Brand Name | LG |
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Item Weight | 79.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.6 x 67.8 x 40.3 inches |
Item model number | OLED77CXPUA |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Special Features | α9 Gen 3 AI Processor 4K; ThinQ AI with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Built-In; Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos; Filmmaker Mode, Works with NVIDIA G-SYNC; Smooth Gameplay; Low Input Lag and Fast Response Time; Quad Step Noise Reduction; Advanced Color Enhancer |
Speaker Type | Built-In |
Item Weight | 79.1 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 77 Inches |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Screen Size | 77 Inches |
Brand | LG |
Display Technology | OLED |
Resolution | 4K |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Special Feature | α9 Gen 3 AI Processor 4K; ThinQ AI with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Built-In; Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos; Filmmaker Mode, Works with NVIDIA G-SYNC; Smooth Gameplay; Low Input Lag and Fast Response Time; Quad Step Noise Reduction; Advanced Color Enhancer See more |
Included Components | Remote Control, Power Cable, E-Manual |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, HDMI |
Product Dimensions | 10.6"D x 67.8"W x 40.3"H |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Vudu, Google TV |
About this item
- LG OLED TV: Only OLED pixels emit their own light, allowing for perfect black, intense color and stunning picture.
- PIXEL LEVEL DIMMING: Millions of pixels emit their own light. Only OLED can turn pixels off completely and independently. See stunning picture, perfect black, infinite contrast and over a billion rich colors. Bluetooth Version 5.0
- WEBOS AND MAGIC REMOTE: LG's fan-favorite webOS platform makes it surprisingly fast and easy to stream movies and shows with your favorite apps and find new obsessions based on what you like. While our Magic Remote lives up to its name with voice and motion control - just speak or simply point, scroll and click.
- α9 GEN 3 AI PROCESSOR 4K: Everything you see and hear is automatically made better, clearer, smoother, and more dynamic with our a9 Gen 3 AI Processor 4K. You don’t have to do a thing. Our most advanced 4K processor does it for you with AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, and the ability to help your TV to evolve over time.
- GAMING: LG OLED TV is built for gaming. AI-powered picture quality transports you to the moment. Gaming features and the latest tech, like NVIDIA G-SYNC and FreeSync, give you an edge with less lag, high refresh rates, and incredibly smooth and responsive gameplay.
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Picture quality | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Brightness | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
For gaming | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Smart Features | 4.3 | — | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
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display type | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED Evo Display | OLED | OLED Evo Display |
display size | 77 inches | 77 inches | 65 inches | 48 inches | 77 inches | 77 inches |
model year | 2020 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 |
resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
operating system | WebOS, LG ThinQ AI | webOS 22 | webOS 22 | WebOS | webOS 22 | WebOS |
hardware interface | hdmi, usb2.0, radio frequency, bluetooth 5, composite video | hdmi, lightning | hdmi, lightning | bluetooth, hdmi, ethernet, usb | hdmi | bluetooth, ethernet, hdmi, usb |
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ASIN | B0829RYR8L |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #192,239 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #82 in OLED TVs |
Date First Available | December 3, 2019 |
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See how OLED redefines picture quality with SELF-LIT PiXELS
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SELF-LIT LG OLED
Only Cutting-Edge OLED Pixels Emit Their Own Light
Millions of OLED pixels emit their own light independently, and can be completely turned off.
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LG webOS
Find Entertainment With Ease
Stream popular apps like Disney+, Apple TV app, Netflix, Hulu, Sling, Prime Video and more.
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Sports Alert
Keeps You Up To Date On Your Favorite Teams
Updates on your favorite teams, start times, and scores — even while you're watching other content.
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OLED Motion Pro
Fluid Motion Puts You In The Moment
Motion handling for fast movements in sports and action sequences, with less stuttering
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Bluetooth Surround Ready
Connect For Instant Surround Sound
Connect up to two LG Bluetooth speakers, for a true surround sound experience – not a wire in sight.
