Black Friday: the LG 55G1 TV “4 stars” for € 1,359.00

The LG 55G1, the 55-inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65G1 we tested, is the only TV from the Korean manufacturer to feature the brightest new OLED panel made by LG Display, as well as a new processor and the latest version. from webOS. And the least we can say is that the image quality is still there …

The LG 55G1, the 55-inch (140cm) version of the LG 65G1 we tested, is definitely one of the best Ultra HD TVs on the market. It delivers a simply perfect picture and excels in all areas, be it film or video games, thanks to a perfectly calibrated image and impeccable responsiveness. Designed to hang on the wall (wall mount included), this model greatly simplifies installation, but be careful, feet are optional! Peak brightness has increased slightly from last year, but not enough to compete with the Panasonic HZ2000 Oled TV and high-end LCD TVs like the Samsung QE65QN95A. This TV is still a compendium of technology (HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision IQ, G-Sync, FreeSync, WiSA) that offers a very high level of performance, while knowing how to be discreet.

Strengths

• Image quality.
• Excellent colorimetry in HDR.
• Maximum brightness increasing.
• Filmmaker mode.
• Infinite contrast.
• Viewing angles.
• Always efficient α9 processor.
• Efficient Oled Motion Pro system.
• Oled technology responsiveness, excellent display lag.
• HDMI 2.1 (VRR, ALLM, eARC), FreeSync and G-Sync support.
• Dolby Vision IQ.
• Flat design with cable management system for easy wall hanging.
• Wall fixing included.

Weak points

• Optional stand (€ 99).
• Obligation to install a channel to hide the cables.
• Remote control not backlit.
• The maximum brightness in HDR mode is always lower than that of the best LCD TVs.

An alternative

The Samsung Neo Qled QE55QN95A, the 55-inch (140cm) version of the Samsung QE65QN95A we tested, is a great LCD TV. The use of a Mini-Led backlighting system allows a very high peak of luminosity to be obtained without causing an explosion in consumption and limiting the blooming effect (luminous halo around light objects). Best of all, the image quality is perfect. If we add to this the new remote control with its small solar panel and the One Connect box, it is almost flawless for this first Samsung Ultra HD Mini-Led TV.