Just a little update. I was hoping for BB to have some bigger sales over the weekend due to it being the 4th of july and all. But it seems they are waiting to compete with amazon prime day.
However, one tv that really caught my eye (wasn't even aware it was out yet) was the sony a80k. Have to say, I was somewhat shocked. It competed very well with the new QD-OLED. Sure the QD-OLED is brighter, but in most scenes, it's a very minimal difference. But the QD-OLED PQ itself (after viewing for an hour or so) isn't any better and some cases worse. The QD_OLED doesn't seem as natural (life-like) sometimes it appears overblown and somewhat washed out. First impressions you don't notice this, but after some viewing time, it's more apparent.
The Sony A80k, has me thinking not to even consider the LG, unless there was huge price reduction. The A80k just seems so life-like, it really hit's the sweet spot. PQ and brightness is better than I expected. Plus, it's currently on sale.
One thing I have noticed after spending so much time evaluating and comparing these different oled's from LG, Sony and Samsung is the screens themselves. Here, I think more consumers and reviewers should discuss the difference the screen finish makes a difference.
Here is how I see it.
Matte finish is great to reduce reflections, doesn't have the wet color pop as the others screen finishes. It's almost like looking out a clean yet somewhat dusty window. (Weird analogy I know) Good picture, just missing that something, that makes some pictures more life-like. As far as screens go, I would rate the matte finish as 3rd.
Glossy finish, More reflections than the other finishes, yet better color pop (wetness to it) It's like looking out a new sparkling window. Some things look almost unnaturally wet, but pretty damn good and better than the matte finish.
Semi glossy finish. IMO, This is the sweet spot. You still get great anti-reflection, but still retain the color pop. Using the window analogy again.
This is like opening up that clean new window and looking out. Clean, clear and just natural. Hands down IMO, the semi-gloss screen wins.
So, what's your thoughts opinions on the different screen finishes?