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OLEDs are not as bright as LEDs and QLED's which is a huge problem in my living room plus I still worry about OLED burn-in. My next TV will be a new TCL QLED which is 1/3 the price of big brands. I can't see dropping a fortune on a TV which will be obsolete in a year.
OLED isn't going to be obsolete in a year. They've been the best for over 10 years now. Yea, when I said and a few other people that the price HAS come down...we weren't kidding.
The first OLED TV was released in 2004 more as a test and not a true TV...it was 11" and cost $2,500.
2010 or so the first real ones came out for us to buy.
So, I was checking out TVs at Costco recently, and the sales rep was all about the OLED models from LG, Sony, and Samsung. They looked stunning, with vibrant colors and sharp images, but they came with a hefty price tag—$1000 more than other models. I'm wondering, are they really worth the extra bucks?
Those vivid images on display were impressive, but I'm curious if regular TV programs will look just as spectacular on them. Do you think the viewing experience will match up?
Also, do you think the prices of these OLED TVs will drop in the future, like most other models tend to? It would be great to know if it's worth waiting for a better deal.
Well, it was for me. I bought myself one for Christmas.
I am a movie buff so those deep dark blacks and the sharp contrast is very important to me.
I don't even notice the OLED picture watching news or football or sitcoms. But for movies, it is very important.
After getting my first OLED, the first show I rewatched from my DVD collection was "24". Half of it takes place at night, so I wanted to check out the night scenes. The outside night shots were just outstanding.
My new 65" LG G3 OLED is even better.
I would highly recommend OLED but then I am biased as a movie buff. If all you watch is TV shows and sports, then you don't need it.
I can't speak to gaming, so somebody else will have to cover that topic.
I ended up buying a Samsung 65" OLED. 65S90CD
It was on sale at Costco, and got it for $1349.99
It's the 2023 version which I am fine with as the newer ones are double the price.
The picture is amazing, Not every channel comes in super sharp, but I am happy with it so far. I can't believe how thin it is. I have it mounted on the wall.
I agree with Igor about the movies. I was watching The Irishman last night on Netflix and was amazed with the clarity.
The difference narrows until it is only $0.49 more for OLED for 75" units.
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Size: 75"
Time watched: 5 hours per day
Electricity cost: $0.11 / kWh
LED TV
Power Consumption: 131W
Yearly Electricity Cost: $26.39
OLED TV
Power Consumption: 134W
Yearly Electricity Cost: $26.80
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