LG updates its 2021 OLED TVs to support 120Hz Dolby Vision gaming - Engadget

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Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles both support 4K Dolby Vision at 120 Hz, but there's a problem: so far, no TVs have supported all of those things things at once. Now, LG has announced that it's rolling out a firmware update that unlocks Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz on its latest 2021 C1 and G1 series OLED models. 

We knew that LG's high-end G1 and mainstream C1 series should be capable of 120 Hz 4K gaming with Dolby Vision, as HDTV Test's Vincent Teoh pointed out recently. However, Xbox Series X owners have been reporting that those models weren't working, with an error message that "your TV setup doesn't support Dolby Vision at 4K 120 Hz." 

LG told Teoh at the time that it was testing the functionality and working to bring it to market, and now it has done so with the firmware version 03.15.27. That makes the C1 and G1 series OLED TV models "the first in the world capable of supporting Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz on compatible platforms," the company said.

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In addition, it's testing the feature on other 2021 models including the OLED Z1 series, QNED Mini LED QNED99 series and NanoCell NANO99 series, all slated to receive the update in July. "Additional 2021 and 2020 TV models are also being tested for Dolby Vision gaming in either 60Hz or 120Hz," the company added. There's no word on whether its 2019 OLED models, some of which also support both 4K 120Hz and Dolby Vision, will be updated. 

Now, if you have an Xbox Series X or S console and 2021 LG G1 or S1 series TV, you'll be able to make the error message go away. However, you still won't be able to play any 4K 120Hz Dolby Vision games, because none exist at the moment. When they do eventually arrive, you should see not only more fluid playback, but brighter images, improved contrast and more vibrant, saturated colors — much as you do on Dolby Vision-encoded films and TV series. 

Along with that feature, the new firmware also introduces the Game Dashboard (shown above), a floating menu that helps LG owners optimize settings. It works on any any 2021 LG TV with Game Optimizer, letting users switch between genres (standard, FPS, RPG or RTS). You'll also be able to see the status of modes like black stabilizer, low latency and variable refresh rate. The new update is now rolling out, so if you own a supported set, you should gain access to all of those features soon. 

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LG’s 27-inch 4K UltraFine Monitor sports an ergonomic stand at low of $500 (Save $99) - 9to5Toys

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Amazon currently offers the LG 27-inch Ergo 4K UltraFine Monitor for $499.99 shipped. Also available at Newegg for the same price. Normally fetching $599, today’s offer amounts to $99 in savings, matches the all-time low set just once before, and is still one of the first discounts to date. LG’s 27-inch Ergo display stands out from other monitors on the market with a unique ergonomic stand that clamps to your desk. On top of offering a variety of viewing angles and heights to fit into just about any setup, it packs a 4K panel that’s backed by AMD FreeSync support, USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort connectivity. I’ve been using the 32-inch model since the start of the year and am a big fan of its overall design, especially the ergonomic mount. Rated 4.5/5 stars. Head below for more.

Update 6/29 @ 4:24 PM: Amazon now offers Dell’s all-new 34-inch WQHD Curved Gaming Monitor for $499.99 shipped. This marks the very first discount we’ve ever tracked, down from the usual $500 fare. It features a 34-inch 1800R curved screen with 1440p resolution, 1ms crisp or 2ms Gray-to-Gray response, and a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Save even more when you opt for the 27-inch 1440p version of LG Ergo Monitor at $347 instead. While you’re getting much of the same unique mounted design as found above, the display resolution drops from 4K down to 1440p. Though if that isn’t going to be a deal-breaker, the added savings will let you upgrade the workstation in much the same manner as the lead deal.

While you’re upgrading things at the home office, be sure to have a look at the all-new Razer Book 13, which is seeing its very first discount at $101 off. This laptop is more than capable of handling work tasks throughout the day before switching over to run AAA titles in your battlestation at night. You’ll also want to check out all of the price cuts in this HP 4th of July Sale, as well.

LG 27-inch Ergo 4K UltraFine Monitor features:

This display also features a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, support for 1.07 billion colors with HDR10 and AMD Radeon FreeSync, a 16:9 aspect ratio, an anti-glare coating, a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1, a brightness of 350 cd/m2, and a 5 ms (GtG) response time. Using the 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, it is possible to watch content from virtually any position. This display has two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and one USB Type-C port that supports 60W of power delivery. Additional connectivity may be accomplished using two 5 Gb/s USB Type-A ports, while audio can be output using the 3.5mm headphone jack or the dual 5W speakers.

