55" TV Recommendation

redmug · 19-07-2021 05:11PM #1

Hi there I am looking to upgrade to a 55" (my old 32" is looking very small in the new living room). I have done some research and am having a hard time deciding - please help! My budget is in and around €1000 and tv will be used: mostly for movies/netflix - occasionally for sport - never for gaming. At the moment I am trying to decide between OLED and LED... 1. Entry level OLED - I have always heard the hype around OLED so very interested in this option, the budget could do the Philips 55OLED705 and maybe be convinced to go for the LG OLED55CX5LB -- What is the advantage of the LG? I see the Philips supports HDR10+ and the LG does not (though have seen negative reviews of the Philips implementation - has this been fixed?). Is not having HDR10+ a deal-breaker? 2. Mid-range LED - In what situation would I opt for an LED TV when the OLEDs are just in reach with my budget? The Sony KD55XH9505BU and LG 55NANO806PA have caught my eye here. -- Is there any other LED worth considering? What are the better options between the two above? Lastly - are there any good deals right now? or ex-display models that I should be considering?

Richersounds.ie: DavidS · 20-07-2021 12:34PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/2058199627/55-tv-recommendation

Hi redmug,

Thanks for the post!

If you have your eye on an OLED then the OLED55CX5 LG is 100% the way to go. It's one of the best OLED panels on the market and nothing comes close to it in terms of picture quality, especially the LED panels. The main advantage of the OLED55CX5 is the processor. It uses the Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor which gives much faster processing speeds as well as less noise in darker scenes.

If you're looking for an LED TV the Sony would be the way to go as it has a great local dimming panel and an Android operating system however we are currently out of stock of the XH9505 and I have no ETA on new ones coming back in.

The OLED is still head and shoulders above the Sony though! I don't have any Ex Demo models but I do still have them brand new at £1185 or 1329 euro. That price includes a 6 Year Guarantee as well.

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-14028-lg-oled55cx5lb-55-inch-oled-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-tv-freeview-play-freesat-hd.aspx?swapstore=1

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

LastStop · 23-07-2021 12:35PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117636668#Comment_117636668

Hi,

How would you rate the Panasonic tx-55hz980b against the LG model above? And do you offer and deals for soundbars with Tv sales? Looking at a Sonos Beam with a tv.

Richersounds.ie: DavidS · 23-07-2021 01:41PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117651221#Comment_117651221

Hi Last Stop,

The LG would be a better TV than the Panasonic I think as it has the better processor - the 1500 and the 2000 models would be more on par with the CX and the 2000 might just surpass it as well!

Unfortunately we don't have any deals on the soundbars with this TV at the moment! The best price I would have on the Beams would be the web pricing I'm afraid!

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

everlast75 · 23-07-2021 02:09PM

Hi, I am looking for a 42" or so sized smart tv please. Sound is important as it is going out in a cabin and I won't be using a soundbar.

There was one for sale a while back which was cheaper because of the packaging or was an older model.

Thanks a mil

Richersounds.ie: DavidS · 23-07-2021 04:18PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117651851#Comment_117651851

Hi everlast75, thanks for the post.

The only clearance TV I would have at the moment is a 50" LG:

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-14270-lg-50un73006la-clearance-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-hd-freesat-hd-mail-order-return.aspx

Would this be too big?

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

55" TV Recommendation

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