We hadn't reviewed the BX and it is now available for under a grand and has almost everything most users will need, so it's a short review to highlight a model that has perhaps been forgotten about. We are yet to receive the 2021 models and at launch, they are going to be significantly more expensive.I’m confused why are you reviewing last years 2020 model again or am I missing something?
We hadn't reviewed the BX and it is now available for under a grand and has almost everything most users will need, so it's a short review to highlight a model that has perhaps been forgotten about. We are yet to receive the 2021 models and at launch, they are going to be significantly more expensive.
I agree, I've noticed this flicker (or would you call it even a bit of flashing?) on Apple TV app last night, watching "Servant". I've come to the BX, after I tried the CX/ GX, which gave me real problems with picture quality, connected to Sky Q (micro stutter on certain content, via trumotion, which really stuffed up the motion interpolation support for the set, for my specific needs). The BX operates completely differently for me, in that specific respect, hence why I still have it in my lounge now. @Phil Hinton do you think that LG will look to try and fix or minimise this flicker/ flashing effect on near black content, in any future firmware upgrade/ fix, if possible?Thanks for the review Phil, apart from the black flicker / noise issue with below par content I'm incredibly pleased with the TV as a whole... well apart from the so called Magic Remote which is doing my head in at the moment. A recent firmware update means my Harmony system (which used to work flawlessly with the BX) is now a bit iffy.
New firmware is being rolled out which allows fine tuning of dark areas but appears to be specifically for VRR... don't know if we'll have access for standard content. I'll be looking later.The BX, was being sold by Costco around a couple of weeks ago, for £911 inc VAT and the 5 year warranty!!
We hadn't reviewed the BX and it is now available for under a grand and has almost everything most users will need, so it's a short review to highlight a model that has perhaps been forgotten about. We are yet to receive the 2021 models and at launch, they are going to be significantly more expensive.
Yes, they are full bandwidth 48Gbps, but you only get two of them.Does it have 48gbps ports? I thought they were 40 like the CX?
Yeah, that was a typo. Fixed thanks.@Phil Hinton - definitely no 75” version of this
Yes, they are full bandwidth 48Gbps, but you only get two of them.
I checked them with a Murideo Seven G which gives a full in-depth EDID readout showing they are 48Gbps. (FRL: 12Gbps @ 4 Lanes). I can't speak for Rtings and how they got their results.The Rtings review seems to suggest otherwise that they're 40gbps.
I checked them with a Murideo Seven G which gives a full in-depth EDID readout showing they are 48Gbps. (FRL: 12Gbps @ 4 Lanes). I can't speak for Rtings and how they got their results.
40Gbps. This is going to be standard across all OLED TVs from LG going forward, the BX was an exception to that and I presume because it was using a different board with only two HDMI 2.1 ports.Seems strange they borked the CX model. What did that show on the test?
If peak brightness were THE benchmark, only Samsung Q90/95s would be purchased, and nobody would be happy with their C9/CX, A8 or HZ1000, which - as all reviews around the world conclude - seem to deliver better overall picture quality than QLEDs. I can't judge by myself, though, since I'm still looking for the "best" TV to replace our 10 yo LG LCD... With a budget, of course.Hmm peak brightness is lower then what i had on B6 and B7 if i remember well.
No go in 2020/21
I get your point but you'd expect a peak brightness increase Vs a 3 year old model in the same class of product. BX Vs B7.If peak brightness were THE benchmark, only Samsung Q90/95s would be purchased, and nobody would be happy with their C9/CX, A8 or HZ1000, which - as all reviews around the world conclude - seem to deliver better overall picture quality than QLEDs. I can't judge by myself, though, since I'm still looking for the "best" TV to replace our 10 yo LG LCD... With a budget, of course.
True, it's a pity, but there must be a reason related to burn-in issues... And on the other side I think there have been nice improvements, in terms of OS, HDMI 2.1, picture processing, etc.I get your point but you'd expect a peak brightness increase Vs a 3 year old model in the same class of product. BX Vs B7.