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LG Electronics OLED55B7A 55 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV 2017 Model
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
346
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
WIFI
Yes
HDMI
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 261 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
113image, oled, b7a, contrast, blacks
+98%
-2%
" ... The Good: As far as image quality goes, this TV is exceptional. ... "
" ... Everytime I turn it on I am blown away by the picture. ... "
" ... The picture, the color, it is beyond belief. ... "
" ... The picture is awesome! ... Everyone that has come over comments on how awesome the picture is. ... "
" ... I like the picture, but the sound was not very good, so I had to buy a sound bar. ... "
" ... The best picture I have ever seen on a tv! ... "
" ... Best picture I have seen on a 55-inch TV. ... "
" ... Contrast is exceptional, so is the detail on the images and all colors very vivid. ... "
Resolution
64content, hdr, oled, picture, uhd
+95%
-5%
" ... The picture of this TV when hooked up to proper sources (Apple TV 4k, PS4 Pro) is absolutely INSANE. ... I have been to friends houses with 4k Sony TVs, curved TVs etc. ... "
" ... It's hard to explain how nice the colors look when we're watching our HD programs. ... "
" ... Note: I purchased the LG OLED65B7A Series 65" OLED 4k HDR Smart TV (2017 model) and it did not come with a Sound Bar ... "
" ... Great 4k performance. ... "
" ... Can’t wait to see 4K movies on Amazon and Netflix. ... "
" ... Buy it for the picture and for the increasing availability of 4K content from streaming or other sources. ... "
" ... We paired ours with an Amazon Fire HD, and couldn’t be happier with everything we can now view. ... "
" ... Simply amazing TV experience for not just 4K movies, but also Gaming! ... "
Color
41contrast, oled, blacks, picture, vivid
+93%
-7%
" ... The picture, the color, it is beyond belief. ... The sharpness and clarity of the colors without color bleed is amazing. ... "
" ... Blacks are blacks. ... Whites are white. ... Contrast is exceptional, so is the detail on the images and all colors very vivid. ... "
" ... Amazing clarity and depth of color. ... "
" ... I'm coming off a 12 year old Panasonic plazma and wanted to go with OLED because of LG deep blacks, brilliant colors and just a fantastic picture. ... "
" ... She commented on great the colors were. ... "
" ... I found the colors staggeringly beautiful and at no point did I feel I couldn't achieve the brightness I needed. ... "
" ... The blacks are very black, the picture is crisp, the sound is awesome, and the menus are easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The colors on these TV . ... I've never experience so many different shades and vibrant colors on a display before, it really does look better than real life! ... "
Display Clarity
36brightness, b7a, lg, uniformity, contrast
+97%
-3%
" ... Don't worry for a second about brightness compared to LED/QLED. ... "
" ... The screen depth is absolutely incredible at about 1/4" thickness which of course makes the whole relatively light. ... "
" ... OLED technology is definitely ahead of others. ... "
" ... OLED is king! ... "
" ... If you're looking for a new TV, OLED is much better than LED even with full array dimming. ... "
" ... The black levels are perfect, and make it hard for me to go back to any other kind of screen as I now notice the blacks aren't as good as the LG OLED. ... "
" ... I hope LG comes through and without a lot of fuss gets the screen fixed. ... there are a total of 26.4 million (RGB) pixels . ... I expect there to be zero bad pixels for a display of this quality but I can't get upset about the 6.9 sigma level LG achieves. ... "
" ... By far the best display I have ever seen anywhere. ... "
Price
32money, worth, worth every, oled, worth the price
+94%
-6%
" ... Btw, Planet Earth II is worth a purchase if you decide to buy this TV, just for the rich visuals and a true appreciation of what it is capable of. ... "
" ... Otherwise its a great tv for the price. ... "
" ... For the price and features this is a must own. ... "
" ... Since there isn't currently a great price difference between the B7A and C7P I would buy the C7P. ... If the lower price on the B7A comes back then it is a great bargain compared to the C7P. ... "
" ... Best TV at a great price. ... "
