LG OLED55C7T (55")
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Poor quality and Poor customer service – I purchased the TV close to release, it worked great for some time. The picture quality was fantastic. Unfortunately, after a few years there is severe discolouration on the screen. There is a large green circle in the centre, and vertical green bars across the bottom. It is not burn in. It appears based on other customer feedback to be related… Read more
to a factory fault due to overheating circuitry behind the panel.
It happened very quickly (wasn't there one day, was the next), and is hugely discoloured particularly when reds/oranges are displayed. It happened after my warranty expired and LG have refused to repair or replace the panel due to the fault.
In line with other comments, I'd recommend purchasing another brand.
Burn in marks on T.V screen 2nd time around – I purchased the T.V in 2017. Took additional warranty with Harvey Norman. 2 years ago they replaced the internal unit because of burn in marks that appeared. 2 years later we are back with burn in marks on T.V. Just contacted Harvey Norman and will now not cover these issues. I have read other peoples experiences and obviously this is a serious… Read more
fault with this T.V and from our experience repairs to the T.V does not resolve this issue. The photo attached shows a bar across the bottom and dark area bottom right corner. Different backgrounds raise other faults. The dark area right corner has shown up in a dark green colour on different background.
Don’t buy this TV – Initially we loved this TV, great display UNTIL we got the dreaded black horizontal line through the middle of the tv. After about 5-6 weeks the line turned into thousands of lines now covering 1/4 of the display. Funnily enough this jumped from one side of the screen to the other. I called a service technician when we had the single black line… Read more
and he said there is nothing we can do about it, so now with 1/4 of the screen blacked out I’m guessing this is now a very expensive mistake. We have always had Samsung TVs and never had any issues with them. This will be the last LG tv I purchase, nice while it lasted but lesson learned.
In-depth reviews
SCREEN BURN IN DO NOT BUY!!!!! – DO NOT BUY!!!!! We purchased our 55’’ Oled 4K 7/3/18. 4 months ago we noticed pale green channel decos were showing on our screen. They weren’t visible all the time as white and some colours hid them but red, orange and yellow made them show up as if they were meant to be there. I was thinking it was something the channels had done like a water… Read more
mark on a photo so ignored it until just after Christmas I had a look at my sons TV. Nope the marks weren’t there! That’s when I realised it was a problem with the TV. I contacted product care and they sent a repair man to pick it up. He looked at it and left it saying it was burn in and he had received an email from product care before Christmas saying they would no longer cover burn in but would send them a report and see how we go. Alarmed I started making plans on how I was going to get it covered if they wouldn’t do it. Step one contact LG. If no cover from them go to Step 2, contact consumer affairs and let them handle it. I had no reservations doing this as WHO has $3000 spare to buy a new TV every 2nd year??? I knew full well Consumer Affairs would MAKE them honour the warranty and or product. Checking the internet it said LG amongst other brands won’t cover burn in either but that was on Cnet which is a USA site. Thankfully my worry’s were short lived. Product care has given me a store credit which I have used to buy a Samsung 65” 4K Qled. Whilst the picture isn’t quite as good as the LG the size and price outweigh the picture. Couple that with the fact Samsung has a 10 year screen burn in guarantee this is definitely the one to choose!
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screen replaced after 4 years under warranty (original title: wow! black is BLACK now! Stunning image qualilty ) – update Oct 2021: after 4 years the screen showed vertical stripes, especially visible with red, orange and yellow backgrounds. I contacted lg support, supplied the original tax invoice and pictures of the fault and they replaced the panel within 1 week for free. 2 techs came to my place - i didn't have to pay a cent. Good service by LG. I think… Read more · 1
I'm becoming an LG fanboy now ;)
i am hard to please when it comes to tvs and it was quite a saga until i found this tv which satisfied me. first i bought a samsung 4k tv, but it had a dead pixel so it went back to the seller. then i bought a hisense 4k tv but the image quality was not good at all and the menu kept crashing. so i thought: ok, i'll exchange the hisense for one of the best rated tvs at the time: this one. the first thing which stands out are the colors, and the blackness of the black. it's unbelievable. it's really a new level of watching tv. streaming 4k content via netflix or stan is breathtaking. I still remember watching the animation moana, the first 4k movie i've seen on the tv. i was in disbelief how detailed everything was. the smart apps work just fine, streaming stan and netflix or sbs on demand is no problem, so is youtube. remote has voice-control which is handy too. ports are ok too. speakers are nothing special but i bought a sonos soundbar which is a great addon and was easy to install. overall i'm very happy to have spent the $2700. i've never spent that much on a tv, but this one is worth it. only negative i have to point out, which is unfortunately the case with all smart tvs i've tested is that the picture gets blurry and show strange artefacts in fast-moving scences e.g. action movies. it's a shame that even a $2700 tv is struggling, but all tvs are like that - i haven't found a tv which can handle that. i'm using the "smooth" motion blur feature on this one which is not too bad. hopefully in a few years this issue will be resolved by a new generation of tvs.
