of TVs prepared for 2013. LG will release its first OLED-TV, smaller Ultra HD TVs, tons of LED models and a few plasma TVs. Most of the new TVs come with Smart TV features and LG’s passive 3D technology, Cinema 3D.

LG’s 2013 TVs

The OLED-TV is the first ever. After LG and Samsung both announced OLED-TVs in 2012 that never arrived, LG was keen on beating its competitor to market with an OLED-TV. LG’s OLED-TV has already become available in its home country of South Korea and will arrive in USA and Europe later this year as a refreshed model. It is now slightly thicker but has the cable connectors built in and a new base design.

LG will also release new Ultra HD TVs in 2013 built on LCD technology. The Ultra HD TVs will be available in 65 and 55 inch sizes with four times the pixels of conventional Full HD TVs. 3840x2160 pixels will not only help make 2D content even more impressive but also take 3D to the next level with LG’s passive 3D glasses that require no batteries.

LG’s 2013 TVs

LG’s line-up of LED models is vast. LA960 is the new flagship model with everything built-in, including LG’s Nano technology (that is different from the first implementations) and Cinema 3D. It has an extremely thin design with almost no bezel, which is the case for most of LG’s high-end to mid-range TVs in 2013. LG’s other LED models include the 8, 7, 6 and 5 series. The 8 series is called LA860 and will be available in up to 70 inches.

LG continues to promote its Cinema 3D technology

3D is still implemented in most of LG’s 2013 TVs and LG continues to bet on passive 3D that only requires polarized 3D glasses without batteries. Polarized 3D glasses are extremely cheap to buy and have no flicker. Only LG’s plasma TVs use active 3D technology with expensive shutter glasses.

LG’s 2013 Smart TV platform

LG also focuses on Smart TV and has obviously added some new apps in 2013. The most newsworthy additions are Miracast and NFC. Miracast allows you to push video, music and pictures from an Android smartphone or tablet (Android 4.0 or newer). NFC allows you to authenticate new devices for Miracast; for example your friends devices.

LG has developed a new dual-core chip that is said to speed up navigation and improve the TV app experience. The dual-core chip is found in most of the high-end and mid-range model but not in the cheaper TV ranges. They also use a dual-core chip but a design from last year that is slower.

LG’s new Magic remote with voice control

LG continues to push its Magic Remote design that is a Wii-like remote you can wave around in the air to control the TV. When you use it you will see a cursor on the TV screen but you can also use gestures such as side swiping. In addition, LG has implemented voice controls so you can speak out commands to make the TV do what you want.

LG is still committed to plasma TVs for now but has no new high-end model coming out in 2013; only mid-range and low-end plasma TVs.

Other features such as USB recording (only in Europe), DLNA and USB playback are obviously also integrated but LG is not advertising it.

LG’s 2013 TVs are rolling out in stores now and the full line-up should be available in May. The TVs will end with “00” in USA and “0V” in Europe. In some parts of Europe the ending letter might be different.

LG OLED TV

LG’s first OLED TV is out. It is expensive but also offers impressive picture quality and an impossibly thin design with a curved OLED panel.

LG’s curved OLED-TV

Curved OLED panel

Extremely thin design

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in camera

Built-in WiFi

US prices

55” LG 55EA9800

EU prices

55” LG 55EA980W

LG LA9700 (Ultra HD 4K)

LG released its 84” Ultra HD TV late last year and in 2013 smaller 65 and 55 inch models will be joining the pack with the high-end LA9700 series with Nano LED technology.

LG LA9700

Ultra HD (4K) resolution

Nano LED

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

US prices

65" 65LA9700

55" 55LA9700

EU prices

65” LG 65LA970W

55” LG 55LA970W

LG LA9650 (Ultra HD 4K)

LA9650 is a cheaper Ultra HD series from LG without the Nano LED technology.

LG LA9650

Ultra HD (4K) resolution

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

US prices

65” LG 55LA9650

55” LG 55LA9650

LG LA8600 / LA860V (LED)

LA8600 (LA860V in Europe) is the step down from LA9600 and the new 8 series from LG. It no longer features the Nano LED technology but still offers the Smart TV features, including Miracast.

LG LA8600

Cinema design

Micro Pixel control

MCI 960/800

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in camera

Built-in WiFi

US prices

55” LG 55LA8600

60” LG 55LA8600

EU prices

47” LG 47LA860W

55” LG 55LA860W

60” LG 60LA860W

LG LA790V (LED)

LA790V is feature-wise identical to the LA860V but no longer offers a camera. It is a European model.

LG LA7900

Cinema design

Micro Pixel control

MCI 960/800

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

EU prices

47” LG 47LA790W

55” LG 55LA790W

LG LA7900 will not be available in USA.

LG LA7400 / LA740V (LED)

With LA7400 we are moving into mid-range territory. LA7400 uses a weaker dual-core processor and has a silver design finish.

LG LA7400

Cinema design

Micro Pixel control

MCI 960/800

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor (weaker)

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

US prices

47” LG 47LA7400

55” LG 55LA7400

60” LG 60LA7400

EU prices

42” LG 42LA740V

47” LG 47LA740V

55” LG 55LA740V

60” LG 60LA740V

LG LA6900 / LA690V (LED)

The LA6900 is pretty much identical to the LA7400 but has a different design.

LG LA6900

Cinema design

Micro Pixel control

MCI 480/400

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor (weaker)

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

US prices

47” LG 47LA6900

55” LG 55LA6900

EU prices

42” LG 42LA690V

47” LG 47LA690V

55” LG 55LA690V

In some regions of Europe it will also be available in LA691 and LA692 variants. These are color variants of the same TV.

LG LA660V (LED)

The LA660V has a black design. It is a European model.

LG LA6600

Cinema design

Micro Pixel control

MCI 400

Cinema 3D (passive 3D)

Smart TV

Dual-core processor (weaker)

Miracast

Magic Remote

NFC & MHL

Built-in WiFi

EU prices

42” LG 42LA660V

47” LG 47LA660V

50” LG 50LA660V

55” LG 55LA660V

Will not be available in USA.

LG GA7900 & GA6400 (Google TV)

LG has two TV ranges with Google TV coming out in 2013, called GA7900 and GA6400. The main difference is the MCI system and a 2.1 speaker system in the GA7900. These will only be available in USA.

LG GA7900