LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6"
Its built-in webOS smart platform transforms this 23.6-inch HD display into a standalone streaming hub without needing a connected device. The IPS-level panel offers wide viewing angles and a dedicated Cinema Mode for darker-room viewing, making it a versatile dual-purpose TV and monitor. This is best for dorm residents or kitchen users who want a compact, all-in-one screen for casual streaming and light console gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average picture quality (2th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)
- Below average gaming (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202698/100
Buyers consistently praised the picture, sound, easy setup, and perfect size for small spaces. One minor issue with Firestick mute button compatibility was noted.
- Excellent picture clarity and good sound quality praised.
- Perfect size for kitchen, bedroom, or office limited spaces.
- Easy set up and lightweight design appreciated.
- Intermittent mute button issue with Firestick, resolved using LG remote.
- Q4 2025100/100
All three Q4 2025 reviews praise the TV's size for under-cabinet kitchen use, excellent picture clarity, and improved sound quality.
- Great picture clarity and HD quality.
- Perfect size for under-cabinet kitchen or den mounting.
- Sound quality is clear and adaptable, a big improvement.
- Overall satisfaction with value and recommendation.
Based on 211 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.6" |
| Resolution | HD |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Motion Tech | None |
HDR
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Other, Other |
| Screen Mirroring | No |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 10 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 75mm x 75mm |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 48 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6" | Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA | Hisense U6 Series 75U65QF | Sony BRAVIA 3 K75S30 | TCL Q6 Class 55Q651G | Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 75 |
| Resolution | HD | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED | Mini-LED | LED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 60 | 144 | 60 | 240 | 120 |
| Hdr | - | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Tizen | Fire TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG LQ520S 24LQ520S-PU 23.6" | 12.5 | 36.9 | 39 | 33.7 | 5.9 | 42.4 | 87.9 | 2.2 |
| Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA Compare | 70.1 | 56 | 90.3 | 52.4 | 82.5 | 83.7 | 94.5 | 70.5 |
| Hisense U6 Series 75U65QF Compare | 91.2 | 87.7 | 87.4 | 90.9 | 89 | 93 | 72.8 | 92.3 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K75S30 Compare | 88.4 | 77.5 | 91.9 | 52.4 | 75.3 | 93 | 81.9 | 36 |
| TCL Q6 Class 55Q651G Compare | 95.4 | 84.6 | 97.5 | 95.5 | 36.6 | 69.7 | 94.5 | 84 |
| Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 Compare | 76.2 | 84.6 | 77.5 | 88.2 | 89 | 91.6 | 98.3 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 5 offers From $92
Amazon 1 offers From $239
Price History
Usage Scores
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