LG LR65 LG - 32" Class LR65 Series LED HD webOS TV (2024) Review

Skip this 768p relic. You're overpaying for great software wrapped around a terrible screen. For a small TV, 1080p is non-negotiable.

Look, the LG LR65 is a weird one. It's a 32-inch TV in 2024 that's not even Full HD. The one thing you need to know is this: you're buying the software, not the screen. It's a smart TV platform with a display attached, and that display is stuck in 2010 with its 1366 x 768 resolution. If you just need a small, simple screen for a bedroom or kitchen that runs webOS smoothly, it's fine. But if you care at all about picture clarity, you'll be disappointed the moment you turn it on.

The performance story is a tale of two halves. The smart TV experience is genuinely great, landing in the 91st percentile in our database. webOS 23 is snappy, and having Google Assistant and Alexa built-in is convenient. But then you look at the picture. That 768p panel is in the 1st percentile for display quality. HDR support is a technical checkbox on a screen this dim and low-res; it's not going to make your Netflix shows pop. The 60Hz refresh is standard, but the gaming score in the 26th percentile tells you everything about its lag and lack of features for players.

At $125 to $180, the value proposition is shaky. You're paying a premium for the LG brand and its smart software on what is essentially a budget panel. For the same money, you could find a 32-inch 1080p TV from other brands, or even a basic 4K monitor. The value is only there if you absolutely must have webOS in a small package and don't care about resolution.

Don't compare this to the 4K monsters LG lists. Real competitors are other 32-inch TVs. The TCL 3-Series 32S335 gives you 1080p and Roku for about the same price, and the picture is noticeably sharper. The Insignia NS-32DF310NA21 is a Fire TV with 1080p that often goes on sale for less. Both have worse smart systems than webOS, but they have better screens. That's the trade-off: a superior interface on an inferior panel, or a decent panel with a clunkier menu.

If you care about picture quality at all, this isn't it. Go get a TCL 3-Series 32S335 instead for a sharper 1080p image. Also skip it if you want to use it as a monitor—the low resolution is a nightmare for desktop use.

We can't recommend the LG LR65 for most people. The 768p resolution is a deal-breaker in an era where 1080p is the bare minimum for clarity. It's a smart TV that's not very smart about its core job: displaying a good picture. Only consider this if you're putting it in a spot where you'll be 10+ feet away (so the low res doesn't matter as much) and you're a webOS superfan who hates every other interface. For everyone else, look at a 1080p TCL or Insignia.