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goeagles5039 · 07-09-2017, 11:43 PM

I want to get a new 4K tv soon and regularly only buy Samsung TVs but I have heard good things about LG. Which is better?

StingingVelvet · 07-09-2017, 11:46 PM

LG OLEDs are widely considered the best TVs but they do have some drawbacks like lower nits for HDR and near-black issues. The best LCDs are probably the upper end Sony or Samsung models. You're just gonna have to research it based on what you care about most.

goeagles5039 · 07-09-2017, 11:55 PM

Right now I have a LED Samsung TV.

elwaylite · 07-10-2017, 12:59 AM

This is it for me:

LG C7, Sony A1E, Sony 940E and Sony ZD9.

mysticwaterfall · 07-10-2017, 01:09 AM

I hope legally was an autocorrect for regularly. Other then that, I would agree with SV. If you can afford it, go for an LG Oled, the picture quality is amazing. If you don't want OLED it depends on if Doly Vision matters to you. If yes, then go with a Sony LED. If no, go with a Samsung LED.

goeagles5039 · 07-10-2017, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

I hope legally was an autocorrect for regularly. Other then that, I would agree with SV. If you can afford it, go for an LG Oled, the picture quality is amazing. If you don't want OLED it depends on if Doly Vision matters to you. If yes, then go with a Sony LED. If no, go with a Samsung LED.

lol yes regularly. I don't really even know what Dolby vision is. If I get a Samsung led I would want the HDR correct?

goeagles5039 · 07-10-2017, 02:31 AM

Just checked out LG OLED prices and I'll probably never spend that much on a tv.

mysticwaterfall · 07-10-2017, 04:19 AM

There have been some good deals on the 2016 models lately, but anyway you slice it OLED is going to be more expensive, yes.

A 4K TV without HDR is sort of pointless, it would be like buying non carbonated pop. You should read https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=293133 for a good HDR introduction.

SleeperAgent · 07-10-2017, 07:35 AM

There's a TCL 55" for $650 that has HDR and Dolby Vision that just came out. I will be getting mine this week so I will let you know its quality. But its a good starting point for 4k with both hdr and dv until the OLED game settles down.

Mpmarks1975 · 07-10-2017, 01:41 PM

I recently had to return an open box LG OLED due to screen burn and as I'm impatient they offered my the Samsung Q7 55" I read the few reviews out there and tested it in store. I wouldn't dismiss it if you can get one for a decent price, it really does have many good points.

goeagles5039 · 07-10-2017, 02:07 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-...?skuId=5773800

How is that TV? That is probably what I will be interested in.

The_Donster · 07-11-2017, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by goeagles5039

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-...?skuId=5773800

How is that TV? That is probably what I will be interested in.

I've got its predecessor, a 65" KS8000 and love it. My wife barely sees me, which I think is how her and Lord Fauntleroy like it

staxus · 08-12-2017, 11:39 AM

I had a LG 60 UHD 8500 till last Thursday when it died after only 13 months. Best-Buy is replacing it because of the warranty but they don't make that model any more, so I opted for the Sony XBR-55 X900E.
Hated to down size but not many worthy 60 inchers out there any more and 65 was to big. Can't wait for Monday when they bring in the new and take out the trash !

Rico_1 · 08-21-2017, 12:16 AM

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm looking to get a new 4K TV soon as well. Don't think I can quite spring for an OLED. Want a 65 inch. First I was leaning towards the Samsung UN65MU8000, and now I think I'm moving towards the Sony XBR65X850E. I've had a 60" Sony 1080p set for ten years and it's been rock solid.

I just learned there are some ads you can't turn off on the Samsung home screen, that I think would bug me. TV performance is most important, and viewing angle too. Comments or thoughts?

StingingVelvet · 08-21-2017, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rico_1

I just learned there are some ads you can't turn off on the Samsung home screen, that I think would bug me. TV performance is most important, and viewing angle too. Comments or thoughts?

Not sure of it's the same or not, but the ads on my KS8000 are just a small square next to the apps list that advertises new movies or shows available on the apps. It's pretty minor and rarely noticeable, and certainly doesn't cover the picture or anything.

As for TV recs, only thing I would say is I recommend Rtings as a good review site and if you're going to be getting UHDs I recommend one with the HDR Premium logo, which have 1,000+ nits, good color volume and good tone mapping. If the set has Dolby Vision though, and you bank on more and more discs supporting Dolby Vision, then you could sacrifice some of that for other benefits or discounts. Dolby Vision is an enhanced HDR system that compensates for lesser specs.

Rico_1 · 08-22-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Not sure of it's the same or not, but the ads on my KS8000 are just a small square next to the apps list that advertises new movies or shows available on the apps. It's pretty minor and rarely noticeable, and certainly doesn't cover the picture or anything.

As for TV recs, only thing I would say is I recommend Rtings as a good review site and if you're going to be getting UHDs I recommend one with the HDR Premium logo, which have 1,000+ nits, good color volume and good tone mapping. If the set has Dolby Vision though, and you bank on more and more discs supporting Dolby Vision, then you could sacrifice some of that for other benefits or discounts. Dolby Vision is an enhanced HDR system that compensates for lesser specs.

