LG49UJ701V - 49 inch Smart TV

billybonkers

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-49uj701v-49-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343278/397.0.2

€649 at the moment

Picked one up on the weekend, its on special till Thursday they said. Will go back up in price then down again for Black Friday.

Comes with H&K speakers and magic remote.

The equivalent model in Harvey Norman is €869 (LGUJ670V), with out the upgraded speakers and fancy remote. Chancer in there tried to tell me that the 701V was a lesser model...

dilallio

Can you edit your OP and include the price in the title

masterboy123

Nice one.
I got similar model but in 55 inch from richer sounds at price of 800e.

sunny2004

Just for clarity. Is 649 the price you paid ?

billybonkers

sunny2004 wrote: »

Just for clarity. Is 649 the price you paid ?

Yes

Raisins

Thanks OP!

My current is a 42" and I don't really want to go huge to a 55".

The 43" version is €550. I assume it's exactly the same tv.
http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-43uj701v-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343183/409.5

The 43" Samsung in the same offers is €689. http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/samsung-ue43mu6100-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343498/409.5

Is the Samsung worth the extra does anyone know? They're both 4K HDR. Trying to wade through the jargon. Thanks

billybonkers

Raisins wrote: »

Thanks OP!

My current is a 42" and I don't really want to go huge to a 55".

The 43" version is €550. I assume it's exactly the same tv.
http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-43uj701v-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343183/409.5

The 43" Samsung in the same offers is €689. http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/samsung-ue43mu6100-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343498/409.5

Is the Samsung worth the extra does anyone know? They're both 4K HDR. Trying to wade through the jargon. Thanks

It is the same TV panel in the 43 inch LG yes, not sure if the 43 inch one comes with the upgraded Harmon and Kardon speakers though, you may ask them.

Played around with it last night and I am really impressed with the LG for the price.

thejaguar

Are the H&K speakers separate to the TV?
And what's a magic remote?

califano

Anyone know can you sideload apps onto this tv?.

billybonkers

thejaguar wrote: »

Are the H&K speakers separate to the TV?
And what's a magic remote?

They are built into the TV

The magic remote is like a mouse, you point it at the screen and select apps, it has netflix button on it, can control your set top box and I think voice recognition

billybonkers

califano wrote: »

Anyone know can you sideload apps onto this tv?.

No, it is not android it is LG WebOS

http://www.lg.com/us/experience-tvs/smart-tv/use

Hmm_Messiah

thejaguar wrote: »

Are the H&K speakers separate to the TV?
And what's a magic remote?

I can't see any reference to the H&K speakers - how do you confirm they are with this tv?

thanks
EDIT: I see answered before I posted - but still wondering is it listed on box etc

stuba

Anyone know what width the stand is on both the 43" and the 49"?

Can't seem to find it online.

califano

billybonkers wrote: »

No, it is not android it is LG WebOS

http://www.lg.com/us/experience-tvs/smart-tv/use

Cheers, I was thinking it may be a similar sort of sideload process to nowtv box which isn't an android device either but you could sideload until sky stopped that avenue.

barry181091

Is this a deal?

Its 497GBP on Amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-49UJ630V-Ultra-Smart-Model/dp/B06XVMKXZY?th=1

billybonkers

barry181091 wrote: »

Is this a deal?

Its 497GBP on Amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-49UJ630V-Ultra-Smart-Model/dp/B06XVMKXZY?th=1

Lesser model, not magic remote, no upgraded speakers, less HMDI ports, different stand and not Dolby HDR

billybonkers

Hmm_Messiah wrote: »

I can't see any reference to the H&K speakers - how do you confirm they are with this tv?

thanks
EDIT: I see answered before I posted - but still wondering is it listed on box etc

On the LG website it is listed under this model number, it is also on the box and a big sticker on the TV when you un box it saying H&K speakers

Shlippery

billybonkers wrote: »

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-49uj701v-49-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343278/397.0.2

€649 at the moment

Picked one up on the weekend, its on special till Thursday they said. Will go back up in price then down again for Black Friday.

Comes with H&K speakers and magic remote.

