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The Pros, Cons and Oks for the OLED (HR).
Pros:__________
- Pure stunning on how thin it is as its thinner than a pencil and borders are almost nonexistence (1.1 cm).
- Motion blur is superb as LG’s TruMotion sharpens movement without creating any extra visual effects when watching in 4k.
- TruMotion also controls with non-4K content videos and you will see a superb improvement when, 1080p-720p, fast pace scenes are shown.
- Its upscaling engine is able to magnify and sharpen picture content the majority of non 4k video sources. Even without 4k quality, you’re still going to view an upgrade with regular (720-1080p) videos.
- As mention before, non 4k sources will also have an upgrade in having a much richer, deeper range of shadow and color variations in their shots.
- Each pixel has the ability to maximize its brightness and deactivate, creating a total blackout. This is the first I’ve seen on any model that each pixel can produce pure / perfect blackness. In other words, each pixel’s wide range of brightness has the ability to turn “on” and “off.”
- When the OLED pixels are shut off in dark scenes during video content you’ll be getting a perfectly infinite level of contrast.
- Comes with plenty of applications in customization and apps that makes it become a smart television platform.
- Navigation of apps and the smart menu is straight forward as a pointer layout is integrated into the system.
- Color performance, contrast, black uniformity, and pixel local dimming are not only stunning in range and quality when watching 4k television, but you’ll honestly never look away.
- Been told that there is a total of 1.07 billion colors under this OLED, creating rich and realism life. This is best explained if you watch Discovery Channels “Planet Earth” series.
- Viewing angles are consistent in color contrast as it’s a flat panel and not the curve model.
- Four HDMI ports and 3 USB port (One is a USP 3.0 port).
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi capacity and built-in Bluetooth.
- No remote, there is a tiny control stick at the bottom center of the television where you’ll be able to control everything from there.
- The magic remote works like a charm as it can control an on-screen cursor as if it was an air mouse, built-in microphone / voice search, and overall you’ll be able to navigate just using your voice. Overall it’s the same layout as its predecessor.
- You’ll be able to customize your content menu for all your favorite television channels / shows as the layout isn’t overwhelming and doesn’t through it at your face.
- Media streaming: Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, Netflix, Vudu.
- Energy saving option cuts down the power use while still being watchable, still prefer full power.
- Multi-View mode is able to display two video sources at once. Keep in mind only one HDMI source at a time.
Cons and Oks:__________
- Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android television sets have more app options. Limited choices / light on apps, overall lack in service (HBO Now, Sling TV, etc.).
- Do not buy this if you’re a gamer. There is significant lag time even when setting on the TV is in “Game Console.” PlayStation or Xbox their will all be lag time and will not function accurately (55-70 milliseconds lag time).
- Lack of analog audio ports.
- No 3D compatibility.
- “Game Mode” can throw off color contrast.
- Under normal watching, it’ll consume an average around 420 watts.
- Hope this isn’t true, but a couple of articles have stated that HDR Gaming fix is not possible since it’s a hardware issue rather than a software issue.
Bottom Line:__________
It’s indeed a beautiful piece of machinery. OLED pixel layout is incredible and what’s best of it all is that it’s slim beyond all competitors. I know in the past the OLED’s has been criticized for its weaker brightness, compared to LCD TV, but this set has shown great improvement and will not be an issue. If you have any concern in color contrast I will always recommend in professional calibration. But overall one of the greatest achievements is the pixel layout that is able to go total blackness.
Overall, four out of five stars because it has one major problem. As much as it’s beautiful in quality it’s not for gaming. The input lag makes it difficult fix as I hope that a software fix will be the answer. But other than that it’s truly a sight hold, and I hope LG is able to fix the issue if you want to use it for gaming entertainment. Verdict: If you’re a gamer wait until the issue is fixed. Not a gamer, it’s indeed the best buy of being a future proof television set.
Hopefully, I was helpful to you.
Love,
Honest Reviewer
November 2016 · Electronics