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    LG’s new home entertainment line-up leads in innovation

    Promoted | The new product line-up was showcased during the LG Showcase MEA 2024 event in Abu Dhabi.
    By LG Electronics13 May 2024
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    LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics, recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together”, the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders. Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest products.

    A key focus area during the exhibition was LG’s line-up of home entertainment products, which ranges from its televisions to audio and gaming products.

    Commenting on the event, Il Hwan Lee, CEO of LG MEA region, said: “We design each product with the goal of enhancing the daily lives of our customers. This LG Showcase MEA 2024 event is a testament to this commitment, and we are proud to exhibit our flagship products today. Each of these home entertainment products is designed with practical innovations while keeping customer use-case requirements at heart, which aligns with our goal of creating a better life by elevating everyone’s entertainment experience and the interior of their homes.”

    LG brought to the region its latest innovations in OLED technology, including its flagship 97-inch LG Signature OLED M

    During the event, LG brought to the region its latest innovations in OLED technology, including its flagship 97-inch LG Signature OLED M, the world’s-first consumer TV with Zero Connect technology, which allows for the transfer of 4K video and audio wirelessly (with video at 120Hz). This iconic feature resolves all cable management nightmares and allows for an uncluttered space by having all devices connected to the Zero Connect Box and positioned away from the TV.

    Also featured during the event was LG’s innovative StanbyME Go, a 27-inch full-HD smart screen that boasts a unique carry-bag design, that allows users to easily with them on the go. It keeps mobility in mind with its unique design and a built-in battery that lasts up to three hours of screen time. It comes with various connectivity options such as wireless mirroring and NFC, which can be activated with a simple tap. The screen itself also rotates, giving users the option of a vertical or horizontal orientation.

    LG webOS

    In addition to the streaming options, the screen is also ideal for listening to music with its turntable skin or for playing chess with the pre-installed Chess game. Customers can also control the unit through voice control, even from a distance. The unique design of the StanByME Go promises enhanced durability, keeping the screen safe from bumps, temperature fluctuations, low pressure, dust, salt-fog and vibrations.

    During the course of the event, LG also showcased its latest LG webOS software, which brings to the table a completely revamped home screen with wider title cards and smoother tiles for categories such as Game, Music and Home Office. The smart operating system, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, has expanded to 300 TV brands and 3 500 content partners, including local partners, and has an active user growth increase in the MEA region that has grown by 20 times.

    For more details about LG’s range of products, visit www.lg.com

    LG also showcased its new α (Alpha) 11 processor that will be used in its flagship TVs, one that will deliver powerful AI capabilities and enhance the overall viewing experience. This new processor is four times more powerful than its predecessor and will refine clarity, colour and sharpness, as well as providing a 70% improvement in graphics performance and a 30% faster processing speed.

    LG displayed its range of XBOOM speakers, too. These deliver bold and loud sounds with strong bass and massive sound. For instance, the LG XBOOM XL9T, the most powerful-in-class party speaker, produces immense sound of 1 000W with booming base and high notes. Additionally, the pixel art and multi-colour ring lights further step up the party.

    Its smaller variant, the LG XBOOM XL5S, offers 200W output for powerful party music, complete with the series’ iconic party lighting. Among these audio products, LG presented its portable speakers, such as the XBOOM Go XG8T, with 120W speaker and 15 hours of battery life. This on-the-go speaker not only packs a powerful punch in audio but can also boost sound further and turns up the party with its studio light feature.

    Also on display were the LG XBOOM Go XG7Q and the compact XG5S with a 30W and 20W output, respectively, and which come in a unique design with ambient lighting, perfect to set the mood. It is also IP67 rated, making it the perfect musical companion for the outdoors.

    Additionally, LG showcased the LG TONE Fit TF7, which focuses primarily on comfort, convenience and immersive sound. The LG TONE Fit TF7 offers a superior fit for fitness enthusiasts, ensuring customers can focus solely on their workout without any distractions. Featuring a patent-pending skirt shape hook, these earbuds offer optimised fit and usability for various outdoor activities. Apart from its superior sound quality, these earbuds are also focused on health, with the UVnano technology integrated into the earbuds’ cradle actively sanitises the ear gel surfaces, creating a more sanitary listening experience.

    LG Electronics also showcased the LG CineBeam Q, its much awaited, stylish and smallest 4K portable projector

    LG Electronics also showcased the LG CineBeam Q, its much awaited, stylish and smallest 4K portable projector. This mighty 4K laser projector not only delivers stunning picture quality, but also a range of streaming features, while its minimalist design fits into any home design ethos.

    This was all topped off with LG’s innovations in monitors, with the new LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor and LG MyView Smart Monitor.

    The latest line-up of LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitors is a true testament to LG’s commitment to the gaming industry. Available in sizes of 32-inch (model 32GS95UE), 34-inch (model 34GS95QE) and 45-inch (model 45GS95QE), these OLED gaming monitors are the pinnacle of gaming displays, bringing a truly immersive experience.

    The new 32GS95UE, the world’s first VESA-certified Dual Mode gaming monitor, which enables it to switch between 4K (3 840×2 160) up to 240Hz and Full-HD (1 920×1 080) up to 480Hz with a simple click. It also comes with a range of other features such as LG’s Pixel Sound technology, which projects sound directly from the display using vibrating film components built into the monitor itself.

    LG MyView

    Meanwhile, the LG MyView Smart Monitor, a must-have for productivity and entertainment even without having to connect to a PC, was showcased at the event. Available in sizes of 27 inches with FHD and 32 inches with 4K resolution, these smart monitors pack in LG’s webOS software along with support for AirPlay 2, ScreenShare and Bluetooth. Designed for multi-tasking, this monitor will allow you to do your daily work, control home gadgets and even stream your favourite content, all from one display. Also, the 27SR50F is available in four colour options to cater to various tastes and seamlessly blend into any interior design1.

    What’s more, LG unveiled the LG MAGNIT (model LSAL006), a stunning, 118-inch 4K micro LED display. Delivering unparalleled picture quality through the brilliance of micro LED technology, the LG MAGNIT allows customers to enjoy complete viewing immersion in the comfort of their own spaces, be it personal or professional.

    For more details about LG’s range of products, please visit www.lg.com.

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