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Anyone ever have to get the HDMI board on an LG TV replaced before? Googling gets me anecdotes ranging from $100 to $800. I'm wondering if I should even get an estimate or take it as I sign I should upgrade to 4k...
 
Angelina Jolie is single now, you have a better chance with her than getting a 70 inch+ OLED for $9999 this decade.

I bet by 2019 70"+ OLED will be $9999 or lower. ;)

People forget how far LG have come with their OLED production in very little time. Also, yields keep improving and they are actively still developing better WOLED tech. Early 2016 this set was expected to hit $30,000+.

All comes down to yields with these displays and thankfully they have been improving more and more, along with good sell through rate.

LG should have its new P10 OLED factory completed in 2018.

LG has now confirmed that it will build another factory in Paju, which will cost approximately 10 trillion Won (close to $9 billion USD) by the time it is finished. It will be named P10 and is a so-called 9-generation display factory. That does not mean that LG already has eight other factories producing OLED but that its production lines will operate with 9G mother substrates. These are large substrates that can be cut into smaller screens.
The 9G substrates will primarily be used to produce TVs. It will be possible to create "ultra-large-size" OLED, says LG. The company’s largest single-sheet OLED is currently 77 inches in diagonal. P10 will also be capable of mass-producing flexible OLEDs for smart watches and other products.

The factory will cover an area of 382 x 265 meters, which is equivalent to 14 football fields and will be 100 meters high. P10 will be ready for mass production in the first half of 2018.

Announcement from last year.
 
LG should have its new P10 OLED factory completed in 2018.

Announcement from last year.

Nice find, James. Right on track! :D

Honestly, I just want the 2017 65" OLED to have improved brightness and input lag, and be sub $4000. Too much to ask?

Next year you can def expect to see huge improvement in motion and if IFA is anything to go by we can look forward to High frame rate support. I'd say a bump in brightness and performance too if the rumours of them switching their colour filter method hold true. Input lag will be the easiest thing for them to fix just comes down to developing proper game modes for SDR & HDR that disable as much processing as possible thankfully with the media paying ton more attention to input lag over the years I'd say we have a very strong chance of seeing big improvements.

Hell even JVC in their new ultra high end 4K projector now mention proper low input lag game mode and this is a company that in the past has not given a fuck at all with game modes that go 100ms +.

And get rid of the color filter and just use self emitting RGB OLEDs, is that too much to ask?

Won't happen due to issue with yields this is why Samsung pulled out they released an RGB OLED and after not being able to ramp up in size, res, without drawing ton more energy were quick to go back to LCD.

The colour filter improvements should be interesting to check out at CES, also with their new 77" OLED they are claiming full DCI-P3 coverage now so maybe they've already started rolling it out in new top end set. Will have to wait for reviews.
 
Nice find, James. Right on track! :D



Next year you can def expect to see huge improvement in motion and if IFA is anything to go by we can look forward to High frame rate support. I'd say a bump in brightness and performance too if the rumours of them switching their colour filter method hold true. Input lag will be the easiest thing for them to fix just comes down to developing proper game modes for SDR & HDR that disable as much processing as possible thankfully with the media paying ton more attention to input lag over the years I'd say we have a very strong chance of seeing big improvements.

Hell even JVC in their new ultra high end 4K projector now mention proper low input lag game mode and this is a company that in the past has not given a fuck at all with game modes that go 100ms +.



Won't happen due to issue with yields this is why Samsung pulled out they released an RGB OLED and after not being able to ramp up in size, res, without drawing ton more energy were quick to go back to LCD.

The colour filter improvements should be interesting to check out at CES, also with their new 77" OLED they are claiming full DCI-P3 coverage now so maybe they've already started rolling it out in new top end set. Will have to wait for reviews.

Nice! Seems feasible
 
LG should have its new P10 OLED factory completed in 2018.




Announcement from last year.


I had a two week business trip in Paju, South Korea recently. While commuting to our meetings I saw a huge building far away between two mountains, so I've asked our guide what it was and he said it LG's new TV factory.

It really was insanely HUGE, Almost as big as the two mountains near it!

Can't wait for the OLEDs this monster will start pumping out!
 
Considering getting a KS8000 but the stuff I've heard about blooming and bleeding is stopping me pulling the trigger. I'd go for the LG OLED series but input lag and screen burn in are very real concerns.
 
Considering getting a KS8000 but the stuff I've heard about blooming and bleeding is stopping me pulling the trigger. I'd go for the LG OLED series but input lag and screen burn in are very real concerns.

I believe screen burn is all but eliminated in the 2016 variants, no?
 
At what time of the year do the new LG OLED models usually release? Are they even update annually on a regular basis or do they just come out whenever they're ready? Wen are they usually announced?

