Best OLED TVs 2022/01
In the high-end range of TVs, only a few other TVs can compete with the ones listed here in terms of picture quality – of course, we’re talking about TVs with OLED panels! In the following, the best OLEDs are presented according to category, so you can find exactly the right TV for you.
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The best OLED TV: Sony A90J: Sony A90J
If you’re looking for pure HDR power, there’s no getting around the Sony A90J Bravia XR. Improved heat dissipation allows the organic LEDs to get brighter without being damaged due to overheating. The reason for this is a metallic heat sink behind the OLED layers that cools the LEDs.
This is especially beneficial for HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content! This is because bright and delicate highlights can now be displayed even better. Due to the infinite contrast ratio, this results in a truly impressive picture quality. Of course, it’s a matter of taste, but the Bravia XR Processor manages to have the best picture processing and the TV can create a fairly natural picture, which in our opinion isn’t quite matched by other manufacturers.
Of course, the Master Series TV supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits and also has access to the DTSMulti-channel-sound-system (Surround Sound) competing with Dolby Digital and Dolby AtmosObject-based surround sound format with 3D-Sound from any direction sound formats. Unfortunately, Sony does not yet offer Dolby Vision IQDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits, which can adapt to the ambient brightness. It only has an integrated Dolby Vision Dark and Bright mode, which allows you to manually adjust the content to the ambient brightness.
The A90J also has the innovative Acoustic Surface Audio+ feature, where the sound is created by actuators behind the display. So the sound really comes straight out of the picture! This feature is also supported when using an audio receiver, because the A90J can be integrated as a center speaker.
HDMI 2.1 is also available, but the TV still lacks some gaming features, which will be added via an update.
Similar image quality at a lower price: Sony A80J
If the A90J is too expensive and you want the second best OLED, then check out the A80J. It still got Sony’s best chipset, but it’s just a “normal“ OLED Panel without a heat sink.
The only drawback of the Sony OLEDs is their lack of advanced gaming features. This doesn’t matter for the PlayStation 5 but can be the dealbreaker for Xbox Series X.
With OLED evo panel, Gallery Design and Gaming-Specs: LG OLED evo G1: LG G1 OLED evo
The bottom line is that the LG G1 evo even performs slightly better than the LG C1. This is due to the new OLED evo panel, which allows the TV to become slightly brighter than the other models in LG’s 2021 lineup. On the one hand, this allows it to perform even better in brighter surroundings, and on the other hand, it can showcase HDR content a bit better, so that more details are visible even in very bright picture content.
However, the differences between the G1 and C1 are not that big, so the price difference plays a big role in deciding which TV is more suitable. One thing is for sure: The G1 looks simply great with the Gallery Design and is an eye-catcher in every living room even when it is turned off. As far as interfaces and smart/gaming features are concerned, the two TVs are equally equipped and you really don’t have to do without anything in either model.
"Normal" OLED with Gaming-Features: LG C1 OLED
The LG C1 also offers perfect black levels, an excellent contrast ratio and a very wide viewing angle thanks to the OLED technology. The C1’s build quality and design are also impressive. However, what distinguishes it from the two alternatives are, among other things, its gaming features and the integrated HDMI 2.1 interface.
Although other manufacturers’ TVs have also upgraded with HDMI 2.1 this year, this only really works satisfactorily with LG — especially in combination with Dolby Vision. This enables the large data transfer rates (up to 40 Gbit/s) that are needed for the current Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 consoles. A Variable Refresh Rate via FreeSync and G-Sync is also available to enable gaming without tearing, as well as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which automatically reduces the latency between input device and output device to a minimum.
It also supports many cloud gaming providers, so you can play your favorite games without Xbox Series X or Playstation.
Since the C1 has Dolby Vision IQ, HDR content is excellently optimized and even adjusted to the brightness of the environment. This makes it slightly better at producing a more respectable picture in bright environments, where OLEDs have more problems due to lower brightness.
Smart features are also very good on the LG C1. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are included as voice control. Streaming and mirroring from cell phones or tablets is possible via Apple AirPlay 2.
The best affordable OLED TV: LG OLED A1: LG A1 OLED
The LG OLED A1 is the first OLED TV with a 60Hz panel since the introduction of the 120Hz panel. It is supposed to establish itself in the mid-range segment and further open up the OLED market. However, you quickly notice that LG has saved some features for the more expensive models. Thus, the A1 does not look quite as high-end as its siblings and also has an even lower peak brightness than the B1.
However, you also get the excellent OLED picture quality for your money, including the perfect blacks and the infinitely high contrast ratio that comes with it. And even Dolby Vision IQDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits, which can adapt to the ambient brightness has been added to LG’s most affordable OLED TV. Therefore, the A1 is definitely worth a look, depending on the price range, if you do not necessarily have gaming in mind.
The A1 was not really designed for gaming. It does have a convincing motion handling, but it cannot display 120Hz content and does neither have a variable refresh rateHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. nor HDMI 2.1 – but it does not really need that with a 60Hz panel.
