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LG 55" G1 OLED (2021) 4K UHD HDR Smart TV
$999.99 (Free Shipping)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-5...Variations
Key Specs:
Resolution: 3840x2160p
Refresh Rate: 120Hz, OLED Motion Pro
α9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K
Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG)
G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium
Smart Platform: webOS + ThinQ AI
VESA Mount Compatibility: 300mm x 300mm
5 Year LG Panel Warranty
Connectivity:
4x HDMI 2.1
1x Digital Optical Audio
1x Ethernet Port
3x USB 2.0
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Or are you speaking about the Best Buy extended warranty?
If so..personally ...it paid me 100% back on a 3 year old 65" LG E7 OLED
Due to prices falling over time I was actually ahead of the game and the refund bought me a new TV with funds left over
In fact..it was even better than that
They never picked up the LG E7 and I sold it to a guy, as is, for $450
Definitely the worry, no debate which has the better PQ.
I'll take you word on BB's warranty, hope it works out the same with the G1 for you.
For me I'll take the better PQ, the whole reason I bought OLED.
For me not worth the hassle to price watch, sell the display to fund another display then having to change it out and calibrate it again for an incremental upgrade, no thanks.
Not surprising for me though I had my Kuro for about 10 years.
Nothing came close until OLED even then in a light controlled room, it would hold its own IMO.
Kuro + Oppo 203/205 that was the sh*t!
I'll take you word on BB's warranty, hope it works out the same with the G1 for you.
For me I'll take the better PQ, the whole reason I bought OLED.
For me not worth the hassle to price watch, sell the display to fund another display then having to change it out and calibrate it again for an incremental upgrade, no thanks.
Not surprising for me though I had my Kuro for about 10 years.
Nothing came close until OLED even then in a light controlled room, it would hold its own IMO.
Kuro + Oppo 203/205 that was the sh*t!
The display failed after 3 years
The Best Buy warranty paid me for my original full purchase price and didnt even take the TV
Rather than throw it in the garbage I took $450 for it and didnt even have to move it as the guy came and picked it up
So I was WAY ahead financially. The G1 was actually cheaper than the E7 was due to prices dropping
As far as the Hisense U8G..pass for me...when you can get the QN90a, a better TV in every way, for 20% more
If you need a budget Tv there is the Insignia 65" TV here that is $350 and watchable
As for the Kuro , I had a chance to buy one on close out years ago...and ditto with the Sharp Elite LCD when it was being closed out
They were both great deals at the time and I was considering but I passed on both
I am a person that likes LCDs and OLED equally for different purposes
I love watching my Sony Z9D for some applications and I really like the G1 for others
However, I am very impressed with QD-OLED and there is really no question what I would replace the G1 with
The display failed after 3 years
The Best Buy warranty paid me for my original full purchase price and didnt even take the TV
Rather than throw it in the garbage I took $450 for it and didnt even have to move it as the guy came and picked it up
So I was WAY ahead financially. The G1 was actually cheaper than the E7 was due to prices dropping
As far as the Hisense U8G..pass for me...when you can get the QN90a, a better TV in every way, for 20% more
If you need a budget Tv there is the Insignia 65" TV here that is $350 and watchable
As for the Kuro , I had a chance to buy one on close out years ago...and ditto with the Sharp Elite LCD when it was being closed out
They were both great deals at the time and I was considering but I passed on both
I am a person that likes LCDs and OLED equally for different purposes
I love watching my Sony Z9D for some applications and I really like the G1 for others
However, I am very impressed with QD-OLED and there is really no question what I would replace the G1 with
Here is a reliable comparison between U8G & QN90a, keep in mind the Samsung does not do DV.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10
I've had the same personal experience with the samsung and I would agree with that comparison especially for "20%" less.
What was your personal experience with the U8G and QN90a?
Omg this got me rolling lmfao 😂 honestly this is top 🔝 tier tv you'll understand once you experience this oled in your home 🏠 then you'll realize what you've been missing period lol 😂 try it cheap now before it goes up in price
The LG G1 OLED is an amazing flagship 4k OLED TV. It comes with LG's new evo panel, which aims to increase brightness compared to typical OLED panels. It provides a significant improvement over its predecessor, the LG GX OLED, in HDR content, but there's not much of a difference in SDR content. The TV has a unique slim design meant to sit flush against the wall with its dedicated wall mount, and it doesn't come with a stand. It delivers the same exceptional picture quality as other OLEDs with a near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It's packed with gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR) support, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and a near-instant response time for a smooth gaming experience. Unfortunately, OLEDs risk permanent burn-in, which could be a problem if you constantly watch the same content with static elements, like leaving it on the same news channel all day, but we don't expect it to be an issue if you watch varied content.
