Sony’s X850F series is their entry level offering into its upper tier of premium class of 4K HDTVs for 2018 and is available in 65”, 75” and 85” screen sizes.
LG’s premium models for the US market are arriving at your local and online retailers. For 2018, LG will offer nine OLED models and seven Super UHD LED models. The OLED displays will consist of the W8, E8, C8 and B8 series, while the Super UHD models will offer the SK9500, SK9000 and SK8000 series.
Last year’s 900E was a very popular and excellent performing 4K TV. So with the recent release of its replacement, the 900F, I was eager to review this new model.
Sony hasn’t released much for this year’s 4K TV lineup and only has three new models currently available. These new displays consists of the A8F (A8F Series), X900F (XBR X900F Series) and X850F (XBR X850F Series).
Samsung recently had its official unveiling of its new 2018 TV product lineup. This year’s models will be spread across 9 series and feature the flagship QLED TV models and an expanded lineup of UHD, Premium UHD and Ultra-Large Screen TVs.
As expected 2017 was a good year for the continued growth and popularity of 4K Ultra HD TVs. And with a new year upon us, it time for me to reflect on my favorite models from last year.
The future looks bright for televisions equipped with HDR capability; this is according to a recent report by IHS Markit.
Sony entered the OLED TV market this year with its excellent performing OLED Bravia A1E series. Sony now joins LG as the second major manufacturer that provides OLED TVs here in the US. The AE1 series is also available in 55” and 77” screen sizes.
The streaming giant has just raised prices on two of its three subscription plans; their Standard plan, which allows simultaneous high-def streams on two screens, has increased from $9.99 to $10.99 a month, while pricing for the Premium plan, which provides access to high-def and 4K Ultra HD streams on up to four screens, has increased from $11.99 to $13.99 a month.
There is a new addition to the handful of 4K UHD Blu-ray players currently available… LG has recently launched their UP970 4K UHD Blu-ray player to spin the ever increasing number of 4K Blu-ray discs.