Review Summary
The LG LED55UP751C is an entry-level 4K TV with a mid-range image, defying its price tag with rich visuals and surprisingly good sound quality. It lacks the rich colours of LG’s more expensive OLED panels, but the LED technology here is tried and trusted, with Active HDR technology to bring games and movies to life. The WebOS software is slick, and the interface is fast, thanks to a quad-core processor.
Introduction
With entry-level LED TVs, the biggest compromises usually come in interface speed due to slow processors, poor sound quality due to low wattage speakers, and washed-out images due to a cheap colour processing unit.
The LG LED55UP751C costs £499.00 excl. VAT has no such compromising, giving you a top-quality experience without breaking the bank.
It even has LG’s latest ThinQ AI voice recognition software with content recommendations to make controlling your television easier.
Usability and features
With a full 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) and a 60Hz refresh rate, the LG LED55UP751C has mid-range specs right off the bat. It can’t play games at 120Hz, but it does HDR, which is critical for deep colours and contrast.
The Quad Core Processor runs WebOS like a dream, whipping through menus and loading applications with only minimal stutter and lag. Like all televisions, it can occasionally pause when switching apps, but it quickly recovers.
There are nine picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Football, Game, Filmmaker, (ISF) Expert (Bright Room), (ISF) Expert(Dark Room)). Standard offers the best-pre-set image to our eyes, and you can tune the image.
Supported audio formats include AC4, AC3(Dolby Digital), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, and apt-X. There’s no Dolby Atmos, but that’s to be expected at this price, and few streaming services support it anyway.
The Active HDR technology automatically detects HDR content and switches formats, so you always get the best image quality automatically.
ThinQ AI voice recognition is a welcome feature, supporting LG Voice Search, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. The AI technology learns what sources and content you like and makes recommendations.
Connectivity includes Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, and LAN. There are two side HDMI ports and an eARC for soundbars and amps.
Unlike many LED TVs, the LG LED55UP751C has an Energy Saving Mode worth using – it dims the display at specific points, maintaining image quality in real-time. It cuts the energy consumption by around a quarter.
This TV excels for movie and TV show streaming, YouTube, and gaming, providing you are happy with 60Hz. It’s also a great option for schools and businesses wanting a quality display for notices, signage, and TV viewing.
The verdict
Look no further for an amazing LED 4K TV under £500 ex. VAT. The LG LED55UP751C delivers fast Quad-Core performance, voice recognition, automatic HDR technology and a great image without messing around with the settings. The only limitation is the 60Hz refresh rate, but if you don’t play games, don’t sweat it.
You can buy the LG LED55UP751C here.
