TECHWEEK
Choosing a TV in the current market is comparable to shopping for clothes in a bustling market. The plethora of models is overwhelming, with new displays hitting the market almost daily. Virtually every company endeavors to introduce groundbreaking technologies promising a radical enhancement in picture quality. Here are eight of the most impressive devices that have become available in retail this year.
8. LG A2
Screen sizes – 48, 55, 65” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – OLED | OS – webOS | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros – deep black color for a relatively modest amount
Cons – hardly suitable for gamers
Verdict – Entrance ticket to the world of OLED
The younger model LG A2 cannot boast of a very large screen size – but by OLED standards it is quite inexpensive. The image processing processor here is Alpha 7 Gen 5, first introduced in 2021, and the sound system (albeit not very powerful) is built according to the 5.1.2 scheme. Alas, you will have to do without 120 Hz and HDMI 2.1 ports – this is the price for the relative availability of OLED technology . But with the black depth and contrast level, the LG A2 is more than fine!
7.LG G3
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77, 83” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – OLED | OS – webOS | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros – 120 Hz, excellent balance of brightness and contrast thanks to the Micro Lens Array system
Cons – rather weak built-in acoustics, high price
Verdict – Expensive flagship – but worth it
LG’s modern flagship offers a clever combination of the latest generation panel, Micro Lens Array (MLA) microlens system and the powerful a9 AI Processor Gen6. As a result, the brightness breaks records while maintaining “absolute” black – if you find this not enough, you can use the Brightness Booster Max feature. As many as four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K at 120 Hz, VRR (variable refresh rate) and AMD FreeSync – everything literally screams about quality.
6. Sony A80L
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77, 83” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – OLED | OS – Google TV | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros : luxurious sound, picture to match
Cons – not too bright
Verdict – a cool device for brand lovers
The average model in Sony’s OLED series guarantees a familiar picture – clear, deep and vibrantly colored (thanks to the proprietary Cognitive Processor XR), and even with a 120 Hz scan rate. The Acoustic Surface Audio+ sound system really works, the device is capable of pumping up even a relatively large room – you won’t need a soundbar. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting only a couple of ports with HDMI 2.1 and a slightly reduced brightness by modern standards.
5. LG B3
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – OLED | OS – webOS | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros – reference picture in games
Cons – sound talent is “C”, only two HDMI 2.1 ports
Verdict – cutting-edge TV
The second model from LG demonstrates an excellent price/quality ratio – the depth of black color is crazy, and 120 Hz scanning and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) will be a balm for the soul of gamers. There is only one “but” – if you plan to use the device in a large room – take care of an external sound system; the built-in acoustics of the LG B3 are rather weak.
4. Sony A95L
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – QD-OLED | OS – Google TV | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros – incredible picture quality, 120 Hz scan rate
Cons – again – only two HDMI 2.1 ports
Verdict – Sony breaks records
The top model in the line of the famous Japanese corporation offers almost everything you could dream of in this segment – and even more. The QD-OLED panel provides double the brightness of previous generations, and the proprietary Cognitive Processor XR guarantees an open-window image that can easily be confused with the real world. 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and even Dolby Vision came via software update. The icing on the cake is the Bravia CAM camera, through which you can make video calls or set up energy saving scenarios for the model. Bravo.
3.LG C3
Screen sizes – 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – OLED | OS – webOS | Format support – HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Pros – excellent price-quality-features ratio
Cons – brightness could be a little higher
Verdict – LG will not let you down
If you want a TV that’s worth every penny you put into it, the roads lead to the LG C3. Screen up to 83”, 4K 120 Hz, VRR and Dolby Vision, Quick Media Switching option. The function of combining the TV sound system with additional Wow Orchestra speakers is a long list, but it’s better to see it once. Yes, there is no super-brightness here (only 800 nits), but the price, whatever one may say, dots the i’s.
2.Samsung S90C
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77, 83” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – QD-OLED | OS – Tizen | Formats supported – HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Pros – Finally – a combination of high brightness and infinite contrast
Cons – no Dolby Vision
Verdict – the new generation of Samsung TV is good in everything
Samsung’s junior QD-OLED, although it does not reach the brightness level of the flagship, still breaks records (1,000 nits) for this indicator – finally, OLED TV can be used without problems even in a sunny room. The Neural Quantum 4K processor in the Samsung S90C is similar to that used in the flagship; the system combines 20 neural networks that work synchronously to improve picture quality (4K, 120 Hz). The result is phenomenal.
1.Samsung S95C
Screen sizes – 55, 65, 77, 83” | Resolution – 4K | Panel – QD-OLED | OS – Tizen | Formats supported – HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Pros – simply a reference image in every sense
Cons – no Dolby Vision, high price
Verdict – the choice of perfectionists
Samsung S95C synthesizes all the best that you expect from a TV of this class. The model guarantees 1,400 nits of brightness, offers 144 Hz scanning and support for VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The color palette is especially impressive – frankly, we have never seen such luxurious colors on TV. A genuine alien from the future, deserving of long and lasting applause.
