On the negative side, we didn’t get proper “screen time” with the array of new TVs introduced, many of which hold the promise to be pretty spectacular. As anticipated, the big CES TV news was the incorporation of mini-LED technology in more flat-panel TVs, and at screen sizes ranging up to 86 inches. There were also MicroLED displays aimed at the luxury consumer market, and OLED TVs aimed at a mainstream buyer who might normally be predisposed to consider an LCD model due to price concerns. To sum up, there was something for everyone on display at this year’s virtual version of CES.
A Bright Future For OLED
The 2021 OLED lineup LG introduced at CES was led by its 4K-resolution G1 series. Available in 77-, 65-, and 55-inch screen sizes, these are the company’s OLED “evo” TVs and feature a panel with a “new luminous element” that produces higher brightness via a “precise wavelength” and “optimized composition.” Peak brightness is an area where OLED tech has traditionally lagged—the best OLED TVs top out in the 600 nits range, while the brightest LCD TVs exceed 2,000 nits—so the arrival of models that promise higher light output is a welcome development, particularly for viewing in high ambient light environments. LG’s evo lineup also features HDMI 2.1 connections that deliver a full range of gamer-friendly features, a new 9 Gen 4 AI processor, and a built-in ATSC 3.0 tuner.
This story is from the April - May 2021 edition of Sound & Vision.
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