The built-in sound system is really impressive too, crucially. None of its competitors can match it for dynamism and the feeling of sounds being positioned around the screen. It's even a good option for gaming, thanks to HDMI 2. And there's basically zero risk of OLED burn-in here, even for hardcore gamers, thanks to smart processing that detects static logos on screen and dims those pixels slightly, avoiding any permanent retention.
We all use our TVs for different things, so it's important to get something versatile and able to do anything from playing games to watching movies to turning iffy broadcast TV into something half-watchable. LG's mid-range screen may lack a couple of the G1's fringe features, but it has the things you really need: taking the design of the CX and making it better, adding in the feature set that everyone needs we're talking HDMI 2.
The C1 is just so capable. And the Alpha 9 processor inside is a powerhouse, sporting an expanded AI Picture Pro learning engine which handles 4K with aplomb and does a spectacular job turning HD and SD signals into something more. Sound is middling, though it's fully loud enough and supports LG's AI Sound Pro system, so you'll get a virtual height channel if it detects Dolby Atmos soundtracks.
Scale back your screen size and the C1 actually starts looking like a bit of a bargain, being available in both and the new inch OLED flavours. Scale it up and you can spend a little more on the or inch versions; go completely mad, and there's a somewhat more expensive inch version on the way which will truly fill your wall.
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It uses Mini-LEDs to offer a pretty incredible balance of image quality and price — its HDR is brilliantly bright, but the precision of its backlight is able to deliver huge contrast when it comes to deep black levels too. Samsung's image processing is excellent, and means that both native 4K video and upscaled HD look seriously impressive and detailed. It's also great for features — including Samsung excellent smart TV platform, which is full of all the key streaming services, while also being really easy to use.
There's also an HDMI 2. It's only weaknesses are handling standard definition content other sets here upscale that better , average sound and if you're a sports lover, some sets deal a little better with fast motion. But for sheer bang for buck when it comes to bright, beautiful images, this is one hell of a set.
That's combined with LG's ever-improving control over the near-black elements of pictures, which means better performance at both ends of the brightness spectrum, giving more true-to-life pictures, and making the most of the advantage that OLED's self-emissive pixels have when compared to LED TVs even mini-LED.
LG's new image processing powers everything, with a noticeable boost to how it handles upscaling from HD to 4K especially — everything looks sharper, but also more natural. And actual 4K video looks better than ever, thanks partly to improved 'AI' recognition of scenes — the TV is better at identifying what's on screen and tweaking its performance to make the most of it. As well as being phenomenal for movies, the LG G1 is an excellent choice for gaming. All four of its ports are HDMI 2.
It even sounds good, thanks partly to improved audio processing, which now promises something akin to 5. However, there is one very notable omission here: it doesn't come with a stand in the box. This is a 'Gallery' TV, and it's made for wall mounting — it comes with a special flush wall bracket, so that it sits as slim as possible when up.
You can buy some feet, or LG's fetching 'Gallery Stand', but be warned that this is something you'll have to add yourself. Shhh, don't let the secret out, but there's not a vast difference in the image quality between this and the LG C1 above, and no difference at all in the smart platform or future-proofed connectivity options, including 4K Hz and Variable Refresh Rate support for next-gen gaming.
The C1's screen is generally measured brighter than the B1, so it still has a slight edge on HDR performance, but the gap between them really isn't colossal. The B1 also has slightly less advanced processing, but it's still a class act for handling upscaling and motion. There's no drop in HDR format support either, so you get the dynamic images of Dolby Vision support, plus the webOS operating system has plenty of apps that support this, including Netflix and Apple TV.
However, the sound has definitely been skimped on in this TV, to save money. But that's fine — you don't have to spend much at all on one of the best soundbars to compensate. It still delivers high-class image quality, though: with brightness peaking at over 1, nits, you get bountiful HDR from it, and Sony's image processing is second to none.
Colours are supremely rich without coming across as fake, and skin tones in particular have a class-leading realism to them, while still being vibrant. It also handles motion better than just about anything else, giving fast scenes in movies an authentic look but without any judder — at the same, it clears up and adds detail, which is especially great in sport. It's also a highly talented upscaler, so HD video and streams look at close to 4K as possible.
It's not a great choice for gaming thanks to lack of support for 4K at fps and a few other missing features surprisingly, given that Sony's own PS5 will support them , but if you want a TV bright enough to give you a full-on HDR experience even in a strongly lit room, this is really good choice. Read more about it in our Sony XH95 review. The X90J is going to be one of the TV smash hits of , and for good reason.
