Is it worth getting an OLED for streaming media?
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I need to get a new 65 inch tv and I want to get something that will ‘last’ 5+ years as I don’t buy tvs very often so I’d like to get something really good.
I’m looking at the LG OLED 65GX (the top of the range OLED)
However, I only stream media from Netflix and iTunes.
Obviously I’ll get an apply tv 4K to stream 4K media, but even then with streaming compression, is it worth it or shall I get a cheaper OLED panel from lg?
I haven’t bought a tv in over 7 years so I have no idea on these things so would appreciate your advice.
Cheers folks
I’m looking at the LG OLED 65GX (the top of the range OLED)
However, I only stream media from Netflix and iTunes.
Obviously I’ll get an apply tv 4K to stream 4K media, but even then with streaming compression, is it worth it or shall I get a cheaper OLED panel from lg?
I haven’t bought a tv in over 7 years so I have no idea on these things so would appreciate your advice.
Cheers folks
Try a few if you can
I've just bought an LG OLED65B9PLA for my home office & its great IMHO and less than half the price of the GX
I'm sure you get lots of extra stuff for your extra money, but whether that represents good value I have no idea.
It's regularly on for news channels during the day - but I also watch some streaming stuff on it - Netflix, Prime & Apple TV all built in - and it seems very good.
I've just bought an LG OLED65B9PLA for my home office & its great IMHO and less than half the price of the GX
I'm sure you get lots of extra stuff for your extra money, but whether that represents good value I have no idea.
It's regularly on for news channels during the day - but I also watch some streaming stuff on it - Netflix, Prime & Apple TV all built in - and it seems very good.
Carbon Sasquatch said:
Try a few if you can
I've just bought an LG OLED65B9PLA for my home office & its great IMHO and less than half the price of the GX
I'm sure you get lots of extra stuff for your extra money, but whether that represents good value I have no idea.
It's regularly on for news channels during the day - but I also watch some streaming stuff on it - Netflix, Prime & Apple TV all built in - and it seems very good.
Do you not worry about screen burn/image retention? I've just bought an LG OLED65B9PLA for my home office & its great IMHO and less than half the price of the GX
I'm sure you get lots of extra stuff for your extra money, but whether that represents good value I have no idea.
It's regularly on for news channels during the day - but I also watch some streaming stuff on it - Netflix, Prime & Apple TV all built in - and it seems very good.
I avoid having anything with static images/banners on for prolonged periods of time on my OLED due to this issue.
Granted I’ve got a LG OLED55E7 so the technology could have changed since then, I’d still be wary of it though.
It's still worth getting an OLED even if just streaming, I noticed the difference with Amazon when you watch a show in 4K HDR compared to when the next day they try and stream you the next episode in just 1080p.
I don't think screen burn in is as much of an issue now, I've a 55B8 and left a computer game paused the whole night and it was visible the next day but when it did it's next power off screen clean the image was restored.
I don't think screen burn in is as much of an issue now, I've a 55B8 and left a computer game paused the whole night and it was visible the next day but when it did it's next power off screen clean the image was restored.
All OLED panels are equal (that is the same as they leave the factory), it is the different control and speakers etc. (last I checked). You need a good download speed.
I use an OLED for streaming. Netflix caps 4k at 15mb/s pre covid (stopped my sub to them and assume it is still the same).
Apple TV 4k (iTunes) runs at 25+, seen it hit 50 as it appears to buffer (not view as a credible number but still good). If you have a HLG capable panel then BBC run 4k at 30 or so via iPlayer on selected stuff. The BBC streaming 4k HLG is absolutely superb.
I assume Netflix is slower to have a bigger reach and be able to market it as 4k.
Rumours of a new Apple TV 4k box but this 4k one does a bloody good job.
Covid at the moment means a lot of streaming services are hobbled, BBC 4k doesn't seem to be available at the moment. Exiting streaming is noticeable as throttled services.
Compression wise. Accept the deal and not fret over it, even 4k disks are compressed, streaming is good enough but there will be a difference to a disk.
