You don’t buy an OLED TV every month. So when you buy one, you’d want to get the best features for the price. Apart from delivering excellent color and contrast, an OLED TV should also have an efficient remote control, and the same holds for the onscreen navigation. However, if you want a future-proof TV, it’s best to buy OLED TVs with HDMI 2.1 ports.
The high bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 enables you to stream content in higher resolution and frame rates. This means you will be able to stream in 8K when the resolution is more readily available. That said, you get the advantage of eARC and Dynamic HDR in these OLED TVs for a more immersive experience.
So, if you are in the market looking for some cool OLED TVs with HDMI 2.1 ports, here are a few that you can check out. But first,
- Take a look at these HDMI 2.1 display cables
- Add dynamic sound to your entertainment area with these cool Dolby Atmos soundbars
The Best: Sony A90J OLED Smart TV
- Resolution: 4K | Size: 55-inch, 65-inch, 83-inch
If you want the best performance, the Sony A90J OLED TV is the one that you should check out. Surely it’s expensive, but you get one of the best picture quality as well as audio delivery in this one. And more importantly, it looks premium, all thanks to its nearly bezel-less display and versatile feet.
It supports [email protected] out of the box, and that is a huge plus, especially if you would connect it to gaming consoles like the Sony PlayStation in the future. One of the highlights of this TV is its motion handling.
The A90J can handle anything you throw at it—be it a fast-paced game or a slow pan scene on your favorite TV show. And it does so naturally. There is no shimmer or added blur, which is especially important if you watch sports on your TV.
Another highlight of this TV is its audio. It uses the in-house Acoustic Surface Audio+ tech, which transforms the TV screen into a speaker. This results in full audio, which two bass drivers further back.
Though it comes with four HDMI ports, only two of them support HDMI 2.1. Additionally, there are a couple of USB ports, video inputs as well as an Ethernet port.
The TV is versatile. Apart from watching TV, stream your movies in high-res, you can also play games. Sony PS users would be able to reap the full advantage. However, the Xbox Series X users will be in for a disappointment since it doesn’t support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
2. Best Overall: LG OLED55C1PUB C1 Series
- Resolution: 4K | Size: 48-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch, 83-inch
Another OLED TV that renders excellent visuals at almost half the price is the LG C1 OLED TV. One of the main advantages is that you get a set of 4 HDMI 2.1 enabled ports, which lets you hook gaming consoles, 4K TV receivers, and compatible soundbars without worrying about plugging/unplugging peripherals. It supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
One of the first things that will catch your eye is its ultra-thin screen which gives it a premium (and delicate) look. That said, the OLED screen delivers an impressive picture, as you’d expect from some of LG’s premium TVs. However, compared to the one above, you’ll see a bit of motion blur in fast-moving pictures.
Unlike the Sony OLED above, you get VRR support here, and that’s a huge plus, especially if you from the Xbox camp. Another advantage is the support for Dolby Vision HDR at 4K/120Hz. The best part is that the TV lowers the input latency when it detects gaming signals on its HDMI 2.1 ports.
From the audio point of view, the LG C1 bundles 40W of Dolby Atmos audio. Plus, if you add a soundbar to the mix, the eARC feature ensures that you can pass Dolby Atmos audio through it and experience lossless audio. Though the audio is fairly rich and impressive, the folks at Tech Radar argue that dialogues from movies can get a bit lost in the default settings.
LG gives you a decent number of ports to play around with. As noted earlier, you get 4 HDMI 2.1 ports along with 3 USB ports, optical digital audio output, among others.
The LG C1, which is the successor to the LG CX, is not perfect. The panel is highly reflective, and it can cause major issues if the TV is by a window or a light source. But the good thing is that the panel gets bright enough to combat glare. Secondly, despite of the price tag, you still do not get HDR10+.
That said, you get to play with the highly intuitive WebOS interface. WebOS has been a long-standing addition to LG TVs, and its intuitive interface makes it easy and simple for anyone to use it.
3. For Gamers: LG OLED55BX Smart OLED TV
Resolution: 4K | Size: 55-inch, 65-inch
If you are looking for an OLED TV primarily for gaming, the LG OLED55BX makes for a good choice. It has support for VRR and is compatible with both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync. The latter paves the way for smooth gameplay for PC gamers. Plus, the duo of HDMI 2.1 ports makes it easy for gamers to hook it up either to a PS or an Xbox.
This is one of the cheapest OLED panel. However, let that not deter you, for it bundles a decent number of features for its price.
The third-generation Alpha 7 image processor powers it compared to the Alpha a9 Gen 4 processor of the LG C1. Despite that, the panel delivers impressive picture quality. Naturally, the peak brightness is a little on a lower scale compared to the C1. But if you plan to keep the TV in not-so-bright surroundings, it should get the work done.
On the upside, color accuracy is on point. You also get support for HDR, Dolby Vision, and HLG, but not HDR10+.
At the same time, the LG OLED55BX projects its audio well. Even though it doesn’t have forward-facing speakers, you get full and immersive audio. One of the HDMI 2.1 ports supports eARC. When connected to a compatible soundbar, you’ll be able to reap the full advantage of lossless Dolby Atmos audio.
As noted earlier, it comes with two HDMI 2.1 connectors which support 4K at 120Hz out of the box. So apart from connecting it to a gaming console, you can also hook it to an Apple TV. The rest of the 2 HDMI ports streams 4K at the usual 60Hz.
Last but not least, it supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay 2 & HomeKit for Apple users. And yes, you get the in-house WebOS interface.
Here’s to the Future
Last updated on 02 February, 2022
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