Ranking of the best OLED TVs for 2022

For many decades, the TV has not lost its relevance and is one of the most popular household appliances. Since the release of the first device in 1928, television receivers have been constantly improved and have undergone major design changes. The most advanced development to date is OLED technology, which has rapidly gained popularity in the world, changing modern views on image quality. Phenomenal contrast ratio, surprisingly voluminous picture, stunning black color became a guarantee of real pleasure when viewing.

General information and principle of operation

OLED TV is an electronic device for receiving television signals, converting them into an image for display on a screen with a matrix consisting mainly of carbon-based organic light emitting diodes.

The name is an acronym for Organic Light Emmiting Diode technology, which was launched in 2012 by global digital giants Samsung and LG. Now almost all the world's leading electronics manufacturers are engaged in the production of such superdisplays.

The work is based on the principle of using a special matrix, which consists of LEDs made from organic materials and capable of glowing independently. Electric impulses pass through them, which make them glow. In this case, the color depends on the applied phosphor. Due to the autonomous illumination of each LED, the TV screen does not need a general illumination. As a result, the picture does not hang or blur, which is typical for liquid crystal models due to the fast image change.

The high rate of change in the color of organic crystals causes an instant change in the picture. The brightness or clarity of the image is not lost from any viewing angle due to the independent backlighting of each pixel.Contrasting black depth and flawless hues are produced by carbon LEDs. Thus, self-illuminating pixels, together with the technique of combining phosphors, will make it possible to form more than a billion shades. This makes it possible to produce modern models with 4K resolution and HDR technology with cases so thin that they can be rolled up or pasted on walls.

Manufacturing process

Stages of production of OLED TVs:

• selection and preparation of the substrate on which organic light-emitting diodes, as well as other elements, will be applied;
• creation of a control board for emitting sources;
• covering the substrate with an organic layer with the application of a structural diagram of elements using FMM technology (shadow mask);
• sealed to prevent entry of dust, air or moisture;
• removal by evaporation in a vacuum chamber of open areas of OLED.

There are other options for covering with an organic layer and a pattern. These include laser annealing or inkjet printing, which will improve the efficiency of creating OLED panels. Usually, fluorescent or phosphorescent materials are used, conventionally divided into low molecular weight or which consist of large molecules (P-OLED).

Varieties

The following types of OLED monitors are available:

• AMOLED is the most common and simplest organic cell system with the formation of red, blue, and green colors that form the basis of the matrix. They are widely used in smartphones, iPhones or other gadgets;
• FOLED is a plastic or metal plate with sealed cells that are in a protective film.This design ensures maximum lightness and minimum thickness, which allows the display to be considered the most flexible;
• PHOLED - the use of technology based on electrophosphorescence with the conversion into light of all electrical impulses entering the matrix. Such displays are used in the production of large wall monitors or large-sized televisions for installation in public places;
• SOLED - a device with high resolution and a high degree of detail when demonstrating a picture due to the vertical arrangement of subpixels, which are independent elements;
• TOLEDs are transparent displays that are used in shop windows, car windows, or simulation glasses to simulate virtual reality.

Advantages and disadvantages

The popularity of OLED TVs among users is determined by undeniable advantages:

• perfect picture quality with the highest level of contrast, wide viewing angle, flawless color reproduction, no technology can yet achieve a brightness of 100,000 cd / sq. m;
• high efficiency with a 40% reduction in energy consumption compared to plasma TVs;
• minimum weight and thickness up to 4 mm due to the use of the thinnest plexiglass with the possibility of making models stylized as wallpaper or wall stickers, as well as with curved shapes or rolled into a roll;
• stylish design that makes it easy to fit models into modern interiors;
• wide viewing angle up to 178⁰, providing viewing from anywhere without loss of image quality;
• minimum response time up to 0.1 ms for high image quality when changing colors.

However, along with the obvious advantages, there are disadvantages:

• high price;
• high moisture sensitivity;
• limited resource of blue LEDs.

