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Dec 3, 2021 6:37 PM

48" LG OLED48A1PUA Class A1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV

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Best Buy has 48" LG OLED48A1PUA Class A1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where stock permits.

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Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • OLED Display
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth
  • webOS Smart Platform
  • Voice Assistant Built-In: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
  • Inputs
    • 3x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase

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  • Price Research:
    • Our research indicates that 48" LG OLED48A1PUA Class A1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV is $176 less (~18% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $976.
  • Extended holiday return period valid through January 16, 2022
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last -persian_mafia

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Best Buy has 48" LG OLED48A1PUA Class A1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member delz4stelz for finding this deal

Note, availability for curbside pickup varies depending on location

Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • OLED Display
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth
  • webOS Smart Platform
  • Voice Assistant Built-In: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
  • Inputs
    • 3x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • Price Research:
    • Our research indicates that 48" LG OLED48A1PUA Class A1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV is $176 less (~18% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $976.
  • Extended holiday return period valid through January 16, 2022
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last -persian_mafia

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Dec 3, 2021 8:38 PM
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DJRobNMDec 3, 2021 8:38 PM
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Quote from slickyd5270 View quoted comment :
Costco has slightly different model numbers because of the warranty. Most of their TVs with extended warranties are like that. So you'd have to have a rep who doesn't notice.

OLED48A1AUA.AUS
I ordered the Costco one for my mom and it came with $50 Costco card, $100 streaming credit, and all state warranty for 7 years total coverage.
Dec 3, 2021 8:40 PM
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SpaceTimeDec 3, 2021 8:40 PM
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Quote from tmoney468 View quoted comment :
Will Costco price match this? Ordered it a couple days ago but hasn't shipped yet
Dec 3, 2021 8:41 PM
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Clutch51Dec 3, 2021 8:41 PM
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Plenty of good comments here but I'll just add that if you are thinking you need the C1, I would only hold out for that one if you are wanting to use it for gaming on a current gen console or with a decent PC/graphics card. 120hz, VRR/G-Sync/FreeSync, and HDMI 2.1 really only matter in that context. Sure, 120hz in daily PC use is nice, but 60hz is plenty if you aren't sitting there looking for signs of a lower refresh rate. The jump from 30hz to 60hz is significantly more noticeable in normal desktop use than 60hz to 120hz in my experience.

Yes, all of the OLED considerations come into play. Risk of burn in, not as bright as some LCD panels, possible banding in some scenarios, etc. I'm just comparing A1 to C1. Comes down to what you're going to do with the TV and how particular you are about something like a little banding at the end of the day.
Dec 3, 2021 8:48 PM
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Slee_StackDec 3, 2021 8:48 PM
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Quote from tmoney468 View quoted comment :
Yeah, may not be the best TV for gaming, but for watching TV, movies or streaming in our bedroom, this pretty much checks all the boxes. We've been really happy with our 55" CX OLED from last year
Well the CX is 120Hz.

120Hz isn't just for gaming either. I wish people recognized that.

Most TV/Movie content is 24p (Hz).

60Hz TVs can't display 24p content w/o using 3:2 pulldown...which creates judder. 24Hz divides cleanly into 120Hz...no conversion.

All else equal, a 60Hz TV will never look as good as a 120Hz TV for almost all video content. It technically can't.

Now if the price is right, it might be good enough for someone (maybe those Switch players?)

If I'm spending extra bucks to get the best PQ I can (by buying OLED to begin with)...I'm not going to cheap out and get a 60Hz one personally.
Last edited by Slee_Stack December 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM.
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Dec 3, 2021 8:54 PM
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Dec 3, 2021 8:54 PM
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Quote from someoneslick View quoted comment :
Honestly, my vision is very bad, so i don't think I've ever noticed it during regular content. I am just going by what this other guy says who keeps buying practically every generation of oled.

I feel like LG is just not trying to address it becuase they make all of the panels, anyway, so they know they will get all of the money one way or another. They seem stagnate where each new generation isn't MUCH better than the previous ones, although the adding of 120hz is one big difference.

I wish they'd bring 3d back too... That is on my samsung, but I've never tried it. lol. i just figure eventually I will and I hate having less options. I think projectors still have 3d.
I remember reading that banding is one of those things which is just a drawback of the OLED tech like burn-in. Even the supposedly perfect micro-led displays have a HUGE power draw issue.
Dec 3, 2021 9:03 PM
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UnstableChimpDec 3, 2021 9:03 PM
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Quote from sharris721 View quoted comment :
LG G1 OLEDLG C1 OLEDLG A1 OLEDPanel typeOLED evo DisplayOLED 4KOLED 4KRefresh rate120Hz120Hz60HzProcessorα9 Gen 4α9 Gen 4α7 Gen 4Audio4.2 Ch / 60W2.2 Ch / 40W2.0 Ch / 20WHDMI ports4 HDMI 2.14 HDMI 2.13 HDMI 2.0 LG G1 OLEDLG C1 OLEDLG A1 OLEDALLMYYYVRRYYNNvidia G-SyncYYNAMD FreeSyncYYNSeriesSizes (inches) A177, 65, 55, 48 C183, 77, 65, 55, 48 G177, 65, 55
I swear no matter how helpful a post is I will always get a thumbs down. If you thumbs down please let me know why this post makes you sad.
My brother-in-law purchased the A1 for his family. They fit the perfect profile. It was for their living room, which is used for movies, TV, and streaming. They do not have any gaming device hooked up, and won't allow it in that room. It is good for their situation. I would say the only thing they would benefit by the C1 is the brightness difference. The brightness of the C1 is better and would perform better in HDR mode.
Dec 3, 2021 9:05 PM
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HE1Dec 3, 2021 9:05 PM
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Ok I'm getting one! Almost pulled the trigger @ $899.