The equivalent model in Harvey Norman is €869 (LGUJ670V), with out the upgraded speakers and fancy remote. Chancer in there tried to tell me that the 701V was a lesser model...

Seems like a great deal, I've the 670v and it's class, but would miss the remote and speakers!

Raisins

Bought the 49". Brilliant price was in the market for a while. Thanks OP.

barry181091

billybonkers wrote: »

Lesser model, not magic remote, no upgraded speakers, less HMDI ports, different stand and not Dolby HDR

Apologies, I thought it was the same model!

bcklschaps

OP €649 is kinda pricey enough...would imagine a LG 49" tv would be cheaper than that by now?

I bought an LG 49UH603V (49" 4K HD Smart TV) for €449 last October in N17 Electric in Galway (store opening deal)

Excellent TV, does not have the H&K Speakers or the Magic remote. But the sound is superb anyway and I understand you can buy the Magic Remote seperately for €50-ish. (The magic remote is worth it, as the regular remote is phish for surfing the web...but doesn't bother me as I use the laptop or phone for surfing anyway and just cast to the tv)

Rmgblue

I’m in the market for a Tv and was looking at this one

http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/lg-49-ultra-hd-4k-tv-49uj635v.html

They have 10% off 2mor.

Now I’m unsure! I don’t need a super TV, I really dunno what I need, I should buy the Curry’s madel shouldn’t I?

billybonkers

bcklschaps wrote: »

OP €649 is kinda pricey enough...would imagine a LG 49" tv would be cheaper than that by now?

I bought an LG 49UH603V (49" 4K HD Smart TV) for €449 last October in N17 Electric in Galway (store opening deal)

Excellent TV, does not have the H&K Speakers or the Magic remote. But the sound is superb anyway and I understand you can buy the Magic Remote seperately for €50-ish. (The magic remote is worth it, as the regular remote is phish for surfing the web...but doesn't bother me as I use the laptop or phone for surfing anyway and just cast to the tv)

That is a good price yes, but has different LED technology and slightly older OS.

This one I posted up as it is 2017 model down from €1000 in PC World and the equivalent at the time was €850 in Harvey Norman.

The price decrease is so they can increase it again before black Friday and then drop again to this price.

Basically getting an early black Friday deal.

I have been in the market for a new set for a few months and had my eye on a 49 Inch LG and had to jump at this.

The model you have is a brilliant price and will do you for years to come!

billybonkers

Rmgblue wrote: »

I’m in the market for a Tv and was looking at this one

http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/lg-49-ultra-hd-4k-tv-49uj635v.html

They have 10% off 2mor.

Now I’m unsure! I don’t need a super TV, I really dunno what I need, I should buy the Curry’s madel shouldn’t I?

If you don't want a super TV then take this at 10% off.

I prefer as much tech as I can get for my € so chose the Currys one.

For the 10% price delta I would choose the Currys one, better speakers and the fancy remote. You will keep the TV for years, see it as an investment...

Shlippery

Rmgblue wrote: »

I’m in the market for a Tv and was looking at this one

http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/lg-49-ultra-hd-4k-tv-49uj635v.html

They have 10% off 2mor.

Now I’m unsure! I don’t need a super TV, I really dunno what I need, I should buy the Curry’s madel shouldn’t I?

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202502-49uj670v.aspx

I'd get this before the harvey norman one, better price with Richersounds + 6 year guarantee.

Or go for the Currys one one if you want a slightly better model.

dilallio

Does it play .h265 encoded video files?
I have an older LG which plays .h264 but not .h265, and a lot of the newer content is now encoded in .h265.

colm_mcm

bcklschaps wrote: »

OP €649 is kinda pricey enough...would imagine a LG 49" tv would be cheaper than that by now?

