STACK #251 September 2025

Think BIG for FOOTY FINALS! continued

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GO BIG!

OLED or Mini LED?

Tossing up between an OLED and a Mini LEDTV? Here's what can make the difference come game time. OLED TVs are top-tier for fast-paced sports thanks to their speedy response times – each pixel switches on and off instantly, so every kick, pass, and goal looks smooth and sharp with zero motion blur. Plus, with OLED’s self-lit pixels delivering perfect blacks and rich contrast, night games can look stunning. Wide viewing angles mean everyone on the couch has a good vantage point, and reduced blue light won’t strain your eyes during back-to-back matches.

LG OLED EVO G5 AI 4K UHD Smart TV [2025] Screen sizes: 55”| 65”| 77”| 83”| 97” LG’s luxurious new OLED EVOTV is a winner for watching finals footy. OLED tech reproduces

rich, authentic colours and perfect blacks. So whether you're watching a packed MCG on that one day in September or a nighttime showdown at Accor, the stadium atmosphere will leap off the screen. Fast-paced plays will be

incredibly smooth thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate, tracking handballs, tackles, and tries without motion blur, while AI Picture Pro can fine-tune the image in real time, keeping replays crisp and detailed, even in tricky lighting. Brightness Booster Ultimate delivers up to three times the brightness of previous LG OLED models – ideal for day games – and the TV’s wide viewing angle gives everyone a great seat. Add in the sleek wall-mount design and you've got a premium TV that’s not just built for the big game, but also movies, TV shows and gaming. For footy fans, it doesn’t get better than this. GO BIGGER! LG QNED86A EVO AI Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart TV [2025] Screen sizes: 55”| 65”| 75”| 86”| 100” An all-rounder for movies and gaming, the QNED86A is also a sports lover’s dreamTV. QNED tech delivers a vibrant and punchy picture that’s perfect for finals nights and daytime showdowns, while the 120Hz refresh rate makes for smooth and blur-free action when following the ball through a crowded midfield. Full Array Dimming keeps contrast deep and precise, allowing detail to pop, even in

Mini LED TVs, on the other hand, are brilliant for well-lit rooms. Their ultra bright backlighting cuts through glare to deliver vivid colours and crisp details, even during day games. With thousands of tiny LEDs in the backlighting and advanced local dimming, you’ll see the fine details in both shadowy corners and sunlit stadiums. When it’s time for finals footy, both technologies bring their A game! Add a soundbar Modern TV speakers can now deliver immersive virtual surround sound, but if you want some extra audio kick to really revel in the roar of the crowd like you’re at the ground, connecting a multi channel soundbar can upsize the audio and create a stadium-like atmosphere.

night matches. Plus, the TV’s AI-powered picture and sound automatically adjust for the best viewing experience without any fiddling required. The QNED86A has a wide viewing angle for consistently sharp and vibrant images, and can also convert two channel audio to virtual 9.1.2 channel surround and improve dialogue clarity, so you’ll catch every word of the match commentary. The QNED86A delivers a finals-worthy performance that can make you feel a part of the crowd.

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