I know that next year's model will always be the better one. But right now it seems like 2017 will be the perfect time to finally buy one. This year's models are close, but not right there yet, considering the price.
 
At what time of the year do the new LG OLED models usually release? Are they even update annually on a regular basis or do they just come out whenever they're ready? Wen are they usually announced?

I know that next year's model will always be the better one. But right now it seems like 2017 will be the perfect time to finally buy one. This year's models are close, but not right there yet, considering the price.

CES / Q1 is when they're usually announced and released (or at least have been the last two years)
 
I know that next year's model will always be the better one. But right now it seems like 2017 will be the perfect time to finally buy one. This year's models are close, but not right there yet, considering the price.

I've been following OLED's for a couple of years and I'd just about made up my mind to pull the trigger on a 65" B6 at the next sale. Now you guys have me thinking about holding off and seeing what January will bring with the 2017 models.

The good thing is my 2007 50" Kuro is still performing like a champ.
 
This year LG started rolling out the G6 early March.

Fuck I love CES! I was really digging the new design of the prototype LG High frame rate panels they were showing off at IFA.

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Moreover, Can't wait to hear more about Panasonic's new OLED TV's which use LG panels but improve on processing & many other "hidden" tech secrets.

Check out the impressions:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarc...c-oled-tv-steals-the-show-again/#591cdca24ffd

Panasonic_OLEDIFA2016pic2.jpg


the new Panasonic OLED is not one of those vanity project prototypes all too often seen at trade shows that are just produced to show off what a company can do, with no intention of them ever actually being brought to market. In fact, Panasonic even suggested it was exploring ways of getting the new OLED TV to the US, despite pulling out of the US TV marketplace with its standard TVs.

...

The Panasonic OLED prototype’s picture quality was so mesmerizing I found it hard to drag myself away from it to get round the rest of the IFA show.

Naturally the usual OLED strengths of extreme black level depths, gorgeously rich color saturations, a wide viewing angle and freedom from LCD’s backlight clouding problems are all present and correct. But these were just the start of its charms.

For instance, its colors enjoyed more vibrancy and ‘volume’ (due to apparently enhanced brightness) than I’ve seen on any previous OLED TV. Similarly, bright highlights in the specially created HDR demo footage look much more defined and punchy than those of any other OLED TV.

Couple these seemingly higher light peaks and bolder colors with incredibly deep and consistent black levels that are at least a match for those of LG’s OLED TVs and you’ve instantly got the most truly HDR image I’ve seen from an OLED TV.

Even better, the areas of extra color or peak white seemed startlingly free of the clipping (detail loss) evident with other OLED TVs to date. I can only guess that Panasonic has been able to reduce this issue thanks to its ‘3D look up table’ color technology, which is derived from Panasonic’s professional monitor division and also yielded spectacular results on the 65CZ950/65CZ952.

This freedom from clipping and extra emphasis on light peaks helps the new 4K Panasonic prototype OLED screen drip with detail too. A shot of raindrops falling looked so detailed and clean that it made LG’s current OLEDs look soft by comparison.

The incredibly clean finish and huge amount of detail evident in the new OLED prototype’s pictures also reminded me in no uncertain terms of Panasonic’s prowess versus its rivals at controlling the way OLED manages light at just above complete black levels; something Panasonic sees as particularly key to delivering pictures that look as the director intended them to look.
 
On the 3rd or 4th of January, 2017.
During their Consumer Electronic Show pre-show conference.

Availability roll-out some time weeks/months later, with some models coming out first.

I've been following OLED's for a couple of years and I'd just about made up my mind to pull the trigger on a 65" B6 at the next sale. Now you guys have me thinking about holding off and seeing what January will bring with the 2017 models.

The good thing is my 2007 50" Kuro is still performing like a champ.

Thanks!

Yeah, I was also looking at the B6 and was so close to getting it a few times already during the last days. I probably would have, if I didn't constantly remind myself that I won't even be home for about half of next year. So waiting is the sensible thing to do in my situation anyway.

Congrats to the B6 in advance, though! I'm sure it's a fine set nevertheless and you'll be enjoying the new technological benefits earlier than us :)
 
I've finally decided and got myself SONY's X80D
At that affordable price and great reviews it's hard to miss.

Here's a good comparative chart I've found at SONY for their BRAVIA models

 
From what I heard it's sort of a cop out fix? Like the screen is repositioned slightly left/right up/down. I'm the kind of person that would pick up on that and would drive me mad.

The sets go through automated wear management (not some simple pixel shifting) when you turn the TV's off, you can also enable it via menu option if you'd like. Also, the pixels are quick to reset when you view other content.

These 2016 sets are so resistant to permanent burn in. Unless you're going to run your TV 24 hours a day and really try your hardest to cause harm you don't have anything to worry about it.