Criterias of choice

In order not to make mistakes when choosing, before buying, you should pay attention to the following points:

• obligatory consideration of the size of the room and the ratio with the diagonal of the model, the choice starts from 55 inches, because the production of smaller sizes is impractical, in a small room it will be inconvenient to watch a large screen of an OLED TV;
• ULTRA HD 4K can be considered the best picture quality, and you should not settle for FHD;
• equipping with powerful speakers improves the sound quality, but manufacturers do not see much point in installing high-quality acoustics, given the large selection of home theaters or soundbars;
• the PQI indicator, which is responsible for the quality of the demonstration of dynamic scenes, should be as large as possible;
• the presence of a game mode, voice control, its own memory, a powerful processor;
• the price of the device cannot be small, so the low cost should cause concern, in the case of an abnormally low price, the proposed device may not contain an OLED matrix at all;
• an inexpensive OLED TV can only be if the model becomes obsolete, and if it was on the window, the service life of such a device is halved;
• verification of the warranty card and accompanying documents. The warranty period for major manufacturers is usually 1 year.

Where could I buy

It is better to buy popular models with different screen diagonal sizes in branded digital electronics stores. You can carefully look at and check the goods there, and consultants will give useful advice and recommendations - which company is better to buy, how to choose, how much it costs, how some models differ from others, how to recognize a real OLED TV.

In addition, a suitable television receiver should be studied in advance in the online store of the manufacturer or dealer of digital electronics, including using Yandex.Market or E-Catalog aggregators, where a wide variety of models with descriptions, specifications, customer reviews and photos are presented. At the same time, it is better to refrain from ordering such expensive products online.

Offers for OLED TVs in Moscow:

• with a screen diagonal of 46 ″-49 ″ at a price of 87,899 rubles. (LG OLED48CXR) up to 157,500 rubles. (Sony KD-48A9);
• with a diagonal of 50 ″-57 ″: from 70,900 rubles. (LG OLED55B8P) up to 740,000 rubles. (Xiaomi Mi TV Master 55 OLED Transparent Edition);
• with a diagonal of 58″-69″: from 95,800 rubles. (LG OLED65B8S) up to 7,199,990 rubles. (LG OLED65RX9LA);
• with a diagonal of 70″-85″: from 295,000 rubles. (LG OLED77CXR) up to 1,299,900 (Loewe Bild s.77);
• with a diagonal of 86 ″ - 105 ″: from 1,975,555 rubles. (LG OLED88ZX9) up to 2,674,990 rubles. (LG OLED88Z19LA).

Best OLED TVs

The rating of high-quality models is compiled according to the opinions of buyers who left reviews on the pages of online stores. Popularity is due to technical characteristics, capabilities, functionality, reliability, price.

The review presents ratings among new OLED TVs with screen sizes up to 57, 69 and 88 inches.

TOP 3 best OLED TVs up to 57″

Philips 55OLED805, silver

Brand - Philips (Netherlands).
Producing countries - Russia, Poland, Hungary.

An innovative model with a 4K OLED screen, showing a bright picture with excellent black depth. Ambilight brings the picture outside of the TV by projecting a halo of light in the displayed tones. Signal processing is performed by a proprietary Philips P5 intelligent processor.The 50 W sound subsystem is formed by two stereo speakers reinforced by a powerful subwoofer.

"Smart" opportunities are revealed by the Android TV platform with access to a wide range of applications and Google services. Management is carried out from a convenient remote control or by giving voice commands.

Price: from 116,990 rubles.

• bright dynamic picture;
• pure black;
• Ambilight lighting system;
• multifunctional remote control;
• excellent smoothness;
• laconic strict design.

• no HDMI2.1;
• image freezing is possible when playing video files with a high bitrate.

Philips 55OLED805 TV review:

LG OLED55B1RLA, black

Brand - LG (Republic of Korea).
Country of origin - Russia.

The latest model with self-illuminating pixels guaranteeing unrivaled picture quality with a range of unique design possibilities. Dolby Vision IQ technology intelligently adjusts picture settings according to content and surroundings. Multi-dimensional surround sound is achieved by Dolby Atmos.