OLED CX Features
See More of Your Content in 4K
4K processor uses AI and deep learning to authentically upscale lower resolution content, translating the source to 4K's 8.3+ million pixels. The technology is so good, you might mistake non-4K for true 4K*. *Image quality of upscaled content will vary based on the source resolution.
World's Most Intelligent TVs
LG ThinQ AI TVs are the only TVs with the Google Assistant and Alexa built-in*. LG ThinQ fully integrates the voice assistants you already use. *Some features require 3rd party subscription or account.
Cinematic Sight and Sound
Dolby Vision IQ automatically adjusts picture settings depending on ambient lighting conditions and content genres. Dolby Atmos puts you in the middle of the action with multi-dimensional surround sound that seems to flow all around you.
See how LG TVs give you the gaming edge
NVIDIA G-SYNC** and FreeSync*, gives you an edge with less lag, high refresh rates, and incredibly smooth and responsive gameplay. *FreeSync software update required. **NVIDIA G-SYNC is compatible with RTX 20 and GTX 16 graphics cards. Older GPUs will not support G-SYNC compatibility.
Gaming
G-SYNC Compatible
Exceptional picture quality of perfect black and intense colors combined with smooth gameplay to take gaming to new heights.
Smoother Gameplay for the Win
A higher frame rate, VRR, ALLM, and eARC with HDMI 2.1 support.
Low Input Lag & Response Time
With a low input lag and fast 1ms response time, get ready to play in full-force with reduced blurring and added clarity.
More Immersive HDR Gaming
HDR gaming drops players right into the action for a new level of immersive gaming.
2020 LG OLED TVS
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Price
| $2,797.97$2,797.97 | — | $3,399.00$3,399.00 | — |
Screen Size
| 77", 65", 55", 48" | 65" | 77", 65", 55" | 65", 55" |
Design
| Ultra-Thin | Wallpaper | Gallery | Ultra-Thin |
Processor
| a9 Gen3 AI Processor 4K | a9 Gen3 AI Processor 4K | a9 Gen3 AI Processor 4K | a7 Gen3 AI Processor 4K |
Cinema HDR
| Dolby Vision , HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision , HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision , HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision , HDR10, HLG |
Dolby Vision IQ / Atmos
| Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Gaming
| G-SYNC, FreeSync*, VRR, HGiG | HGiG | G-SYNC, FreeSync*, VRR, HGiG | G-SYNC, FreeSync*, VRR, HGiG |
Hands-free Voice Control
| — | Yes | Yes | — |
Smart TV
| LG ThinQ AI, webOS | LG ThinQ AI, webOS | LG ThinQ AI, webOS | LG ThinQ AI, webOS |
Voice Assistant Built-in
| Google Assistant / Alexa | Google Assistant / Alexa | Google Assistant / Alexa | Google Assistant / Alexa |
Apple AirPlay 2 & HomeKit
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI/USB Ports
| 4/3 | 4/3 | 4/3 | 4/3 |
Suggested Sound Bar Pairing
| LG SN8YG | — | LG GX | LG SN10YG |
Product Description
LG OLED TV CX redefines everything you see. Once you’ve seen LG OLED TV, other TVs pale in comparison. OLED is a difference-maker for movies, shows, sports and gaming. From the gridiron to the iron throne, no detail goes unseen. And only OLED pixels emit their own light for perfect black, intense color and stunning picture backed by AI Picture Pro and AI Sound Pro, our best 4K processor, connected home features and cutting-edge gaming tech.
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Customers like the picture quality, quality and smart features of the TV. For example, they mention it has an incredible picture, great HDR and that it's the best TV you can buy right now for most applications. Some appreciate the color and black levels. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of setup, performance, and sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the television. They mention that it has a good image, 1080p material looks fantastic, and the display is awesome. They appreciate the tons of picture quality settings and the OLED is stunning. They also mention that the deep, inky, blacks and vibrant, rich color look excellent.
