Which 4k television should I get?

[cmdrdredd]

The OLEDs are not without fault, however they are at minimum within the top 1-3 displays out there, and depending on pricing and tolerances for which specific issue you'd like to put up with (no display has zero issues), are the top display.



Consumer Reports probably not the best place to check for stuff, you can check out this years Value Extreme shootout: AVSForum: 2015 Value Electronics Flat-Panel Shootout Results



That at least has the TVs in a controlled environment, professionally (real professionals) calibrated - so the TVs are the best they're going to get...at least at that point in time.

The only thing missing from most tests like this and it isn't just consumer reports. It's almost all websites, is there is so little info or no info on the input lag for usage while gaming or for a computer screen. It can sometimes be a big difference but probably not one often thought about because it's kind of a niche usage. Or a lot of people don't care/don't notice.

 

[chucky2]

Agreed. But I think the VE shootout this year was receptive to that critique and actually did measure input lag for the models tested. Not sure if they did that last year or not, but I think this year they did.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Agreed. But I think the VE shootout this year was receptive to that critique and actually did measure input lag for the models tested. Not sure if they did that last year or not, but I think this year they did.

Sorry but what is VE?

I will say that I appreciate knowing which TVs have good response times. Just so that I'm informed beyond the specs and basic screen quality.

 

[chucky2]

Sorry but what is VE?

I will say that I appreciate knowing which TVs have good response times. Just so that I'm informed beyond the specs and basic screen quality.

Value Electronics. The owner puts together and hosts (although I think this year was different location) the top TVs, in controlled realistic lighting, has them professionally calibrated, and then the T&E begins. That shootout is linked when you quoted me.

And I agree, it's nice having the latencies for those who will use the TV to game on.

 

[tential]

The only thing missing from most tests like this and it isn't just consumer reports. It's almost all websites, is there is so little info or no info on the input lag for usage while gaming or for a computer screen. It can sometimes be a big difference but probably not one often thought about because it's kind of a niche usage. Or a lot of people don't care/don't notice.

Ya, which is why I go to AVSforum as someone has usually purchased the TV already and tested the input lag for gamers who will continually bug them until they do =D. I really hope input lag on big screens/projectors keep going down but I'm ok if the y're a little higher than monitors as long as I get great quality big screens to game on

 

[Railgun]

So, now that the 55EF9500 and the like have been officially released, I'm looking forward to seeing some reviews. Nothing at AVS, AV or anywhere yet. I'd figure they'd be champing at the bit for these...maybe not.

 

[Railgun]

http://www.abt.com/product/92788/LG-55EF9500.html

$1500 rebate it seems. Still no proper reviews though.

Some owners reviews are coming in though.

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-ol...-lg-55ef9500-65ef9500-oled-owners-thread.html

 

[chucky2]

Prices already dropping (at least on the 55", not sure about 65").

Obviously better to wait as long as one can (personally I'm waiting either for perfect 2016 or hoping that by 2017 all issues have been worked out and no new introduced, but, I've got an OK TV to hold me over until then), but at least prices are starting to come down.

Chuck

 

[Charmonium]

Thanks for the updates. When you start seeing official reviews, pls let me know. I followed the AVS threads for a while but it started to feel like a waste of time. You have to sort through a lot of bullshit to get anything useful.