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Dec 3, 2021 9:10 PM
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feijichangDec 3, 2021 9:10 PM
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Quote from sharris721 View quoted comment :
 LG G1 OLEDLG C1 OLEDLG A1 OLED
Panel typeOLED evo DisplayOLED 4KOLED 4K
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz60Hz
Processorα9 Gen 4α9 Gen 4α7 Gen 4
Audio4.2 Ch / 60W2.2 Ch / 40W2.0 Ch / 20W
HDMI ports4 HDMI 2.14 HDMI 2.13 HDMI 2.0

 LG G1 OLEDLG C1 OLEDLG A1 OLED
ALLMYYY
VRRYYN
Nvidia G-SyncYYN
AMD FreeSyncYYN

SeriesSizes (inches) 
A177, 65, 55, 48 
C183, 77, 65, 55, 48 
G177, 65, 55 

I swear no matter how helpful a post is I will always get a thumbs down. If you thumbs down please let me know why this post makes you sad.
Because it looks like you just puked a bunch of text
Dec 3, 2021 9:15 PM
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lejackyjackDec 3, 2021 9:15 PM
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Oh, so this is a deal but the A1 77" for $1783 on the members site wasn't... LMFAO! FOOLS!
Dec 3, 2021 9:17 PM
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lejackyjackDec 3, 2021 9:17 PM
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Quote from captgarrett View quoted comment :
This is the 60hz, don't bother.
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Dec 3, 2021 9:19 PM
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ImJustStokedManDec 3, 2021 9:19 PM
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4k 60 good enough for me. Casual gamer prefer higher graphics settings over frame rate. Prefer a less bright high contrast screen. Picked up open box with 25$ off paypal coupon. Prefer best buy warranty (will use for daily pc use) and the savings over c1 or sony oled. Looking for a 38-43 inch (maybe curved) OLED vrr, sub 1k for future replacement of this.
Last edited by ImJustStokedMan December 3, 2021 at 01:28 PM.
Dec 3, 2021 9:20 PM
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sharris721Dec 3, 2021 9:20 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Because it looks like you just puked a bunch of text
Looks like a table on my end, desktop and mobile.

Is it the app version that looks bad?
Dec 3, 2021 9:21 PM
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feijichangDec 3, 2021 9:21 PM
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Quote from sharris721 View quoted comment :
Looks like a table on my end, desktop and mobile.

Is it the app version that looks bad?
Yeah, Android app. Anyways, doesnt matter its the content that counts, thanks for posting
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Dec 3, 2021 9:28 PM
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someoneslickDec 3, 2021 9:28 PM
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Quote from SuplexCity View quoted comment :
I remember reading that banding is one of those things which is just a drawback of the OLED tech like burn-in. Even the supposedly perfect micro-led displays have a HUGE power draw issue.
yeah everything has its advantages and disadvantages. On the two tvs I have they both look great in different ways. My oled sometimes looks jaw dropping for certain movies because it's just insane seeing true black. But then the plasma I have as known for having the best black level before all of the newer tech came out so it still has a good one (I think 0.005) and what is amazing about it is the colors just seem richer (even when both are calibrated, soething just looks different about plasma) and for everyday viewxing the plasma is relaxing.

Then of course both plasma and oled can get burn in, the plasma is insanely hot (it's right by my thermostat too so when I have the plasma on I have to set the air conditioner to 82 to make the temp really be right in here because it's affected by the heat from the plasma lol). And then the various led tvs usually have the light bleeding and/or ghosting, although I haven't looked much into the microled ones. i knew about them, but not what drawbacks they may have. I thought it was basically the same as older led displays with local dimming, but just smaller leds where there are more zones. I haven't even checked to see if they can still light just one or if it's zones.

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Dec 3, 2021 9:31 PM
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luvbooxDec 3, 2021 9:31 PM
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Been using the 48" CX as a monitor for over a year now. For gaming the 120 Hz is very nice if you have something to drive it that fast (RTX 3080 or 6800 XT or better). If you are just looking for a small OLED to watch shows on, the A1 is just fine.

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