Thanks for the info. After looking at the Rtings site and watching some video reviews there it seems the Sony XBR65X900E is very well rated. Costs a bit more than the others I was considering, but it sounds like a great TV.

ray0414 · 08-22-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by goeagles5039

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-...?skuId=5773800

How is that TV? That is probably what I will be interested in.

Amazon has the 65ks9800 for only 1998 right now. If you can buy it with a credit card you can use price protection and get it even cheaper.

Aidenag · 08-23-2017, 07:06 AM

For those wanting OLED, but looking at other options in the $1500-2k range instead due to OLED prices. HOLD OUT! prices are dropping, and deals are had fairly often. I snagged my 65 inch LG OLED C7 for just barely over $2k including sale tax on a 4th of july sale. Join slickdeals, get alerts for LG OLED deals, and wait a little while, when the crazy deals pop up, you gotta move fast as hell.

Rico_1 · 08-24-2017, 08:46 PM

Took the plunge and bought the Sony XBR65X900E. Delivery Saturday. Exciting!

07-09-2017, 11:43 PM	#1
goeagles5039 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Wakanda 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:77	New TV I want to get a new 4K tv soon and regularly only buy Samsung TVs but I have heard good things about LG. Which is better? Last edited by goeagles5039; 07-10-2017 at 02:56 PM.

07-09-2017, 11:46 PM	#2
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	LG OLEDs are widely considered the best TVs but they do have some drawbacks like lower nits for HDR and near-black issues. The best LCDs are probably the upper end Sony or Samsung models. You're just gonna have to research it based on what you care about most.

07-09-2017, 11:55 PM	#3
goeagles5039 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Wakanda 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:77	Right now I have a LED Samsung TV.

07-10-2017, 12:59 AM	#4
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	This is it for me: LG C7, Sony A1E, Sony 940E and Sony ZD9.

07-10-2017, 01:09 AM	#5
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	I hope legally was an autocorrect for regularly. Other then that, I would agree with SV. If you can afford it, go for an LG Oled, the picture quality is amazing. If you don't want OLED it depends on if Doly Vision matters to you. If yes, then go with a Sony LED. If no, go with a Samsung LED.

07-10-2017, 02:31 AM	#7
goeagles5039 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Wakanda 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:77	Just checked out LG OLED prices and I'll probably never spend that much on a tv.

07-10-2017, 04:19 AM	#8
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	There have been some good deals on the 2016 models lately, but anyway you slice it OLED is going to be more expensive, yes. A 4K TV without HDR is sort of pointless, it would be like buying non carbonated pop. You should read https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=293133 for a good HDR introduction.

07-10-2017, 07:35 AM	#9
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	There's a TCL 55" for $650 that has HDR and Dolby Vision that just came out. I will be getting mine this week so I will let you know its quality. But its a good starting point for 4k with both hdr and dv until the OLED game settles down.

07-10-2017, 01:41 PM	#10
Mpmarks1975 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2016 Location:Missouri (Formerly Manchester, UK)	I recently had to return an open box LG OLED due to screen burn and as I'm impatient they offered my the Samsung Q7 55" I read the few reviews out there and tested it in store. I wouldn't dismiss it if you can get one for a decent price, it really does have many good points.

07-10-2017, 02:07 PM	#11
goeagles5039 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Wakanda 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:77	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-...?skuId=5773800 How is that TV? That is probably what I will be interested in.

08-12-2017, 11:39 AM	#13
staxus Member Member since:Dec 2016 Location:The Wolverine St. Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:331	I had a LG 60 UHD 8500 till last Thursday when it died after only 13 months. Best-Buy is replacing it because of the warranty but they don't make that model any more, so I opted for the Sony XBR-55 X900E. Hated to down size but not many worthy 60 inchers out there any more and 65 was to big. Can't wait for Monday when they bring in the new and take out the trash !

08-21-2017, 12:16 AM	#14
Rico_1 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:9	Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm looking to get a new 4K TV soon as well. Don't think I can quite spring for an OLED. Want a 65 inch. First I was leaning towards the Samsung UN65MU8000, and now I think I'm moving towards the Sony XBR65X850E. I've had a 60" Sony 1080p set for ten years and it's been rock solid. I just learned there are some ads you can't turn off on the Samsung home screen, that I think would bug me. TV performance is most important, and viewing angle too. Comments or thoughts?

08-23-2017, 07:06 AM	#18
Aidenag Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Seattle 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:775 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:25	For those wanting OLED, but looking at other options in the $1500-2k range instead due to OLED prices. HOLD OUT! prices are dropping, and deals are had fairly often. I snagged my 65 inch LG OLED C7 for just barely over $2k including sale tax on a 4th of july sale. Join slickdeals, get alerts for LG OLED deals, and wait a little while, when the crazy deals pop up, you gotta move fast as hell.

08-24-2017, 08:46 PM	#19
Rico_1 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:9	Took the plunge and bought the Sony XBR65X900E. Delivery Saturday. Exciting!

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