" ... For the money we think its a great bargin. ... "
" ... Definitely awesome TV at this price. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it considering the price was only $1,190 when I bought it and will last me for the next 5 years and then some. ... "
Design
32look, design, beautiful, oled, beautiful CAT
+94%
-6%
" ... The stand is sturdy and simple and the tv looks and feels very high-end. ... The aesthetics certainly match the luxury item vibe of this panel. ... "
" ... Well, look no further. ... This TV is absolutely stunning. ... "
" ... Lovely design, thin, metal glass. ... Looks great from the front. ... "
" ... The deep blacks make the quality looks insanely real. ... "
" ... it’s just gorgeous. ... "
" ... The piece of clear plastic which actually supports the TV is molded in such as way as to give a prismatic effect. ... They just look like part of the prism. ... "
" ... It is absolutely stunning and you should absolutely not compromise by getting a non-OLED. ... "
" ... Top 2/3's of set is no thicker than an iPhone, and I like the white backside, since I have this placed in front of a white blinded window. ... "
Marketplace
31amazon, delivery, true, amazing, seen
+87%
-13%
" ... The picture is awesome! ... Everyone that has come over comments on how awesome the picture is. ... "
" ... The best picture I have ever seen on a tv! ... "
" ... As numerous others have said, this has the best picture that I have ever seen! ... The picture is so good, it's almost spooky! ... "
" ... I've never seen a better picture. ... "
" ... Really well done by that company. ... "
" ... Thanks for the great TV, Amazon. ... "
" ... but I couldn't be any happier with the quality of the picture. ... "
" ... I finally called Amazon again and asked for a supervisor and they said no problem they were sending out a new TV And taking the bad one back. ... Thank god I bought through Amazon. ... "
Sound Quality
26speakers, picture, internal speakers, b7a, whatever
+96%
-4%
" ... I know LG sells a sound bar for use with it's televisions. ... "
" ... I like the picture, but the sound was not very good, so I had to buy a sound bar. ... "
" ... I put off buying an OLED for a while and felt like I see and hear about HDR so much that there would be a lot of content available now in mid 2018 but there just isn't so if you're happy with the TV you have now you can probably wait a year to jump into OLED. ... "
" ... The only real difference between the B7A and C7P, that I can determine, is the sound output. ... "
" ... If you plan to connect yours to another sound system and not use the internal speakers, buy the cheapest model available since for the most part, the internal speakers are the only way of distinguishing the low and high end models. ... "
" ... It has a vast array of features, like the ability to connect via Bluetooth to a sound system. ... "
" ... We already had a sound box system but with this LG the surround sound is fantastic! ... "
" ... The blacks are very black, the picture is crisp, the sound is awesome, and the menus are easy to navigate. ... "
Product As Described
23true, amazing, seen, whatever, incredible
+100%
" ... The picture is awesome! ... Everyone that has come over comments on how awesome the picture is. ... "
" ... The best picture I have ever seen on a tv! ... "
" ... As numerous others have said, this has the best picture that I have ever seen! ... The picture is so good, it's almost spooky! ... "
" ... I've never seen a better picture. ... "
" ... but I couldn't be any happier with the quality of the picture. ... "
" ... To prove this look at ALL the other pictures! ... I think you'll see the big picture. ... "
" ... What a picture. ... "
" ... TV works as expected. ... "
Video Playback
22movie, 4k, netflix, oled, movies and CAT
+86%
-14%
" ... We exclusively use our TV for watching DVD's and gaming (we have it hooked up to XBox1X, PS4 and older consoles - it's fantastic). ... "
" ... I only use it for movies and TV so I can't comment on gaming but it does very well with fast motion so I would expect gaming to be good. ... "
" ... Can’t wait to see 4K movies on Amazon and Netflix. ... "
" ... Simply amazing TV experience for not just 4K movies, but also Gaming! ... "
" ... Who needs to go to a movie theater anymore when you’ve got this at home? ... "
