LG made a big move in 2021, announcing the LG A1 OLED TV, a 4K Smart TV with an OLED image at a lower price than other products in the 2021 OLED lineup

Its affordability makes this inexpensive OLED one of the most anticipated TVs of the year So, here is a summary of information released before this new TV hits store shelves this spring

From official announcements and news articles to rumors and independent analysis, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming LG A1 OLED TV

The LG A1 OLED TV has more basic features than other LG OLED TVs like the LG C1 and LG G1 OLED models All of these TVs have 4K resolution and OLED panels, but the A1 is the most basic of the bunch, with no brightness boost like the G1's OLED evo display and only 60 Hz instead of the LG C1 OLED's higher 120 Hz refresh rate

Other areas where the A1 OLED has a more basic feature set can be found in the processor, audio, and port selection

The A1 is powered by LG's ALpha 7 Gen 4 processor, which handles all of the TV's video processing and smart functions This processor handles all of the video processing and smart functions And while it should be quite capable in all of this, it is still a step back from the Alpha 9 Gen 4 chip used in the C1 and G1 OLED models

The A1 also has basic 20-watt stereo speakers While this is sufficient for casual viewing of TV shows and movies, it is a step down from the multi-channel, high-wattage audio offered by more expensive models

The biggest difference, however, may be the port selection: instead of four HDMI ports on the A1, there are only three Also, instead of the latest HDMI 21 standard, which supports high frame rate gaming and other gamer features, the A1 OLED TV uses HDMI 20 HDMI 20, which supports 4K resolution at 60Hz, is still a high-performance connection, but an affordable gaming OLED TVs, it may not be the answer shoppers were hoping for

The A1 OLED will be available in April and June, and we will update this article as soon as links to retailers become available

The LG A1 OLED TVs will go on sale in April, with the 55-inch model starting at $1,599 and the 65-inch version at $2,199; in June, the less expensive 48-inch A1 OLED will be $1,299 And a 77-inch model will also be available in June for a (relatively) affordable $3,199

The Vizio OLED TV sells for $1,299 for the 55-inch model, and last year's LG BX OLED also sold a 55-inch model for $1,299 Nonetheless, the LG A1 OLED TV offers one of the lowest prices of any OLED TV to date

Unlike most of LG's OLED TVs, the LG A1 OLED will have a more mainstream design, closer to the look of LG's NanoCell and UHD TVs instead of the LG Gallery G1 OLED's sleek display-on-glass aesthetic and ultra-slim cabinet the A1 will have a standard enclosure with plastic construction and attachable plastic feet

This change would make the A1 OLED a less sophisticated looking but more affordable set than its more premium OLED siblings It may also make it easier to install on a standard TV stand, whereas the previous pedestal design did not leave much room under the TV for cables, sound bars, etc

While the A1 OLED uses a slightly less capable processor than more premium offerings, the affordable OLED will boast some of the improvements of LG's latest smart TVs

Like other LG 2021 TV models, the A1 OLED will feature webOS 60, the latest version of LG's excellent smart TV interface; LG has updated the software with a new home screen and unified menu design, allowing one place more immediate access to apps and recommended content, providing a more consistent experience when adjusting feature settings and purchasing apps

Other new smart TV tricks include shopping recommendations, easy access to frequently used apps and favorite cable and local channels, and a redesigned magic remote control

LG's motion-sensor-equipped Magic Remote Control allows users to control the on-screen cursor when the remote is pointed at the TV It also retains LG's excellent clickable scroll wheel/button to easily cycle through lists and options

Overall, we are excited about the LG A1 OLED We are not expecting a new OLED TV, as more affordable OLED TVs in the market is a good thing However, the affordable OLED category really heated up last year thanks to the introduction of the Vizio OLED TV

However, when comparing prices to the LG BX OLED and Vizio OLED TVs already on the market, affordability looks good, but a better feature set would be nice

Regardless of our thoughts on price, we'll see how well LG's affordable TVs stack up when they hit store shelves in the coming weeks