LG G1 55 inch 4K Smart OLED TV (OLED55G16LA)
LG G1 Review - OLED is…
12/08/2021 14:15
Shipping, Box, & Mounting:
Packaging for the G1 held up well to the usual shipping issues. We were concerned that it would be possible to damage the TV when lifting due to it being so thin and having very little bezel area to hold. There was an included diagram to show how to lift correctly, however feel it could be improved with more details. Despite being quoted at a similar 20KG to our previous TV, the G1 felt lighter and much easier to lift into position and mount on the wall.
First time setup:
Once we had connected all our cables to the G1, HDMI devices & ethernet, we discovered the power cable for the G1 isn't removable nor extendable. For more modern installations this shouldn't be a problem, as most will now have a cutout in the wall behind the TV for sourcing power, however it is very much a strech to our nearest outlet, so do take into consideration if you are replacing an older TV.
Digital TV:
Freeview HD pictures look absolutly great at watching distance, even standard def content doesn't look bad streched to the 55" size & 4K resolution. We set all our inputs to Filmmaker Mode and adjusted to personal perferences, as this is one of the more accurate picture modes.
Using the guide is very easy. The guide is grey and rather bright for my personal taste, and only provides a small window of the current content being watched. I also think the guide is scaled a bit too large with less than 10 channels visible without pressing Pg. Down.
Streaming Applications:
As heavy users of YouTube, a 4K HDR supporting app has made watching our favourite creators easier and simpler than before. Content is very sharp, and colours are more vibrant than DTV broadcasts (in the same picture mode, with the same settings).
Amazon Prime streaming content such as Terminator 1 & 2 in 4K HDR, and The Grand Tour also in 4K HDR is wonderful.
Other notes:
We all absolutly love the G1, having replaced a now over 10yr old TV - this TV used to help heat the room, and you could feel it from a good few steps away. Now with the G1, you can rest your hand on the screen (don't do this yourself) and can feel no warmth at all, even after being on for most of the weekend, and many hours of HDR content being played on it!
I would recommend this TV to anyone that could afford it because of the OLED panel with those deep blacks, as it really is a gamechanger and you won't want to go back!
Tycoon282
Oxford , Spojené království
Age: 26
Gender: Female