A new feature on some 2019 LG TVs, including the updated OLEDs, is the ability to define a custom tone mapping curve using CalMAN. As this is the first TV to offer this option, I’m going to explain the basics of tone mapping, talk about how the process works on the new LG models, and then the potential benefits of having this capability. … [Read more...] about 2019 LG TVs – Custom Tone Mapping Explained
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Vizio PQ65-F1 Image Analysis Review
The Vizio PQ65-F1 is the top-of-the-line set from the value-oriented company. It comes fully decked out when it comes to image specs, with over 2000 nits, HDR10 and Dolby Vision capability, DCI/P3 gamut coverage, and 192 zones of local dimming. On paper, the PQ65-F1 looks to be an all-star, but the question is how it performs in real-world use. … [Read more...] about Vizio PQ65-F1 Image Analysis Review
TCL 65R617 Image Quality Review
The 2016 TCL P-Series was a TV that we felt performed much better than its price would indicate. At a time when true HDR TVs were selling for well over $1,000, the $650 TCL made for a massive bargain. A year later, TCL has changed the naming from the P-Series to the 6-Series but also come back with some improvements. They’ve added a 65” screen size, which we tested, and more … [Read more...] about TCL 65R617 Image Quality Review
Sony X900F Image Quality Review
We’re going to start looking at the image quality of a number of TVs for 2018 starting with the Sony X900F. This year I'm doing these in a different way than before as well. They aren’t a traditional review, where we care about the design, the user interface, the price, and so on. I cover that at Wirecutter and need to make this different. Instead, I’m just going to focus on … [Read more...] about Sony X900F Image Quality Review
Xbox One X Auto Low Latency Mode In-Use
With the April 2018 software update, the added support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). More commonly called Game Mode, this is an HDMI 2.1 feature that lets a game console tell a TV when it is playing a game, and has the TV automatically enable game mode. Using game mode typically results in lower input lag and a better gaming experience than playing without it, but has … [Read more...] about Xbox One X Auto Low Latency Mode In-Use