It offers bright and beautiful HDR images that can't fail to wow, and local dimming of its full array backlight helps it to keep dark scenes looking convincingly dark.
It also includes HDMI 2. Sony's new 'Sony's Cognitive Processor XR' is on board here, and this next-gen image processing is a big part of its magic. Sony was always a leader in handling motion and upscaling, and it's only gotten better with the new model — whether you're watching in native 4K or upscaling from HD, everything looks wonderfully detailed, and motion appears clear and smooth with appearing robotic.
It all adds up to image quality that's seriously impressive for the price, with the slight caveat that the set is pretty reflective, and also doesn't keep its quality over wide viewing angles as well as some of the competition. However, depending on your setup, they may not even be big issues for you. The speakers are solid, and that HDMI 2. As our full Sony X90J review put it: "Sony's X90J provides a noticeable step up from last year's model … Its color reproduction is just wonderful, with some clever processing techniques which allow images to look as good as can possibly be on an LED TV.
And, crucially, the image quality also surpasses what you'd expect for the price — everything looks sharp and detailed, and it even does a damn good job of upscaling from HD, so if you tend to rely on watching non-4K stuff which is most of it still, after all , you really won't feel like you got a budget TV here.
As an added bonus, it has a tiny 10ms response time, which means it's a great choice for gaming. Here's our full Samsung AU review. Shortlisting your next television can be a complicated business, but a few simple rules of thumb will help. The Hisense U7G offers great image quality, superb gaming features, and the Android TV interface but has a narrower viewing angle and fewer screen sizes than some other TVs.
It does a nice job of showing high dynamic range video thanks to its high brightness and rich color. And the U7G features the Android TV streaming platform, which offers a wide variety of streaming services and a continually improving user interface.
The viewing angle is only average, and this series comes only in , , and inch screen sizes. Why we like it: The TCL 5-Series delivers a great-looking 4K picture, and it comes in , , , and inch sizes to fit most rooms. Its WebOS smart-TV platform is easy to use and supports all of the major video and audio streaming services.
Videophiles will like that the C1 gives them more control over the image than competing OLED TVs do, while the Filmmaker Mode makes it easy for anyone to get an accurate image.
We expect most people will pair a TV in this price range with an AV receiver and surround-sound combo or at least a good soundbar. It offers good picture and sound quality, and the built-in Android TV smart-TV platform supports all the major streaming video and music services.
Their viewing angle is average, and the p resolution is not ideal for up-close uses such as desktop work or gaming. The 32S is a great all-in-one small TV, offering good performance, a robust smart-TV platform, and helpful features like voice search and Bluetooth audio output.
Unlike almost every other HDMI 2. The HDMI 2. More pixels translate into sharper picture and finer details, so higher resolution is almost always better. No TV buying guide would be complete without a discussion of resolution. For many years, the x resolution, also called full HD, has been the standard, and is still the most common resolution in TVs across globe. The biggest benefit of 4K TVs is that small objects on the screen have more detail, including sharper text.
Overall, images appear richer and more life-like than on an HDTV, but the benefits can be subtle. The sharper picture also has the added benefit of letting you comfortably view the screen from a shorter distance, making larger TVs more comfortable to view in a regular-sized home.
Ultra HD video looks great, and it's getting easier to find. Several streaming services, like Netflix, Amazon Video and even YouTube have started offering 4K content, making smart TVs and streaming sticks your best bet for easily finding 4K movies and shows. While ultra HD Blu-ray discs are becoming more common, they're still less common than standard p. Although Ultra HD sets can upscale existing HD content, the results can be mixed and do not look as sharp as original 4K programming. You might start getting 4K TV over the air.
The new ATSC 3. There are finally somewhat affordable 8K TVs on the market now. These displays quadruple the resolution seen on 4K sets, offering a giant leap forward in picture quality, but finding content to full take advantage of that higher resolution is extremely limited.
Check out our guide Should you buy an 8K TV in ? Bottom Line : Ultra HD resolution, also called 4K, is increasingly becoming the standard, and it's a better choice if you want to future-proof your investment. You can already buy higher resolution 8K TVs, but we suggest holding off.
If you thought the jump to 4K resolution was amazing, you'll be floored by 8K, which ratchets up the detail even further with x pixels. It's amazing to see, and it's the next big thing in consumer TVs. But any worthwhile TV buying guide should be telling that it's not worth spending your money on just yet. TV manufacturers are betting big on 8K displays, and there's no doubt that it's the next big thing in TVs. But all that eye-popping detail is still missing an essential element: Content.