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The LG BX OLED - one of the best TVs for PS5 and Series X - is at a new low price - Eurogamer.net

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Less than £900 for a top gaming TV.

Update: While the original eBay offer has now expired, the discount on the LG BX at RGB Direct is still available.

Original story: The LG BX OLED has been reduced to one of the lowest prices we've seen so far. The excellent gaming TV is now £864.

The BX is an older model of the LG C1 and CX OLEDs that now sit atop Digital Foundry's list of the best TVs for gaming. Nevertheless, the BX is still an excellent choice for 4K gaming at 120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X, especially when it comes at such a considerable discount compared to the two newer TVs.

This price will only be available until the end of the day, though, as you'll need to make use of the latest eBay voucher that expires at midnight. Simply enter the code SAVE15 at the checkout and you'll save £75 off the list price from the Hughes Direct shop.

That's the same voucher code that can be used on a number of games and accessories such as Mario Golf: Super Rush and Scarlet Nexus.

If that offer has expired by the time you see this - or you're partial to a bargain bucket or two every now and then - you may instead want to check out a similar offer on the very same TV.

From now until 15th July, you can use the code BANK60 to get the 55-inch LG BX OLED for £899 at RGB Direct.

It's slightly more expensive than the eBay deal but, as an added bonus, you'll also get a £50 Deliveroo voucher included for free. With that, you can get the pizzas in and truly put the TV to the test with 4K games, a UHD movie or another torturous England performance at the Euros if they make it to the quarterfinals.

For more offers you can always pop over to Jelly Deals, where we've taken a look at some of the best 55-inch TVs and other top tech bargains. You're more than welcome to follow us on Twitter as well for even more of the best discounts from across the net.

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Save over $1,000 on LG OLED 4K TVs today with up to $200 gift cards, free $100 earbuds, more - 9to5Toys

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BuyDig is now offering some notable deals on 4K LG OLED TVs with added gift cards and more. One standout is the LG 77-inch GX 4K Smart AirPlay 2 OLED TV for $3,296.99 shipped with a $200 Visa gift card, a free set of LG TONE True Wireless Earbuds, and an extended 4-year warranty. Regularly up to $4,000 at Best Buy and Amazon where it is currently marked down to $3,297+, you won’t get any of the add-ons here and will only receive a 1-year warranty with these options. You’re looking at up to $1,040 in total savings, never mind the value of the extended warranty. The 4K Ultra HD (2160p resolution) OLED panel is joined by AirPlay 2/HomeKit support, hands-free voice control, and direct access to all of the best streaming services. Dolby Atmos, Google Assistant, Alexa, and HDR functionality are in place alongside four HDMI jacks, three USB ports, built-in Wi-Fi, ethernet, Bluetooth, and more. Rated 4+ stars. More 4K LG OLED TV deals below. 

More 4K LG OLED TV deals:

• LG 55-inch GX 4K Smart OLED TV Bundle $1,497 (Reg. $1,700+)
  • w/ LG Tone Free True Wireless Earbuds + 4-Year Damage Warranty
• LG 65-inch GX 4K Smart OLED TV Bundle $2,097 (Reg. $2.600+)
  • w/ $75 Visa Gift Card
  • w/ LG Tone Free True Wireless Earbuds + 4-Year Damage Warranty
• LG OLED77CXPUA 77″ CX 4K Smart OLED TV $2,997 (Reg. $3,300+)
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And there are aplenty more 4K TV deals still live with offers starting from $900 right here including everything from massive Samsung models with $500 Amazon credits attached and much more. Then head over to our home theater guide for some great deals on TV mounts for your new big screen, audio upgrades, and big-time price drops on home cinema projectors, just to name a few. 

More on the LG 77-inch GX 4K Smart AirPlay 2 OLED TV:

See how OLED redefines picture quality Once you’ve seen LG OLED TV with your own eyes, you’ll understand. It’s stunning picture that redefines quality. Millions of OLED pixels emit their own light independently and can be completely turned off. This unveils perfect black, over a billion rich colors and infinite contrast. From the gridiron to the iron throne, no detail goes unseen. AI processor directs your 4K picture behind the scenes Everything you see and hear is automatically made better, clearer, smoother, and more dynamic with our α9 Gen 3 AI Processor 4K.

