Need recommends! (previously Samsung QE55Q70)

RedvGreen · 8 May 2019 at 20:24

Total curve ball here, through a work perk I can get the above television for around £400 cheaper than outright purchasing it from the usual stores. As this is a relatively new set, what are people's thoughts on it?

https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/qledtv-q70r/QE65Q70RATXXU/

I do not care about the Bixby feature, but it may come in handy further on down my Smart-Home path.

RedvGreen · 8 May 2019 at 21:11

200sols said:
I wouldn’t. The 2018 Q9FN will be a far better buy.

What would the issues with this set be?

RedvGreen · 9 May 2019 at 23:30

Poneros said:
It's not a bad TV but I'm not sure what the price ends up being for you. My rule of thumb would be, if it's cheaper than a Sony XF90 or an LG B8, it's worth considering. If not, then absolutely not.

I'd advise you to read this thread from the owners of it and make up your own mind, most don't seem too thrilled with it for various reasons.

RTINGS' review: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/q70-q70r-qled

The price ends up at £50 p/m, for 24 months so £1200 total.

RedvGreen · 22 May 2019 at 22:51

Deal is off - it was a pricing mistake. This leaves me now needing a TV. I have upto £2k to spend, but saving cash is good too.

As much as I would love 65” I think it is just too big and the missus would kill me.

Any recent recommendations?
Gaming, Sky Q and Movies. Ideally no lag or motion issues !

RedvGreen · 23 May 2019 at 12:28

I think I'm quite tempted by the LG OLED55C8PLA 55"...

RedvGreen · 23 May 2019 at 13:39

200sols said:
£1319 at richer sounds.

My only concern is the screen burn; things like the floating graphics in the top corner of screens (BBC, E4 etc) and in games where there is a HUD...

RedvGreen · 23 May 2019 at 15:22

200sols said:
Yes its an inherent risk with the technology. Personally I chose not to buy OLED for this reason.

I read up on it, and the substantial testing done by Rtings and surmised that burn-in won't be an issue for me so long as I don't use the TV for 8hrs+ a day, which we don't. Bought the TV from Richersounds, hopefully delivery soon!

RedvGreen · 23 May 2019 at 21:22

200sols said:
Enjoy!

Thanks!
Coming tomorrow, 2-5!

RedvGreen · 24 May 2019 at 15:18

It has arrived! All set up. What was the site where they recommend settings to make the best picture quality possible please?

RedvGreen · 24 May 2019 at 18:44

200sols said:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/c8-oled/settings

Poneros said:
Also here but the settings info is spread out: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-o...018-lg-c8-e8-owners-thread-no-price-talk.html

Brilliant, thanks guys! It is ultra sharp and the detail is impressive. I'm noticing a little of the soap opera effect watching Ultra HD Netflix Guardians of the Galaxy 2; Groot and the Mutant at the start look quite artificial. Hoping it will bed in and i'll play around with the settings some more!

The anti-burn in features are quite impressive - Pixel Refresher happens when the TV is 'powered off', and it has Image-Shift which moves the image left and right by one pixel occasionally. After around 2-3mins of freeze frame, a particle effect screensaver takes over.

RedvGreen · 24 May 2019 at 22:36

Everything is configured correctly now, and it looks spectacular! There is the slightest judder occasionally on panning shots but aside from that it is great!

I will eventually have to pick up a 4K BluRay player and I’ll likely pick up an ultra high speed HDMI cable too.