There are no 8K movies available for purchase, and streaming in 4K is already more taxing than many people's internet connection can handle. So far, companies are hoping that fancy AI-powered upscaling will make everything look good enough to justify prices that far outstrip the cost of premium 4K sets.
The 8K models on the market are expensive, but it's getting better. Until content is available, you'll just wind up paying a lot of money for upscaled 4K video. HDR is a new feature of 4K Ultra HD sets and it stands for high dynamic range, a reference to its ability to deliver more colors, more contrast levels and increased brightness. Dolby Vision is a more demanding version of HDR, created and licensed by the folks that brought us Dolby noise reduction and surround sound.
In theory, a Dolby Vision set has to meet a stricter set of criteria to display HDR content, and our testing seems to bear this out. There continues to be some HDR confusion. Every HDR-enabled set on the market is currently HDRcompatible, but Dolby Vision is only found on sets that both meet Dolby's technical standards and pay licensing fees for the standard. Yes, Samsung's naming makes things very confusing. It's still far too soon to know if either of these newer formats will have much impact on the market.
There are a few dozen movies in the new 4K Blu-ray disc format, with a growing number of HDR shows available via streaming services, like Amazon Prime and Netflix. Some new 4K Blu-ray players also promise to be upgradable to handle the new HDR discs, but check before you buy.
Bottom Line : Don't choose a set just for its HDR support because the standard has not yet been settled. However, if you want the best, buy an HDR set that is compatible with Dolby Vision, as that format seems to be gaining momentum. The refresh rate, expressed in Hertz Hz describes how many times per second a picture is refreshed on the screen.
The standard refresh rate is 60 times per second, or 60 Hz. So, to create a more solid picture, manufacturers doubled the refresh rate to Hz and in some cases up to Hz. Since there aren't that many per-second images in original video content, TVs handle the faster refresh rates in different ways.
One method is to simply insert black images between the original pictures, tricking the viewer's eyes into seeing a less blurry, more solid picture. Another technique is to generate and insert new images — showing a state of movement in between the two adjacent pictures — to display more realistic-looking motion. However, depending on how the video-processing is done, it can make a movie or sitcom look flat, or as if it were a poorly lit, old-time soap opera. Some new models are boasting High-Frame Rate HFR support, which means that they have both a higher refresh rate and added support for content with higher than 60 Hz frame rates.
With HFR content set to come from both movies and live broadcats, and HFR will be especially good for live sports, so it's definitely a feature to watch out for. Gamers will be especially keen to get higher refresh rates, but if you're using a gaming console, 60 Hz is the sweet spot. Most gaming consoles top out at 60 frames per second, and even the best 4K gaming TVs offer the best performance well below the Hz we suggest for other content.
A word of caution: beware of terms like "effective refresh rate," which means the actual frame rate is half the stated rate e. Everything else is done with video processing, not a refresh of the screen. It may seem like an afterthought, but pay attention to the number of HDMI inputs a set has.
Manufacturers looking to shave costs may offer fewer HDMI plugs on the back. These ports can get used up quickly: Add a sound bar, a Roku or Chromecast and a game console, and you've used three ports already. The newer HDMI 2. By matching the TV refresh rate to the frame rates of you content source — in this case the graphics card inside your game console or PC — you'll get smoother action and zero screen tearing.
It also adds higher frame rates for 4K video and richer HDR data that will allow adjustments at the scene level for more-precise backlighting control. As of now, we've seen HDMI 2.
And HDMI 2. Still confused about the different ports on your TV? Checkout the best HDM2. Many of these TVs can dynamically light up specific portions of the screen and dim other parts to better represent a mix of light and dark areas in a scene — a feature known as active dimming or local dimming.
One hidden feature separating the budget TVs from the premium models is backlighting. With several different types of LED backlighting used in modern TVs, it pays to knwo the difference between the different options. Check out TV backlights explained: Edge-lit vs. Another LCD technology, called quantum dots, is becoming more common, spurred on by the requirements of HDR to produce a wider array of colors and more brightness.
The result is a wider color spectrum and increased brightness. Pros : Wide array of prices, sizes and features; Some affordable Ultra HD 4K models; Bright screens visible even in a sunny room; Image quality steadily improving with full-array backlighting and quantum-dot technology.
Cons : Exhibits imperfections when displaying rapid motion, as in sports; Loses some shadow detail because pixels can't go completely black even with full-array backlighting ; Images fade when viewing from the side off-axis.
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