What TV to buy...

[valiente]

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Excellent write-up - Those initial ones were just mentioned to get the conversaiotion going...


So far the U8H 75" seems like the best option in terms of features, size and price.


Could probably wait until Black Friday to pick one up...

 

[johnny_h]

If you want to ball out right now, I just bought my TV from Hirsch Fourways. They have a Nano97 75" 8k TV for 39k, it's the floor model but still carries the full 2 year warranty

 

[goldfritter]

Almost but not quite. Number of dimming zones and maximum brightness are different. It's still an excellent unit, though.

How many dimming zones and what maximum brightness does our version get?



@OP If I were buying a new TV today I wouldn't get one without proper HDR. With HDR content becoming more mainstream on Netflix etc. it only makes sense to get a TV that supports it.

And supports it properly - not the shitty HDR most "HDR compatible" TVs have nowadays. This is why OLED is such a good option. You don't have to worry about counting dimming zones or comparing edge-lit vs. non-edge-lit etc.

For those who are curious as to what constitutes "true" HDR nowadays (the video is focused on monitors but applies to TVs as well):

 

[Oj0]

How many dimming zones and what maximum brightness does our version get?

1000 nits peak, 112 / 160 / 528 zones.

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Here @yourang

 

[yourang]

Samsung S95B, some say its better than the C2!

 

[disipher]

guys guys, we need to setup a teams meeting, and discuss how much all you bastards are earning xD

 

[valiente]

How many dimming zones and what maximum brightness does our version get?



@OP If I were buying a new TV today I wouldn't get one without proper HDR. With HDR content becoming more mainstream on Netflix etc. it only makes sense to get a TV that supports it.

And supports it properly - not the shitty HDR most "HDR compatible" TVs have nowadays. This is why OLED is such a good option. You don't have to worry about counting dimming zones or comparing edge-lit vs. non-edge-lit etc.

For those who are curious as to what constitutes "true" HDR nowadays (the video is focused on monitors but applies to TVs as well):

I absolutely agree with this.

Recently I upgraded all my local content to 4k HDR, currently have 444 HDR movies in the collection.

Really have to get a good balance between size and quality!

 

[valiente]

Samsung S95B, some say its better than the C2!

R67k for a 65" equals R1030 per INCH
Expected price R44k for the 75" U8H equals R586 per INCH


That puts the S95B at nearly 80% more expensive - Is it 80% better? Is it even 50% better?

 

[snorbaard]

@OP If I were buying a new TV today I wouldn't get one without proper HDR. With HDR content becoming more mainstream on Netflix etc. it only makes sense to get a TV that supports it.

And supports it properly - not the shitty HDR most "HDR compatible" TVs have nowadays. This is why OLED is such a good option. You don't have to worry about counting dimming zones or comparing edge-lit vs. non-edge-lit etc.

For those who are curious as to what constitutes "true" HDR nowadays (the video is focused on monitors but applies to TVs as well):

Agreed. And I also wouldn't buy anything that can't display 23.976 Hz (24p mode) properly. Once you go judder free on films and series you can't go back.

 

[goldfritter]

R67k for a 65" equals R1030 per INCH
Expected price R44k for the 75" U8H equals R586 per INCH


That puts the S95B at nearly 80% more expensive - Is it 80% better? Is it even 50% better?

If I understand @Oj0 correctly the 75" U8H will have 528 local dimming zones, which will give decent, if not quite OLED-level, HDR capabilities.

Rtings were also happy with HDR performance on the older 55" U8G which has only 132 zones, so the U8H should be pretty good.

 

[Oj0]

R1030 per INCH

Clearly I'm undercharging my wife. I could be making a few hundred bucks here!

 

[thatdamnjoe]

Hi Guys - reading all comments so far. Looks like LG C1 comes highly recommended. Anyone have issues with Burn-in. LG says no problem but enough videos on youtube to suggest that's not entirely truthful. Looks to be more fo an issue if used as monitor though.
I'm looking for a 55" Samsung Q7F replacement - loadshedding did me in. Insurance paid out R20k.
Could also wait for Black friday- this is for a tv in the bedroom- not used all that often

 

[goldfritter]

Hi Guys - reading all comments so far. Looks like LG C1 comes highly recommended. Anyone have issues with Burn-in. LG says no problem but enough videos on youtube to suggest that's not entirely truthful. Looks to be more fo an issue if used as monitor though.
I'm looking for a 55" Samsung Q7F replacement - loadshedding did me in. Insurance paid out R20k.
Could also wait for Black friday- this is for a tv in the bedroom- not used all that often

RTings did a test on this where they ran OLED TVs for 9 000 hours: Real Life OLED Burn-In Test on 6 TVs

As a result, we don't expect most people who watch varied content without static areas to experience burn-in issues with an OLED TV. Those who display the same static content over long periods should consider the risk of burn-in, though (like those who watch lots of news, use the TV as a PC monitor, or play the same game with a bright static HUD).

BUT it is important to note these were with older OLED TVs from 2017; they haven't tested the newer TVs, which in theory should show even less burn-in.

 

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[Divan85]

I went with the Samsung QLED 65" instead of a 75" UHD. Yeah I know both are UHD resolution but the QLED technology just make the picture quality incredible. Quality over size always. I used RTINGS.com to do my research before I bought. Also, might sound stupid, but what are you streaming / watching? If you watch DSTV which is low quality or don't have Netflix premium with 4K HDR quality content to watch then you will end up with a nice looking TV, but that's that. If you really want to be able to see the quality then you have to watch quality content, otherwise its a bit of a waste of money TBH.

 

[valiente]

I went with the Samsung QLED 65" instead of a 75" UHD. Yeah I know both are UHD resolution but the QLED technology just make the picture quality incredible. Quality over size always. I used RTINGS.com to do my research before I bought. Also, might sound stupid, but what are you streaming / watching? If you watch DSTV which is low quality or don't have Netflix premium with 4K HDR quality content to watch then you will end up with a nice looking TV, but that's that. If you really want to be able to see the quality then you have to watch quality content, otherwise its a bit of a waste of money TBH.

Which models are you referring to?

 

[valiente]

So basically my 58-month-old 55" TV that I bought from Takelot for R7000 back in 2017 died, I was about to check home insurance for a replacement, checked Takelot and it was still under warranty - 60 Months which expires in November.

I promptly requested a return, found a new TV box, wrapped it up and it was picked up next day. A couple of days go by and then I get an email, saying the device has been assessed and my intended outcome of Credit my Account has been approved.

I was in total shock, looked again at the tracking of the return, this time it stated that the package got lost in shipping?
Slightly confusing but whatever...

Another couple days go by and bam, Account Credited with the full amount.

Since I am mostly settled on the 75" U8H, which is NOT available yet, I decided to go for a 55" U6G - Long term this will move upstairs to my office, but for now it is in the Living room.

Basically, paid R2k for a temporary TV which has 48 Month Warranty...

 

[Byakugan]

Check Samsungs website they are also running a special.