"...I love the deep, inky, blacks and vibrant, rich color that I only really see on an OLED screen.I’ve wanted an OLED for years...." Read more
"...in viewing as is 4K. The LG OLEDCX65PUA brings together a vibrant, detailed image with wonderful high dynamic range (Dolby Vision), very competent..." Read more
"...that Samsung tv didn’t appease me, I did think it had the best minimalist design. This remote has so many f****** buttons it’s ridiculous...." Read more
"...The native sound from the TV is great though.The video quality is exceptional and it shows everything extremely well." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the television. For example, they mention it's the best TV they can buy right now for most applications, it'll provide the highest quality video, and it has a premium build. Some say the top part of the screen is thin.
"...The TV stand is a very solid, very heavy stand and it works well, we used in the stand for a couple of weeks before mounting it and it was fine...." Read more
"...better in terms of black levels, off-axis viewing, and (IMO) looks and build quality." Read more
"...Image looks bright and clear. No screen tearing or judder and I like that it auto detected the Xbox and activated the auto low latency mode and..." Read more
"...Picture/Image Quality: [6/5] Superb. You can't beat LG OLED, and this is no exception...." Read more
Customers like the value of the television. They say it's well worth the money, and a great purchase. They also mention that the OLED is worth it, and that it was worth the wait.
"...Despite these issues I think this tv is great and worth it. I’m just very particular when it comes to small thing like that so must bring it up...." Read more
"...Despite criticisms above this is worth the splurge. Overall I love it. Will update if it goes out." Read more
"...The biggest drawback is cost. It’s not cheap but if you can afford it the image is top notch...." Read more
"...I paid 1397, which was a great price. But 150 shipping made it far less attractive of a steal. You only see the shipping price on checkout...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the television. They mention that the pixel is independent and creates true blacks, with no bleeding. They also appreciate the contrast, detail, color, and clarity. Some say that the black levels are truly great, and the scenes really shine with inky blacks. They say the color is still shinny and vibrant, and that the color control options are amazing.
"...Color was extremely close to the Panasonic (in other words it was right) and the overall picture seemed to have a lot more “pop” probably due to the..." Read more
"...The picture, the clarity, the colors, the contrast, the shades of black are all amazing...." Read more
"...However, the CX is better in terms of black levels, off-axis viewing, and (IMO) looks and build quality." Read more
"...The image is so crisp and the blacks are deep and inky and the colors just seems to leap off the screen...." Read more
Customers like the smart features of the television. They say the software is nice, easy to navigate, and full of useful apps. Some customers also mention that the picture quality and smart features work well. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's smart features.
"...the TV is also equipped with an IR sensor and most of the functions can be accessed using a more traditional LG remote...." Read more
"...As expected an enormous number of other services are also available. That is very convenient...." Read more
"...The smart TV features are fine...." Read more
"...In conclusion, this TV itself is a bit of a snob...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the television. Some mention that the features work great and are snappy. They also say that the ARC functionality works without fuss and that the switch between PS4, Nintendo, and smart TV works flawlessly. However, others say that it never seems wonderful, does not handle the show well, and is disappointing.
"...In my testing, it did not handle the show well when I watched it in browser from my PC... because Netflix sends a more compressed stream to browsers..." Read more
"...Now my master remote works well with the TV...." Read more
"...Sound: [5/5] Not used at all (I have it running on an external 7.1 setup), but it's fine for on-tv sound...." Read more
"...The TV stand is a very solid, very heavy stand and it works well, we used in the stand for a couple of weeks before mounting it and it was fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the television. Some mention that the sound is pretty good, fairly loud, and silent. They also say that the instruments are perfectly readable and seem more or less true to actual size. However, some customers report that the audio can get into a funky state where it cuts in and out every second. They say the speakers are lousy, very tinny, and without much of a spectrum. The ratio is perfect, but the detail in dark scenes could be noisy unless it was calibrated to crush.