" ... It actually took some getting used to when watching UHD 4K content because it is so clear that some movies seem to have lost that cinematic feel, but I am used to it now and appreciate it fully. ... "
" ... Whether gaming or watching movies/tv shows, this tv delivers. ... I game with my ps4 pro and watch 4k movies and tv shows on it. ... The 1080p movies and tv shows look fantastic too. ... "
" ... I honestly can't tell the difference from a 4k movie I viewed on Netflix from the HD picture that is broadcast from my Direct TV service. ... "
Remote
22pointer, remotes, magic, button, apps
+73%
-27%
" ... I'd also like to add that the remote control is one of the best "stock" remotes I have ever used. ... "
" ... I love the Wii-mote style remote control, where I can use it as a pointer and click things on the screen. ... "
" ... The remote does the job, maybe too complex as you can point at the screen with it. ... "
" ... Convenient remote, Responsive UI. ... "
" ... Or how about the remote the works like a Wii, and even responds to voice commands? ... "
" ... Even replaces my cable provider's remote, albeit poorly (no buttons to use DVR features). ... "
" ... The remote makes it an ease to navigate through modern apps. ... "
" ... The Magic remote is so much easier to use than norml remotes, espeically for typing things in. ... "
Gaming
20gaming, low input lag, ps4, 4k, nfl
+80%
-20%
" ... We exclusively use our TV for watching DVD's and gaming (we have it hooked up to XBox1X, PS4 and older consoles - it's fantastic). ... This TV is on point for our film watching and gaming. ... "
" ... I only use it for movies and TV so I can't comment on gaming but it does very well with fast motion so I would expect gaming to be good. ... "
" ... Simply amazing TV experience for not just 4K movies, but also Gaming! ... "
" ... The Xbox One and PS4 Pro look gorgeous on it, so if you're looking for a great television for gaming . ... "
" ... Got it specifically to use with my new gaming pc to play games on max settings in 4k. ... "
" ... however, even with heavy gaming, no issues at all. ... "
" ... But, I want to know how to get HDR10 (HDR mode) with the fast input speed (game mode) to work simultaneously while playing games. ... "
" ... I'll be curious as how this displays network NFL games, which I watch a lot. ... "
Delivery
20box, CAT arrived, amazon, packaged, arrived
+80%
-20%
" ... Almost perfect out of the box. ... "
" ... Tv came well packaged. ... "
" ... Amazon's scheduled delivery said it included unboxing, initial set-up to make sure there was no damage (powering up unit) and shipping packaging removal . ... "
" ... A little mix up on delivery schedule. ... Ordered on a Wednesday with Prime membership but I had to call Amazon that following Monday to inquire about the delivery. ... Amazon shipped FedEx overnight but when it arrived the box was pretty beat up. ... We were sure the tv must be damaged but we opened the well packed box and to our surprise there was an inner box that held the tv. ... "
" ... Arrived very well packaged and earlier than expected. ... "
" ... The delivery and setup were flawless. ... "
" ... Great TV arrived when they said it would Kept me informed when it would arrive. ... "
" ... The TV arrived while I was at work but my wife received it. ... She said the delivery people from Amazon were great and profesional. ... Amazon discloses all this in a delivery email they send to you before the LG arrives. ... "
Setup
19watched, unpacking, sort, movie, intuitive
+100%
" ... EASY TO INSTALL AND OPERATE, VERY NICE PICTURE ... "
" ... Set up was pretty easy. ... "
" ... The delivery and setup were flawless. ... "
" ... TV set up by Amazon was great and very professional. ... "
" ... The setup is easy. ... Again, all fairly intuitive and easy but it would have really helped if LG provided some sort of quick setup guide instead of some flimsy piece of paper with drawings. ... "
" ... The setup is easy. ... Again, all fairly intuitive and easy but it would have really helped if LG provided some sort of quick setup guide instead of some flimsy piece of paper with drawings. ... "
" ... I opened a chat with Amazon and with about 15 minutes of chatting with them they setup a replacement (being delivered in a few days). ... "
" ... While the setup isn’t as seamless (but still smooth and simple!) ... "
Product Reliability
19lg, decade, anything changes, 10 years, update this review
+68%
-32%
" ... My last plasma lasted 5 but I only paid $500 for it. ... "
