I bought this to replace my 8 year old LG (which I sold and is still working great). I wanted something with a faster processor to handle the higher demands of some of the newer streaming platforms. Not only is this more than capable, but every bit of operation is faster. Picture quality is incredible. The built-in AI makes most adjustments very well. Change from a TV program in Standard mode to a movie and it changes to Cinema mode. Of course, there is a ton of customization available as well. The WebOS operating system, considered the best by most experts, is better than ever. I thought my previous LG smart TV was smart but this is light years ahead.
Two more things I’d like to mention: sound quality and the Magic Remote.
Sound quality, while better than previous models, is still marginal like most flat screen TVs. I have always had a separate 5.1 surround system so it’s hard to be objective. That said, I bought my daughter’s family an LG 3.1 soundbar for Christmas to go with their new LG TV. It sounds quite good, especially with the wireless subwoofer. The extra $150 bucks is well worth it.
Now about the remote. Many reviewers badmouth the LG remotes, even going so far as to leave 1 and 2 star reviews because of it. Take that with a grain of salt. I like the Magic Remote “pointer” system. This is my second one and once you’re used to it, you’ll never go back. And keep in mind that you can use it as a normal remote anyway. Some question the number keypad. While rarely used for normal functions, most don’t realize that all 10 keys can be programmed with shortcuts.
Oh, and Amazon’s free delivery with placement in the room is fantastic. And if you want, they’ll unbox it and take all the packaging away. I’ll never buy a TV any other way again.
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