Dolby Vision is really the more advanced format, with 12-bit color gamut instead of the 10-bit HDR10+, and is also more commonly found (both the Google Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV 4K take advantage of Dolby Vision). You won’t find any gaming features on the UQ81 that would allow you to play next-gen titles. LG would have to provide an HDMI 2.1 interface and 120 hertz for that. But this is simply not part of the specifications. You will also have to do without three-dimensional surround sound and sometimes show some patience when navigating through webOS 22. C: The first letter of an OLED’s model number indicates the series to which the TV belongs. “Z” series OLEDs are the company’s most expensive, while the “A” series are entry-level options, though there’s no A series being released in the UK in 2023. LG G3 OLED: LG’s flagship 4K OLED, the G3, is powered by the 4K version of the α9 Gen6 chip and comes in a wider range of sizes than the Z3. There are 55in, 65in, 77in and 83in models available, all of which sport a “Zero Gap” design optimised for wall mounting as there’s no stand included in the box. The three smaller sizes get MLA technology to help deliver much higher peak brightness than last year’s equivalent models and also enjoy various picture processing upgrades thanks to the advanced sixth-gen chip. powering them.

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As you can see from the image above, the interface has changed in recent years, replacing its traditional overlay of apps for a full-screen view that's more spaced-out, but is still the best smart TV platform in our books. The South Korean firm sells a huge range of televisions, but trying to tell them apart and work out the differences between them based on their model numbers is not a straightforward task.There’s often talk of ‘burn in’ images on OLED screens, but much of this is anecdotal, and you’d probably need to be working the set very hard for this to become a problem. All OLED panels are manufactured by LG Display, so you have LG to thank even if you’ve got a Sony OLED in your home. With our help, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting if you decide that your next television is going to be an LG. If you don’t mind settling for an older version of the webOS operating system, and less impressive picture and audio performance, you can save yourself a fair amount of cash by opting for an older LG TV. What that means is there's no clear winner here. Samsung TV and LG TV make excellent televisions. What's more, both brands also offer a range of TVs with different specs and prices, so there's often a TV to suit everyone, from the high-end through to the budget. LG’s model numbers may look daunting at first glance, but they’re actually relatively easy to decipher once you know what each of the component parts refers to.

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QLED, on the other hand, is a proprietary technology developed by Samsung. QLED uses a filter of quantum dots to enhance color and contrast and make do with several dimming zones to vary brightness across the screen – rather than being able to do so with each pixel individually. QLED TVs are also a lot brighter than OLEDs (thousands of nits versus hundreds) though they can struggle to show both light and dark images as effectively at the same time as a result. The gamma value shows a deviation of up to 0.14 and is almost beyond the prescribed value of 2.2 over the entire measuring range. The color representation is also quite noticeable as being imprecise.

Sit closer: Experience the same detailed picture when closer to the screen – with eight million pixels, the picture won’t break up. The Samsung QN900B is one of the best 8K TVs you can buy today, boasting stunning HDR pictures. (Image credit: Samsung) Samsung TV vs LG TV: panel tech LG C3 OLED evo: The C series OLED saw new 42in and 48in models added in 2022 and both of those make a return in 2023, along with 55in, 65in, 77in and 83in options. Those smaller sets will be particularly appealing to gamers, though gaming provision is magnificent no matter which size you go for, with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support key gaming features such as ALLM, VRR and 4K@120Hz.