Provides access to Apple TV, LG Channels, or Netflix for a one-stop selection of new movies, documentaries, or live sports. Disabling motion smoothing while maintaining the original aspect ratio, frame rate, and color reproduction to faithfully reproduce the director's original vision is done in FILMMAKER MODE. The smart function Magic Tap provides a quick phone connection.

Price: from 95,430 rubles.

• unsurpassed color accuracy with perfect blacks;
• image clarity;
• instant response time
• smoothness and synchronization of graphics;
• smoothing fast movements with an increase in the entertainment of sports and a decrease in blurring of the picture;
• flicker-free certification;
• low blue light;
• convenient remote control with built-in artificial intelligence technology for easy access to services and content;
• sophisticated design.

• not detected.

Sony XR-55A80J, titanium black

Brand - Sony (Japan).
Country of origin - Slovakia.

The latest model of 2022 with improved characteristics of the process of forming a television picture. The very thin metal frame of the case does not distract from the image. The legs of the stand are made in the shape of a refined parallelepiped, perfectly matching the appearance of the TV.

The new advanced Cognitive Processor XR chip, which processes images using artificial and cognitive intelligence, creates a picture as it is seen by the human eye. This also applies to sound quality. In addition, just as in the human brain, information is cross-analyzed with the metadata of each frame and between them. As a result, on the right side of the image, the brightness increases and the contrast becomes more realistic. The use of Upscaling technology improves the quality of 2K signals closer to real 4K pictures.

Price: from 169,950 rubles.

• the use of the latest Cognitive XR technology for sound and picture control;
• clarity of dynamic scenes thanks to MotionClarity technology;
• pure black;
• innovative drivers on the back to create sound that plays from the center of the screen and moves across the entire surface;
• strong bass from the front subwoofer;
• three types of stand;
• streaming service BraviaCORE;
• quick access to GoogleTV;
• simple connection;
• work with Google Assistant or Alexa;
• voice search;
• access to Netflix;
• improved fine tuning.

• high price.

Detailed review of the Sony XR-55A80J:

comparison table

	Philips 55OLED805 55", silver	LG OLED55B1RLA, black	Sony XR-55A80J 54.6", titanium black
Diagonal, inch (cm)	55 (140)	55 (140)	54,6 (139)
Screen Format	16:9	16:9	16:9
Resolution, pix	3840x2160	3840x2160	3840x2160
HD Resolution	4K UHD HDR	4K UHD	4K UHD HDR
HDR format	HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	HDR10 Pro, Dolby Vision	HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen refresh rate, Hz	100	120	120
Smart TV	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating system	Android TV	webOS	Android TV
Signal reception	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext	DVB-T2, C, S2, teletext	DVB-T, T2, C, S, S2, teletext
Sound power, W	50	40	30 (3x10)
Supported media formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG
Inputs	HDMI x4, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n	HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac	AV, HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Outputs	optic	optic	coaxial
Functions
child protection	Yes	Yes	Yes
anti-reflective coating	Yes	Yes	Yes
sleep timer	Yes	Yes	Yes
voice assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
wall mount	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions, WxHxD, mm
with stand	1228x722x230	1228x744x246	1227x735x330
without stand	1228x706x58	1228x796x47	1227x712x53
Weight without stand, kg	21.4	19.9	17.8

TOP 3 best OLED TVs up to 69″

Panasonic TX-65HZR1000, black

Brand - Panasonic (Japan).
Country of origin - Czech Republic.

An excellent model with a large screen that demonstrates amazing picture and sound with an immersive cinematic effect. The HCX Pro intelligent processor delivers unparalleled picture quality. It supports the latest HDR10+ and Dolby Vision formats with the highest standard of clarity, color, and contrast. A large number of settings that can be mastered using the eHelp service. Can be calibrated for Netflix to watch shows or movies at the resolution intended by the director.

The warranty period is 12 months. The price is from 199,990 rubles.

