Just come across this thread while trying to decide what to do. I currently have Samsung QE49Q7F TV and Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar. I was thinking of trading up (if it is trading up) to LG C1 48. I would like 55 inch for movies because letterbox would make it the perfect size but think 16:9 will eventually get annoying for standard TV content on a 55 inch as I'm 7 feet away from the TV. I do really like the Sony A80J (I know it starts at 55 inch) too but it only has 2x HDMI 2.1 and I need 3 now that I've managed to get hold of xbox x and ps5. The 3rd is for earc as was also thinking of changing soundbar for Sonos beam gen 2. Any advice/comments will be much appreciated.
@Eric714 now that it has been a few more months has passed would you say it is an upgrade from the Sammy? I do like how neat the sammy is with the connector box and yes it's absolute rubbish that you need to raise the LG tv so that the soundbar is not blocking view but what are the alternative options? (That's a question to everyone btw not just Eric) Hopefully the black crush has improved now as well? Thanks.
RE: my upgrade from Samsung Q7F
Yeah I'm very happy with the CX OLED,like I said that Samsung Q7F was a great TV and not an average LCD TV, but the OLED quality specially blacks are in another league.
I don't worry about burn-in and use and enjoy it normally now, I just turn the screen off (not TV just the screen) whenever I have to pause for a while.
if one day burn in happens and if it's noticeable,I'll replace it (worst case scenario hopefully won't happen for 3-4 years anyway I don't abuse it like that guy LinusTech using static PC image for hours etc that's asking for it.
the only remaining annoyances are that stupid short stand design and having to use Ikea shelf (never got used to it) to use a soundbar, the silver/beige colour of the stand (not pretty imo)
and the fact that LG Web OS is slow compared to Samsung Tyzen,so each time I want to change a setting there is noticeable couple seconds of loading whereas Tyzen was instantaneous .Web OS is just not as good.but it's not a deal breaker.(I'd say the same about android TV used in Sony TVs,it's not good).
I use all of it's modern features.. I had Gaming PC with HDMI 2.1 for some time,now both Xbox Series X and PS5 so all using HDMI 2.1 I also use VRR so definitely the best TV I could buy it ticked all boxes.
it looks extra gorgeous watching movies or playing games at night with lights off and screen light (OLED Light) dimmed.
very plasma like but higher resolution and high refresh rate so even better.
lovely picture that is just can't be matched by any LCD.(at night at least).
and I have no issues during day in my super bright room with large windows and neutral blinds either.
for me it's OLED or if not available for whatever reason a higher end model Samsung QLED,and that's it.I don't like Sony LCDs even their premium ones to me their picture and build always inferior to Samsung premium QLEDs.there's always something not quite as good when you see them side by side.