"...My tablet has an AMOLED screen and so does my phone. I love the deep, inky, blacks and vibrant, rich color that I only really see on an OLED..." Read more
"...In fact, it is superior to the low-end 2.1 sound bar, producing a "big" sound with plenty of volume, allowing me to get rid of the sound bar and get..." Read more
"...There’s connection issues with sound at time and audio lag on PS4 which basically forces me to put it in pcm or stereo which defeats the whole point..." Read more
"...I love the almost bezel-less appearance.The sound is great, there is a very slight delay between my TV and the soundbar that I bought so..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that it's extremely easy to set up, and fairly intuitive. They also say that connecting their earbuds was very easy, and that very little remote control programming is needed. However, other customers say that the directions suck, and it'd be too advanced for a basic user. They say it'll be annoying to get out of the box, and at 48" you need two people.
"...It easily connected to our WiFi network and to our Apple TV 4K. Connecting the Sony UBP-X700 took a bit of finagling as the CEC needs to be enabled..." Read more
"...Just WAY too manual and no one should have to search on Google to help set up a TV these days...." Read more
"...Setup couldn't be easier. I had my cable box connected thru HDMI and my PS4 connected thru HDMI as well...." Read more
"...Assembly was very easy. I thought the thinness would be a cool selling point, but in practicality, it makes it nervewracking to move...." Read more
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This TV is excellent in all the areas. It has multiple inputs as often TVs have reasonable specifications but do not have enough inputs. No one wants to be plugging out and in things every 2 seconds.
I have an Amazon firestick connected which works seamlessly. I have a Nintendo Switch that gets connected, a Xbox 360 that works well on it and more recently my newer Xbox Series X which looks stunning. I have an internet TV box from my internet provider that also works well on it. I can link it with my computer and display games over there. I can cast my phone audio or video to my TV.
It is very thin, I have mine mounted and it can go flat against the wall. It updates frequently and I have no issues with how it functions. It even displays DVDs through a player for those who still have those. I love the almost bezel-less appearance.
The sound is great, there is a very slight delay between my TV and the soundbar that I bought so we usually use 1 or the other. The native sound from the TV is great though.
The video quality is exceptional and it shows everything extremely well.
I’ve wanted an OLED for years. I actually had the money saved up nearly two years back but my problem was screen size. I simply could not fit a 55” TV in the space I had and that was the smallest OLED available. My previous TV, a Panasonic 46” G-10 filled the space I had. There was no way I could fit anything larger without completely rearranging my living space or (the horror!) ditching my favorite tower speakers and wall mounting some bookshelf speakers above the TV.
I was delighted when I heard that LG was bringing out a 48” variant of its mid-range CX series. It’s widely held that LG OLEDs have pretty much the same picture quality across the model ranges. Some of the upper tier models have wafer thin mountable designs, next gen digital TV tuners (which I’d never use) and some other fancy features but, when it comes to the visuals, they’re all pretty similar.
Unwrapping the TV was a little scary. It’s super thin and looks quite fragile. I would suggest having someone on hand to help with this even with a smaller model such as this one. The screen itself looks like a giant bezel-less android tablet. It has hardly any outer frame which contributed to my being able to fit the 48” into the same space my 46” had occupied. In fact if anything the 48” actually looks smaller and more compact than the TV it replaces even though it has an extra two inches of diagonal size. The screen sits on a base that contains the speaker(s) and has a cable routing channel which I didn’t find a lot of use for. It does stick out about 8 inches behind the TV so that might be a consideration if you are planning to desk mount. There’s also an angled valance which attaches to the front of the lower base leading to a clean, well sculpted presence.
At the time I did the install for this I had also had my Harman Kardon AVR completely serviced so it made sense to do a complete reinstall of all components. I also installed a powered Ethernet hub on my equipment rack at the same time so that I could have a stable wired internet connection to this TV, my Roku box and a floating 14 foot cable allowing us to do Zoom meetings (as we increasingly do) out in the front yard without fear of signal loss due to weak WiFi.
