LG LB70 Series 24LB7000PUA 24"

A 24-inch smart TV with a real 120Hz panel and the latest webOS. It's fantastic as a desk monitor or small-space screen, but the 1080p picture quality is just average. Grab it if size and smooth motion are your top priorities, but skip it for a main living room TV.

The 120Hz native refresh rate is the star here. It makes scrolling and fast motion look buttery smooth, and it's a genuine advantage for PC gaming at a desk. The Alpha 5 processor does a solid job upscaling lower-res content and keeping the webOS interface snappy. But the 1080p resolution on a 24-inch panel is sharp enough, and the HDR10 support is more of a checkbox than a real feature. The picture quality lands in the 37th percentile in our database, so don't expect deep blacks or eye-searing brightness. The 2.0 channel audio is about average, fine for YouTube and news but you'll want a soundbar for movies.

Stacked against the competition, the LB70 is in a weird spot. The TCL QM6K and Sony BRAVIA 5 are much larger 4K TVs with far better picture quality, but they're also way bigger and pricier. The Hisense QD7 and Samsung QN80F are in a different league entirely for home theater. The Roku Plus Series is a more direct smart platform rival, but it doesn't offer a 24-inch option. If you specifically need a small screen with a high refresh rate and full smart features, the LB70 is basically in a class of one. Just know you're trading picture quality for that compact size.

Pricing is a bit of a rollercoaster, ranging from $170 to $300 depending on where you look. At the low end, this is a compelling little screen for a desk or dorm room. At $300, it's a tougher sell when you can get a decent 43-inch 4K set for not much more. Amazon currently has the best deal with a bundle that throws in a protection pack and HDMI cable, which sweetens the pot. If you can snag it closer to $170, the value is solid for a name-brand 120Hz smart TV.

LG crammed a surprising amount of TV into a 24-inch screen with the LB70. You get a genuine 120Hz panel, the latest webOS 26 smart platform, and an Alpha 5 AI processor that's usually reserved for bigger sets. It's clearly aimed at desk warriors and small-space dwellers who want a proper smart TV experience without a massive footprint. The spec sheet reads like a much larger TV shrunk down, which is both its biggest strength and the source of its quirks.

If you're looking for a primary living room TV, keep scrolling. The 24-inch screen and 1080p resolution will feel cramped and soft for movie nights. Anyone who cares about deep blacks or vibrant HDR should look at a larger OLED or QLED set instead.

The LG LB70 is a niche champion. It's perfect if you need a small, high-refresh-rate smart screen for a desk, kitchen, or RV. Gamers who want a secondary monitor that can also stream Netflix will love it. But if this is going to be your main living room TV, look at something bigger. The 24-inch size and 1080p resolution are just too limiting for a primary entertainment setup.