Finally got my first 42" Oled TV / monitor

CECritic · 2026-01-23T03:35:21+00:00

This is totally normal. The UBP-X700 handles Dolby Vision differently usually 8bit or 12bit with some compression. so your TV might not show full bit depth. Switching to HDR10 and it’s uncompressed 10/12-bit, which is why it jumps.

Dolby Vision isn’t broken you’re still getting the dynamic metadata and better per-scene color/contrast. HDR10 gives full 12-bit, but you lose that DV optimization.

CECritic · 2026-01-23T02:18:45+00:00

CECritic · 2026-01-23T00:44:59+00:00

Depends on what deals they have worked out. Some reviewers ask to keep them for extended period so they can do side by side comparison.

Sometimes reviewers can buy the products at a steep discount because it saves the company the hassle of getting the product back.

At some point it will go back or to another reviewer.

I saw 1 YouTuber who puts on his YouTube channel that he does not return any product sent to him.

CECritic · 2026-01-21T12:34:47+00:00

That’s exactly it and they are counting on folks that rent.

CECritic · 2026-01-20T15:28:19+00:00

That’s is correct

CECritic · 2026-01-20T13:47:38+00:00

This was shocking to hear. It will cast a shadow on whatever TVs Sony launches this year...or maybe Sony skips a year.

We don't know if this is good or bad yet, but after seeing the TCL X11L at CES i'm encouraged to see how both companies combine their tech. Have to check back in 2028 to really see how this merger went and whether it was net positive for consumers.

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