Our verdict
The Nano81A is a 65-inch 4K TV: 4K means about four times the pixels of Full HD, so you get more detail on a big screen. It runs LG's webOS, which puts streaming apps on the TV itself, and comes with the Magic Remote, which lets you point at the screen as well as press buttons. The important limit is the 60Hz screen, meaning it refreshes 60 times a second. That is fine for programmes and films but rules out the smoother 120-frame-per-second modes some consoles and PCs offer. There are three HDMI inputs, and HDMI 2 supports eARC, the connection that sends sound to a soundbar. The price is £479.
Buy it if
- You mainly watch programmes, films and streaming services
- You like LG's menus and Magic Remote
- You want a large screen with plain, everyday connections
Skip it if
- You want to play supported games at 4K 120Hz
- You need several consoles and a soundbar connected together
- You expect the same dark-scene depth as an OLED TV
How it would fit your home
Watching without another box
webOS brings streaming apps onto the TV itself. Try the remote and menu if you can: finding subtitles, changing inputs and returning to a favourite programme matter more day to day. Some services need their own subscription.
Understanding the gaming limit
LG lists a native 60Hz screen. You can still play games, but not at 120 frames a second. The console, game and TV all have to support a mode for it to work, and this TV does not.
Counting what stays plugged in
Three HDMI inputs, with HDMI 2 also carrying sound to a soundbar through eARC, leave two for a console, set-top box or streaming stick. Count your equipment before assuming you will never swap cables.
The details, in plain English
Screen and picture
LG lists a 65-inch 4K screen (about 8 million pixels) with a native 60Hz refresh rate. 4K gives sharp detail on a screen this size, particularly from 4K streaming. 60Hz suits ordinary television, films and streaming, which typically use 24 to 60 frames a second. This is not an OLED, so it cannot switch individual pixels off the way an OLED can. Expect a good everyday picture, not cinema-style black.
Gaming
The TV accepts games, but the 60Hz panel means it cannot show 120-frame-per-second modes that some PS5, Xbox Series X and gaming PC titles offer. If you play mostly slower games, or use a console for streaming, this may not matter. If smooth, fast games are important, look at a TV that lists 4K 120Hz explicitly.
Connections
The Nano81A has three HDMI inputs. HDMI 2 carries eARC (enhanced audio return channel), the connection that sends sound from the TV to a compatible soundbar with a single cable. That uses one input, leaving two for a console, set-top box or streaming stick. If you have more than that, plan for an HDMI switch or unplugging.
Size and setup
LG lists a width of about 145cm for the 65-inch set. Measure your furniture and check the stand footprint too. A screen that fits the wall space does not necessarily sit safely on the unit below it. Wall mounting is an alternative if the stand does not fit.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- A large 65-inch 4K picture for shared viewing
- Built-in webOS apps and a Magic Remote, so no extra streaming box is needed
- Three HDMI inputs, with eARC on HDMI 2 for a soundbar
- Priced at £479 for the 65-inch model, as checked on 1 August 2026
What to watch out for
- Native 60Hz screen: no 4K 120Hz for games that offer it
- A soundbar uses HDMI 2, leaving two for other equipment
- At about 145cm wide, it needs suitably wide furniture and a stand footprint that fits
- Not an OLED, so dark scenes will not look as deep
Compare the exact screen size and package at the current delivered price. The recorded price of £479 has not been refreshed as part of this content update.
Make the LG Nano81A easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: a soundbar uses HDMI 2, leaving two for other equipment
Cable Matters 4-Port 8K HDMI Switch, product ID 103101 Not yet reviewed by us
Shares a remaining suitable HDMI input between consoles or boxes, reducing cable swapping when the TV has too few suitable sockets.
Check first: Connect soundbar eARC directly to the TV.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 LG Nano81A (this one) | Consider the Nano81A at £479 for everyday viewing and LG's familiar menus, but not as a TV for 4K 120Hz gaming. | £47965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung Q7F | Shortlist the Q7F for everyday television and Samsung's smart features; choose a different model if 4K 120Hz gaming is essential. | £54965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Hisense A6Q | A large, affordable screen for ordinary viewing, with clear limits for bright films and for games above 60 frames a second. | £38965-inch model, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Read the review |
 Samsung M70H | A 65-inch Samsung to consider only after comparing its picture with other TVs at the same price. | £61965-inch model, Price recorded 20 Sept 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based assessment. Manufacturer product details were checked for this update on 10 September 2026. Practical recommendations are our interpretation of those features; we have not carried out hands-on picture, sound or gaming tests. Retailer prices retain their original recorded dates.