Perfect for DSLR Photos. Affordable, Spectacular display with beautiful industrial design. 3840x2160 = 8 M pixels with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Perfect gift for a photography enthusiast or perfect indulgence if photography is your passion.
Yes, this is a beautiful TV... sports and golf show in stunning detail and vivid color... but that's not why I bought it. So in the event that you have an interest in photography, in this review I'm sharing my experience with this OLED TV as a display for photographs.
I purchased this unit as a display for all of the high quality DSLR pictures I've taken with my Nikon cameras. My wife has placed this in our living room in section where we display art - entirely separate from a TV viewing area.
The visual result of displaying high quality photographs is absolutely stunning. A 55" diagonal display has the equivalent of more than eight 5"x7" picture frames... so when composing a photo for display, you can have a subject displayed in full context... you literally don't need heavy cropping to emphasize the subject... you can just walk closer to the 55" image!
Blacks are perfectly black, color is stunning, the display is bright enough, and from what I can research, the pixels have about 10 bits of dynamic range. My only strong advice is that if you use this display to show high quality photos, you should disable "power saving modes" and keep the display set to a manual level of brightness you enjoy. If you allow it to automatically adapt to room conditions, it's hard to get the white balance right when you are preparing your photos for display and also blacks tend to overwhelm the image.
If you have spent "far too much money" on cameras and lenses to enjoy your photographic hobby then you owe yourself this indulgence. Get this display, get an inexpensive video server that will run Adobe LightRoom and copy a selected set of the best image from your photo collection to that server and be prepared for a total renewal of your passion for photography.
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My choices/setup: LG 55" OLED. Video Server MacMini with 1 TB drive. Adobe LightRoom for Library and Slideshow - 20 seconds, random. Nikon P600, D3100, D800, D850 source images. I use Adobe LightRoom 8bit TIFF to store the images which seems to be the best compromise between photographic size, quality, and flexibility for photographic editing. I find that after I display an image, I see areas I can improve, so TIFF is a nice choice since it doesn't degrade with multiple editing.
Canon DSLRs are wonderful, but I happen to prefer Nikon, so my wife uses a Nikon P600 and I use a Nikon D3100, D800, and D850. Any image over 8 M pixels has the potential to be stunning on this display. Pixel pitch is 0.315mm or about 80 lines per inch, so even closeup (12") inspection of my usual subjects don't seem pixelated. Maybe text fonts or vector computer graphic images might show some pixelation at 12" but typical portraits, landscapes, animals, flowers, buildings, and street photography look great - even close up.
My "unscientific" experience with this display is that editing in Photoshop or with Nik filters to bring out a particular artistic feel seems to be much easier with 16M pixel or better images. Editing D800 and D850 NEFs (camera raw) for this display seems close to "effortless" if the ISO is under 800 and you have plenty of dynamic range. For my 14 M pixel D3100, I get beautiful photos but it seems to require a lot more work... I can't easily run the entire image through a software filter. I need to carefully choose regions in Photoshop and make careful adjustments with appropriate feathering. It's worth it to rescue a shot... but every time I hit a D800 NEF in my collection I am so happy... I wish I had learned the NEF lesson earlier because at least 30% of my landscape shots were 36M pixel JPEGs and once the JPEG image is touched with any kind of artistic filtering they have a terrible propensity to introduce banding artifacts in the sky - especially in extremes of low or high lighting. This kind of banding takes a lot of work in Photoshop, but it can still be repaired and you can rescue the shot.
I highly recommend this display as a dedicated "Picture Frame" for your photographs. You will not regret it...