Also, testing done on 1080p sets from last year. (Keep in mind 2016 sets are even better then this 2015 set dealing with IR)

http://televisions.reviewed.com/fea...creen-burn-in-problems-causes-image-retention

Also, here is LG's patent for people that want to know how the automated wear management works.

http://www.google.com/patents/US8988329

Lastly, I've seen people use AMOLED burn in as proof that these LG sets have big burn in issues which is silly as hell considering the way LG's WOLED implementation works.
 
From what I heard it's sort of a cop out fix? Like the screen is repositioned slightly left/right up/down. I'm the kind of person that would pick up on that and would drive me mad.

Hmmm really? You have a link? That would bother me too if it was often.

Edit: nevermind, saw geoneo's helpful response
 
I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask but I want your guys' opinion on two TVs that I am looking at. First up is this TV from Sharp. Apparently HDR was patched in and it is decent for games according to the reviews I've seen. The other one is Samsung's KU6300. I'm getting the PS4 Pro for Christmas and both of these TVs are in my price range, which one should I get GAF?
 
I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask but I want your guys' opinion on two TVs that I am looking at. First up is this TV from Sharp. Apparently HDR was patched in and it is decent for games according to the reviews I've seen. The other one is Samsung's KU6300. I'm getting the PS4 Pro for Christmas and both of these TVs are in my price range, which one should I get GAF?
I would go Samsung. Sharp has a bad reputation of being size over quality. They also sold its Mexican TV factory to Hisense, as well as the right to use Sharp branding on the TVs it sells in the Americas, beginning next year. As of 2016, Sharp will not be manufacturing TVs for sale in the Americas.

I wound also suggest upgrading to the 50 inch for $150 more.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...-4k-ultra-hd-tv-black/5113200.p?skuId=5113200
 
I've finally decided and got myself SONY's X80D
At that affordable price and great reviews it's hard to miss.

Here's a good comparative chart I've found at SONY for their BRAVIA models


Congrats. I have the X800d and it is a phenomenal TV for the price. Can't do any better IMO.
 
I would go Samsung. Sharp has a bad reputation of being size over quality. They also sold its Mexican TV factory to Hisense, as well as the right to use Sharp branding on the TVs it sells in the Americas, beginning next year. As of 2016, Sharp will not be manufacturing TVs for sale in the Americas.

I wound also suggest upgrading to the 50 inch for $150 more.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...-4k-ultra-hd-tv-black/5113200.p?skuId=5113200

Thanks for the info. As for the 50 inch, I would if I could but I do not have the space for it. My bedroom is tiny.
 
Anyone familiar with Samsung un60js700dfxza? My sams club has a display model for $834 (originally $1,678). I understand it's the 2015 model. I was looking at it and the Samsung un60ku630dfxza and found the un60js700dfxza to have a better picture. What worries me is it being a display model but I didn't see any signs of burn in and it looked flawless. Another option is the Vizio e series, but I think I like the Samsung' a picture quality more. Looking for ~$900 or under 4K tv.
 
Anyone familiar with Samsung un60js700dfxza? My sams club has a display model for $834 (originally $1,678). I understand it's the 2015 model. I was looking at it and the Samsung un60ku630dfxza and found the un60js700dfxza to have a better picture. What worries me is it being a display model but I didn't see any signs of burn in and it looked flawless. Another option is the Vizio e series, but I think I like the Samsung' a picture quality more. Looking for ~$900 or under 4K tv.

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-l...get-samsung-suhd-tv-js7000-50-55-60-fald.html
 
The sets go through automated wear management (not some simple pixel shifting) when you turn the TV's off, you can also enable it via menu option if you'd like. Also, the pixels are quick to reset when you view other content.

These 2016 sets are so resistant to permanent burn in. Unless you're going to run your TV 24 hours a day and really try your hardest to cause harm you don't have anything to worry about it.

Also, testing done on 1080p sets from last year. (Keep in mind 2016 sets are even better then this 2015 set dealing with IR)

http://televisions.reviewed.com/fea...creen-burn-in-problems-causes-image-retention

Also, here is LG's patent for people that want to know how the automated wear management works.

http://www.google.com/patents/US8988329

Lastly, I've seen people use AMOLED burn in as proof that these LG sets have big burn in issues which is silly as hell considering the way LG's WOLED implementation works.


Thanks for this, I just bought the 55 inch B6 then :D
 
Anyone have any good recommendations for a good 42-50'' 4k tv in Canada. maybe something with a high refresh rate so i can use it as an external monitor for my gaming laptop as well as my ps4 and other consoles.

my budget is around $800
 
I got meself the EU version of the Samsung 55KS8000 and I calibrated it. While 4K HDR movies look great in Netflix, the visual quality of certain PS4 1080p games definitely pale in comparison. Sometimes I see color "stages" in some games whenever they use a fake-gradient, and I first noticed this on this new TV while I never really noticed this on my previous TV. Does this say more about the TV or about my perception?
 
