LG LB70 Series 24LB7000PUA 24"

The LG LB70 is a 24-inch 1080p TV with a rare 120Hz refresh rate and solid webOS 26 smart features. Display quality is its biggest weakness, ranking in the 6th percentile. Worth considering around USD 170 for desk or small gaming use, but skip it at USD 320.

The 120Hz native refresh rate is the headline here, and it's genuinely unusual for a 24-inch TV. Most competitors at this size are stuck at 60Hz, so fast motion looks smoother than you'd expect. Gaming lands at the 64th percentile, which is respectable for a budget panel. The Alpha 5 processor does a decent job with upscaling and HDR tone mapping, but HDR performance is also 64th percentile, so don't expect mind-blowing contrast. Picture quality overall sits at the 36th percentile, which tells you the panel itself is the bottleneck. Audio is middle of the pack at the 55th percentile, with a basic 2.0 channel setup and Dolby Digital support. Connectivity is the weak spot at the 48th percentile, with only two HDMI ports and one USB 2.0 port. Fine for a single console and a streaming stick, but you'll run out of inputs fast.

Against the Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 or the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K, this LG is playing a completely different game. Those are big 4K panels with serious HDR performance, and they cost accordingly. The LB70's real competition is other small TVs and monitors. The Roku Plus Series 55R6C is bigger and cheaper per inch, but it's 60Hz and not built for gaming. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG and Samsung QN70H QN55QN70HAFXZA are both larger and better for picture quality, but they're not desk-friendly. If you specifically need a small 120Hz screen with smart TV features, the LB70 is almost alone in its niche. If you just want the best picture for the money, look bigger.

Pricing is all over the place. We see USD listings ranging from USD 170 to USD 320, which is a USD 150 spread for the same TV. At USD 170, this is a reasonable buy for a small gaming or desk setup. At USD 320, you're getting into territory where a 32-inch or even a budget 43-inch 4K TV starts looking a lot more appealing. The Amazon bundle with the protection pack and HDMI cable adds some value, but you're paying for extras you might not need. If you can snag it near the low end of that range, it's a fair deal. At the high end, skip it.

The LG LB70 is a weird little TV. It's a 24-inch 1080p panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is not a combo you see every day. Most small TVs are cheap 60Hz throwaways, but LG actually put a decent processor and some gaming chops in here. The Alpha 5 AI processor Gen9 handles upscaling and HDR tone mapping, and you get HDR10 and HLG support. It's clearly aimed at desk use, small bedrooms, or maybe a compact gaming setup.

But let's be real about the display. 1080p at 24 inches is fine for sharpness, but the panel itself ranks in the 6th percentile for display quality in our database. That's rough. The smart features are solid though, with webOS 26, AirPlay, and LG Channels giving you plenty to watch. It's a mixed bag, and the price spread doesn't help.

If you need a TV for a living room or any space where you sit more than a few feet away, skip this. The 24-inch size and mediocre display quality will feel cramped and underwhelming. Also skip it if you need multiple HDMI inputs for a console, soundbar, and streaming box, since two ports fill up fast. And if you're paying anywhere near USD 320, you're better off with a larger budget 4K TV.

This TV makes sense for a very specific buyer. If you want a compact 120Hz display for a desk, a small bedroom, or a secondary gaming setup, and you don't want to deal with a separate monitor and streaming box, the LB70 does the job. The webOS 26 platform is genuinely good, and the 120Hz panel is a real differentiator. But if picture quality is your priority, or you have room for something bigger, there are better options. This is a niche product that nails its niche, but it's not a general-purpose recommendation.