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| display type | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED Evo Display | OLED | OLED |
| display size | 55 inches | 65 inches | 65 inches | 65 inches | 55 inches | — |
| model year | 2017 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| operating system | WebOS | webOS 23 | Tizen | WebOS | webOS 23 | Google TV |
| hardware interface | ethernet, usb, hdmi | usb, hdmi | bluetooth, ethernet, hdmi, usb | bluetooth, usb, hdmi, ethernet | hdmi | composite video, usb, hdmi |
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B7A OLED 4K HDR Smart TV - 55" Class (54.6" Diag) OLED55B7A
Key Features:
-Intense Color on Perfect Black
-Active HDR with Dolby Vision
-WebOS 3.5 Smart TV
Behold movies and more from the most popular providers, brought to life with intense Intense colors against the ultimate backdrop of perfect black. Discover the most HDR entertainment choices, including support for premium Dolby Vision, delivered via the intuitive webOS Smart TV platform.
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Cinematic Color on Perfect BlackPicture night skies as dark as night skies themselves. Against the infinite, inky darkness of perfect black, colors pop and images come alive. LG OLED pixels are what make it all possible, each turning on and off individually for truly infinite contrast. |
Enjoy the most HDR contentFrom brilliant brights to deepest darks, LG OLED TV offers the ultimate expression of high dynamic range. Unlike some other 4K televisions, LG OLED TVs support Dolby Vision*, optimizing the picture scene-by-scene, as well as the new backward-compatible HLG HDR standard so viewers get more options for premium content. Note: The compatibility for HDR playback may vary by the format and country. *Does not support Dolby Atmos. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Vision is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. |
Gorgeous Picture No Matter How You Look At ItFrom the front or from the side, every seat in the TV room gets a clear, vibrant picture without washed-out tones. The unique design of LG OLED TV assures that any view is a great one, not just for those in the center. |
webOS 3.5 Smart TVQueue up movies, TV shows, online content and more from top content providers then toggle between them with an impressively intuitive interface. Armed with the Magic Remote, seeing old and new favorites in cinematic LG OLED quality is as easy as a flick of the wrist and the press of a button. Please check with content providers for both required bandwidth to stream videos. Smart service on product is subject to change. Some apps that appear on the screen image may not be preinstalled; internet connection is required for download. |
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Watch what you want, when you wantNetflix Recommended TV recognizes Smart TVs that meet strict criteria for a superior Netflix experience, such as easy app access and new features. For the third year in a row, LG TVs have the distinction of being recommended by Netflix. Netflix streaming membership required. Ultra HD availability subject to your Netflix subscription plan, Internet service, device capabilities, and content availability. Visit our official website. |
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Blade slim design to blend with any home décorNo thicker than a pencil at its thinnest point, the ultra-sleek design is so slim it's even beautiful from the side. Revolutionary LG OLED technology uses individually lit pixels, requiring no backlight, so it can be mounted closer to the wall than other TVs or be placed on a tabletop where it complements any room. |
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| Screen Size Class/Display Type | 55" 65"/OLED | 55" 65"/OLED | 55" 65"/OLED | 65" 77"/OLED SIGNATURE |
| Specialized Feature | Premium Aluminum Stand | Premium Aluminum Stand | Picture On Glass & Sound Bar Stand | Picture On Glass & Sound Bar Stand (Foldable) |
| Cinematic Color/Perfect Black | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Billion Rich Colors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel Level Dimming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra Luminance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Active HDR with Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG | Active HDR with Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG | Active HDR with Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG | Active HDR with Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG |
| Smart TV / Magic Remote Included | webOS 3.5 / Yes | webOS 3.5 / Yes | webOS 3.5 / Yes | webOS 3.5 / Yes |
| Number of USB Ports/HDMI Ports | 3/4 (HDCP 2.2) | 3/4 (HDCP 2.2) | 3/4 (HDCP 2.2) | 3/4 (HDCP 2.2) |
| Audio | OLED Surround 4.0 Ch 40W | Dolby Atmos 2.2 Ch 40W (20W Woofer) | Dolby Atmos 55": 2.2 Ch 40W (20W Woofer) 65": 4.2 Ch 60W (20W Woofer) | Dolby Atmos 65": 4.2 Ch 60W (20W Woofer) 77": 4.2 Ch 80W (40W Woofer) |
