{"id":178786,"date":"2024-02-05T12:34:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=178786"},"modified":"2024-02-05T12:34:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T12:34:18","slug":"best-4k-oled-tvs-2024-choosing-the-very-best-tv-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/best-4k-oled-tvs-2024-choosing-the-very-best-tv-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 4K OLED TVs 2024: Choosing the very best TV this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/techweek.webp\" alt=\"8. LG A2\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>8. LG A2<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 48, 55, 65\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 webOS |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0deep black color for a relatively modest amount<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0hardly suitable for gamers<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Entrance ticket to the world of OLED<\/p>\n<p>The younger model LG A2 cannot boast of a very large screen size &#8211; but by OLED standards it is quite inexpensive.\u00a0The 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 &#8211; this is the price for the relative availability of OLED technology .\u00a0But with the black depth and contrast level, the LG A2 is more than fine!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1_techweek.webp\" alt=\"7. LG G3\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7.LG G3<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77, 83\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 webOS |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0120 Hz, excellent balance of brightness and contrast thanks to the Micro Lens Array system<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013 rather<\/b>\u00a0weak built-in acoustics, high price<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Expensive flagship \u2013 but worth it<\/p>\n<p>LG&#8217;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.\u00a0As a result, the brightness breaks records while maintaining \u201cabsolute\u201d black &#8211; if you find this not enough, you can use the Brightness Booster Max feature.\u00a0As many as four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K at 120 Hz, VRR (variable refresh rate) and AMD FreeSync &#8211; everything literally screams about quality.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2_techweek.webp\" alt=\"6. Sony A80L\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Sony A80L<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77, 83\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 Google TV |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a0luxurious sound, picture to match<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0not too bright<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0a cool device for brand lovers<\/p>\n<p>The average model in Sony&#8217;s OLED series guarantees a familiar picture &#8211; clear, deep and vibrantly colored (thanks to the proprietary Cognitive Processor XR), and even with a 120 Hz scan rate.\u00a0The Acoustic Surface Audio+ sound system really works, the device is capable of pumping up even a relatively large room &#8211; you won&#8217;t need a soundbar.\u00a0Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting only a couple of ports with HDMI 2.1 and a slightly reduced brightness by modern standards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3_techweek.webp\" alt=\"5. LG B3\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. LG B3<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 webOS |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>&#8211;<\/b>\u00a0reference picture in games<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0sound talent is \u201cC\u201d, only two HDMI 2.1 ports<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0cutting-edge TV<\/p>\n<p>The second model from LG demonstrates an excellent price\/quality ratio &#8211; 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.\u00a0There is only one \u201cbut\u201d &#8211; if you plan to use the device in a large room &#8211; take care of an external sound system; the built-in acoustics of the LG B3 are rather weak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4_techweek.webp\" alt=\"4. Sony A95L\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Sony A95L<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 QD-OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 Google TV |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0incredible picture quality, 120 Hz scan rate<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0again \u2013 only two HDMI 2.1 ports<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0Sony breaks records<\/p>\n<p>The top model in the line of the famous Japanese corporation offers almost everything you could dream of in this segment &#8211; and even more.\u00a0The 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.\u00a04K\/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and even Dolby Vision came via software update.\u00a0The 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.\u00a0Bravo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5_techweek.webp\" alt=\"3.LG C3\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3.LG C3<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 webOS |\u00a0Format support \u2013 HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>&#8211;<\/b>\u00a0excellent price-quality-features ratio<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0brightness could be a little higher<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0LG will not let you down<\/p>\n<p>If you want a TV that&#8217;s worth every penny you put into it, the roads lead to the LG C3.\u00a0Screen up to 83\u201d, 4K 120 Hz, VRR and Dolby Vision, Quick Media Switching option.\u00a0The function of combining the TV sound system with additional Wow Orchestra speakers is a long list, but it\u2019s better to see it once.\u00a0Yes, there is no super-brightness here (only 800 nits), but the price, whatever one may say, dots the i\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6_techweek.webp\" alt=\"2.Samsung S90C\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2.Samsung S90C<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77, 83\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 QD-OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 Tizen |\u00a0Formats supported \u2013 HDR10+, HDR10, HLG<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0Finally \u2013 a combination of high brightness and infinite contrast<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0no Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0the new generation of Samsung TV is good in everything<\/p>\n<p>Samsung&#8217;s junior QD-OLED, although it does not reach the brightness level of the flagship, still breaks records (1,000 nits) for this indicator &#8211; finally, OLED TV can be used without problems even in a sunny room.\u00a0The 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).\u00a0The result is phenomenal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7_techweek.webp\" alt=\"1.Samsung S95C\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1.Samsung S95C<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 77, 83\u201d |\u00a0Resolution \u2013 4K |\u00a0Panel \u2013 QD-OLED |\u00a0OS \u2013 Tizen |\u00a0Formats supported \u2013 HDR10+, HDR10, HLG<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0simply a reference image in every sense<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0no Dolby Vision, high price<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict \u2013<\/b>\u00a0the choice of perfectionists<\/p>\n<p>Samsung S95C synthesizes all the best that you expect from a TV of this class.\u00a0The model guarantees 1,400 nits of brightness, offers 144 Hz scanning and support for VRR, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.\u00a0The color palette is especially impressive &#8211; frankly, we have never seen such luxurious colors on TV.\u00a0A genuine alien from the future, deserving of long and lasting applause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a TV in the current market is comparable to shopping for clothes in a bustling market. 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