OLED vs 4K:Which TV is the best value for money?

Perhaps we often hear about 4K and OLED, so it is normal if you are confused about the two. Especially when we look at monitors or TVs displayed in some online shopping malls, OLED and 4K are often mentioned. Next, let’s take a closer look.

What is OLED?

OLED can be regarded as a combination of LCD and LED, so it inherits the advantages of LCD’s thinness and LED’s self-luminescence and low power consumption, and its structure is very similar to LCD. However, unlike LCD and LED, OLED can be used alone or as a light source for LCD. Therefore, OLED is widely used in small and medium-sized devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and TVs.

What is 4K?

In the display industry, it is usually assumed that devices that can reach 3840×2160 pixels can be called 4K. It can make your picture more delicate and the picture quality clearer. At present, many online video websites have the option of 4K picture quality.

Comparison between OLED and 4K

Now you have a certain understanding of OLED and 4K. So, what happens if we compare the two together?

In fact, 4K and OLED are two different technologies. 4K represents the resolution of the screen, while OLED represents a display technology. Therefore, the two can be used separately or together. We need to understand how the two are intertwined.

This is actually easy to understand. As long as the display device can achieve a 4K resolution and is made of OLED material, it can be described by combining the words “4K” and “OLED”.

However, in reality, such devices are usually expensive. As a consumer, it is better to choose the most cost-effective product than the most expensive product. Because you spend the same money, but experience a similar feeling, and the remaining money can also go to a movie and have a big meal, which may be the best thing!

Therefore, from my point of view, I recommend consumers to choose a monitor with 4K rather than a 4K OLED monitor. Why?

Price is of course an important aspect, but there are two other issues: screen burn-in and size.

OLED screen burn-in problem

It has been more than 20 years since the first application of OLED, but OLED has not yet solved the problems of color difference and screen burn-in. Since each pixel of OLED can emit light by itself, when some pixels fail or age prematurely, the screen will display abnormally, resulting in screen burn-in problems, which is usually caused by poor craftsmanship and weak quality inspection. In contrast, LCD monitors do not have such problems.

OLED size problem

Due to the high difficulty of making OLED materials, OLEDs are usually not very large, otherwise the price will be very expensive and it is also easy to fail. Therefore, OLED is still mainly used for small screens such as mobile phones and tablets.

Of course, the above problems do not always occur. If you are not worried about the above problems and want to get the best display effect, then 4K OLED monitor is still your best choice. If you want me to recommend a 4K OLED TV to you, then perhaps the following three are good choices.

Three most cost-effective 4K OLED TVs

4K OLED TV LGC4 series

If you are looking for a 4K OLED with the best cost-effectiveness, then this LGC4 series is a good choice.
It considerately prepares multiple different sizes for us to meet needs such as interactive games and immersive home theaters.

Among them, the highest-end 83-inch giant screen 4K OLED TV is not only equipped with AI intelligent picture quality adjustment, but also equipped with Dolby Atmos, voice recognition, multi-screen sharing and other functions.

4K OLED TV Sony XR A80L series

As a world-renowned TV brand, its strength is unquestionable. The latest Sony XR A80L series has two products, 65 inches (Sony XR-65A80L) and 77 inches (Sony XR-77A80L).

The Sony XR A80L series uses self-developed XR chips, which can automatically adjust the picture quality intelligently according to the surrounding environment and application type. Sony XR-77A80L is based on Sony XR-65A80L, but with an optional camera. Other features are similar.

4K OLED TV SAMSUNG QA77S95ZAJXXZ

SAMSUNG QA77S95ZAJXXZ is a smart TV using quantum dot technology, with a built-in Tizen system, which can intelligently control various functions of the TV through voice, such as searching for programs and adjusting the volume.

The price of this product is higher, and the cost performance is not as good as the previous two, but its quality is very high. Samsung is the only one that has passed the IED standard video no screen burn-in certification.

If we want to build a 4K large-screen TV through an LED display, it is also a good choice. The biggest advantage of 4K TVs made by LED displays is their strong flexibility, which can be freely spliced ​​in different sizes and installation methods. Currently, there are two types of LED displays: all in one and LED video wall.

The all-in-one LED display is cheaper than the above-mentioned 4K OLED TVs, and the size is much larger, and the installation process is simple and easy to use.

LED video walls need to be built manually, so the operation process is relatively complicated and is suitable for customers with strong hands-on ability. After the construction, customers are required to download appropriate LED control software for screen debugging.

Summary
We introduced 4K and OLED, discussed some of the current problems of OLED, and recommended to consumers the three most cost-effective 4K OLED TVs currently on the market.