The newest LG 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) televisions with 86-inch (that’s 218cm) screens are officially the biggest available in Australia.
Sony’s 4K 85-inch is also on the market and one or other of these big boys is now the must-have in home entertainment.
According to local Harvey Norman electrical retailer Simon Day, the boundary-breaking LG 4K TVs have generated enormous excitement.
“We’re seeing plenty of people come in to have a look, get blown away by the amazing tech features and picture clarity and buy one on the spot,” Mr Day said.
“It has everything to make viewing an absolute pleasure and its technology is ‘future-proofed’ for many years.”
So why is this LG (86U955T model), launched earlier this year, so attention-grabbing – apart from its market-topping size?
Here, in laymen’s terms, is what the makers say.
It supports Dolby Vision, which delivers strikingly improved colour, with sharper detail and contrast. The colour quality is so realistic that it’s been described as “just like looking through a window onto real life”, and “it feels exactly like you’re there”.
There’s a huge range of movie titles with Dolby Vision, which can now be experienced as they’re supposed to be.
Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Stan have good HD content, as does YouTube, and lots more will follow.
LG’s Billion Rich Colours technology produces colour 64 times richer than conventional LCD TVs – an unprecedented level of colour and detail.
ULTRA Luminance delivers exceptional contrast between dark and light, again contributing powerfully to image reality.
It has an incredibly wide viewing angle, with the screen image maintaining its integrity from any angle. Every seat in the room gets the same viewing experience.
Premium sound is another aspect of luxury TV viewing so, with leading sound experts Harman Kardon at the design helm, the LG 4K has exceptional quality.
And there’s a Magic Sound Tuning function that customises sound to your viewing environment.
Magic Zoom allows users to magnify objects and letters, and a Magic Remote is designed for ease of use and streamlined navigation.
It’s a good-looking beast, too. Its super-slim display panel is framed in metal and appears to float above a crescent-shaped stand. It makes a big design statement even when switched off.
Carole Levy