One of the best TVs around, with minor annoyances – Image quality and contrast outmatch almost every other available TV. UI is very good (though complex) and processing is fast. Controller’s air-mouse functionality works well. Netflix works well in 4K if you have fast broadband. Plays 4K HDR videos from a USB storage device perfectly, but with limited subtitle support (text formats only). Wireless… Read more
features good. Will stream video from a PC with a somewhat annoying media server application but not from a standard network share.
The difference between 4K and 1080P can be subtle on the 55” if not close to the screen, and it’s hard to be sure of the extent of the difference HDR makes without a side-by-side comparison, but colours look great in any content and detail and colours in Planet Earth 2 and Blue Planet 2’s 4K HDR versions are breathtaking.
The most serious flaw is that the screen dims when most of it is covered in white or near-white. With power-saving features disabled it’s less frequent than in plasmas and most OLEDs (including B7 series), and rarely noticeable in normal content, but very noticeable if using it as a PC display. Tweaking OLED panel brightness can apparently solve it entirely at the expense of average brightness.
“Soap opera effect” was an issue until I disabled TrueMotion.
Panel and bevel are implausibly thin, though lower back section is chunkier. Stand does not swivel.
One of the four HDMI ports broke without cause after a month. LG says they’ll send someone out to fix it.
Edit: Supports composite but not component input, in case you need that for a Wii or something.
Positive reviews
Fantastic TV, Burnt in, then replaced – The OLED display is incredible and was so for the first 2-3 years until the dreaded burn-in kicked in. I was going to warn others of this via a review but LG came out and swiftly replaced the screen free of charge despite the tv being now over 4 years old! Unbelievable customer service resulting in the return of an unbelievable display. Show reply
Happy after original screen replaced with latest model – Bought the LG OLED55C7 from the Good guys on 13/07/2017, paid $3390.00 6 months ago the Burn in appeared down the bottom of the screen, I was advised by LG marketing that they would Organise to replace the screen for me with the latest model screen which was handled in a prompt Manner with excellent communication, the picture is excellent and hopefully will last many years . Show details · 1
Screen replaced despite expired warranty – Despite the expired warranty, a screen replacement has been arranged by a friendly LG representative and performed later by two skilled gentlemen from LG service team. The new flawless screen reminded me why I had decided to buy the LG OLED TV to begin with; The picture quality is simply unbeatable. Thank you, LG, for turning this experience into a very positive one after all. Show details · 1
Negative reviews
LG 55" OLED fantastic except for screen burnin – I'm so impressed with the picture quality, far superior than anything else but the screen BURNIN is becoming a real problem. Contacted LG and they're sending a tech out to view. Purchased in 2017 from Radio Rentals and fortunately we took out a 4 year extended warranty that cost us $319 Show details
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burn in – I purchased this tv about two and a half years ago. When new it produced the best picture bar none. However over the last 6 months burn in has become an unacceptable issue. Channel logos, tinted banding across the screen and an area like an oval in the centre of the screen. I will not buy oled again. Show details
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BEWARE burn in problems – Bought this c7 oled tv nearly 3 years ago, was happy at first but now have burn in at the bottom of the tv. Channel 9 logo plus other items along bottom of tv have been there for over 4 weeks now and will not go away, I believe a $3000 tv should last longer than 3 years. That's it for me for lg oled, just bought a 8k samsung 75 inch and reckon the picture is better than what the OLED ever was. Show details
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Recent reviews
Easy burn in no warranty – Model Lg oled 55c7t After about 2 weeks of playing video game several burnt in artefacts Appeared ,tried reducing brightness running refreshers etc. I played about 5 hours a day for 2 weeks and also watched movies most days but after 2 weeks had noticed burn in starting But nothing would fix it , tried getting warranty through store and through… Read more
lg but they are quick to dust their hands and say it’s been used outside of its design and no warranty extemely disappointed in lg and oled technology in general as most people have game consoles attached to main tv for themselves or kids or even things like news logos seem like the tv is too susceptible.