Once hooked up it takes you to its “WebOS” main screen to assist with the TV set-up. The set comes with a dedicated “Smart Remote”. You can point and click around the screen as well as conduct the usual volume up, channel down sort of stuff and navigating input select etc. There’s also direct support buttons for launching Netflix and Amazon Prime apps (and some others I don’t use). In theory it should work great but I have to say I hated it. I have slightly trembly hands and getting the pointer to stick anywhere near the function I wanted to operate was trying to say the least. Also the Smart Remote sends out RF (radio frequency) signals rather than the more traditional IR (infra-red) so I couldn’t even use it to program my master, learning, remote. I don’t like having a ton of remotes around so this was a nuisance.
Fortunately the TV is also equipped with an IR sensor and most of the functions can be accessed using a more traditional LG remote. I bought one, used it to program my master remote and then put it away in the drawer. I think, for the ten bucks or so it would cost, LG could also include a traditional IR remote in the box for those of us that would prefer to go that route. Now my master remote works well with the TV. I do lose some functionality like direct voice control but, to be honest, I simply don’t care as long as I can navigate the menus, turn up the volume etc. I was even able to learn the IR codes to direct launch the aforementioned Netflix and Amazon apps.
The set is connected to a Roku Ultra, my Spectrum cable box and an Oppo BDP-93 BluRay player via a four way HDMI switching box so that only one cable lands at one of the TV’s four HDMI 2.1 capable inputs. Unfortunately the switching box doesn’t support HDCP 2.2 so it won’t pass the 4K HDR signal my Roku is capable of outputting but, since the TV basically has most of the apps I use on the Roku built in, that streamer is kind of redundant now anyway. And the set's built-in apps do display 4K HDR and can look pretty spectacular in the process of doing so. I’m not so familiar with all the latest 4K formats. I was an avid AV fan up to the introduction of BluRay but, to be honest, that format looks so great I wasn’t sure how much better things could get. I was wrong which brings me to,
Picture Quality:
In a word wow! I set the TV up using C-NET’s recommended settings for the CX: Cinema (user) setting, contrast ramped back from 100 to 80 and switching off some of the various enhancement and motion settings. Once I’d done this I watched a couple of BluRays I’m very familiar with. Color was extremely close to the Panasonic (in other words it was right) and the overall picture seemed to have a lot more “pop” probably due to the set’s jet black contrast floor. 4K HDR, tested with Amazon Prime Video’s “The Expanse” space opera was AMAZING! OLED’s don’t go as bright as many LED TVs but that black floor means the brightest areas of a scene can still look searing compared to dark parts of the screen. Well shot starfields are mesmerizing. Could the set benefit from a full professional calibration? Maybe but not by much. This TV is pretty accurate straight out of the box. I’m betting that most people opting for this screen size, including gamers who this TV is heavily marketed toward, probably won’t be dropping several hundred on a full scale pro set-up and they won’t be lacking because of it.
TV Sound:
I actually have a pretty extensive surround-sound system and I really had to use it with my last TV as it sounded pretty terrible on its own. The LG actually sounds quite decent especially on dialog. There’s a reasonable amount of bass and voices are clear and get quite loud on the “Cinema” mode I’m using. There are a few other settings including one which enhances voices. It does work but I thought it sounded scratchy in that mode. I found the set’s sound perfectly acceptable for daytime cable viewing. There’s no need to have my theater sound on and that’s going to save wear and tear on the system, not to mention savings on electricity and a lot more heat belting out into the house.
Verdict:
If you want an OLED TV and don’t have much space, buy one!
Sony’s 48” OLED will be out soon. It may have marginally better picture processing but from where I’m looking, I can’t see room for that much improvement. There’s also a 48” Panasonic (all these TVs use LG’s core panel) that’s supposed to be another level up but it costs considerably more and won’t be on sale in the US so you’ll need to import that TV from Canada when it comes out.
Save yourself the trouble, get one of these.
I’ve wanted an OLED for years. I actually had the money saved up nearly two years back but my problem was screen size. I simply could not fit a 55” TV in the space I had and that was the smallest OLED available. My previous TV, a Panasonic 46” G-10 filled the space I had. There was no way I could fit anything larger without completely rearranging my living space or (the horror!) ditching my favorite tower speakers and wall mounting some bookshelf speakers above the TV.