• big screen;
• realistic picture;
• excellent processing of fast movements;
• juicy color reproduction;
• deep black color;
• advanced ambient light sensor;
• smart work;
• large viewing angle;
• convenient remote control;
• quality manufacturing;
• quick menu of channels;
• stylish swivel design;

• the quick access menu is sometimes reset to factory settings;
• sound needs fine tuning.

LG OLED65G1RLA, black

Brand - LG (Republic of Korea).
Country of origin - Russia.

The latest model for the Russian market, related to the 2022 line. Contemporary Gallery design with advanced custom mount allows for flush wall mounting. Brightness above 1000 nits is enhanced by adding a new layer of green light to the panel structure. The use of the HDMI2.1 interface significantly increases the bandwidth of the stream with the image output in the highest resolution. Automatic determination of the optimal delay time for a smooth change of picture is performed by the ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) system.

The price is from 211,990 rubles.

• big screen;
• ultra realistic image;
• saturated colors with sufficient shadow detail;
• perfect contrast;
• rich functionality;
• natural movement
• excellent surround sound;
• simple control;
• fine execution;
• ergonomic placement of wires;
• the possibility of inclusion in the smart home ecosystem;
• voice assistant.

• not identified.

Review of LG OLED65G1RLA:

Loewe Bild v.65 DR+, basalt

Brand - Loewe (Germany).
The country of origin is Germany.

Stylish model with realistic rendering of bright and natural colors with perfect contrast from pure white to deep black. Great for displaying Dolby Vision content and watching HDR movies containing a large number of shades with fine color gradation and a wide range of brightness. Optimal sound quality thanks to intelligent Mimi Defined technology.

Warranty period - 12 months. The average price is 649,900 rubles.

• juicy natural color reproduction;
• perfect contrast;
• deep black color;
• powerful audio system with output power up to 80 W;
• the possibility of video recording of two TV programs simultaneously according to the schedule on the built-in hard drive DR + up to 1 TB;
• German workmanship.

• not detected.

You can evaluate the design of Loewe Bild v.65 DR + in the video:

comparison table

	Panasonic TX-65HZR1000 65", black	LG OLED65G1RLA, black	Loewe bild v.65 DR+, basalt
Diagonal, inch (cm)	65 (165)	64,5 (164)	64,5 (164)
Screen Format	16:9	16:9	16:9
Resolution, pix	3840x2160	3840x2160	3840x2160
HD Resolution	4K UHD HDR	4K UHD HDR	4K UHD HDR
HDR format	HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro	HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen refresh rate, Hz	100	120	120
Viewing angle, hail	178	178	120
Smart TV	Yes	Yes	Yes
Signal reception	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext
Sound power, W	30	60	40
Supported media formats	MP3, WMA, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), DivX, MKV, JPEG	MP3, MKV, JPEG
Inputs	AV, HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Miracast	HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, WiDi, Miracast	HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Outputs	optic	optic	optic
Functions
child protection	Yes	Yes	Yes
anti-reflective coating	Yes	Yes	Yes
sleep timer	Yes	Yes	Yes
voice assistant	Google Assistant	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant	Google Assistant
light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
wall mount	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions, WxHxD, mm
with stand	1449x896x350	1446x888x284	1457x913x290
without stand	1449x837x58	1446x830x20	1457x860x68
Weight without stand, kg	27	29	38

TOP 3 best OLED TVs up to 88″

Sony KD-77AG9, black

Brand - Sony (Japan).
Country of origin - Slovakia.

An elegant model with a large screen that delivers vivid, cinema-like UltraHD images. TV shows and films will be presented exactly in the format that was intended by the creators. Fast and accurate image processing is provided by the X1Ultimate processor. Natural color reproduction with correct display of white and black colors is supported by HDR10 high dynamic range. High contrast is achieved by PixelContrastBooster technology.With support for SmartTV and Wi-Fi module, access to a vast repertoire of online cinemas and streaming services is provided.

Warranty - 1 year. The price is from 290,000 rubles.

• big screen;
• clear, juicy image with maximum realism;
• excellent color reproduction;
• fast interface;
• high-quality surround sound;
• harmony of sound and image;
• instant response;
• wide viewing angle;
• good for use as a computer monitor;
• intelligent remote control;
• concise design.

