Pretty good deal for a 65 inch OLED TV. Most other 65" ones are in the 3-4k range. This is an older 2022 model, so its not as bright as the newest OLEDs, but it is bright enough for me in my bedroom with curtains semi-closed, probably not suitable for the living room in direct sunlight though. Colors and contrast look amazing, night and day difference compared to my old 65" LED philips TV.
Is 2.1 needed? As 2.0 will do 4k 60fps and I don't think the consoles will often exceed that will they?
PS5 requires 2.1 for VRR too which is totally worth it.
for certain games absolutely will notice and once you try 120fps you won't have fun trying to go back. for example fortnite and call of duty will do 120fps, and you certainly notice it in the more competitive shooter titles. for the single player experience/story games, racing and fighting games etc, all will be mostly 4k60 though.
This is a 60hz TV, going over 60 fps is pointless, and in fact bad because you can get screen tearing if VSync isn't enabled.
@SrsSarcasM: He's answering my question about whether you need 120hz panel for a console or not. He knows this screen is only 60hz
Thanks guys. Whats the best 4k tv for under $1500 for gaming?
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/a2-oled
8.3 Mixed Usage
8.0 TV Shows
8.3 Sports
8.6 Video Games
8.4 HDR Movies
8.5 HDR Gaming
8.6 PC Monitor
PROS
Perfect black levels.
No blooming around bright objects.
Fantastic reflection handling.
Wide viewing angle.
CONS
Stutter with low-frame-rate content.
Not bright enough to fight a ton of glare.
The LG A2 OLED is an entry-level model in LG's 2022 OLED lineup. Replacing the LG A1 OLED, it sits below the LG B2 OLED, and it's meant for people who want the fantastic picture quality of OLEDs without the gaming features that LG's B and C Series models come with, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and variable refresh rate (VRR) support. It's available in 48, 55, 65, and 77-inch sizes, so there's something for everyone. It comes with the same LG webOS smart platform and unique Magic Remote as their other OLED models, making it easy to stream your favorite content.
The LG A2 is an excellent TV for most uses. It's incredible for watching movies in dark rooms thanks to its perfect black levels and no blooming around bright objects. It's even excellent for HDR movies, but not all colors and highlights look as vivid and bright as they should be. It's great for watching TV shows and sports in well-lit rooms with wide seating areas due to its wide viewing angle and fantastic reflection handling, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare. Lastly, it's excellent for gaming due to its fantastic motion handling and low input lag, but it lacks advanced gaming features to take full advantage of the Xbox Series X, PS5, or high-end PCs.
People need to look further into the warranty offer from the store, iirc there was this or a similar store selling refurbished TV's with no manufacturer warranty(ie you have to deal with talkischeap only). Best to ask them if you are serious about buying so you know. Also the fact they list stuff as "New" but then you read the warranty page..
Talk is Cheap 12 Month Warranty Declaration
All "New", "Grade 1" and "Grade 2" devices have been sold with the understanding that it is a nearly new/used item.
So it's not New..
https://talkischeap.co.nz/pages/grading-guide
New - Brand new in original manufacturer packaging unless otherwise stated. Packaging will have shop soiled imperfections.
Grade 1 - In perfect condition, devices just like new with no marks or scratches. These have been opened and potentially have had some use and may come in plain white box.
Grade 2 - Devices with some marks or scratches on housing or screen. These have had some use, some of them may be reconditioned or software updated and may come in a plain white box.
Mine had a small rip in the box. Tv was in perfect brand new condition though
I bought the tv from the last deal by these guys, mine arrived damaged, not their fault and I returned it.
But it also had noticeable burn-in and over 4500+ hours on time so it had been running like 24/7 non stop as the tv was only a year~ish old.
Was it sold as new or B or C grade?
How do you know the time it has be turned on?
An excellent TV honestly. No VRR is a dealbreaker for me (im super duper receptive to fps and pacing changes, it's annoying) but if you want a movie TV, this is brilliant at $1700, even for ps5 and xbox it's still going to be brilliant
How would this compare to my 65 inch Sony x90J from the same year?
Here is a link to Rtings comparing the two:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/sony-x90j-vs-lg-a2-o…
OLED is much better, but depends if you watch TV in the day time, as it isn't as bright, personally I only use my TV in the evenings so it isn't an issue for me (I have a LG C1).
Thanks
Good price for an entry level oled tv.
For those of you who have access to pana partner, you can get 65 inch Panasonic MZ980 for under $2200,
or MZ1500 for $2380, which is comparable to LG C3
Doesn't have HDMI 2.1 or VRR if you're a PS5/Xbox Series/PC user, but other than that it's a terrific television for the money.
RTings review -
The LG A2 is an excellent TV for most uses. It's incredible for watching movies in dark rooms thanks to its perfect black levels and no blooming around bright objects. It's even excellent for HDR movies, but not all colors and highlights look as vivid and bright as they should be. It's great for watching TV shows and sports in well-lit rooms with wide seating areas due to its wide viewing angle and fantastic reflection handling, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare. Lastly, it's excellent for gaming due to its fantastic motion handling and low input lag, but it lacks advanced gaming features to take full advantage of the Xbox Series X, PS5, or high-end PCs.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/a2-oled