LG Nano 86 49" - The best desktop PC and Console gaming screen currently available?

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So I've been watching the TV and monitor scene this year with the intention of buying a single screen to be used for PC and PS5 gaming for my sons bedroom.

I keep coming back to the LG Nano 86 49" TV.
It seems to be the only option currently available which has everything. It's a good size for a desktop display, has 2x HDMI 2.1 ports, FreeSync/G-Sync, 4k VRR up to 120Hz and is sensibly priced.

Have I missed any other displays, or is this the best option at the moment?
 
If I was going for a tv for pc/ps5 I am seriously thinking of getting this,
My first thought was the 48inch oled version but considering it’s £1500, I will be using it for browsing and play a lot of games that have static logos/banners I would be worried about screen burn all of the time.

I’m a chair and desk pc gamer and the size is only the problem with this, but apart from that try getting a monitor with the same specs as this (actually you can’t as theirs no 2.1 hdmi).
 
brandy12345 said:
If I was going for a tv for pc/ps5 I am seriously thinking of getting this,
My first thought was the 48inch oled version but considering it’s £1500, I will be using it for browsing and play a lot of games that have static logos/banners I would be worried about screen burn all of the time.

I’m a chair and desk pc gamer and the size is only the problem with this, but apart from that try getting a monitor with the same specs as this (actually you can’t as theirs no 2.1 hdmi).
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I've been using my C9 55" as a desktop replacement for 11 months and no image retention.
 
49" is very big for a desktop monitor, even sat a fair distance away. Most people would struggle, but it's certainly subjective. I've seen some people happy with 55" on a desk, while personally, I find even 43" a bit much. 32" at 4K is my sweetspot for general use. You really won't know how you'll feel until you try it.
 
SDK^ said:
I agree 49 is probably too large but it’s currently the smallest size with decent specs.
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Yes, for HDMI 2.1, your only other "small" option is the 48" OLED. Higher refresh 32" 4K monitors are due next year with 2.1 though. What's sitting distance from screen?
 
My son couldn’t get any closer to our 65 and 55 when he’s playing . He’s either standing or sitting right in front of the screen.
 
UEX said:
how do you guys think this compares with the 48 oled?
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The Nano uses LCD technology so the standard + and - can be applied for picture quality. Other than that they are basically the same TV.

In terms of price, the Nano is less than half the cost of the OLED
49” Nano : £700
48” OLED : £1,500
 
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SDK^ said:
The Nano uses LCD technology so the standard + and - can be applied for picture quality. Other than that they are basically the same TV.

In terms of price, the Nano is less than half the cost of the OLED
49” Nano : £700
48” OLED : £1,500
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Did you get this please? Any further thoughts? Ticks a lot of boxes and doesn't have the burn in worries of the CX. 2x HDMI 2.1, eARC, Dolby Vision and 4K 120 10bit - it does it all!
 
SDK^ said:
Yep I got it and it works great with a gaming PC and PS5, running at 4K 120Hz, 10bit, where supported by the input hardware
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Thanks for replying. I have seen a few negative reviews regarding the backlight blooming as it's edge lit. How is it on your example please? I guess it's more of an issue with movies.
 
UEX said:
how do you guys think this compares with the 48 oled?
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it doesn’t, even top end computer monitors with fald backlights can’t compete with an oled with individually lit pixels and near instant pixel response times.

the 48cx is currently unmatched if you can deal with the size.
 
My parents got this one (LG 49NANO866NA) in November, it's a really well-featured TV but I was very disappointed by the "local" LED dimming when I saw it, with it on you end up with large noticeable vertical bars of light dashing across the image as it tries to dim the dark areas and brighten the bright areas which becomes rather distracting. With it off, HDR content looked fairly unimpressive because it can't deliver the contrast it needs. Not an issue for my parents and by all accounts a huge improvement over the terrible Panasonic they had before, but not something I could put up with after getting used to OLED performance.
 
TheVoice said:
My parents got this one (LG 49NANO866NA) in November, it's a really well-featured TV but I was very disappointed by the "local" LED dimming when I saw it, with it on you end up with large noticeable vertical bars of light dashing across the image as it tries to dim the dark areas and brighten the bright areas which becomes rather distracting. With it off, HDR content looked fairly unimpressive because it can't deliver the contrast it needs. Not an issue for my parents and by all accounts a huge improvement over the terrible Panasonic they had before, but not something I could put up with after getting used to OLED performance.
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If you fiddle the settings after turning it off you get fantastic results, the colours and lights areas really pop like they should
 
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