So I'm thinking about bying the 55B6 but I don't really have 4k content right now.
How do 1080p games look on it? Are they blurry?

Nope. My friend actually commented on how he expected games to look blurry on mine (E6) but ended up praising the upscaling.

You'll definitely want a PS4 Pro/Scorpio/PC if you want to get the best out of the TV though.
 
Considering getting a KS8000 but the stuff I've heard about blooming and bleeding is stopping me pulling the trigger. I'd go for the LG OLED series but input lag and screen burn in are very real concerns.

There is no proof of burn in being widespread on OLED TVs, but you know that already since it is pretty much common knowledge.

Also

The 32ms input delay on a G6 OLED is not the same as 32ms delay on an LED/LCD TV since the pixel response time is a few orders of magnitude faster on OLED because of the nature of the technology.

Unless you are Daigo/ J. Wong and are skilled enough to count frames on SFV and/or have the reflexes of Ted Williams, the "slow input delay" of the 2016 LG OLEDs is just an overblown narrative propagated by an Internet culture of cynics who don't even own these TVs.

Formulate your own opinion based on experience. We will all be better off for it.

BTW, I am also subject to this rule.
 
The 32ms input delay on a G6/E6 is not the same as 32ms delay on an LED/LCD TV since the pixel response time is a few orders of magnitude faster on OLED because of the nature of the technology.
I wonder how much impact that has? It's true, I'm finding the input latency (even on the B6) to be quite manageable. Games like Super Mario World and Mega Man 3 are impacted greatly by lag and they feel very responsive on the B6. In fact, with the XRGB connected to my Kuro and the B6 at the same time, the B6 is faster (not that the Kuro was considered fast).

I would love even faster input response but it still feels quite good.
 
^The only real concern I have regarding OLED input lag is the missing/not trustworthy data on lag in 4K HDR settings.

Now that is a thing for sure. HDR gaming lag will be an issue in the future with the 2016 LG OLEDs. Current games won't have these problems though.
 
I wonder how much impact that has? It's true, I'm finding the input latency (even on the B6) to be quite manageable. Games like Super Mario World and Mega Man 3 are impacted greatly by lag and they feel very responsive on the B6. In fact, with the XRGB connected to my Kuro and the B6 at the same time, the B6 is faster (not that the Kuro was considered fast).

I would love even faster input response but it still feels quite good.

Yeah. On paper, some of the LG OLEDs don't have the best lag numbers out there,but the 55E6 I have in my bedroom feels as responsive as any TV I've owned.
 
Now that is a thing for sure. HDR gaming lag will be an issue in the future with the 2016 LG OLEDs. Current games won't have these problems though.
It actually doesn't seem like it'll be an issue.

I've loaded up HDR content on the OLED where you have full mouse control and the mouse feels very responsive. In comparison, when I attached the PC to my capture card, the mouse suffers horribly with input lag.
 
Yeah. On paper, some of the LG OLEDs don't have the best lag numbers out there,but the 55E6 I have in my bedroom feels as responsive as any TV I've owned.

In my case it doesn't. I notice the difference to my 22 ms Sony LED, but still good enough. I would be absolutely happy with a similar input lag of abt. 35 ms when gaming in HDR.
It actually doesn't seem like it'll be an issue.

I've loaded up HDR content on the OLED where you have full mouse control and the mouse feels very responsive. In comparison, when I attached the PC to my capture card, the mouse suffers horribly with input lag.

To be fair you also seem to be okay with the higher input lag (compared to the other 2016 OLEDs) of the B6, so maybe you're not as sensitive to it?
 
In my case it doesn't. I notice the difference to my 22 ms Sony LED, but still good enough. I would be absolutely happy with a similar input lag of abt. 35 ms when gaming in HDR.


To be fair you also seem to be okay with the higher input lag (compared to the other 2016 OLEDs) of the B6, so maybe you're not as sensitive to it?
Yeah, I'm not horribly sensitive to it. There's a threshold for me where things become unresponsive.

Like, playing the PS1 version of Mega Man 3 on the Vita...that feels like absolutely trash.
 
There's no issue with HDR input lag on 2016 OLEDs.

Time to stop spreading FUD, guys. :(
You're probably referring to avforums, but IMO it's too early to say that it's no issue. There is the report from a C6 owner that he definitely notices the difference, so more impressions and more importantly measurements are in order.
 
Found a 55" B6 on sale for ~$1300, I think I'm finally gonna pull the trigger. I'm in the market for a new TV and it feels kinda pointless to get even a standard 4K at this point.
 
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