In 2019? In 2020? In 2021? Where does it say 2019 and where do you foresee HDMI 2.1 being sub $600? $700? Yes the XBox X takes advantage of HDMI 2.1 and VRR but right now the Samsung QLEDS that take advantage of are over 2k. It's a fool's errand to constantly wait for improving TV technology. We just started to get into the 4K market not too long ago and more and more 4K DVDS are being released. It will be even longer before these 8k and 10k TVs get pushed out. Not to mention the graphic horsepower that will be required to run these - forget it! 4K most likely won't even be standard next gen or games.
I will probably end up getting the LG OLED if I find a good deal and just hope HDMI 2.1 doesn't take over the universe.
I just bought the MU6290 for my parents, and although the picture looks fine, it sounds pretty bad. There are only 4-5 equalizer settings, all sound about the same, and don't really enhance the sound. In regards to apps, the default apps for netflix, hulu, etc. are slow to load, so if the 55P605 is on par with standalone roku sets/sticks, seems like you made a good choice.
The HDMI 2.1 spec isn’t ready yet. I don’t believe any TV is coming with it this year. I got a 65in B7 last year and can’t go back. Plus it has features nothing else does including Apple TV 4K, such as Dolby Atmos over ARC through its built in apps.
I don't believe any do either but they should be here early next year. Probably won't be a big thing for another couple of years or it could catch on quickly. I got burned with HDR with the last TV I bought so I don't want to make the same mistake twice. Are you getting any of the vertical banding or uniformity issues?
What is this hdr pro gamma? Never heard of this. Some proprietary hdr format?
Other than the brightness not being perfectly even, especially in corners, it actually looks amazing.
It is believed by many that this Tv gives you the most bang for the buck and that was at 599 at 499 IMO it is a steal. Chances are this is a 1 day sale like the Saturday sale was, The next day it was back up to 599. at 499 people can get the extended warranty.
Maybe the funny thing is they don't stay in stock long at least in MD. It will be interesting what the 2018 model will bring.
Outside sales, you're going to spend between $500 to $1000 more buying an equivalent Samsung or any other more well known name brand TV. The extra money will buy you a better TV but whether it's worth it is debatable. I still wish they had released the 65 inch model last year, or I had the patience to wait for this year's model, so I could have saved $500.
This was last years best kept secret. The consensus was this tv was giving people a quality comparable to tv's that were 900 or more.
I agree. Outside the US they are well known. They abruptly stopped selling the 65 in last year making the 55 inch hard to find when I was reading up on them last year there was a rumr that they were being pressured by the others because they offered so much for so low when others charged a lot more.
Digital movie groups talk highly of this TV as well. The Roku interface blows Samsung out of the water IMO had a Samsung and sold it because the SmartHub was crap.
Always do your homework
If you have a 10% off coupon you should totally get it.
The KS8000's are amazing and Samsung has seem to gone downhill a bit since then, do agree the 1000 nits make a difference vs the other offerings. Recall the scene in the Revenant for example where the camp is attacked by the locals and the sunlight is streaming through the trees, looks amazing. These 6 series should help with the with some of the bleed on loading screens, something like Dark Souls comes to mind, huge number of local array dimming zones for the price, but yeah the banding issue has me scared off for a bit from grabbing a 65 inch.
That’s a lesser model.
I know this is a few days late, but I'd save up a little more and get an X900E. I had the P605 and did not like it, personally. it's decent for the money, but I experienced problems with it not switching to HDR and back to SDR properly and would have to power down the TV. I returned it and got the 900E and was much happier.Asking fellow gamers what they think of HDR certainly qualifies as doing my homework
Not even comparable other than the brand tag and interface. There is no comparison between the 403 edge lit and FALD on the P-series displays.
I’d second this. While I didn’t purchase the TCL. I highly considered the p605. And was about to pull the trigger and read a decent amount of people with issues. It seemed like it was playing a lottery and most people had to exchange sets to get one with none/less issues. The Sony 900e was on sale for Black Friday sales so I got it for $999. So for me personally I’ve been extremely happy with my 900e. Purchased in Nov 17 and haven’t had a single issue. The only complaints I’ve seen in reviews on the 900e seem to be with sound, but it seems fine to me. I’ve been considering getting the Sony HTCT800 sound bar, especially now that it’s on sale at BB. But I’m not even sure I need it.
There’s a Samsung soundbar in the Walmart thread that’s like $35 if you can find one
It's a typical budget TV, no true local dimming, so not true hdr. If you are going to plop down $400, just pay the extra $$ and get a clearance P series or a 6 series. Or you can wait for black friday to get what will probably be the 6 series for a great price.
Its for sure the best set you can get under $900 from what ive looked into. Im about to buy the $1300 sony x900f (waiting for a sale) but the TCl comes close to it in alot of ways. One thing that turned me off is the gray scale of the TCL's if you dont care about that or don't know what im talking about you for sure need to get the TCL. There are name brands in the same price range as the TCLs but there pictures are no where near as accurate. You would need to pay around $900 for a tv near its picture quality. Also the 2017 model actually has 14ms input lag which is pretty much the lowest you can get for a 55"tv. The sony im eyeing is 24ms which is also considered very good, 14 is crazy good.
4 series is last year's budget model and is actually superior to the 5 series because the 4 series has full array backlighting where this years 5 series is edge lit. Neither TV has local dimming so they do not have true HDR and really should be avoided if you can afford the P series or 6 series models. P series is last year's 6 series and both are fantastic sets for their price point. They have full array local dimming giving the best HDR you can get in a sub 1000 set. All these sets also have very low input lag making them great for gaming.
Basically if you can afford the 5 series just save up a little more and get a 6 series if you’re on a budget. 4K does make a difference, but not a HUGE difference. Not like going from SD to HD. The biggest difference you’ll notice is some good HDR.
I am only looking to get at most 43 or 49 inch. Best Buy doesn’t carry it but does the 6 series exist in those sizes?
P series / 6 series are only available in 55" and 65". 55" shouldn't be much bigger a footprint than a 49" so if you can make it work try going to 55".
It is going on one of those glass and wood entertainment stands 49 might be able to make it, I will measure first, but 55 is out of the question so if the measurement doesn’t work for 49 then I will get a 43.
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