However 4k disk is 20 quid, use iTunes app called cheap charts (they have a web site as well) and you can spot iTunes deals eg. with a 4k film for a fiver. Even release day prices are 13 or so. Big caveat to understand with Apple, you can download the HD version, but only stream the 4k version. Studios calling that I think. I have only had one film dropped back to HD and that was £4.
I buy disk version for the ones I want to really enjoy and wait for the deals and get say, Mission Impossible 6 film series for £25 all 4k.
https://www.cheapcharts.info/gb
Edit. If anyone tries to sell you expensive HDMI leads for connecting 4k devices for the usual length for a normal connection, they are taking the piss. Seriously reaming you.
I use an OLED for streaming. Netflix caps 4k at 15mb/s pre covid (stopped my sub to them and assume it is still the same).
Apple TV 4k (iTunes) runs at 25+, seen it hit 50 as it appears to buffer (not view as a credible number but still good). If you have a HLG capable panel then BBC run 4k at 30 or so via iPlayer on selected stuff. The BBC streaming 4k HLG is absolutely superb.
I assume Netflix is slower to have a bigger reach and be able to market it as 4k.
Rumours of a new Apple TV 4k box but this 4k one does a bloody good job.
Covid at the moment means a lot of streaming services are hobbled, BBC 4k doesn't seem to be available at the moment. Exiting streaming is noticeable as throttled services.
Compression wise. Accept the deal and not fret over it, even 4k disks are compressed, streaming is good enough but there will be a difference to a disk.
However 4k disk is 20 quid, use iTunes app called cheap charts (they have a web site as well) and you can spot iTunes deals eg. with a 4k film for a fiver. Even release day prices are 13 or so. Big caveat to understand with Apple, you can download the HD version, but only stream the 4k version. Studios calling that I think. I have only had one film dropped back to HD and that was £4.
I buy disk version for the ones I want to really enjoy and wait for the deals and get say, Mission Impossible 6 film series for £25 all 4k.
https://www.cheapcharts.info/gb
Edit. If anyone tries to sell you expensive HDMI leads for connecting 4k devices for the usual length for a normal connection, they are taking the piss. Seriously reaming you.
Edited by Zirconia on Monday 1st June 12:36
I don't really worry about screen burn - though I am conscious of it.
I tend to switch channels every hour or two as they get a bit repetitive anyway - I also usually put some music (youtube) on at some point so I don't have any static logos 24x7
From what I've read, as long as you mix things up a bit, things should be fine. I think the TV also has something built in to recognise & reduce intensity on static logos.
I tend to switch channels every hour or two as they get a bit repetitive anyway - I also usually put some music (youtube) on at some point so I don't have any static logos 24x7
From what I've read, as long as you mix things up a bit, things should be fine. I think the TV also has something built in to recognise & reduce intensity on static logos.
Carbon Sasquatch said:
I don't really worry about screen burn - though I am conscious of it.
I tend to switch channels every hour or two as they get a bit repetitive anyway - I also usually put some music (youtube) on at some point so I don't have any static logos 24x7
From what I've read, as long as you mix things up a bit, things should be fine. I think the TV also has something built in to recognise & reduce intensity on static logos.
Switching channels makes no difference, it is not like plasma. I tend to switch channels every hour or two as they get a bit repetitive anyway - I also usually put some music (youtube) on at some point so I don't have any static logos 24x7
From what I've read, as long as you mix things up a bit, things should be fine. I think the TV also has something built in to recognise & reduce intensity on static logos.
The red pixels wear out faster than the rest, so anything with red or bright yellow will wear them out.
I watch Sky news for an hour or two every night and within 2 years it will leave image wear where the ticker tape is.
There is nothing you can do other than accept it or not watch that sort of content.
Mixing it up makes f
k all difference. I'm on my 4th OLED now and all have been the same, it is just the way the tech is.
Carbon Sasquatch said:
Hmmm - maybe I need an LED one for the news & save my OLED for best then 
Yeah, I bought a Sony 49XE9005 for news watching. Really, really liked the picture, so much so I bought the 49XF9005 as well for the bedroom.
Amazing image, but I think 49" is as big as I would go with LCD, all about viewing angles, move off centre and it falls apart, and with a 65" you are always off centre somewhere!
But they have sold for £400 odd used, an absolute bargain.
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