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LG Nano90 Review

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Michael Iaboni is a Canadian Freelance Writer and Editor. He graduated from York University with a Degree in English and Creative Writing and then attended Queen’s University where he obtained a Professional Editing Standards Certificate. He is a member of Editor’s Canada and, in his spare time, enjoys reading, writing, soccer, and gaming.
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Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:59 AM

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The LG NANO90 TV has wide viewing angles, low input lag, fantastic color clarity, and excellent soundstage (which is better than most TVs in its class). For some reason, HDR10+ support isn’t included.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The LG NANO90 is LG’s upper mid-range smart TV released in 2020. If you’re in the market for a new LG television, with wide viewing angles, variable refresh rate, and something easy to wall mount, the NANO90 TV aims to please.

Featuring great color clarity and very low input lag, this is a smart TV for gamers who want to take their gaming features to the next level.

It even has a fantastic soundstage that’s much better than most TVs in its class so you won’t have to spring for a soundbar! Continue reading our LG NANO90 Review to discover what top reviewers said and don’t forget to check out the best TVs available right now!

Consensus

our Verdict

The LG NANO90 is a great TV for gaming with wide viewing angles, low input lag, and excellent color clarity and stereo soundstage. Unfortunately, it has low contrast, poor peak brightness, blooming issues, and doesn’t support HDR10+.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Wide Viewing Angles
  • Low Input Lag
  • Great Color Clarity
  • Better Than Expected Audio
  • Great Gaming Features

Reason to Avoid

  • Low Contrast
  • Lackluster Brightness
  • Some Blooming Issues
  • No HDR10+ Support

LG Nano90 Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeFull-Array
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs4
HDR FormatYes
LED Panel TypeLED Panel TypeIPS
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Refresh Rate120 Hz
Screen size55", 65", 75", 86"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformwebOS
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync, G-Sync
VRRVRRYes

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Test Results

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Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)81.74
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)89.78
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)59.89
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)68.31
Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)16,196
SDR Brightness (nits)392
HDR Brightness (nits)693
Input Lag (ms)15
Response Time (ms)13.2
Color Washout (Degrees)26
Color Shift (Degrees)52
Brightness Loss (Degrees)30
Reflections (%)3.1
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)71.27
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db3.81
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db3.83
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.658
Intermodulation Distortion @80db4.32
EOTF (600 nit delta)0.012
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0.0072
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0.0165

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Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    72
    The LG NANO90 2021 is good for most uses. It performs best for watching shows… Read More

    By:

    John Archer
  • TVFindr
    72

    Category Trust Rating

    71
    The NANO90 is a good choice for bright environments thanks to its IPS panel with… Read More

    By:

    Unknown
  • Trusted Reviews
    77.5

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    It’s not rocket science: you want an LG 65NANO906 because you want a big, feature-packed… Read More

    By:

    Alexander Tozzi
  • Techradar
    67

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    While the LG Nano 90 doesn’t quite turn established LCD wisdom entirely on its head,… Read More

    By:

    Simon Lucas
  • Pocket Lint
    65.1

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    The LG 65NANO906 gets most things right and, in some respects, is surprisingly accomplished. Read More

    By:

    Simon Lucas
  • T3
    39

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    The LG NANO 90 (65NANO906) delivers the best LCD picture quality the brand has ever… Read More

    By:

    John Archer

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