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The LZ2000 The OLED807, which will arrive


in 48-, 55-, 65- and 77- screen sizes, is also the first to adopt OLED-EX panel technology, said to increase light output by up to 30 per cent compared to a 2021 OLED panel. OLED-EX replaces hydrogen-based compounds within its construction with deuterium, known to be more efficient and stable. Ambient Intelligence will work


with all sources, including Dolby Vision and HDR10. The new P5 AI feature set will also allow viewers to prioritise Eye Care, Dark Detail Optimization or Colour Temperature Optimization options. Philips is also making significant changes to its


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Ambilight lounge lighting system, said to offer greater colour precision and light matching. Philips is one of the few TV makers to support


all HDR options, including Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+ and HDR10+ Adaptive. This year will also see the adoption of IMAX Enhanced support. IMAX Enhanced movies use IMAX Digital Media Remastering technology (DMR) to reproduce 4K images; Philips 6th Gen P5 AI will work with DMR to better optimize UHD content. Subscribers to Disney+, where IMAX Enhanced


content can be found, won’t want to miss out. Film fans will also appreciate a wider choice of


movie modes (now up to seven); the Vivid picture preset has also been renamed Crystal Clear. Philips’ picture guru Danny Tack says the aim is to retain the presets crowd-pleasing pop, while making the preset a little more balanced.


Connect the dots Expect buyers to focus even more on connectivity over the next 12 months. The provision of full fat HDMI v2.1 ports is increasingly looking like a powerful way to upsell consumers. If the TV under consideration is likely to be used for gaming, be it with a PlayStation 5 or new Xbox console, then 4K 120Hz compatibility is a must-have. Most brands will have HDMI v2.1 connections,


but many are restricting access to just two out for four inputs. LG, which has accrued quite a following amongst gamers, is one of the few to offer a 4K 120Hz input on all four inputs, on its G2 and C2 series. Philips is also upping its game when it comes


to gaming. New for 2022 is a dedicated Game Bar interface, giving quick access to relevant picture and sound settings. The OLED807 features HDMI 2.1 on two inputs, and offers VRR support for 4K from 40Hz to120Hz. There’s also FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility, plus Auto Game and Auto-Low-Latency modes, plus presets for different game genres. Panasonic is to offer a 77-inch version of its


OLED flagship in 2022. This Cinema Size version joins the 55- and 65-inch versions of the LZ2000.


Key features will be a new information and


settings Game Control Board interface, with automatic NVIDIA GPU detection, improved 60Hz input lag, and full HDMI 2.1 support on two of its four HDMI inputs. Next gen gamers can expect 4K High Frame Rate (HFR) 120fps in full 4K resolution and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). The Game Control Board reveals frame rate,


chroma and HDR metadata, along with a Dark Visibility Enhancer, which allows players to adjust the near black portion of dark scenes, HDR Tonemap settings, Input Lag and VRR settings. Significantly for mainstream gamers, there’s also


a new ‘60Hz Refresh Mode’ which promises to reduce input lag to just 1.5ms.


Maximising Mini-LED Meanwhile, Hisense is adopting Mini-LED (above right) this year, as part of an expanded range of technology options. The U8HQ will be available in 55-, 65- and 75-inch screen sizes, promising a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. OLED will be represented by the A85H line, in 55- and 65-inch sizes. Both SKUs offer HDMI 2.1 connectivity with


Hisense 100L5 Laser TV


120Hz VRR for gamers and have IMAX Enhanced certification. Wi-Fi 6 is standard. QLED assumes a mid-range position in the


Hisense 2022 line, with the U7H. This model replaces the U7QF as the brand’s official TV of the Qatar FIFA World Cup. Along with Mini-LED and OLED, the QLED model supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, and employs the latest VIDAA U6 smart OS, notable for the addition of Disney+ to Vidaa’s streaming app choice. The cheaper E7H is also a QLED screen, albeit


60Hz and with standard Dolby Vision and HDR10. Hisense is also putting a concerted push behind


its Laser TV line, with its L5 and L9 models. These Ultra Short Throw projectors and screen combo are available in 100- and 120-inch packages. The L5 is a 2,700 lumens design with a single laser light engine, while the L9 is a 300 lumens model with a triple laser. Capable of extreme high brightness, the Laser TVs can be used in rooms with moderate to high levels of ambient light, thanks in part to their ALR (Ambient Light Reflecting) screens. Screens will definitely be brighter and clearer in 2022… Let’s just hope the marketing follows suit.


February 2022 ertonline.co.uk


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