LG 55EA9800 OLED HDTV - REVIEW

The new LG 55EA9800 is one of only two available OLED televisions on the market. OLED (organic light emitting diode) is a new display technology which has been in development since 2008. The technology offers a stunning depth and clarity, unparalleled  by plasma, LCD, or LED displays.

    LG's new cutting edge display presents a picture unlike anything else on the market, except perhaps its Samsung OLED counterpart. Unlike more traditional display technologies, OLED requires no backlight, as each individual pixel is illuminated, contributing to an overall sharper and more vibrant image. Because there is no backlight, there is no color bleeding, meaning that the blacks are deeper than is possible with other technologies. The OLED display offers an image as close to real-life as is currently possible. It does not disappoint.

    Another benefit of the OLED technology is that it allows the TV itself to be incredibly thin. At it's thinnest, the LG 55EA9800 is only 4.5 millimeters. As well, unlike more traditional display technologies, OLED is able to create a curved display. In this, it is similar to its Samsung counterpart. Unlike the Samsung, the LG has a clear curved base. Along with the nearly non-existent bezel, the design of the display itself is quite stunning, and unlike anything else you will find on the market. Unfortunately, within that beauty, there is apparently little room for speakers. LG has decided to stick two front facing speakers in the clear base, and they are not up to par. We would recommend that if you don't already have one, you buy a speaker system to accompany this TV.

    As a top of the line Smart TV, the LG 55EA9800 is full of all the standard Smart TV features you would expect. Like many 3D televisions, it also comes standard with LG's Dual Play, which allows two-player split screen video game play using the 3D glasses, but unlike the Samsung's multi view, it does not allow this feature to be used for watching TV shows.

    In conclusion, the LD 55EA9800 does not disappoint as the first OLED display on the market. It most notably has a stunningly sharp image, but isn't without its flaws. Like the curved Samsung OLED counterpart, the LG cannot be wall mounted, and it is reasonably expensive. Still, if you're looking to break into the OLED market, the LG is a worthy purchase.

Pros:

- A cutting edge display technology, OLED lives up to the hype with a beautifully crisp picture

- A pleasing aesthetic design, as well as incredibly thin

Cons:

- OLED is costly, but unlikely to fall anytime soon due to long development time of the technology

- Cannot be wall-mounted

- Sub-par onboard speakers


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