STACK #199 May 2021

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LG’S OLED EVOLUTION

Words Anthony Horan

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A s masters of OLED technology – they make the screens for multiple other brands’ TVs – LG has cemented itself over the past few years as the go-to brand for those wanting the rich, vibrant cinema-like performance that only OLED can deliver. While screens based on OLED tech are common on mobile phones these days, making TV-sized OLED screens was a very expensive proposition until LG cracked the code. Year after year they’ve stunned customers and critics alike with advances in picture quality and dynamic range (if you’re watching movies or playing games in HDR, you want an OLED!). Coupled with one of the

is the 65-inch G1 “Gallery Series” TV. This incredibly thin TV is designed for wall mounting, where it’s designed to blend into its surroundings seamlessly. If you’d rather not wall- mount the TV, you can use the optional Gallery Stand, which LG says is designed to be placed on the floor to make

the TV look like a piece

The Magic Remote It won’t turn you into Harry Potter, but LG’s unique remote control does act a bit like a magic wand. It lets you navigate the onscreen interface by moving the remote around while pointing at the screen – it’s a kind of “air mouse”, which makes controlling the TV a breeze.

of sculpture. With a tripod- like design it’s certainly

best user interfaces on the market (freshly enhanced for 2021 and controlled by the brilliant Magic Remote) and industry-leading features, the latest LG TVs are once again pushing the boundaries of what OLED can do. And for those who prefer the value and versatility of a high- quality, huge-screen LCD TV, LG’s got that covered as well (at a surprisingly affordable price). Front and centre as the flagship of the 2021 LG range

LG’s OLEDs have been delivering jaw-droppingly stunning picture quality. The added brightness from the G1’s screen means it’s perfect for rooms with lots of natural light, and it’ll also deliver HDR and Dolby Vision content with cinema-like depth, since the increased peak brightness means a hugely increased dynamic range, and OLED’s self-lit pixels mean perfect blacks. If you’d prefer an OLED screen big enough to dominate your field of view for a truly immersive experience, the 83-inch C1 will deliver the big- screen goods while maintaining almost all of the features of its wafer-thin sibling. And if you’re

unique, effectively floating the ultra- thin screen in your chosen part of the room. The G1 is the only model in the 2021 range to get LG’s latest advancement in picture quality, the Evo OLED panel. Made with a completely new manufacturing process exclusive to the 2021 Gallery series, LG is calling this display the next evolution of OLED, promising brighter and sharper colours and images on screen – quite a brag considering that for years now,

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