" ... I usually upgrade my TV every year, this year I decided to get the B7A and i must say it is the best TV i have bought so far. ... "
" ... Even after owning three plasmas, I was blown away with the blacks, and the details within. ... "
" ... 2nd tv from them within 2 years. ... "
" ... We figured that this TV would also last a decade so we wanted a really good one and so far, the LG B7A has far exceeded expectations. ... I've never paid more than $800 for a TV (and that was a decade ago). ... "
" ... We figured that this TV would also last a decade so we wanted a really good one and so far, the LG B7A has far exceeded expectations. ... I've never paid more than $800 for a TV (and that was a decade ago). ... "
" ... Update: It has now been about half a year and I gotta say this TV has definitely been worth it. ... "
" ... They already had my money when I first saw OLED a few years ago . ... "
Ease of Use
18user friendly, interface, easy to use, sort, picture
+89%
-11%
" ... EASY TO INSTALL AND OPERATE, VERY NICE PICTURE ... "
" ... Much patience required ... for a user to set up properly. ... "
" ... The TV can do a lot of things and is user friendly. ... "
" ... Set up was pretty easy. ... "
" ... Simple to operate. ... "
" ... The interface is fairly easy to use. ... "
" ... Sturdy, beautiful TV, and LG's smart TV software is very user friendly as these things go. ... "
" ... The setup is easy. ... Again, all fairly intuitive and easy but it would have really helped if LG provided some sort of quick setup guide instead of some flimsy piece of paper with drawings. ... "
Features
13work, update, smart, picture, functionality
+85%
-15%
" ... For the price and features this is a must own. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a new TV, OLED is much better than LED even with full array dimming. ... "
" ... The menu offers a bewildering array of adjustments, many of which ... "
" ... Lowered the brightness, and shut off a few settings, and it's perfect. ... "
" ... Features are easy and great to use. ... "
" ... The features are everything you would expect or more in such a high priced tv. ... "
" ... Smart Features: 8.2 ... "
" ... Smart Features: 8.2 ... "
Device Compatibility
12option, connect, use, speakers, sound bar
+83%
-17%
" ... There is an optical out cable that you can connect to a receiver. ... Sadly, the bluetooth support built into this TV appears to be intended for use with devices that are not dedicated to TV audio. ... "
" ... Even use it for my PC. ... "
" ... If you plan to connect yours to another sound system and not use the internal speakers, buy the cheapest model available since for the most part, the internal speakers are the only way of distinguishing the low and high end models. ... "
" ... It has a vast array of features, like the ability to connect via Bluetooth to a sound system. ... "
" ... > Connects to home NAS, great for viewing family pictures, videos. ... "
" ... We use it with Apple TV and it's great--but then we have a lot of stuff on our computers that we want to access and view. ... "
" ... I paired it up with a Sonos sound bar and subwoofer and I am in entertainment heaven now. ... "
" ... I had all of my devices hooked up in minutes. ... "
Build Quality
11plastic, thin, premium, lay, foam
+82%
-18%
" ... dropped over $300 since I bought on August 3. ... "
" ... Great TV, but the price dropped the day after I received it. ... "
" ... The stand is sturdy and simple and the tv looks and feels very high-end. ... It was a great deal at that price point and the packaging could not have been more protective. ... "
" ... Lovely design, thin, metal glass. ... "
" ... Three days after I ordered our B7 the price dropped from $1,596 to $1,496. ... I wonder if the recent price drop had anything to do with it? ... The piece of clear plastic which actually supports the TV is molded in such as way as to give a prismatic effect. ... "
" ... The edges of the TV are metal and feel well-built. ... The build quality of the B7A is great, and all of the parts feel premium and well constructed. ... "
" ... The edges of the TV are metal and feel well-built. ... The build quality of the B7A is great, and all of the parts feel premium and well constructed. ... "
" ... THEN put the foam back in the box to lay the tv down and install the stand. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
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