I was delighted when I heard that LG was bringing out a 48” variant of its mid-range CX series. It’s widely held that LG OLEDs have pretty much the same picture quality across the model ranges. Some of the upper tier models have wafer thin mountable designs, next gen digital TV tuners (which I’d never use) and some other fancy features but, when it comes to the visuals, they’re all pretty similar.
Unwrapping the TV was a little scary. It’s super thin and looks quite fragile. I would suggest having someone on hand to help with this even with a smaller model such as this one. The screen itself looks like a giant bezel-less android tablet. It has hardly any outer frame which contributed to my being able to fit the 48” into the same space my 46” had occupied. In fact if anything the 48” actually looks smaller and more compact than the TV it replaces even though it has an extra two inches of diagonal size. The screen sits on a base that contains the speaker(s) and has a cable routing channel which I didn’t find a lot of use for. It does stick out about 8 inches behind the TV so that might be a consideration if you are planning to desk mount. There’s also an angled valance which attaches to the front of the lower base leading to a clean, well sculpted presence.
At the time I did the install for this I had also had my Harman Kardon AVR completely serviced so it made sense to do a complete reinstall of all components. I also installed a powered Ethernet hub on my equipment rack at the same time so that I could have a stable wired internet connection to this TV, my Roku box and a floating 14 foot cable allowing us to do Zoom meetings (as we increasingly do) out in the front yard without fear of signal loss due to weak WiFi.
Once hooked up it takes you to its “WebOS” main screen to assist with the TV set-up. The set comes with a dedicated “Smart Remote”. You can point and click around the screen as well as conduct the usual volume up, channel down sort of stuff and navigating input select etc. There’s also direct support buttons for launching Netflix and Amazon Prime apps (and some others I don’t use). In theory it should work great but I have to say I hated it. I have slightly trembly hands and getting the pointer to stick anywhere near the function I wanted to operate was trying to say the least. Also the Smart Remote sends out RF (radio frequency) signals rather than the more traditional IR (infra-red) so I couldn’t even use it to program my master, learning, remote. I don’t like having a ton of remotes around so this was a nuisance.
Fortunately the TV is also equipped with an IR sensor and most of the functions can be accessed using a more traditional LG remote. I bought one, used it to program my master remote and then put it away in the drawer. I think, for the ten bucks or so it would cost, LG could also include a traditional IR remote in the box for those of us that would prefer to go that route. Now my master remote works well with the TV. I do lose some functionality like direct voice control but, to be honest, I simply don’t care as long as I can navigate the menus, turn up the volume etc. I was even able to learn the IR codes to direct launch the aforementioned Netflix and Amazon apps.
The set is connected to a Roku Ultra, my Spectrum cable box and an Oppo BDP-93 BluRay player via a four way HDMI switching box so that only one cable lands at one of the TV’s four HDMI 2.1 capable inputs. Unfortunately the switching box doesn’t support HDCP 2.2 so it won’t pass the 4K HDR signal my Roku is capable of outputting but, since the TV basically has most of the apps I use on the Roku built in, that streamer is kind of redundant now anyway. And the set's built-in apps do display 4K HDR and can look pretty spectacular in the process of doing so. I’m not so familiar with all the latest 4K formats. I was an avid AV fan up to the introduction of BluRay but, to be honest, that format looks so great I wasn’t sure how much better things could get. I was wrong which brings me to,
Picture Quality:
In a word wow! I set the TV up using C-NET’s recommended settings for the CX: Cinema (user) setting, contrast ramped back from 100 to 80 and switching off some of the various enhancement and motion settings. Once I’d done this I watched a couple of BluRays I’m very familiar with. Color was extremely close to the Panasonic (in other words it was right) and the overall picture seemed to have a lot more “pop” probably due to the set’s jet black contrast floor. 4K HDR, tested with Amazon Prime Video’s “The Expanse” space opera was AMAZING! OLED’s don’t go as bright as many LED TVs but that black floor means the brightest areas of a scene can still look searing compared to dark parts of the screen. Well shot starfields are mesmerizing. Could the set benefit from a full professional calibration? Maybe but not by much. This TV is pretty accurate straight out of the box. I’m betting that most people opting for this screen size, including gamers who this TV is heavily marketed toward, probably won’t be dropping several hundred on a full scale pro set-up and they won’t be lacking because of it.