As for the tv itself “smart functions” are extremely slow and painful to use , the operating system very slow and clunky will be trying a diff brand when I go for a replacement
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DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!! BURN IN WARNING!!!! Only 2.5yrs!!!!! – Purchased only 2.5yrs ago and I first noticed a faint Netflix Logo on bottom right corner I thought was some Sponsored thing as wouldn’t show on some colour backgrounds but against orange red and pink defiantly see it along with all others including Horizontal line and The mute icon and tv program logos some of which are barely used it’s crazy! I… Read more
have purchased this from Harvey Norman have extended warranty for like 5yrs was told at the time this is the best of the best TVs well I beg to differ now. It’s been looked at under the extended warranty today the guys said burn in isnt covered but they will submit their findings to LG/HARVEY NORMAN or whoever and then go from there. Under ACCC laws they better replace/credit me cost $3000 not acceptable considering I read that LG claim OLED TVs can last 30,000hrs / 10yrs with no burn in!
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Get an android TV instead – This smart TV (not android) does not have a Google Play store so that trying to download an app that is not already there is nigh on impossible. I wanted to stream Gaia TV but there is nowhere to do this. Really regret buying this TV although the quality of picture is very good and, like most modern TVs, you have to get a soundbar for decent sound. 3 HDMI ports and no problem getting wireless and Bluetooth. Show details
Perfect and awesome to experience – Love this tv, you won’t enjoy watching other tvs. The images are sharp and colours super clear. We use it for Netflix and as a smart tv. Bought the tv based on reviews and have t been disappointed! Show details
Hi Res Clear screen – This a great tv. The screen is so clear made up of over 1 billion individuals. It’s quick to change from one channel to the next. It’s very slim and comes with a stand for tv unit or wall mounting. The system is easy to use so we can connect to Netflix or YouTube with the touch of a button on the remote. Show details
Great picture and handy operating system – OLED technology produces a wonderful picture. It shows up 4K movies/shows on Netflix really well. Integration is done very well. Simple connectivity to Apple TV, home theatre system, USB, wifi, and iDevices. iPhone app is useful for those lazy times when the remote requires climbing out of reclining couch heaven or if you're in the other room… Read more
and need turn the kids shows down a bit.
Operating system is useful for not just free-to-air but also for accessing Netflix, Stan, Youtube and the other on-demand streaming sites.
Awesome – Picture quality on this tv has never been seen before! It is absolutely astounding. Crystal clear and makes you think you are in the tv! I could not have asked for a better tv. Sound quality is great although id prefer a bit more bass. LG has outdone itself again. Show details
Great TV - Shame about the company service when it goes wrong – First TV we had lasted six weeks before the screen started playing up, then the power supply went as well. LG only offered to replace the screen and power supply. Should have just offered to swap it. There customer service was appalling, you could not contact anyone in LG Australia, overseas call centre and they didn’t care. LG outsource you… Read more
to a local repair firm, they were ok. LG did did not care about customer service and would not respond to my communication. No wonder the company got fined for this issue. Fortunately we bought it from JB HIFI Brighton and they were great picked it up and replaced it with a new unit which so far has been good.
