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Sousaclone

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So, looking at pulling the trigger on a new TV finally. Currently have a 52" Samsung from probably 2009.

I'm planning on a 4k in either the 65" or maybe 75" range. Still trying to debate between QLED vs OLED and debating if I should go for screen size or a higher end model. I rarely watch movies in the dark so the true black of the OLED isn't necessarily a major selling point for me, and I've been a fan of Samsung TVs for a while. Main uses are mainly just cable, Netflix, maybe some light gaming if I ever run across a PS5

Any have thoughts or opinions?
 
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Kind of a double-edged sword on the size vs "high end" question. A larger screen will magnify any shortcomings of a lower end model. That being said, it's absolutely picking nits when you're talking about a 4k set that's not part of an optimized/theater type of setup. And depending on how far you sit from the screen, that could be even less of an issue.
 
  1. You currently have a 12 year old TV so it sounds like you keep them a long time
  2. Everyone I know that has one, including myself, is blown away by the LG OLED's and would buy them again.
  3. You can get a 65" for $1,800
  4. You can cheap out and get something else $1,000
  5. I would be happy to pay an extra $66/year to have a great TV.
With all of that said, I haven't looked in a few years at TV's so maybe the LG OLED isn't the best any longer. All I know is that it was for a long time. My mind was made up when I went to Costco and viewed it next to other models.
 
alarson said:
www.rtings.com

TV Size To Distance Calculator (And The Science Behind It)

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Good tool here but I wouldn't be too dead set on some of the distances. Good info though for not letting the TV completely overpower the room.
 
dmclone said:
  1. You currently have a 12 year old TV so it sounds like you keep them a long time
  2. Everyone I know that has one, including myself, is blown away by the LG OLED's and would buy them again.
  3. You can get a 65" for $1,800
  4. You can cheap out and get something else $1,000
  5. I would be happy to pay an extra $66/year to have a great TV.
With all of that said, I haven't looked in a few years at TV's so maybe the LG OLED isn't the best any longer. All I know is that it was for a long time. My mind was made up when I went to Costco and viewed it next to other models.
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I went to Costco and viewed it next to other models.

Do not buy a TV based on this. They can do whatever they want to make TV 'A' look way better than TV 'B'. On purpose, or on accident.
 
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cyups2323 said:
I bought a 65 inch 4k LG OLED TV in September and I am VERY happy. Pricey but worth every penny as far as I'm concerned.
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I got the same TV about a year ago and am less than thrilled. Picture is great, but LG doesn't carry a lot of the apps I use (no ESPN or Flosports?), so still have to pair with a Roku. Also, will randomly close apps in the middle of playing.
 
If you're going to game on a PS5, make sure to get something with HDMI 2.1 with VRR. PS5 is going to support VRR and already supports HDMI 2.1.
 
My ~10 year old Samsung TV died just after Christmas and I bought a TCL R646 75". I've been very happy with it, picture quality is really good. The initial knock on this TV was buggy software but most of those issues have been fixed by software updates (at least for me). I was a little leery about buying a less well known brand but so far, so good.
 
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cyups2323 said:
I bought a 65 inch 4k LG OLED TV in September and I am VERY happy. Pricey but worth every penny as far as I'm concerned.
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Yeah we did the same for our living room. It looks so nice for basketball games. It was worth the extra $$ from QLED (which I have in the basement) to OLED. I can tell a huge difference in the two. But I do hate the LG interface and lack of apps for it. Samsung has a better app store than LG, I cannot even get ESPN+ on LG.
 
With devices like Chromecast for Google TV and Roku being so cheap, I never even use the built in apps on TV's. I just throw a Chromecast for Google TV on every TV in the house and then everyone is happy using the basic remote.
 
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OLED in a dark room or QLED in a bright room. Otherwise I try to use rtings.com and search the model to see how it fares. Most people think Samsung/LG are all made equally but unfortunately most of them are junk.
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The 7 Best TVs - Winter 2024: Reviews

The best TV we've tested is the Samsung S90C OLED. It's a fantastic TV with a great selection of extra features and incredible picture quality.
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Cydkar said:
I went to Costco and viewed it next to other models.

Do not buy a TV based on this. They can do whatever they want to make TV 'A' look way better than TV 'B'. On purpose, or on accident.
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I once adjusted the settings on a panasonic plasma in a sears because I knew a buddy was going to stop and look at it later in the day.
 
Big fan of my LG OLED. I can't really say much for the built in apps, I plugged my Roku in on day 1 and never used the built in stuff. Buy the TV for the picture. You can swap out your streaming device whenever you want for like $50 if you decide you need something different.
 
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