TV Sound:
I actually have a pretty extensive surround-sound system and I really had to use it with my last TV as it sounded pretty terrible on its own. The LG actually sounds quite decent especially on dialog. There’s a reasonable amount of bass and voices are clear and get quite loud on the “Cinema” mode I’m using. There are a few other settings including one which enhances voices. It does work but I thought it sounded scratchy in that mode. I found the set’s sound perfectly acceptable for daytime cable viewing. There’s no need to have my theater sound on and that’s going to save wear and tear on the system, not to mention savings on electricity and a lot more heat belting out into the house.
Verdict:
If you want an OLED TV and don’t have much space, buy one!
Sony’s 48” OLED will be out soon. It may have marginally better picture processing but from where I’m looking, I can’t see room for that much improvement. There’s also a 48” Panasonic (all these TVs use LG’s core panel) that’s supposed to be another level up but it costs considerably more and won’t be on sale in the US so you’ll need to import that TV from Canada when it comes out.
Save yourself the trouble, get one of these.
Top reviews from other countries
For physical appearance and build quality, this TV gets top score. Minimalistic design with a solid rigid metal plate covering the rear side of the panel speak volumes in a quality department.
Picture quality is top notch. Very good colour right out of box. You will get some unevenness with screen uniformity (google it if you don't know what it is) but mine is relatively clean to my eyes and certainly not a problem watching a normal content.
WebOS is joy to use and swiching tv apps to hdmi inputs and vice versa is easy and seamless. Apps load and function pretty snappy.
Sound from this tv is pretty good. In my opinion, it should meet average listeners need but if you are demanding audiophile or have a concert hall, you might want to use dedicated HT system
Some cons.
Stand. Although it does the job, but the tv wobbles when you touch it. But it is there for viewing not touching.
This can be pro for some, but it has very complicated picture control. If you want to calibrate this tv to fine tune a picture accuracy then you need to hire a professional calibrator to do the job. Or buy tools and DIY.
Reflection is real but it will be only problem if cannot stand it or your space has many light sources. In my living space where it has large windows, doesn't bother me too much.
Burn in. I guess burn in can happen, but the tv comes with some excellent tools to combat this risks. I have not noticed any IR or burnins with my set so far, but I don't worry about it. I tend to baby things at beginning but TV is meant to be used and after few years I won't care about it anyways
An Update: My tv is still doing great. No Burn in whatsoever. What I love about this tv also is the pixel refreshes when your not using the tv and its turned off.
Another update: My tv is still in excellent working condition as of August 4th 2023. Brought tv in 2021.
Picture quality is soooo good with blacks being pure black on OLED, and HDR contents finally look the way they are supposed to be. Dolby Vision makes it just unbelievably gorgeous to look at the scenes from the shows that support it.
Sound quality is also pretty good, but I live in a studio about 7~8 feet away from the TV so take that into consideration. I don't have complaints about its bass or treble with its speakers as I'm not an audiophile with gold cables connected to speakers.
Using the apps with WebOS is also straight forward and no manual is needed to install or uninstall them.
Overall, this TV will leave anyone satisfied with it as long as you don't let it burn in by watching content with static images on the screen for too long. (news channels with logos or bars, sports games with scoreboards, youtube 10 hours of music with static image)
Picture quality - cannot be beaten - true black and vivid colors. Makes my SONY LED 75" 900H TV look like its a piece of crap. As far as burn in goes - LG has some built in features like logo shift etc. that sort of minimize the risk of getting burn in. Honestly - for most people it won't be an issue (see YouTube videos for more information)