I bought an LG 49UH603V (49" 4K HD Smart TV) for €449 last October in N17 Electric in Galway (store opening deal)

Excellent TV, does not have the H&K Speakers or the Magic remote. But the sound is superb anyway and I understand you can buy the Magic Remote seperately for €50-ish. (The magic remote is worth it, as the regular remote is phish for surfing the web...but doesn't bother me as I use the laptop or phone for surfing anyway and just cast to the tv)

Download the LG TV Plus app. Handy.

muppetkiller

I bought this TV myself in Galway yesterday and I a m returning it. The Colour Calibration is an utter nightmare. And brutal out of the box. Black levels are particularly poor. Also Viewing angles are borderline faulty.
It might just be my tv but When I look directly at the TV all four corners are darker than the center. No amount of playing with Backlight or brightness can help. If you left you head a foot up from center half the screen goes darker it's so bad.

I have a 4k Ultra HD player and the HDR is also way too dark.
I had a Hisense prior to this tv and will never buy an LG again.
Going to try and bring it back if I can.

The only positive is the Sound is fantastic and the 4k non HDR content looks fantastic.

Decky86

muppetkiller wrote: »

I bought this TV myself in Galway yesterday and I a m returning it. The Colour Calibration is an utter nightmare. And brutal out of the box. Black levels are particularly poor. Also Viewing angles are borderline faulty.
It might just be my tv but When I look directly at the TV all four corners are darker than the center. No amount of playing with Backlight or brightness can help. If you left you head a foot up from center half the screen goes darker it's so bad.

I have a 4k Ultra HD player and the HDR is also way too dark.
I had a Hisense prior to this tv and will never buy an LG again.
Going to try and bring it back if I can.

The only positive is the Sound is fantastic and the 4k non HDR content looks fantastic.

Be sure to let us know how you get on . Was tempted to get one . Reviews online were good so it could be likely yours is faulty.

muppetkiller

Decky86 wrote: »

Be sure to let us know how you get on . Was tempted to get one . Reviews online were good so it could be likely yours is faulty.

Where did you find a review online ?

Decky86

muppetkiller wrote: »

Where did you find a review online ?

I just googled reviews and sifted throught the various sites and videos. Not much negativity about it

Manuello

TV scored a disappointing 64% on which.co.uk. Was temped until I saw the review. Still good price though looking at the price history on the same site.

muppetkiller

I've also noticed that there is no way to turn off the "True Cinema" effect which gives a slight Soap Opera effect to watching tv from Sky or Virgin Media etc...

billybonkers

muppetkiller wrote: »

I've also noticed that there is no way to turn off the "True Cinema" effect which gives a slight Soap Opera effect to watching tv from Sky or Virgin Media etc...

What effect are you referring to? Haven't noticed much.

True motion?

muppetkiller

billybonkers wrote: »

What effect are you referring to? Haven't noticed much.

True motion?

Soap Opera effect is when the movement of people appears to be faster than should be. https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-the-soap-opera-effect/

I've noticed in football matches that the players will be moving fine and then suddenly move like the tape fast forwards for a second. Really annoying.

I might have cracked the Settings though for colours. I'd be interested in knowing others settings if you'd like to share ?
I'll post mine tomorrow.

Raisins

muppetkiller wrote: »

Soap Opera effect is when the movement of people appears to be faster than should be. https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-the-soap-opera-effect/

I've noticed in football matches that the players will be moving fine and then suddenly move like the tape fast forwards for a second. Really annoying.

I might have cracked the Settings though for colours. I'd be interested in knowing others settings if you'd like to share ?
I'll post mine tomorrow.

I thought you were returning it did you change your mind? Turning off low power mode is essential. I copied the recommended settings on which.

Rmgblue

I purchased and very happy! Glad I found this thread!

billybonkers

Yeah I have a great weekend with the TV tbh no real issues. Its not a top range set so don't expect the kind of performance you'd get from on OLED set.

It is really good for the price and I am very happy, sports look great, games are excellent, the connectivity and built in apps work really well. Screen sharing with my PC/phone is excellent.

Overall very happy with the purchase

PabD

Got the 55 inch and impressed with it. In order to get the Freesat working correctly select UK during the setup and enter in a random London postcode. Much better than messing around with the free to air sat method as stations are all sorted and full access to the TV guide.

cronos

PabD wrote: »

Got the 55 inch and impressed with it. In order to get the Freesat working correctly select UK during the setup and enter in a random London postcode. Much better than messing around with the free to air sat method as stations are all sorted and full access to the TV guide.

Where and for how much?

