Brighter, more contrast, faster: TOP 5 OLED and QLED TVs

A 55-inch TV with support for "quantum dots" technology was introduced in 2016. Today, Samsung UE-55KS7000 enjoys considerable popularity in the market, as it is one of the most affordable QLED panels among models with a diagonal of 55".

The TV received a thin body (thickness less than 4.5 cm) with a miniature framing frame. The so-called "360-degree design" adds to the slimness and elegance of the Samsung UE-55KS7000, thanks to which there are no openings and large bolt holes even on the back side of the panel (the main ports are placed in the One Connect external unit).

Samsung UE-55KS7000 is equipped with a 55-inch screen with Ultra HD 4K resolution. The model also supports a wide dynamic range of HDR, guaranteeing richer and brighter colours when playing relevant content. The model uses QLED illumination, which provides the most natural colour reproduction and displays over a billion shades. For high contrast indicators (pure white and deep shadows) UHD Dimming technology is responsible here.

The 55-inch TV is running Tizen OS. The response time of the shell has decreased against the background of 2015 models, but in general, the reaction speed and stability of operation leave much to be desired. In addition to popular multimedia services, you can play content from home devices (DLNA), transmitting data over Wi-Fi or via a LAN port, as well as use all the variety of TV interfaces: HDMI, USB, etc.

The sound is represented by the 2.1 system. The total output power is 40 watts, which in many cases is quite enough. But to recreate the cinema at home, demanding users will probably want to buy at least a soundbar.

Samsung UE-55KS7000 will be pleased with the image quality, but the TV does a better job of showing high-quality content, but the picture of ordinary digital channels does not look so convincing. But if you are looking for a relatively affordable QLED panel, then this model is worth considering among the first.

Samsung QE-49Q7FAM is a 49-inch TV with QLED backlight, released in 2017. This is the youngest representative of its line, differing from its fellows only in the size of the screen. Senior model has a 75-inch display.

In addition to the traditional advantages of the design of premium models, such as a slim body, frameless design, the use of an external One Connect unit, Samsung QE-49Q7FAM has new "chips". This is the smooth texture of the back surface, the possibility of mounting to the wall with minimal clearance, as well as a transparent 5-metre optical cable connecting the TV to the remote unit.

The matrix of the TV is equipped with a QLED backlight. This provided support for the new technologies of the South Korean manufacturer with the prefix Q. Thus, Q Colour guarantees the widest possible range of colours (the coverage rate of the DCI-P3 colour space is close to the maximum — 99%). Q Contrast displays deep dark and light tones, and Q HDR improves the rendering of the smallest objects when playing HDR content.

Also, the TV image is characterized by excellent viewing angles and UltraHD support with high-quality scaling of a less clear picture.

Samsung QE-49Q7FAM is a smart TV with support for the most up—to-date broadcasting standards and popular multimedia services, the ability to connect various devices. The model received an audio system with 2 speakers and a pair of subwoofers with a total output power of 40 watts.

The TV is running on the Q Smart TV platform, which is essentially just another name for the Tizen 3.0 OS. In terms of speed and stability, there are complaints about it — there may be loss of connection with Wi-Fi, freezes and long pauses "for reflection".

Samsung QE-49Q7FAM is one of the most affordable QLED models of 2017, which determines its popularity in the market. If you are interested in a premium TV with a great image, and a large diagonal is not required, then be sure to look at this TV. By the way, for a small surcharge, you can take a similar model with a curved screen — .

The UHD TV presents the 2017 line of OLED C7V. Unlike its predecessors, for example, the LG OLED55C6V 55 " , the new series received flat, not curved screens.

LG OLED55C7V is a 55—inch OLED TV with excellent contrast, perfect black level, excellent colour reproduction (the claimed coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space is 99%). Even in a dark room, chiaroscuro is displayed correctly, black tones look as natural as possible. In terms of image brightness and rendering of small details of the picture, the model has become closer to the main competitors from Sony and Samsung, ensuring compliance with the HDR standard.

The TV is distinguished by good viewing angles. Even against the background of IPS screens, the visibility is wider, which makes the LG OLED55C7V an excellent choice for collective cinema viewing. The panel supports Ultra HD 4K, and Tru 4K UpScaler is responsible for scaling a less clear picture. It's nice to watch even movies from DVDs, but the higher the original quality of the content, the better the image will be.

