I did a lot of research before buying a TV, and picked this one to replace my aging 1080p set. (I should note that my old TV cost something like $6,000, so it was extremely nice, but it was also 1080p and more than 10 years old.)
This LG model has worked beautifully. With some minor picture adjustments (look it up—basically turn off the motion smoothing and the rest of it is great right out of the box), it looked fantastic and has performed well from day 1. I also appreciated its ability to pass audio back to my receiver over HDMI, which works reliably even when changing inputs. This means I don't have to touch the receiver when I change inputs, which I used to have to do. Fewer remotes? Total win.
The HDR features work great attached to an Apple TV 4K, and I have been blown away by the picture quality. Especially when playing back older content (I still watch a lot of standard definition video, on DVDs and stuff), the set looks terrific and the viewing angle for all content is kind of amazing—you can sit off the side and not see any color/brightness shift. This makes it the ideal set for a viewing party.
If you're ever worried about OLED burn-in, check out the built-in pixel refresher. Basically it does a one-hour-ish cleaning cycle after you activate it (which turns the TV off, and the TV must remain off until it's done—or you have to do it over again). I use subtitles on almost all programming (so hard black/white in the same bottom region of the screen) and have not seen any burn-in in months of heavy use. I ran the refresher once just to see what it would do. I couldn't tell the difference, but it...felt nice to have that option I guess?
I don't use the smart features at all, so I can't comment on them. I can say the WebOS interface seems fine for getting at the settings and stuff.
The one negative I can say about this is the red pointer that shows up when you use the remote. My cat thinks it's a laser toy and runs straight for the TV, trying to catch the red dot. So...yeah, just be careful about that one. We try to turn the set on and off using a different remote, and only use the actual TV's remote when we absolutely have to, because that cat is a monster.
| Brand Name | LG |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 42.1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 48.3 x 29.8 inches |
| Item model number | OLED55C8PUA |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Specification Met | (unset) |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 42.1 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
