Picked up a LG OLED55B6V

peahead · 12 Dec 2016 at 12:16

Im still watching some old bbc comedies on dvd on my OLED55C6V and i have to say it does a very good job considering the resolution and age of the programs

Warbie · 12 Dec 2016 at 12:28

FurryLemon said:
You're better off with a 1080p set if you watch a lot of SD content. In France everything is HD now. The uk has some catching up to do!

It's there if you're prepared to pay for the channels. I haven't watched SD content of any kind for years now.

I've been close to picking up a 65B6 for a while now - going to wait to see what the HDR gaming patch does and try and hold on for CES in a few weeks and see what the new models bring first.

VincentHanna · 12 Dec 2016 at 12:35

According to Rtings, standard input lag is 44ms at 1080p60 and 43ms at 2160p60

So I was genuinely surprised about input lag when I finally got to test it

A) That I didn't notice any lag at all during 4K PC gaming whilst playing GTA V and Battlefield 1 (single player) - I use a wireless Xbox One controller.

B) That the input lag on Forza Horizon 3 HDR (which is apparently up to 67ms!) was only mildly noticeable.

So the firmware update will be a good thing, but the TV (for me) is fine anyway.

I'm sure If I was using a mouse and keyboard, and not a controller, I would notice it a lot more as twitch mouse movements are pretty much instantaneous with a mouse.

MG42Maniac · 12 Dec 2016 at 12:58

VincentHanna said:
Hmmmm, I'll try and test that tonight if you want.

Nice one! I'm also not sure if I need Wide or Extended. I've just set it to Wide and you can see a huge difference over the normal setting.

VincentHanna · 12 Dec 2016 at 13:03

I was fiddling about yesterday, I basically plan to use Expert Dark and Expert Bright modes depending on conditions but with 'Standard Dynamic range' content (i.e most stuff) it should be set to normal

With HDR or Dolby Vision, it should be set to wide.

TV should save all the settings independently, but you can only change HDR settings when you are watching something in HDR.

Combat Fighter · 12 Dec 2016 at 16:47

It's my birthday today so thought sod it and bought a LG OLED 65B6V!

MG42Maniac · 13 Dec 2016 at 08:56

VincentHanna said:
I was fiddling about yesterday, I basically plan to use Expert Dark and Expert Bright modes depending on conditions but with 'Standard Dynamic range' content (i.e most stuff) it should be set to normal

With HDR or Dolby Vision, it should be set to wide.

TV should save all the settings independently, but you can only change HDR settings when you are watching something in HDR.

I tested Dolby Vision on NetFliix, the TV set the correct colour gamut.
I also tested a HDR demo from a USB memory stick, the TV set the correct colour gamut.
Finally, I tested The Grand Tour, the TV changed the input type to HDR but left the colour gamut as Normal.

VincentHanna · 13 Dec 2016 at 09:28

You might find that each application has it's own settings as well?

I watched a Standard Dynamic Range show on Netflix last night (having already tested Daredevil in Dolby Vision) and noticed straight away that it was on 'Standard' settings because trumotion was on, so I cycled through to my Expert mode. Hopefully it'll save that now.

Or are you saying that every time you start the Grand Tour via Amazon, it resets the colour gamut?

Warbie · 13 Dec 2016 at 09:40

VincentHanna said:
According to Rtings, standard input lag is 44ms at 1080p60 and 43ms at 2160p60

Interesting - I thought it was quicker. This pushes me in favour of the C6, which is rated at 34ms. I'm not a fan of a curved screen, but the quicker response is nice.

VincentHanna · 13 Dec 2016 at 09:49

That's current input lag.

We're due a firmware update to help with input lag by the end of the month though.

See post: 31
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=30298887&postcount=31

Warbie · 13 Dec 2016 at 10:45

VincentHanna said:
That's current input lag.

We're due a firmware update to help with input lag by the end of the month though.

See post: 31
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=30298887&postcount=31

My understanding was the patch is addressing lag with HDR enabled, to bring it to the same levels as SDR, which is 44ms?

VincentHanna · 13 Dec 2016 at 10:54

Correct, though it may also help standard input lag as well.

The same realtek chipset is also used in LG's LEDs and gives input lag in the 30's for instance.

Warbie · 13 Dec 2016 at 11:06

Gotcha. Will hang on for the results as i'd prefer a flat screen. Cheers.

MG42Maniac · 13 Dec 2016 at 11:12

VincentHanna said:
You might find that each application has it's own settings as well?

I watched a Standard Dynamic Range show on Netflix last night (having already tested Daredevil in Dolby Vision) and noticed straight away that it was on 'Standard' settings because trumotion was on, so I cycled through to my Expert mode. Hopefully it'll save that now.

Or are you saying that every time you start the Grand Tour via Amazon, it resets the colour gamut?

I am thinking it is the latter. I will get a video in the next day or so and show what I mean.

Participant · 14 Dec 2016 at 09:26

I keep almost ordering the 65" E6. £4k is an awful lot to splurge on a blummin TV though

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But the image to my eyes just looks better than everything else.

VincentHanna · 14 Dec 2016 at 11:08

Participant said:
I keep almost ordering the 65" E6. £4k is an awful lot to splurge on a blummin TV though .

But the image to my eyes just looks better than everything else.

If you don't need 3D or a built in soundbar, save loads of money and get the B6.

Same panel, same quality.

Bear · 14 Dec 2016 at 12:52

VincentHanna said:
If you don't need 3D or a built in soundbar, save loads of money and get the B6.

Same panel, same quality.

Is that it, other than the sound bar and 3D, the image quality is the same? As Im debating getting the 55" E over the B

Warbie · 14 Dec 2016 at 12:59

According to reviews the E6 has better processing. No idea how much that translates into real world improvement.

VincentHanna · 14 Dec 2016 at 13:05

The E6 (And C6 and G6) has a different processor made by LG.

It doesn't actually affect the picture quality, though it does affect input lag (E6 is lower than the B6) and I believe it also has some extra settings for calibrators - but nothing joe-public would ever touch.

Personally I went for the 65 B6V which I got for about the same money as a 55E6V - £2459

Participant · 14 Dec 2016 at 15:32

Processor aside, I quite fancy dabbling in 3D as I really enjoy it at the cinema and the E6 apparently does 3D very well.

It might be one of those things that dies or I'll only watch 3 movies then get bored of it, in which case I'll have made an expensive mistake!

The sound bar has to be factored in though, as the decent Yamahas are £700+.