Stunning image – This TV is ideal for watching sport, movies, television and video games. My whole family uses it, and my son in particular loves it. He tells me that this is the perfect TV for running video games with intense graphics. And to my surprise, when we first bought the TV in January, it was much lighter than any TV I'd ever had before. Would definitely recommend! Show details
This TV works! – GREAT picture quality and a really practical remote. Everything connects and works except with the soundbar connected, can't use the headphones. Minor issue and could probably find a technical fix if it was really important, bit its not, so we haven't. Our neighbours have gone and bought one after watching ours. Show details
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Wonderful OLED TV – I bought the LG TV - OLED55C7T from Ebay-BingLee in Sep 2017. This TV is easy to use and it can connect to the internet through home wifi. There are many features with TV such as TV channel recording with attach the portable hard drive, watch Youtub, watching video through your USB drive, etc. As for the quality, it is the best TV for me so… Read more
far. Sometimes, I use it as computer monitor and it shows very excellent and clear image for my computer.
The sound of the TV is also be good enough and thickness of the screen is surprising thin and light!
Good picture and sound – Have had this for about a year, speakers are great on this tv, sound is good especially watching 4K or HD. Picture quality is great and I use my XBOX X on it. Very thin screen and looks nice. The only problem I have is they don’t update software quickly enough to support current apps. Example they don’t have Foxtel at the moment. But I can use my Xbox anyways. Good for gaming. Show details
Sick graphics – These new oled TVs are insanely awesome. They are producing some of the most crisp and colorful pictures .. although they are at their best when playing a uhd movie or 4k gaming .. but when you get the most immersive experience of your life it's hard to forget . Show details
Best TV – What can you compare this TV with? Cheaper than Samsung but I believe the quality is better. There is no blurry colours and it is just so clear. In regarding to a design, how thin is this TV and even though it is 55inch I can easily carry around. Good job LG!!! Show details
Best TV I've ever owned – The picture quality of this TV is second to none. It is amazing. 4K HDR is definitely a site to see! The in built speakers are good quality for in built speakers. The TV has many ports such as HDMI. The smart remote and smart tv function is amazing as well as the in built apps. Show details
Awesome TV – Picture quality is too good superior than any other LED technology. Speakers are good, sound quality is fine. It have all ports like HDMI, USB, Audio/Video ports. LG WebOS is good and easy to use but it can be made better. It supports Dolby Atmos playback and Active HDR contrast. Show details
wonderful tv – The tv has an outstanding performance in our living room. Picture night skies as dark as night skies themselves. Against the infinite, inky darkness of perfect black, colors pop and images come alive. LG OLED pixels are what make it all possible, each turning on and off individually for truly infinite contrast. Show details
Perfect Picture and Perfect Sound – Purchased this TV 1 week ago from Myers and have been loving it ever since. I chose to get the 55in due to price of the 65in (Not worth an extra 3k for 10inches). The TV sounds and looks incredible. My only concern is that the remote lags and is quite slow to navigate - I do believe this might be fixed in software hopefully soon. Show details
Amazing TV – This TV is beautiful. The colours are very vivid, whites are white and blacks are dark. The user interface is a little laggy, but is still easy to use. The TV has all the ports I need to connect my sound system and game consoles. Absolutely love how it comes with the apps for Stan & Netflix. definitely recommend! Show details
Best TV on the market – One of the best TVs in terms of picture quality available. Not too expensive either considering the quality. God smart features and excellent build quality. The main benefits of OLED are the pure black levels which adds more contrast to the image and better viewing angles which means the TV can be viewed from the side without the image washing out. Show details
Beautiful TV, great interface – Picture quality is amazing. The magic remote and the operating system are super easy to use (even for the non-tech minded. Really enjoy the smart features of the tv too, netflix built in is great. If you use Plex pay a few bucks for the third party application called Xplay. Couldn't be happier with the TV. Show details
Fantastic TV and features – I love this TV. The picture is fantastic and is feature packed. Comes with all the apps including Amazon prime video. The TV has great sound and very stylish unit. The TV is very thin but stable on stand. Couldn't be happier with purchase and recommend it to anyone after value. Show details
Beautiful OLED TV – Crystal clear, easy to use. After purchasing this TV I have stopped using Apple TV 4K. This tv pack full of features and the remote, act as a mouse, is so easy to use. The interface to surf website have room for improvement but I don't do much web surfing here. OLED colour is amazing that it made normal TV look bad. Netflix 4K look amazing on this TV. Show details
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