8.9/10 Mixed Usage
The LG G1 OLED is an amazing overall TV. It delivers stunning picture quality for dark room viewing because of its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It's also good to use in well-lit rooms for watching sports or TV shows as it has fantastic reflection handling, and the wide viewing angles make it suitable for wide seating areas. HDR content looks amazing as it displays a wide color gamut and has decent HDR peak brightness, enough to make highlights stand out. Gamers should appreciate the variable refresh rate (VRR) support and HDMI 2.1 inputs. Unfortunately, it has the risk of permanent burn-in, so it may not be the best choice to use solely as a PC monitor.
PROS
- Near-infinite contrast ratio for perfect blacks.
- FreeSync, G-SYNC, and HDMI Forum VRR support.
- 120Hz panel with four HDMI 2.1 inputs.
- HDR brightness better than most OLEDs.
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Here is a reliable comparison between U8G & QN90a, keep in mind the Samsung does not do DV.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10
I've had the same personal experience with the samsung and I would agree with that comparison especially for "20%" less.
What was your personal experience with the U8G and QN90a?
Two relevant facts here
1. Profit from the last set paid for the extended warranty
2. I change panels often, as you can obviously tell, and the transferable warranty has been a value when I sell the Tv to the next owner
If I am lucky the same scenario will happen again and a new QD-OLED will be a no charge with a 5 year warranty...
For comparison ,you really need to look at a few more than rtings..com
In fact it makes sense to look at several different review sites versus one
We have compared the Samsung QN90 to the Hisense U8G to the TCL R646 all playing the same material from the same player
A few things cant be captured numerically
1. The Samsung's picture processing ( including HDR performance) is just flat out better than the other two
2. The Samsung has better local dimming performance than the other two
Honestly, the Hisense and TCL R646 are peas in a pod trading better attributes here and there with each other, to my eyes
Personally, I would pay the extra 20% for the Samsung
Dolby Vision capability does not help a lesser Tv look better..it can help with upscaling, color or local dimming performance( including blooming)
My suggestion would be to look at the Sony X95 if you like the Samsung QN90a but DV is must have a feature. In some ways it even better than the Samsung QN90a
But again, if money is just flat out an issue, then there are $350 65" 4K TV's on slick deals that are watchable almost every week
Should make a good bedroom Tv.
Two relevant facts here
1. Profit from the last set paid for the extended warranty
2. I change panels often, as you can obviously tell, and the transferable warranty has been a value when I sell the Tv to the next owner
If I am lucky the same scenario will happen again and a new QD-OLED will be a no charge with a 5 year warranty...
For comparison ,you really need to look at a few more than rtings..com
In fact it makes sense to look at several different review sites versus one
We have compared the Samsung QN90 to the Hisense U8G to the TCL R646 all playing the same material from the same player
A few things cant be captured numerically
1. The Samsung's picture processing ( including HDR performance) is just flat out better than the other two
2. The Samsung has better local dimming performance than the other two
Honestly, the Hisense and TCL R646 are peas in a pod trading better attributes here and there with each other, to my eyes
Personally, I would pay the extra 20% for the Samsung
Dolby Vision capability does not help a lesser Tv look better..it can help with upscaling, color or local dimming performance( including blooming)
My suggestion would be to look at the Sony X95 if you like the Samsung QN90a but DV is must have a feature. In some ways it even better than the Samsung QN90a
But again, if money is just flat out an issue, then there are $350 65" 4K TV's on slick deals that are watchable almost every week
For me my comparison and setup were in homes calibrated and I'm with rtings on this:
Overall rating 86 vs 84 with "No major differences between these TVs for mixed usage"
As much as I know the difference between HDR vs DV has a lot to do with content & device quality, the option is still an advantage over not having it IMO
The difference is so small you would only notice it side by side and scrutinizing the picture.
Basically what rtings was pointing out and I agree.
For me easy choice AND you pay 20% less.
Good luck with the warranty hope it works out, I'll take the better PQ.
Thanks 🙏 brotha I figured it was the same these oled are Amazing. Im just gonna keep the order lol 😂 doesn't hurt keeping a great tv 📺
Currently mounting it in the bedroom now, also picked up a Sonos Beam 2 for it.
Currently mounting it in the bedroom now, also picked up a Sonos Beam 2 for it.
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I'm on the same boat with my C6, kinda wish I got a 48" C1 while they were on clearance, but my C6 had been amazing for me.