Best Smart OLED TV 2021 | Which One Is the Best for You?
Best Smart OLED TV 2021 | Which One Is the Best for You?
Can you develop perfection?
The LG CX OLED shows that you can – if only by a little bit.
Best Overall: LG OLED55CXPUA
One of two entry-level OLEDs from LG’s 2020 lineup gives fantastic picture quality and comes stuffed with extra gaming traits, making it a great all-around TV that should look sleek in any living room. Like all OLEDs, it can turn pixels off individually, offering perfect blacks and an infinite contrast ratio. This is perfect for watching films in a dark room. Its broad viewing angles also make it more comfortable to accommodate more comprehensive seating arrangements since the picture doesn’t lose accuracy when seen from the side. For gaming, it has a near-instantaneous response time, low input lag, and supports variable refresh rate technology to decrease screen tearing. Also, it supports a 4k @ 120Hz signal. HDR content looks excellent thanks to its high contrast ratio and broad color gamut, although it doesn’t get very bright, and the screen becomes overly dim when large areas are lit up. The display is also incredibly thin, at just a couple of millimeters deep – yet managing to fit in four HDMI 2.1 ports and a brilliantly low input lag, suggesting this is one set able to manage those next-gen consoles coming later this year.
Runner Up: Sony XBR55A8H
Enjoy compatible films and online content with improved black levels four times the resolution of 1080p with the Sony A8H 55″ Class HDR 4K UHD Smart OLED TV. It has a 54.6″ OLED display and includes Sony’s X-Motion Clarity technology to improve fast-moving images to decrease blur digitally. HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision compatibility give a wide color gamut and enhanced brightness and contrast to produce vibrant, lifelike images for cooperative content. While all OLEDs produce excellent dark room performance thanks to their infinite contrast ratios, Sony has a slight edge for seeing movies over rivals like the LG CX OLED because there’s a tad less stutter with lower-frame rate content and it supports DTS audio as well as Dolby Digital. That stated, these are slight differences that most people likely won’t notice, and you can’t go wrong with any OLED when it comes to home theater. On top of its infinite contrast ratio, it has ideal black uniformity, so there’s no blooming around bright objects. Our unit also has impressive out-of-the-box color precision, which implies you don’t necessarily need to get it calibrated to get the most out of your TV, but this can vary between units.
Most Glamorous: LG OLED55GXPUA
Most Glamorous: LG OLED55GXPUA
Are you after a remarkable OLED TV that will look picture-perfect on your living room wall? The LG Gallery Series OLED should have you sorted. While you’re getting the identical panel and processor as the LG CX OLED, a few key traits are different – not least its proposed use as a wall-mounted set that actually requires the expert installation to look its best, with cables hidden away out of sight. This 54.6″ OLED TV highlights a native resolution of 3840 x 2160, enabling you to view detailed UHD images, and the improved black and contrast levels of OLED technology help colors appear more vibrant. HDR ability with HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision support presents a broader color gamut and enhanced brightness with compatible content and devices.
Best Value: Sony A8H
Best Value: Sony A8HMounting Type Can be wall mounted Brand Sony Resolution 4K Connectivity Technology Wireless Display Technology OLED Supported Internet Services Netflix Color Black Screen Size 54.6 Inches Refresh Rate 120 Hz Item Weight 41 Pounds
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- PICTURE PROCESSOR X1 ULTIMATE: Sony’s best processor analyzes content to bring out OLED’s intense contrast with pure blacks, peak brightness and natural colors. X-Reality PRO upscale everything you watch to near 4K
- OLED + PIXEL CONTRAST BOOSTER: Millions of individual pixels are supercharged for more vibrant colors to complement absolute OLED black
- GAME MODE: Take your PlayStation experience to the next level with a Sony 4K gaming TV featuring dedicated Game Mode for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience
- SMART ANDROID TV with GOOGLE ASSISTANT: Use your voice to control your TV and smart home devices, easily search for movies and shows, get answers, and manage tasks
- WORKS WITH ALEXA: Stream smart camera feeds with your voice. Through an Alexa enabled device, just ask Alexa to play music, launch video apps, turn up the volume, and more
- APPLE AIRPLAY 2 and HOMEKIT SUPPORT: Seamlessly integrate your iPhone and Siri devices with your Sony TV for effortless smart home management and content streaming
- Triluminos Display: See exactly what the creator intended with advanced color and gradation
- ACOUSTIC SURFACE AUDIO: 2.1 channel sound from the entire screen, creating an immersive multidimensional audio experience
- NETFLIX CALIBRATED MODE, DOLBY VISION, IMAX ENHANCED: Enjoy immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended
- SUPER-SLIM ONE-SLATE DESIGN: Flush surface and narrow aluminum bezel harmoniously blends into any environment. A 2-way stand provides a low-profile option for distraction-free viewing or adjust to raise up and seamlessly fit a soundbar
Best Budget: LG OLED55BXPUA
Best Budget: LG OLED55BXPUAMounting Type Can be wall mounted Brand LG Resolution 4K Connectivity Technology Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, HDMI Display Technology OLED Supported Internet Services Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Vudu, Google TV Color Black Screen Size 55 Inches Refresh Rate 120 Hz Item Weight 43.9 Pounds
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- DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) with Stand: 48.3″ x 29.3″ x 9.7″ | Without Stand (WxHxD): 48.3″ x 27.8″ x 1.8″ | Weight with Stand: 43.9 lbs | Weight without Stand: 41.7 lbs lbs
- PIXEL LEVEL DIMMING: Millions of pixels emit their own light. Only OLED can turn pixels off completely and independently. See stunning picture, perfect black, infinite contrast and over a billion rich colors.
- WEBOS AND MAGIC REMOTE: LG’s fan-favorite webOS platform makes it surprisingly fast and easy to stream movies and shows with your favorite apps and find new obsessions based on what you like. While our Magic Remote lives up to its name with voice and motion control — just speak or simply point, scroll and click.
- α7 GEN 3 PROCESSOR 4K: Your picture is made better, clearer, and smoother. Our a7 Gen 3 Processor 4K powers the performance. You don’t have to do a thing to enjoy great picture and sound. Our advanced processor does it for you with AI Picture, AI Sound and 4KUpscaling.
- GAMING: LG OLED TV is built for gaming. AI-powered picture quality transports you to the moment. Gaming features and the latest tech, like NVIDIA G-SYNC and FreeSync, give you an edge with less lag, high refresh rates, and incredibly smooth and responsive gameplay.
- LG OLED TV: Only OLED pixels emit their own light, allowing for perfect black, intense color and stunning picture.