LgG3 83 or 85” QN800C QLED 8K

LgG3 83 or 85” QN800C QLED 8K

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cerberaperv

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81 posts

132 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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I’m looking for a large screen tv, having had my 55” for the best part of 10yrs.

I had narrowed it down to the LG C3 or G3 77 or even 83. I’ve put blue tape on the wall and either models/sizes will look acceptable. I’ve been doing my typical evening mooch and have just come across the Samsung 85 inch QN800C Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV at a similar price to the G3.
Do any of you guys have any knowledge to which is the better of the 3 models?
As far as I know, the C3 77 has a better processor than the larger G3. You are paying extra for the G3`s slimline wall mounted option. Now I’ve just found the Samsung 8k, it’s put another option to choose from. I’m well aware that there’s no 8k and most feel like it’s a waste of money at this time but you are paying for the upscaling of media and, if like me, it’s another 10yr TV, so this tv will be ready for mainstream 8k.

I was looking at going to Richer Sounds tomorrow but would appreciate you guys (hopefully) educated view on it.


tdm34

7,400 posts

217 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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LG OLED every day, and twice on a Sunday

As far as I Know there will be no mainstream 8k broadcasts

YorkshireStu

4,418 posts

207 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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Sony QD-OLED XR 77A95L

Awesome screen.

I have the 65” version, easily the best TV I’ve ever seen.

If going 10 years, maybe get what has been recognised as the best TV of 2023?

cerberaperv

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81 posts

132 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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YorkshireStu said:
Sony QD-OLED XR 77A95L

Awesome screen.

I have the 65” version, easily the best TV I’ve ever seen.

If going 10 years, maybe get what has been recognised as the best TV of 2023?
That’s pretty much what I’ve always done. Bought a flagship model, then held on to it for a good few years. Tech has really moved on since my Panasonic 55, so it’s time to treat myself to an early Xmas present! I’m just a little lost on the best latest tech.

sagaris99

23 posts

60 months

Saturday 18th November 2023
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cerberaperv said:
I’m looking for a large screen tv, having had my 55” for the best part of 10yrs.

I had narrowed it down to the LG C3 or G3 77 or even 83. I’ve put blue tape on the wall and either models/sizes will look acceptable. I’ve been doing my typical evening mooch and have just come across the Samsung 85 inch QN800C Neo QLED 8K HDR Smart TV at a similar price to the G3.
Do any of you guys have any knowledge to which is the better of the 3 models?
As far as I know, the C3 77 has a better processor than the larger G3. You are paying extra for the G3`s slimline wall mounted option. Now I’ve just found the Samsung 8k, it’s put another option to choose from. I’m well aware that there’s no 8k and most feel like it’s a waste of money at this time but you are paying for the upscaling of media and, if like me, it’s another 10yr TV, so this tv will be ready for mainstream 8k.

I was looking at going to Richer Sounds tomorrow but would appreciate you guys (hopefully) educated view on it.
So in the Lg range, the G3 is the top of the tree.
Same processor as the C3, but a better panel and heatsink (brighter for longer).
Both of them well ahead of the Samsung in quality (but also on price).
If sticking with LG, the secret sauce of the G3 is the 'MLA' panel, which is only available up to 77. If the focus is picture quality, stay at 77.
Equivalent Samsung is the S90C (equal to C3) or the s95C (G3 equal).

Don't bother with 8K, its vapourware - has been for the last 5 years, won't change anytime soon.

The Sony is an equally good shout, but virtually nothing to choose between any of the big hitters. Lg arguably the better all rounder.
All TVs (including Pana) are nip and tuck in the PQ department. None of the reviewers can agree on one as the outright best, which is the same every year! If I was chasing PQ alone, it'd be between the Pana MZ2000 and the A95L, but both have other compromises.

Defcon5

6,304 posts

198 months

Saturday 18th November 2023
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Will an OLED last 10 years?

YorkshireStu

4,418 posts

207 months

Saturday 18th November 2023
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Defcon5 said:
Will an OLED last 10 years?
100000 hrs approx seems to be the consensus.

8-9hrs a day for 10 yrs

cerberaperv

Original Poster:

81 posts

132 months

Saturday 18th November 2023
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sagaris99 said:
So in the Lg range, the G3 is the top of the tree.
Same processor as the C3, but a better panel and heatsink (brighter for longer).
Both of them well ahead of the Samsung in quality (but also on price).
If sticking with LG, the secret sauce of the G3 is the 'MLA' panel, which is only available up to 77. If the focus is picture quality, stay at 77.
Equivalent Samsung is the S90C (equal to C3) or the s95C (G3 equal).

Don't bother with 8K, its vapourware - has been for the last 5 years, won't change anytime soon.

The Sony is an equally good shout, but virtually nothing to choose between any of the big hitters. Lg arguably the better all rounder.
All TVs (including Pana) are nip and tuck in the PQ department. None of the reviewers can agree on one as the outright best, which is the same every year! If I was chasing PQ alone, it'd be between the Pana MZ2000 and the A95L, but both have other compromises.
Thanks, very helpful. I think I'll get the G3 77 if the picture is better with that MLA screen. Would have proffered the 83 but it's over a grand more expensive and if the screen isn't as good, it makes the decision easier.
Nice one.

TEKNOPUG

19,336 posts

212 months

Saturday 18th November 2023
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They'll never be mainstream 8k.

anonymous-user

61 months

Sunday 19th November 2023
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TEKNOPUG said:
They'll never be mainstream 8k.
Is there any point at all in getting an 8K screen? I assume anything that is not 8K looks worse than it would on the correct resolution screen?

TEKNOPUG

19,336 posts

212 months

Sunday 19th November 2023
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Not really. If it has 8k, fine. But don't pay extra for it. Maybe future gaming possibilities but I guess you maybe waiting 4, 5, 6 years before there will actually be much 8k content to watch. Only Samsung seem to be pushing the tech at the moment to try and stand out from other manufacturers.

cerberaperv

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81 posts

132 months

Sunday 19th November 2023
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Has anyone seen the difference between the MLA and non MLA screen? 77 to 83".
Is there a noticeable difference?