LG OLED55C7V is running the updated webOS 3.5 platform. It has improved performance and responsiveness, and the user interface has remained unchanged. The LG Magic Remote with the "point and click" function helps to reveal all the "smart" features, providing almost the same ease of operation as a mouse on a PC.

The variety of ports allows you to connect any home devices, and the minimum video delay time of 21 ms (one of the best indicators on the market) will allow you to use the panel even as a gaming monitor.

In terms of image quality, LG OLED55C7V is surpassed only by flagship OLED panels. In this regard, the price of the model is quite tempting. But a picky buyer can choose not such a new TV (and, for example, LG OLED55B6V 2016 release), getting almost the same picture and features, except for the older version of webOS and minimal input lag.

The premium 65-inch OLED TV of 2017 is made in the original "Image on Glass" design. If you do not take into account the thickness of the folding bottom rack, which also serves as a soundbar, then the LG OLED65G7V screen itself with an invisible glass base is actually ultra—thin — only 2.5 cm.

In a related flagship model LG OLED65W7V 65 " the screen and soundbar were smashed, but in this regard, the 2.5-centimeter display can only be fixed on the wall. The G7V panel is also installed on horizontal surfaces, while it looks no less impressive, and costs less.

The use of organic LEDs provides LG OLED65G7V with excellent picture quality. UltraHD resolution is complemented by Active HDR support with Dolby Vision. This standard is simply created for moviegoers. They are waiting for a bright image (against the background of early OLED panels, where brightness was a relatively weak point) with excellent detail and flawless black tones. Pixel-by-pixel rather than local dimming improves contrast and is responsible for accurate colour rendering. At the same time, the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space is close to the peak capabilities of modern digital cinemas — 99%.

LG OLED65G7V is initially offered with a high-quality speaker system in 4.2 format. This is a built-in base 4-channel 60W soundbar with a pair of subwoofers. The "chip" of the audio system is Dolby Atmos support. This is an object audio format that makes the sound "snap" to individual points in space, thereby providing additional depth and richness of sound.

By the way, gamers will also be pleased with the minimum input lag at the level of 21 ms, which so far there is nothing to cover for other manufacturers of OLED panels.

The traditional features of LG's TV include the webOS 3.5 platform, a "smart" remote control with support for voice commands, multi-format, streaming video playback, the ability to view content from any home devices.

The disadvantages of LG OLED65G7V include the price, as well as the lack of 3D. For such money, I want even the most popular functions to be available "just in case". Otherwise, the acquisition of this TV is an investment with a good foundation for the future in terms of supported technologies and capabilities.

4K OLED TV of the popular Japanese brand debuted on the market in 2017. This 65-inch panel represents the premium Bravia line and is the big brother of Sony KD-55A1 55 " with a 55-inch screen.

The Sony KD-65A1 implements the concept of "TV without a stand". Instead, a KickStand support is used, supporting the panel from the back side at a distance of about 30 cm from the screen. From the front it seems that there is no stand at all.

The acoustics of the 4.1 format are made using Acoustic Surface technology. The sound comes from the entire surface of the display, passing through the organic LEDs of the matrix. The resulting vibrations provide sound depth and excellent synchronization with the video. Not only all Sony KD-65A1 connectors, but also a subwoofer are placed in the kick stand. When placing the TV on a horizontal surface, this solution guarantees excellent low-frequency sound. But there is also a disadvantage — with wall mounting, certain losses in sound quality from the subwoofer cannot be avoided, because it is actually sandwiched between the screen and the wall.

The 65-inch OLED matrix together with the new X1 Extreme processor provide excellent image quality, including in dynamic scenes. This applies to beautiful dark tones and contrast. And the brightness of the visual sensations is even better than that of the top LG models.

Excellent image detail is provided by UHD resolution, and good elaboration of contours and small details is provided by HDR support (when playing the corresponding content).

The Android TV platform with Google Home integration makes the TV "smart". Convenient voice control of home devices has been added to the variety of applications and multimedia services.

The disadvantage of the Sony KD-65A1 is the high cost and significant operating costs (the panel consumes 0.5 kW per hour of operation). Also note that there is no 3D support here, which may upset owners of 3D Blu-ray disc collections.

In general, Sony KD-65A1 is a worthy competitor to premium LG OLED TVs (for example, OLED65G7V models) and other manufacturers. When creating TV, original ideas and solutions are implemented.