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2017 LG OLED TV 4K
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2:02PM Updated February 13, 2017: Game Mode, specs, and availability
OLED's ability to create the 'absence of light' when rendering a black pixel translates into incredible picture contrast. For 2017, the OLED masters at LG Electronics have skillfully engineered Signature-series panels that are brighter and more colorful than anything the company has produced to date.
Design wise
LG is going all flat for its 2017 TVs - only the 2016 C6 series OLED televisions will carry over to provide a curved screen option.
The LG OLED TV 4K lineup includes five series starting with the flagship W7 and its 'Picture on Wall' design that features little more that the OLED panel itself with a thin ribbon connection to a sound bar system that provides AV signaling and power to the display. The W7 is an amazingly thin 2.57mm, and it magnetically attaches to a custom bracket enabling a total depth of less than 4mm as mounted on the wall. The W7 is slightly flexible, but it isn't made for curved installations or to be rolled up without voiding the warranty.
For the new E7 and G7 series OLED TVs, LG laminates the ultra thin panels to an equally thin sheet of durable glass. The G7 retains the folding base stand that doubles as a high-performance soundbar introduced with the 2016 G6 OLED televisions.
For the value/performance OLED enthusiasts, the 'Blade Slim' designs of the B7 (below) and C7 OLED TVs will be popular choices - the C7 series adding a stylish aluminum bezel and matching stand.
Ports and Audio
Dolby Atmos audio graces the LG TV lineup - whether or not you'll be able to output a Dolby Atmos signal to an external AVR remains to be seen. For the W7 and G7 TVs that feature sound bar audio, a Dolby Atmos speaker listening experience should far exceed the weak sounding audio that plagues most flat panel designs.
Picture performance
The 2017 LG OLED TVs claim improved DCI color reproduction from about 97% color space coverage for the 2016 models to 99%. Color space reproduction is often measured using relatively bright test patterns. A TV's ability to reproduce a particular color space across luminance levels (bright to dark) is referred to as color volume, and it will be interesting to see how the new LG OLEDs compare to Samsung's 100% DCI color volume claim with its new QLED TVs.
OLED's main weakness is an inability to match the brightness of the best HDR LCD televisions. For 2017, LG is claiming its OLEDs can achieve up to 1000-nits in minuscule portions of the screen - likely not when displaying a 10% window that is the current standard for HDR performance measurement. 1000-nit performance from an OLED would represent an increase of 25% in peak luminance compared to previous models, and more light equates to more HDR detail.
LG's support of 3D is history - go projection if you want impressive 3D.
LG skips the HDR format mess by supporting all of them.
- Dolby Vision
- HDR10
- HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
W7 LG Signature series
- 77-inches (OLED77W7P)
- 65-inches
- Picture On Wall design
- Dolby Atmos speaker technology
G7 LG Signature series
- 77-inches
- 65-inches (OLED65G7P)
- Picture On Glass design
- Foldable sound bar stand
E7 series
C7 series
B7 series
- Blade Slim design
- 65-inches (OLED65B7P)
- 55-inches
Game Mode
LG snuck in a firmware update late last year that reduced lag times when gaming in HDR mode.
This article will be updated as more details become available
2017 LG SUPER UHD TV
Monday, January 2, 2017 at 9:21AM The folks at LG Electronics are the masters of black with its OLED display technology, and they are looking to impress value conscious eyeballs with a new generation of LCD televisions that features accurate color performance with standard and high dynamic range (HDR) content.
The 2017 LG SUPER UHD TV lineup incorporates several solid improvements to enhance picture quality, usability, and design.
LG's best LCDs for 2017 will be available in screen sizes from 55-inches on up to 86-inches, and all share some common features.
- Nano Cell panel technology
- Edge-lit backlighting
- IPS panel tech
- WebOS v3.5
The Nano Cell tech used in LG's new TVs claims to use nanometer-sized particles, which aren't quantum dots, to improve color performance of its new displays. Paired with updated light absorbing/anti-reflective treatments on its IPS-type panel, viewing angle performance should remain more consistent compared to off-axis viewing with VA-type panels. Many LCD manufacturers have begun to utilize an enhanced LED that improves red color performance, and it will be interesting to see if LG incorporated this approach into the SUPER UHD designs.
- Dolby Vision
- HDR10
- HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
LG's partnership with Technicolor will include a future update for the SUPER UHD TVs that will add a branded Expert calibration preset. Also, an HDR Effect feature enables the SUPER UHD's to convert standard dynamic range (SDR) video into an HDR-like experience with enhanced brightness and color output.
The model lineup for the 2017 SUPER UHD TVs:
- SJ9500
- Cresent-shaped stand
- 6.9mm thin (55-inch model)
- SJ8500
- SJ8000
This article will be updated as more details become available
The Best 2016 TVs
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8:30AM There are still plenty of terrific deals on 2015 TVs and home theater gear, and the 2016 models have started appearing in stores. This year's best TVs deliver an improved 4K ultra high-definition viewing experience that combines a greater range of detail and color reproduction that is far more impactful on the viewing experience than simply having more pixels.
Here is what you can expect from the manufacturers' best efforts for 2016
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