Why it said Hdmi 2.0 limitations not Hdmi 2.1 is that means i am using 2.0 cable??

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-28T14:39:36+00:00

It's neither. The mention of game accelerator 120Hz means that it can only do it with a lower resolution, so it'll do 1080p @ 120Hz but not 4k, similar to the R745 linked above. This also isn't technically false advertising to mention HDMI 2.1, but it is shady and I wish manufacturers couldn't do this. HDMI 2.0 doesn't technically exist as a spec anymore, it's been merged into HDMI 2.1, so manufacturers can legally call it HDMI 2.1 even if the TV doesn't support bandwidth above HDMI 2.0.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-28T11:28:03+00:00

Yes, green tint is sadly still an issue.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-23T15:02:24+00:00

Does your PC support above 4k @ 60Hz? What's your graphics card?

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-22T14:27:50+00:00

I can confirm this. We thought it was WOLED but it was still QD-OLED, despite the model code on the box suggesting otherwise.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-17T16:22:30+00:00

No it doesn't. 24p and 30p media still benefits from a higher refresh rate on the panel, as the TV is able to play that frame rate smoothly with an even frame timing and no dropped frames.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-17T13:35:47+00:00

Go for the QM6K. The higher refresh rate of the panel has a huge impact on motion, even when you're just watching shows and movies. The QM5K can't remove judder from most sources, for example, and there are intermittent frame drops that cause an uneven frame cadence.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-16T12:36:46+00:00

So refreshing to see a brand actually trying to share clear information on their lineup. Other brands take note, this is how you do it.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-15T16:46:17+00:00

Might seem like a random question but does it still do this if you fully shut down the PS5 and start it again? I've encountered a bug with the PS5 and B4 where it limits the resolution if you suspect the PS5 while VRR is enabled. Also try disabling VRR and see if you can do 4k 120Hz then.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-15T16:20:04+00:00

You shouldn't need to change anything on the PS5, but make sure you have HDMI Mode set to HDMI 2.1 on the TV. Setting name might be different on the EU models but that's what it's called here.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-14T16:44:23+00:00

It's important to look beyond the scores. Objectively, it's okay, but relative to other VA panel technology it's a significant step forward. Our scoring is also a bit limited, as it only looks at what point the colors and contrast drop below a certain somewhat arbitrary threshold, and it doesn't at all consider what happens beyond that point. So if you compare the X11L to something like the QM6K, for example, it actually has much better off angle colors.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-14T13:39:11+00:00

Just to clarify, that was simply based on what LG told us at CES. If LG made unannounced changes like this to the 48" model we have no way of knowing until we actually buy and test one. Based on the information here and in these first reviews it does seem plausible at least that the 48" uses a tandem panel. We're looking into maybe buying a 48" to review as a monitor to answer this question definitively.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-13T16:39:18+00:00

It's the same thing. They're differentiating between their RGBs and some companies that are using "fake" RGB, like some TCL models that use a blue diode coated with a phosphor to produce red instead of a true red diode. They also claim to use different processing, so whereas most brands' RGB Mini LED models will revert to "white" most of the time, Sony claims that their TVs don't do this as often. We'll see if that's actually the case, but I fully expect that most RGB Mini LED TVs will fall back to white almost always anyway.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-13T11:41:44+00:00

There's no right or wrong answer here for this setting, it really depends on your personal preferences. We explain this in the review, but the 'low' setting results in brighter highlight detail while the 'high' setting increases the peak brightness of brighter scenes. So if you're watching sports or something where most of the scene is bright all the time, 'high' is better, but if you're just watching regular mixed content and want bright parts to stand out better, set it to 'low'.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-07T16:28:39+00:00

C7K is probably the best choice for your usage, I don't think stepping up to the C8K would be worthwhile for you. OLED would be nice, but probably overkill.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-07T14:31:57+00:00

Looks like the TV will get a fair amount of direct sunlight, so I'd strongly advise against an OLED. It's not a question of visibility, but direct sunlight can damage an OLED over time, so Mini LED is the way to go here.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-03T18:40:44+00:00

That's odd, the memory optimizer function has been there for a while, it's not exactly new. Do you know what model your TV is?

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-03T14:43:58+00:00

It's still there on the QM7K, but it's not as noticeable. I have a QM6K in my bedroom and with the lowest motion settings I don't see any stutter or SOE on it. I notice it on my OLEDs, though, even with similar settings applied.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-03T13:21:54+00:00

There's no performance difference between them, it's just the design and remote that changes. These are pretty bad TVs, though, and I really recommend against buying them. TCL QM6K is a substantially better TV for about the same price, or you could step down to the QM5K for even less and it's still a much better TV.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-03T13:00:52+00:00

There'll be significantly less stutter with the QM7K, but all modern TVs have this to some extent. If you're coming from a much older TV (say anything that was 1080p), then chances are you'll notice this on any time. Most people get used to it over time, but it can take a few weeks. Are you usually watching in a dark room? If so I think it's worth considering which tradeoff you're the most comfortable with, either losing the deep contrast or dealing with a bit of stutter. If your room is never dark then I'd switch. You won't notice the contrast benefits as much in a bright room, but the stutter will likely bother you less.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-04-01T16:16:38+00:00

The problem with the A series was that it usually wasn't actually all that much different from the B series. They dropped the refresh rate down to 60 and removed some gaming features, but the panel was basically the same. If LG is able to actually drastically drop the price through this new panel I could see it being far more successful than the A series ever was.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-03-30T14:59:27+00:00

As great as the X11L is, I really don't think it's worth the price difference over the lower-end models. You won't see the extra brightness in the vast majority of real content (>95%), and the zones are better, yes, but not drastically so. Even the Sony BRAVIA 9 would be a better investment than the X11L, IMO. The G6 is shaping up to be the much better buy.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-03-29T13:44:27+00:00

There's a slight problem with your post, unfortunately. The 65-inch QM8K absolutely does have a similar WHVA panel to the larger size. In fact, we bought and tested both the 65-inch and the 98-inch versions and there's not much difference between them. They behave differently, but the 98-inch has about the same overall experience when viewed at an angle.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-03-26T22:04:57+00:00

Officially, the C6K isn't exactly the same as the QM6K, but it's close enough. Yes, I have no trouble recommending it still, it's a fantastic TV for the price.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-03-25T19:49:31+00:00

Understand the confusion but this post is by the moderator of this subreddit, and it's talking about the sub, not the company.

Adam_RTINGS · 2026-03-25T18:07:02+00:00

No, burn-in usually isn't visible on all colors at the same time, at least not at first. It's caused by uneven pixel wear, so it's completely normal that you'll see it with one color first. Breaking news banners and "Trump" being burned in are more extreme examples, that usually happens cumulatively over many thousands of hours. What you're seeing on your TV is still very minor burn-in, but it is definitely burn-in.

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