LG UQ7070 Review & Specs: Entry Level 4K LED TV from LG’s 2022 TV Lineup

LG UQ7070 is one of the choices that we can consider if we are looking for affordable 4K UHD TV in 2024. It’s an entry-level 4K LED TV similar to LG UQ7050 that we have talked before. LG UQ7070 was originally released in 2022 but widely available in 2023 and are still offered in 2024. LG UQ7070 comes with 7 screen size options: 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD), 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD), 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD), 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE), 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE), 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE) and 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD). Let’s talk more about LG UQ7070 then look at its pros and cons to find out whether it’s the TV series to choose.

LG UQ7070 Short Review

LG UQ7070
LG UQ7070

Although it was released in 2022, LG UQ7070 is still a good choice for entry-level 4K UHD TV in 2024. LG UQ7070 comes with 4K UHD resolution completed with 4K Upscaling so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. LG UQ7070 use IPS panel that can deliver wide viewing angle so that we can enjoy accurate details from any side viewing angle.

LG UQ7070 already supports Active HDR (HDR10, HLG) and Dynamic Tone Mapping that allows us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from our favorite HDR content sources. α5 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K is the picture processor integrated with LG UQ7070 that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV.

Although LG UQ7070 only comes with 60Hz native refresh rate, it’s still able to deliver smooth motion images from our favorite action movies and sports. But it’s indeed less excellent in input lag when used as our action gaming monitor. LG UQ7070 already supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), HGIG and Google Stadia to bring better gaming experience.

The operating system integrated with LG UQ7070 is WebOS 22. It’s able to deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allows us to run additional smart apps with access to LG Content/Apps Store. The remote control included with LG UQ7070 is only standard remote but it’s already magic remote ready so that we can also also purchase magic remote separately to control this TV more conveniently. We can also use Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to control this TV with our voice.

The speaker system integrated with LG UQ7070 is quite basic 2.0CH 20W. But it’s still able to deliver good sound quality with its AI Sound. We can also easily attach additional soundbar or speaker system to this TV to enjoy more powerful surround sound. To enjoy higher quality audio formats, we can also setup more advanced AV system with eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) of this TV.

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LG UQ7070 Table of Specs & Features

In the table of specs & features below, let’s find out the key specs and features of LG UQ7070.

Key Features
Introduced 2022
Screen Size Options
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD)
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD)
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD)
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE)
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE)
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE)
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD)
Resolution 4K UHD
Display Technology Direct LED
Panel Type IPS
Upscaling Technology 4K Upscaling
Additional Picture Technology
Filmmaker Mode
HDR Support
  • HDR10
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • Dynamic Tone Mapping
Motion Technology 60Hz Native
Gaming Technology
  • Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
  • HGIG
  • Game Optimizer
  • Google STADIA
Picture Processor α5 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K
TV Software
Operating System WebOS 22
App Store LG Content/Apps Store
ThinQ Smart Technology YES
Full Web Browser YES
Remote Control Standard Remote (Magic Remote Ready)
Control Support
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
Connections
HDMI/USB
  • HDMI: 2 (side)
  • USB: 1 (side)
USB Type v 2.0
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) eARC (HDMI 2)
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
IP Control YES
Bluetooth Version 5.0
Ethernet Input 1 (rear)
RF Input (Antenna/Cable) 1 (side)
TV Tuner ATSC, Clear QAM
Simplink (HDMI CEC) YES
Audio
Speaker System 2.0CH 20W
Sound Technology
  • AI Sound
  • Bluetooth Surround Ready
  • LG Sound Sync
  • Sound Mode Share
  • eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
Dimensions
Product Size with Stand (W x H x D)
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 75.9″ x 45.9″ x 14.3″
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 66.1″ x 40.4″ x 14.2″
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 61.5″ x 38.3″ x 14.2″
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 57.2″ x 35.4″ x 10″
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 48.6″ x 30.4″ x 9.3″
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 44.1″ x 27.9″ x 9.3″
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 38.1″ x 24.5″ x 8.5″
Product Size Without Stand (W x H x D)
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 75.9″ x 43.5″ x 2.4″
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 66.1″ x 38″ x 2.4″
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 61.5″ x 35.7″ x 2.4″
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 57.2″ x 33″ x 2.3″
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 48.6″ x 28.1″ x 2.3″
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 44.1″ x 25.6″ x 2.2″
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 38.1″ x 22.2″ x 2.2″
Stand Width
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 60.3″
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 52.9″
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 49.1″
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 47.3″
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 38.9″
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 35.3″
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 31.5″
Shipping Size (W x H x D)
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 83.3″ x 47.8″ x 9″
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 74″ x 43.9″ x 7.9″
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 69.3″ x 42.1″ x 7.4″
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 65.7″ x 42.1″ x 8″
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 55.9″ x 31.9″ x 6.4″
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 50.2″ x 30.5″ x 6″
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 44.1″ x 26″ x 5.6″
Weight
Product Weight with Stand
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 101.2 lbs
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 70.1 lbs
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 63.5 lbs
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 47.8 lbs
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 31.1 lbs
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 26 lbs
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 19.6 lbs
Product Weight Without Stand
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 99.6 lbs
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 69.2 lbs
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 62.6 lbs
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 47.4 lbs
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 30.9 lbs
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 25.8 lbs
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 19.4 lbs
Power
Typical Power Consumption
  • 86-Inch (86UQ7070ZUD): 167.3 W
  • 75-Inch (75UQ7070ZUD): 110 W
  • 70-Inch (70UQ7070ZUD): 97.6 W
  • 65-Inch (65UQ7070ZUE): 82 W
  • 55-Inch (55UQ7070ZUE): 68 W
  • 50-Inch (50UQ7070ZUE): 58 W
  • 43-Inch (43UQ7070ZUD): 54.8 W
Power Requirements (voltage, frequency) AC 120V, 50/60Hz
Standby Power Consumption Under 0.5W
Price
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LG UQ7070 Pros & Cons