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LG’s C1 and G1 OLEDs get even better at gaming with 120Hz Dolby Vision - The Verge

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With Dolby Vision gaming HDR technology available on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, some TV owners have noticed that suddenly there’s a new setting to worry over. While some HDMI 2.1-equipped 4K displays could handle 120Hz, and some can support Dolby Vision for gaming, at first there weren’t any that could do both things at once.

Now LG has confirmed it’s the first manufacturer with Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz support on some of its TVs, just a couple of weeks after owners noticed it arriving in updates. The 03.15.27 firmware enables the feature on C1 and G1 2021 OLED TVs, and today LG says support is on the way for other premium TVs in its 2021 lineup.

Additional premium models in LG’s 2021 TV lineup such as OLED Z1 series, QNED Mini LED QNED99 series and NanoCell NANO99 series TVs will also receive the update in July. Additional 2021 and 2020 TV models are also being tested for Dolby Vision gaming in either 60Hz or 120Hz.

The press release wasn’t specific about support for previous years, but the company has said to Forbes that beta software with 4K/120Hz support is coming to other 4K TVs including last year’s CX and BX models. There’s no word yet on any update for 2019 OLED TVs.

All of this is happening before the first Dolby Vision HDR-enabled games are available, which we believe should help gamers automatically configure their brightness and image settings to match the TV’s capabilities. As the company behind the technology explains, “Dolby Vision games automatically map to your Dolby Vision display as you play, so you’re always seeing the full picture.” Microsoft has said it means you’ll see “brighter highlights, sharper contrast, and more vibrant colors,” although how that applies to other HDR games is harder to tell.

The new firmware also adds Game Dashboard, a floating menu that should help LG owners configure their TVs and see which settings are enabled. It works on any 2021 LG TV with Game Optimizer, and can show the status of the TV’s black stabilizer, low latency and variable refresh rate (VRR), or flip between settings tuned for specific genres. Samsung was first with a game bar feature on its 2021 TVs, but with something this useful we hope more manufacturers pick up the idea.

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[MWC 2021] LG announces support for Facebook's Portal TV - Techaeris

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With MWC 2021 kicking off this week, LG has announced that its Smart TVs with WebOS version 6.0 will be updated with support for Facebook’s Portal TV. For those who aren’t familiar with Portal TV, it’s basically a video calling service connected to your Facebook account.

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With a small additional piece of hardware, users can connect to Portal TV and use their big screen to conduct video calls and conferences. LG says that this update “offers more convenience for LG TV owners when connecting and using Portal TV to keep in close contact with family, friends, even coworkers.”

Here is what the rest of LG’s press release had to say about this soon to come feature:

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LG TV users will benefit from Portal TV’s smooth integration that includes extremely easy setup and LG Magic Remote compatibility. Initial setup is hassle-free, requiring only plugging the Portal TV HDMI cable into the LG Smart TV.

The Portal device will be detected immediately and display a pop-up notice on the screen, providing quick access from the webOS home screen or Home Dashboard. Video call functionality can be controlled directly from the LG Magic Remote, its four-directional keys acting as command keys allowing users to control it similarly to the dedicated Portal TV remote control.

Once connected, users can make video calls to family and friends on Messenger and WhatsApp. Portal TV also supports Messenger Rooms, as well as Zoom, Workplace, and GoToMeeting, which are useful when working from home. Portal TV also features Story Time, which brings stories to life during video calls with animations, music, and AR effects.

Portal’s Smart Camera automatically pans and zooms so users can talk and move freely. Smart Camera widens the view automatically when a new participant steps into the frame. Smart Sound enhances the speaker’s voice during video calls while minimizing background noise.

Portal was created with privacy, safety, and security in mind with clear and simple settings, so users stay in control. When not in use, LG TV owners can disable the camera and microphone on Portal with the sliding switch. A red light on the front of the Portal device indicates when the microphone and camera are turned off. Users can also use the included camera cover to block Portal TV’s camera when not in use.

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For those who like this Facebook service and want to have access to it in their living room, this is a neat additional feature. For those who don’t want it, if you update you’ll get the feature, just don’t login to your Facebook account or set anything up and you should be fine.

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