Updated – Best Picture Settings For LG OLED TVs: Expert Guide

By Phillip Swann
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This is one in a series of articles that will offer recommendations on how to get the best picture from your television. Today, we look at the best picture settings for LG OLED TVs.

TV Answer Man, I saw your article on the best picture settings for Samsung TVs. What are the best picture settings for LG OLED TVs? I have a 55-inch model I bought last year during a Black Friday sale. Thanks for your updates. We appreciate it and hope you keep writing for us. – Marcus, Chicago.

Marcus, everyone seems to have a different opinion on what settings will offer the best TV picture. For instance, some videophiles will swear by the Cinema setting, which offers a darker but arguably more detailed image, while other people will say they must watch TV with a Vivid setting which tends to be brighter. (To learn more about the debate between Vivid and Cinema, read this article.)

However, there are some display guidelines which most people can agree on. In fact, LG, the maker of OLED and LED 4K TVs, provides some standard settings based on the lighting in your room. You can see them below but let me reiterate that you may not like them. If they seem off to you, change them! It’s your decision. That said, here they are: (You can adjust these settings by clicking on Menu, Settings, More, Picture.)

Best Picture Settings For LG OLED TVs

Picture Mode
Movies – Cinema or Filmmaker Mode for most realistic images.
HDR – HDR Cinema or Dolby Vision Cinema for best contrast and color.
Sports – Sports Mode for reducing motion blur.

Backlight:
Natural Light – 100
Artificial Light – 80
Dark Room – 80

Contrast
Natural Light – 100
Artificial Light – 85
Dark Room – 85

Brightness
Natural Light – 50
Artificial Light – 50
Dark Room – 50

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Sharpness
Natural Light – 30
Artificial Light – 25
Dark Room – 10

Color
Natural Light – 70
Artificial Light – 50
Dark Room – 50

Tint
Natural Light – 0
Artificial Light – 0
Dark Room –  0

Color Temperature
Natural Light – C50
Artificial Light – C20
Dark Room – 0

Motion Settings
Movies, Shows – Set to off to avoid the Soap Opera Effect.
Sports – User mode with Judder set between 2 and 4 to reduce motion blur.

UPDATE – Finally, if you’re in the market for a LG OLED TV, here’s an Amazon link to some LG OLED sets in different sizes and models. The TV Answer Man receives a small commission via this link.

Marcus, hope that answers your question. Happy viewing and stay safe!

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