We can find that there are few pros and cons of LG UQ7070 after we shortly review and look at its specs & features. Let’s continue our discussion with the pros and cons of this entry level 4K LED TV series.

Pros

1. HDR Support with Filmmaker Mode

LG UQ7070 already supports Active HDR (HDR10, HLG) and Dynamic Tone Mapping although LG UQ7070 is indeed only an entry-level 4K LED TV series. We can also find that Filmmaker Mode is also available in LG UQ7070 to enable more cinematic experiece on the 4K UHD screen of this TV.

2. Wide Viewing Angle

With IPS panel, LG UQ7070 is able to deliver wide viewing angle. With wide viewing angle, we can enjoy accurate details from any angle we are watching this TV.

3. Affordable Price

LG UQ7070 is one of the most affordable 4K UHD TV from LG that we can find in the market. The price is quite similar to LG UQ7050 that we have talked before. But we can find more screen size options in LG UQ7070.

Cons

1. Low Contrast Ratio

The contrast ratio between the brightest and darkest part of LG UQ7070 is low. With low contrast ratio, we can only enjoy less vibrant contrast on the screen of this TV. With low contrast ratio, we can’t also use this TV conveniently in a very bright room or in a room with lot of glare.

2.  Limited Color Gamut

The color gamut of LG UQ7070 is limited. It’s not able to deliver wide color gamut. So, we can simply enjoy less accurate color details on the screen of this TV.

3. Less Excellent Gaming

LG UQ7070 only comes with 60Hz native refresh rate. Although it’s basically still can deliver smooth motion images, we can find that it’s quite immersive when it comes to action gaming input lag. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is also not supported by this TV.

4. Standard Remote

While LG UQ7070 is already Magic Remote ready, we have to admit that the remote control included with this TV is only standard remote. We need to purchase Magic Remote separately to control this TV conveniently with it.

We can summarize the pros and cons of LG UQ7070 with the table below.

LG UQ7070 Pros & Cons
Pros Cons
  • HDR Support
  • Wide Viewing Angle
  • Affordable Price
  • Low Contrast Ratio
  • Limited Color Gamut
  • Less Excellent Gaming
  • Standard remote

Conclusion

LG UQ7070 is introduced as an entry-level 4K LED TV that already supports HDR10 and HLG (Active HDR) as well as Dynamic Tone Mapping. It also already comes with Filmmaker mode. With its IPS panel, LG UQ7070 is able to deliver wide viewing angle. So, if you are looking for affordable 4K LED TV with HDR support (HDR10, HLG, Dynamic Tone Mapping), Filmmaker mode for more cinematic experience and wide viewing angle, then LG UQ7070 is a good choice for you.

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