LG's “Real 8K” TVs, debuting at CES 2020, are the first to exceed specific CTA requirements, including those related to resolution, digital inputs, high dynamic range, magnification, bit depth and measurement methodology.

The CTA based its definition of 8K on the threshold specified by the International Committee on Display Metrology. Contrast modulation (CM)-based measurement guidelines state that resolution must meet a minimum CM threshold of 50 percent along with at least 33 million active pixels in order to qualify as 8K UHD.

Starting January 2020, every LG 8K TV will display CTA's 8K UHD logo. The new 2020 models build on LG's leadership position as the only manufacturer to offer Real 8K TVs in two categories: OLED (LG SIGNATURE OLED 8K) and LCD (LG 8K NanoCell TV), all delivering CM values ​​in the 90% range, while other models in the industry remain in the low double digits.

Third-party testing by global product testing and certification organization Intertek verified that the LG NanoCell 8K 75" TV far exceeds the CM measurement requirement set by ICDM, with the unit returning an impressive 90% CM horizontally and 91% CM vertically. Another leading international testing company, VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker) reported nearly identical CM results.

“CTA is the consumer technology industry authority, and LG’s use of the CTA 8K UHD logo communicates a clear message to consumers that an LG Real 8K TV will deliver the viewing experience they expect,” said Nam Ho-jun, senior vice president of R&D. “We expect LG's 2020 8K TV lineup to set a new standard for the TV industry.”