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Final Update: I've repurchased this tv at best buy and all the issues mention were there. Keep in mind the dimming found on the oled b7 vs the x900e is real. On a 100% window of (which are things like explosions in movies)oled's ABL dims the tv down to 140nits. Not to mention the X900E has backlight boosting technology. This gives it a couple hundred extra nits of brightness compared to oled, which simply dims the image when at its brightest point. Oled is very dim with considerable motion judder,crushed black,and other huge issues. The oled b7 will fail you, and when it does LG WILL wash their hands of you, calling you negligent because they've made a bad product. Don't waste your time being afraid of using your tv correctly, just buy something better and without enjoy WITHOUT worry. I upgraded from oled to the X930E, and the AMAZING contrast will change your mind about how a tv should look. As it stands any tv has its flaws, but oled is a ginuenly defective product from start to finish. Remember oled dims to 140nits constantly in the bright scenes..were all upgrading away from the old 200 nit 1080p tvs we used to have..so why go backwards instead of forward? If you have the money go for micro led, otherwise find a nice full array tv. Both will be better options for your family than this.Update: These images show oled at max next to a high-end Sony X900E. The pictures uploaded by another oled owner had warm tones maxed out to hide the blue hue found in normal use. To prove this look at ALL the other pictures! They ALL have a blue hue to them. Also, my oled pics were taken at MAX contrast! My X900E was set to 86! I see alot of damage control, but nobody has show a side by side like I have. I bought both products and reviewed both fairly!Original review:Black Levels Didn't Save OLED 55in LG B7 HONEST Review!___________________________________________Hdtvtest,Rtings,AVS,Digital Tends,CES, and so many other publications will tell you oled is so much better than led, because of perfect black. That couldn't be more wrong. The images below show the Sony X900E, placed above the B7, and oled B7 below the X900E. I found oled to have better black levels,overall fine details,significantly better HDR,and perfect viewing angles. But that's really it. Lets be honest oled isn't perfect and nobody is willing to say these words in a review of oled. Netflix would show you this in under 15secs. The near black vertical banding was horrible. The entire time the Netflix logo was on screen, you could see strong vertical lines. The positive reviews on Amazon are really over exaggerated. Yes the blacks look amazing but come at a huge cost.Brightness is awful! Down below the X900E outperformed by massive margins in bright scenes! Let the isf Professionals tell it, and the oled beats the X900E because perfect black creates perfect contrast. Only it doesn't. Oled cannot get equally bright as it can dark, and ABL hold peak highlights back big time! HDTVTEST claimed there was no ABL on the B7 yet in the pictured below its very obvious!Colors also looked FAR more lifelike on Sony. The B7 runs very cool. So on top of being dim the white balance is pretty bad. An isf calibration won't fix this flaw. Its all about how oled was made. Colors aren't bad..but they aren't as perfect as the pros claim. Down below you'll see horrific blue color banding on this "perfect" oled.Motion was awful ! Judder is definetely an issue even with soap opera effect on! Rtings gave this a 10/10 for motion. I really don't see how at all. Its really bad for consumer use.Upscaling was the worst I've ever seen! 480p looked insanely broken! The motion processing was a mess and huge amounts of grain was present.The remote is the worst. You have to click things multiple times just to change basic settings. Ex: It takes a total of 2 clicks before you can change color one you've selected color! Basically it takes more work to do basic tasks, and the cursor is a huge fail. Its like a clunky Wii controller.Overalls, I could go on for hours but I say a picture is worth 1000 words! Look at the "midrange" Sony X900E vs the B7. I think you'll see the big picture. The LG B7 comes highly unreccomended.
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Picture is great until its NOT; Two major problems with picture in the first 3 years.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
Within the first year, the panel had a burnt in image and LG replaced the panel. Now, less than 2 years later, that brand new panel has discoloration and lines in the picture. Customer service won't do anything, because now its out of warranty. I bought the OLED because picture quality is important to me, and so it is very apparent when there are issues. Call me crazy, but I expect a $2,000 TV to last longer than 3 years (or 1, for that matter)! I won't be buying LG products anymore.
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