The best OLED TVs in comparison
| TV | Model year | Panel | Resolution | HDMI | HDR | Rating HDR Picture QualityMovies & SeriesGaming | Sizes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The best OLED TV: Sony A90J: | ||||||||
Recommended  | Sony A90J | 2021 | OLED evo | 4K/UHD | 2x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected]) ARC eARC | HDR10 HLG Dolby Vision |  HDR Picture Quality  Movies & Series  Gaming | |
Alternative | Alternative: Sony A80J | 2021 | OLED | 4K/UHD | 2x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected]) ARC eARC | HDR10 HLG Dolby Vision | HDR Picture Quality Movies & Series Gaming | |
Alternative | Alternative: LG G1 OLED evo | 2021 | OLED evo | 4K/UHD | 4x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected]) ARC eARC | HDR10 HLG Dolby Vision IQ Dolby Vision | HDR Picture Quality Movies & Series Gaming | |
Alternative | Alternative: LG C1 OLED | 2021 | OLED | 4K/UHD | 4x HDMI 2.1 ([email protected]) ARC eARC | HDR10 HLG Dolby Vision IQ Dolby Vision | HDR Picture Quality Movies & Series Gaming | |
The best affordable OLED TV: LG OLED A1: | ||||||||
Recommended  | LG A1 OLED | 2021 | OLED | 4K/UHD | ARC eARC | HDR10 HLG Dolby Vision IQ Dolby Vision | HDR Picture Quality Movies & Series Gaming | |
More OLED TVs
LG GX OLED
The LG GX is an OLED TV that comes in LG’s Gallery design. The TV looks like a picture frame and does also have an excellent picture quality. It doesn’t have the new OLED evo panel, which makes its picture quality more comparable to this years LG’s OLED C1. The GX also comes with HDMI 2.1 and supports Dolby Vision IQDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits, which can adapt to the ambient brightness.
Only the webOS 5.0 operating system looks a bit older compared to the 2021 variant and is not quite as comfortable to use – but you do not have to do without any apps and streaming services. So, if you can still get hold of a GX for a good price, you do not need to worry and can confidently strike!
- The best OLED TV: Sony A90JSony A90J
- The best affordable OLED TV: LG OLED A1LG A1 OLED
- The best OLED TVs in comparison
- More OLED TVs
- What makes the best OLED?
- Fragen zum Thema OLED Do OLEDs struggle with burn-in?Isn't my room too bright for an OLED TV?What are QD OLEDs?
What makes the best OLED?
OLED TVs among each other
Battle of the high-end models for the winner’s podium
In the absolute high-end sector, it’s hard to avoid OLED display technology. The abbreviation stands for organic light emitting diode. The big advantage of this technology is that no backlight is needed and the organic LEDs can simply emit the light themselves. This means that each individual pixel can be dimmed and can also be completely deactivated, resulting in an almost perfect black. Of course, this also affects the contrast ratio, which is theoretically infinitely high in OLED TVs.
Even though the 2021 mini LED TVs achieve a great contrast ratio of approximately 25000:1, this is still nowhere near as good as the contrast ratio of the OLED TVs. Therefore, it is easy to understand that they cannot quite keep up with the OLED TVs in the high-end sector. In addition, OLEDs have a very wide viewing angle, which means that black levels and colors remain intact even from the most oblique angles. This is also significant when sitting quite close in front of a large TV. Some TVs with VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panels look a bit darker and not as colorful when sitting too close, since the viewing angle is no longer wide enough.
But not everything is perfect. While burn-in is no longer that much of an issue, organic LEDs still can’t get as bright as their inorganic cousins. As a result, they can struggle a bit in very bright surroundings. In addition, the Automatic Brightness Limiter might be a bit annoying for some users, as it dims down the overall brightness in large bright scenes to protect the organic LEDs from overheating.
Fragen zum Thema OLED
Do OLEDs struggle with burn-in?
No, in normal, mixed use, the risk is almost only theoretical. The common OLEDs have been equipped with strong protection mechanisms that largely prevent the organic LEDs from overheating. Only the permanent display of static content could lead to impairments.
Isn't my room too bright for an OLED TV?
In most cases, an OLED TV can prevail over an LED-LCD competitor in terms of picture quality. The LED-LCD TVs only have the edge in a room with a lot of sunlight. However, you could also consider investing a few bucks in a curtain, which would then ensure that you can enjoy the outstanding picture quality of the individually dimmable organic LEDs.
What are QD OLEDs?
The new technology of QD OLEDs was first presented in January 2022 during the CES in Las Vegas. There, Samsung announced that it would launch OLEDs on the market for the first time itself, but with a new technology called QD OLED. Sony is also interested in the technology and will also launch its first QD OLEDs in 2022.
According to Samsung, the QD OLEDs are supposed to be brighter, offer a wider color display, deep blacks, a faster response time and a wide viewing angle. To achieve this, a blue, self-luminous OLED layer is built into the panel, on which red, green and blue Quantum Dots are located. The blue light is split into the different colors and there is no longer a white sub pixel. The intensity of the individual colors can finally be regulated on a pixel level. Thus, the new QD OLEDs have the same advantages as a regular OLED TV, but they can become significantly brighter and display colors even more precisely.
In addition, the technology is supposed to be much gentler on the eyes, since harmful blue light is reduced by 40-50%.
