Spec me 55" for £1k budget (please)

Dirk Diggler · 11 Feb 2022 at 15:32

I would like the closest to LG-CX55 in features but without the risk of screen burn, mainly because the wife will leave it on pause for half an hour at a time and I'll end up rage quitting my marriage.

Use case is general TV with PS5 gaming.

Budget £1k

Dirk Diggler · 11 Feb 2022 at 17:42

I don't want oled as it's burn in risk, else I'd buy LG oled in a heart beat.

Dirk Diggler · 11 Feb 2022 at 18:47

Minstadave said:
Not for burn in you don't. You can buy it separately from JL for about £80.

OP I'd still buy the LG OLED. You can set a screensaver to deal with the risk of leaving it on pause. Burn in is uncommon and they're as good as it gets for gaming.

Yea, I've got a CX48 so I'd be more than happy to pick up another at 55", I'm just a bit concerned about the burn in. It doesn't bother me with the CX48 as it's only me that uses it.

Dirk Diggler · 12 Feb 2022 at 09:24

Is LG OLED55C14LB the latest model available, and the successor to the CX therefore VRR compatible etc?

Dirk Diggler · 12 Feb 2022 at 12:17

Minstadave said:
It's the latest but about to be replaced by the C2 with a slightly brighter panel.

There is marginal difference between the CX and C1.

That's interesting, the CX55 is spot on budget at £999 from John Lewis.

Dirk Diggler · 16 Feb 2022 at 12:35

I've opted for the CX55 from John Lewis @£999 and also the £80 screen burn cover (5 years). I already have a CX48 so I know how good the screens are.

Thanks all for the replies.