PabD

cronos wrote: »

Where and for how much?

Currys €799


http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-55uj701v-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343415/409.5

conormc1984

Raisins wrote: »

Thanks OP!

My current is a 42" and I don't really want to go huge to a 55".

The 43" version is €550. I assume it's exactly the same tv.
http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-43uj701v-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343183/409.5

The 43" Samsung in the same offers is €689. http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/samsung-ue43mu6100-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv/343498/409.5

Is the Samsung worth the extra does anyone know? They're both 4K HDR. Trying to wade through the jargon. Thanks

Anyone know if the 43 inch is exactly the same, cant seem to find out if it comes  with the different speakers and remote ??

Raisins

conormc1984 wrote: »

Anyone know if the 43 inch is exactly the same, cant seem to find out if it comes  with the different speakers and remote ??

Yeah the 701v's are exactly the same. They have the 750 in Harvey Norman but it's about 100 quid more for a better screen. You'll see in store from the bar code. It comes with the speaker and remote.

Clean Sheet

Can someone please tell me the colour settings they used for the LG55UJ701 and are happy with? I purchased this TV last week and am a bit disappointed with the picture quality, I was expecting much better. Tried to find settings online for this TV but to no avail.

Sponsorgate

Clean Sheet wrote: »

Can someone please tell me the colour settings they used for the LG55UJ701 and are happy with? I purchased this TV last week and am a bit disappointed with the picture quality, I was expecting much better. Tried to find settings online for this TV but to no avail.

Got the 49 inch version. Below are what I have settings at

Picture mode : i mess around with this if I am watching a match or something. Usually have it on ECO

Sharpness 50

Colour 60

Black Level - Low

For the price of 599 (Currys) for the 49 inch, i find this TV very good value. Its not top top of the range but v good value. I will be waiting another while before investing in an OLED which will take another while for prices to drop

Clean Sheet

Sponsorgate wrote: »

Got the 49 inch version. Below are what I have settings at

Picture mode : i mess around with this if I am watching a match or something. Usually have it on ECO

Sharpness 50

Colour 60

Black Level - Low

For the price of 599 (Currys) for the 49 inch, i find this TV very good value. Its not top top of the range but v good value. I will be waiting another while before investing in an OLED which will take another while for prices to drop

Thanks, will try this

sightband

€549 now in Currys, great tv for that price.

R11

Clean Sheet wrote: »

Can someone please tell me the colour settings they used for the LG55UJ701 and are happy with? I purchased this TV last week and am a bit disappointed with the picture quality, I was expecting much better. Tried to find settings online for this TV but to no avail.

Off topic but maybe someone here can advise -
Bought a LG 55uj634v 55" today in Curry's for €549. Can anyone recommend the best picture settings for this? Picture seems a bit different from what I'm used to though my old TV was a 42" LG. The standard SD channels on sky box are not great, bit more grainy than on the old one.... Is that because I'm now using a bigger screen.
The guy in Curry's tried to sell me a Sandstrom gold series hdmi cable for €50 (reduced from €100!) and said it would make a big difference..... Is this true? Or will my normal hdmi cable do the same job?

BelovedAunt

Google or AVForums would be a much better bet than here.

R11

BelovedAunt wrote: »

Google or AVForums would be a much better bet than here.

Will do. Some posters here seem very knowledgeable on these things so thought they could advise!

colm_mcm

R11 wrote: »

Off topic but maybe someone here can advise -
Bought a LG 55uj634v 55" today in Curry's for €549. Can anyone recommend the best picture settings for this? Picture seems a bit different from what I'm used to though my old TV was a 42" LG. The standard SD channels on sky box are not great, bit more grainy than on the old one.... Is that because I'm now using a bigger screen.
The guy in Curry's tried to sell me a Sandstrom gold series hdmi cable for €50 (reduced from €100!) and said it would make a big difference..... Is this true? Or will my normal hdmi cable do the same job?

HDMI cable will make no difference to SD Sky quality. I noticed the same thing after upgrading from 42 to 49, as you say it’s down to the screen being bigger. The HDMI scam is well documented and the margin they can make on them is off the scale.