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TESTED LG OLED55C7V

Tech specs
Screen 55in 3840x2160 OLED with HDR
OS LG webOS 3.5
Connectivity HDMI (x4), optical out,
Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Dimensions 1230x750x217mm,
19.2kg (with stand)

2 Living Dol The LG family
3 While the likes of the Sony A1 LG’s OLEDs all share the same panel (in 55in, 65in and
have to wait for Dolby Vision to
be added at a later date, LG’s 2017 77in versions), but there are some subtle differences
OLED range has it out of the box.
Essentially, all of those Netflix
Originals that appear in standard
HDR to most TVs will be streamed
in the Dolby version to the C7.

3 Travellin’ light
Everyone knows the core
advantage of OLED now (that B is for bargain E is for ears
each pixel emits its own light, The B7 is pretty much As the LG family moves
allowing pitch blacks to sit right the same telly as the C7, up the alphabet, the audio
next to pure whites and colours), except for a stand that improves. The E7 is the
but that does nothing to diminish gives it extra elevation. cheapest option to have
the thrill of seeing one of these Oh, and the price. For a soundbar built into the
TVs in action for the first time. some reason, the B7 is set. We still recommend
currently retailing for buying a separate
4 Wired for sound £300 less. soundbar, though.
The C7 has a spacious sound with
pretty decent dynamics, which
means explosions and other big
special effects stand out with
extra volume and punch. The only
issue is that the speakers are on
the back of the TV, which means
the audio is a bit indirect.
5 Thumber holiday G is for gigantic W is for wow
The C7 comes with LG’s own The G7 has a foldable The W7 is quite simply a
webOS 3.5 at its core. It’s a bright soundbar stand that design masterclass. Yes,
and friendly system, with sources, offers even better audio it has the same panel as
smart services and features all than its E sibling. It’s also any other TV here, but
presented as colourful cards that the cheapest set of the its bendy 2.57mm-thick
can be rearranged, added and family to offer a 77in form will amaze your
deleted as you see fit – and screen, for those with friends when you mount
navigation is snappy too. a sizeable living room. it on the wall.

5
4 The C7 is the pick of LG’s 2017 OLED
range. Other than the B7 it’s the
most affordable. And while it does
have the weakest sound, we’d
recommend an audio upgrade
regardless of which model you buy. Since the
This is a fantastic TV, but I can’t help
but think the Sony A1 is a better deal.
I love the LG Magic Remote, but I’d
I’ve had to fiddle with the picture WebOS 3.5 provides a rather lovely Saying that, this is still a bargain for of the cheaper models. You even get a more
settings to get it looking its best.
like to turn off the motion sensor.
picture is the same, you might as well get one
minimalist chassis to boot. @marc_mclaren
user experience.
what it offers.
STUFF SAYS
It’s at the affordable end of LG’s
2017 OLED ran
e, but this will be
the best option for most
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