• limited brightness of bright scenes.

Detailed video review:

LG OLED88ZX9, black

Brand - LG (Republic of Korea).
The country of origin is the Republic of Korea.

A unique model using the latest technology for hundreds of millions of self-luminous organic light emitting diodes, marking a new stage in the development of television. Shows exceptional reproduction of saturated colors, as well as the deepest blacks. It guarantees an incredibly detailed and realistic picture. Image quality is taken to a new level thanks to the device's special deep learning algorithms to convert 4K or 2K signals into super-realistic 8K. This ensures incredible sharpness and a minimum of extraneous "noise". Any settings are made automatically, showing viewers the best playback option. Provides one-click access to the built-in LG Channels service to view over 200 TV channels.

The warranty period is 12 months. The price is from 1,599,990 rubles.

• huge screen;
• smart scaling in 8K;
• incredible detail and clarity of the picture with excellent brightness;
• intelligent adjustment of saturation and contrast depending on lighting conditions or viewing genre;
• reduced blue glow;
• excellent compatibility with gaming systems;
• synchronization of graphics and smoothness of fast moving objects with realistic immersion in the game;
• minimal input lag with instant response;
• powerful audio system with surround sound;
• smart home control center;
• stylish design with Art Furniture stand.

• great cost.

Video review:

Loewe Bild s.77, graphite gray

Brand - Loewe (Germany).
The country of origin is Germany.

An ultra-thin model made in a minimalist elegant style with thoughtfulness of every detail. Fine appearance, excellent image, perfection of technologies and simplicity of operation show excellent German quality, creating the greatest possible effect of presence. Maintaining the original aspect ratio and number of frames by automatically turning off frame interpolation, sharpening and noise reduction by the processor. When off, the screen is lowered, covering the speaker system and maintaining the strict forms of the minimalist design.

The price is from 1,299,900 rubles.

• ultra-thin large screen;
• image clarity;
• juicy live color reproduction;
• absolute black color;
• proprietary Loewe upscaling algorithm for perfectly accurate detailed images;
• motorized screen drive;
• impeccable sound from the built-in six-speaker soundbar;
• turn control from the remote control depending on the location in the room for the best viewing;
• decorative overlay on the back panel, fixed with magnetic latches;
• placement flexibility;
• easy TV recording.

• high price.

Design Show:

comparison table

	Sony KD-77AG9, black	LG OLED88ZX9, black	Loewe Bild s.77, graphite gray
Diagonal, inch (cm)	77 (196)	88 (224)	77 (196)
Screen Format	16:9	16:9	16:9
Resolution, pix	3840x2160	7680x4320	3840x2160
HD Resolution	4K UHD HDR	8K HDR	4K UHD HDR
HDR format	HDR10, Dolby Vision	HDR10, Dolby Vision	HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen refresh rate, Hz	60	100	120
Smart TV	Yes	Yes	Yes
Signal reception	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext	DVB-T MPEG4, T2, C MPEG4, S, S2, teletext
Stereo sound	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sound power, W	98	80	60
Subwoofer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic volume leveling	Yes	Yes	Yes
Supported media formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), Xvid, MKV, JPEG	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), Xvid, MKV, JPEG
Inputs	AV, HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, WiDi, Miracast	HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Miracast	HDMI x4, USB x3, RS-232, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Outputs	optic	optic	optic
Functions:
child protection	Yes	Yes	Yes
sleep timer	Yes	Yes	Yes
control	voice	voice	voice
light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
wall mount	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions, WxHxD, mm
with stand	1721x1001x302	1961x1456x281	1731x1080x680
without stand	1721x996x49	1961x1120x50	1731x1023x73
Weight without stand, kg	39.7	42	39.2

Thus, OLED technology is still quite young and many improvements await it in the future. It can be expected that after all this will lead to a reduction in the cost of almost reference TVs.Because now, despite the undeniable advantages, it is the price that most often repels potential buyers from acquiring miracle technology.

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