So METZ (Skyworth) has finally launched their OLED TV 55-inch at Rs. 99,999, which should drop more during sales. Here's the brochure from Skyworth with more details of the same set under their name, which they seem to be doing in countries like Malaysia and South Africa.
In all probability, it's a 2018 panel, even though the set might be 2019 one. Even better if it's the 2019 one. No way to without taking a macro shot of the pixels. I did research on how cheap Toshiba 2018 OLEDs perform, and it's mostly positive only, so I have taken a risk on this and purchased it. Will update when it arrives.
As the panels are by LG only, the risk doesn't seem to be that major to me. Sony/Panasonic/LG have had various bugs and complains in their sets too, so it's not like spending more will provide any guarantee. It does lack DV, but considering mixed performance reviews, bad when it comes to Sony, I'm fine without it too. Hoping the dynamic contrast option will work decently well.
The added soundbar does seem like a nifty benefit at a lower cost, especially since it'll be installed in a small room in a small-ish apartment in Mumbai, and I really don't want to rouse neighbors with super-powered sound systems . They quoted frequency response up to 50Hz in bass, which seems better than C and B series.
In all probability, it's a 2018 panel, even though the set might be 2019 one. Even better if it's the 2019 one. No way to without taking a macro shot of the pixels. I did research on how cheap Toshiba 2018 OLEDs perform, and it's mostly positive only, so I have taken a risk on this and purchased it. Will update when it arrives.
As the panels are by LG only, the risk doesn't seem to be that major to me. Sony/Panasonic/LG have had various bugs and complains in their sets too, so it's not like spending more will provide any guarantee. It does lack DV, but considering mixed performance reviews, bad when it comes to Sony, I'm fine without it too. Hoping the dynamic contrast option will work decently well.
The added soundbar does seem like a nifty benefit at a lower cost, especially since it'll be installed in a small room in a small-ish apartment in Mumbai, and I really don't want to rouse neighbors with super-powered sound systems . They quoted frequency response up to 50Hz in bass, which seems better than C and B series.