LG UT70 Series 65.1" 2024 Review

The LG UT70 is a big, basic 4K TV. Its picture and sound are just okay, and it's not for gamers. But for around $600, you get a huge webOS screen for casual watching. It's a value pick for size, not performance.

The LG UT70 is a 65-inch 4K UHD TV that's trying to be your everything screen. It's got LG's webOS smart platform, a few gaming features, and promises of AI-enhanced picture and sound. But let's be real, at this price point, you're getting a basic big-screen experience, not a home theater powerhouse.

It's built for casual streaming and everyday TV watching. The specs tell a straightforward story: it's a solid, middle-of-the-pack performer that won't blow your mind but also won't break the bank. Think of it as a reliable workhorse for the living room.

Performance is exactly what you'd expect from a TV in this bracket. Picture quality is about average, sitting in the 43rd percentile, which means it's fine for most shows and movies but won't deliver the deep blacks or eye-popping HDR of higher-end models. The audio is a weak spot, landing in the bottom third, so you'll definitely want a soundbar. For gaming, the 60Hz refresh rate and 25th percentile ranking mean it's not built for serious gamers; it's fine for casual play, but competitive players should look elsewhere.

At around $600 for a 65-inch screen, the value proposition is simple: you're paying for size and the LG smart ecosystem, not top-tier performance. It's a budget-friendly way to get a big 4K TV into your living room. If your main criteria are 'big' and 'cheap,' it's worth considering. But if you care more about picture quality, sound, or gaming, that $600 could be spent more effectively on a smaller, better TV.

Stacked up against the competition, the UT70 shows its limits. The Hisense U6 Series MiniLED and Roku Pro Series, often around the same price, offer superior Mini-LED picture quality and better brightness, making the LG's average picture look a bit dull. The Samsung QN800D and LG's own C5 OLED are in a different league entirely, but also a different price bracket. The most direct trade-off is with the Sony BRAVIA 5, which typically costs more but delivers significantly better processing and motion handling. Here, you're choosing between LG's software and a potentially better picture from a competitor.

Skip this TV if you're a gamer, an audiophile, or a movie buff who values picture quality. The 60Hz panel and lackluster audio make it a poor choice for next-gen consoles or immersive home theater. If you're spending most of your time streaming in a bright room, competitors like Hisense's Mini-LED TVs offer much better brightness and contrast for similar money.

Buy this TV if you want the largest possible 4K screen for your budget and you're committed to LG's excellent webOS platform for streaming. It's a decent pick for a secondary room, a guest bedroom, or a family room where the TV is on for background noise more than critical viewing. Just plan to buy a soundbar on day one.