Compare: Haier Q80FUX vs LG OLED G6 (G64LW, G66LS)

The Haier Q80FUX television is one of the most schizophrenic propositions we have had in our editorial office for a long time. On one hand, we have a solid piece of equipment: a VA panel guaranteeing deep blacks, as expected for this segment, and a QLED quantum filter that can indeed generate juicy, eye-catching colours. This is the foundation on which a truly competitive mid-range receiver could have been built. Unfortunately, all this potential of the matrix is systematically undermined by the software, which is a real anchor for this model. The biggest Achilles' heel of the Q80FUX is its total capitulation in dealing with HDR10 materials. The electronics seem to completely misunderstand how to interpret the signal, resulting in it consistently blowing out the brightest parts of the image, turning them into a flat, milky spot. Adding to this is the Google TV system, which – while functional – is unstable, full of bugs and annoying oversights, giving us an image of a raw product that clearly reveals the producer's lack of experience. Just when we were about to write this model off, we discovered its surprising niche. After connecting a console, the Q80FUX undergoes a transformation. It turns out that this television offers remarkably low input lag, fully supports VRR, and can handle a 120Hz signal in Full HD resolution. In the gaming world, where responsiveness is everything, these parameters put it in a very good light. So we are dealing with a device of very narrow specialization. It is not a universal living room television – it lacks stability and, above all, any correctness in handling films. It is rather a budget, large-format monitor for gamers, who can consciously forgive it all the software flaws in exchange for those few key attributes for console/PC at a relatively affordable price.

Without a doubt, the LG G6 is an outstanding television in many aspects. Thanks to the new generation 2 Tandem OLED panel, it does something that no other glossy screen on the market has managed so far – it superbly suppresses light reflections while maintaining perfect, unblemished image quality. When we add record brightness and the unique properties of the panel itself, the G6 can produce images that can literally knock you off your feet at times. The excellent webOS system and features for gamers further reinforce the belief that it is a worthy successor to the G5 model. However, this is only one side of the coin... because in a device of this class, the expectations are the highest they can be. During detailed testing, we encountered issues with digital image processing in scenes close to black. We're talking about overly aggressive dithering and slight flickering of details in dark sequences. Although during normal viewing from the couch this flaw does not stand out drastically and does not negate the overall admiration for the contrast, a trained eye will easily notice that LG's engineers stumbled at the last hurdle during the panel tuning. When buying a pretty expensive flagship product right here and now, perfection is simply expected from the first turn on.

Despite this obvious blunder, the LG G6 is still absolutely at the forefront of the market and one of the most interesting televisions of this year. It has a solid foundation to become the ultimate screen. We firmly believe that the manufacturer will quickly diagnose the problem and release an appropriate software update – if that happens, the competition will again have nothing to look for. We promise to keep monitoring the situation continuously, and as soon as a patch appears, we will definitely verify its effectiveness.

I must admit that approaching a TV in this price range, one instinctively crosses their fingers, hoping that at least the black won't be a grey blotch. Meanwhile, the Haier Q80FUX, specifically the 55-inch unit we have in our office, can pleasantly surprise in this regard. Its secret lies in the use of a VA panel, which tends to generate high contrast by nature. And these are not empty promises. During screenings, in the majority of film scenes, the contrast reported itself at levels ranging from 5000:1 with commendable regularity, often reaching as high as 8000:1. These are really strong results, considering the fact that this TV has no, not even minimal, form of local dimming. Translating this into couch-side experiences: for its price point, the Q80FUX offers solid black levels. Of course, it isn’t that perfectly velvety depth that makes the screen disappear into darkness. When we conduct a viewing in total light isolation, we can see that in the darkest parts of the image, the black betrays its budget origins, subtly shifting towards a bluish glow. However, this is a defect that is easy to mask – just a bit of light from a lamp in the corner of the room is enough for this nuance to become invisible, and the image regains a satisfying depth.

As the LG G6 is based on OLED technology, specifically the WOLED TANDEM 2nd gen matrix, when it comes to black levels and contrast, we’re talking about perfection, which is confirmed by our lab measurements – in every test scenario, the TV achieved an absolute infinity mark. The ability to independently control each pixel gives it a significant advantage over any LCD panel on the market. This translates to a brilliant, plastic depth of image that immediately pulls you into any possible viewing experience. This is clearly visible in the example of a dark, challenging scene with a helicopter from the film Sicario 2. While traditional screens with local dimming (including Mini-LEDs) can generate an annoying “halo” effect in such moments, lighten black bars in films, or lose details in the shadows, the LG G6 handles it flawlessly. Black, where it needs to be black, remains pitch-black and perfectly separated from bright points.

*A small note: during this test, a quite strong grain and flickering of the image are noticeable. However, we do not take this into account when assessing the contrast itself and this part of the review – we will describe this specific issue in the further section. Paragraph: "Smoothness of tonal transitions".

Alright, let's move on to the topic that really sparks discussions, which is the capabilities of the TV in HDR mode. Let's be clear from the start: the Haier Q80FUX is certainly not a brightness demon. The panel of this set can generate about 350 nits at peak, which in today's reality is an absolute minimum to even talk about the presence of HDR expanded dynamic range. On the plus side, this brightness is at least stable – regardless of the test pattern or film scene we used, measurements consistently hovered around 300-350 nits. These are at best adequate results, definitely far from the dazzling display of capabilities that we know from more expensive models. Fortunately, there is one aspect where the Q80FUX makes up for these shortcomings and does so considerably. We are talking about a QLED TV (or more precisely PFS LED), which means that thanks to the quantum dot filter used on the panel, it can generate truly juicy, vibrant colours. These are not empty promises – covering nearly 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut is an impressive result and directly translates into very pleasant, saturated colours for the eye.

The LG G6 is currently one of the brightest OLEDs on the market. Its peak brightness reaches nearly 2500 nits and, best of all, this translates directly to real movie scenes. The TV flawlessly extracts details in the bright areas of the image. And this is regardless of whether we are talking about very small points in the form of stars in the sky or slightly larger elements on the screen. Naturally, with full-screen, uniformly white scenes, the brightness of the G6 drops due to the panel protection system (ABL). However, in real, varied movie shots, this value still hovers around an impressive 2000 nits, which can be considered a remarkable result. The coverage of the color palette also deserves praise. The new 2nd generation Tandem OLED panel has brought about only a cosmetic change, but still an improvement. The coverage of the DCI-P3 color space reaches nearly 99.5%, while the ultra-wide BT.2020 is around 84%. These are very good results, although it's important to remember one thing: at extremely high brightness levels, the volume of colors will be lower than in QD-OLED panels from Samsung Display due to the use of white sub-pixels (WOLED). However, in everyday content and most films, capturing this difference will be very difficult.

Factory settings for movie mode are seldom perfect, but in the case of the Q80FUX, we encountered a noticeable imbalance. In SDR content, the image was definitely too warm, due to an excessive amount of red in the white balance, giving the overall picture a slight sepia tone. Conversely, in HDR materials, the television fell into the other extreme – an excess of blue caused an unnatural, cool effect in perception. However, it wasn't the fickle white balance that was the biggest issue with this TV. The real culprit, responsible for the previously described problems, was hiding deeper. It turned out that the Q80FUX has completely miscalibrated gamma values and, crucial for HDR, a poorly executed EOTF curve. It was these erroneous factory settings that caused the notorious clipping of the brightest parts of the image, imposing that characteristic milky filter over them. Thus, we found the source of the problem. This situation led to general, significant colour inaccuracies that were easy to catch even for an untrained eye. Like every television we tested, we decided to calibrate this model as well, and you can find the results of these adjustments in the next paragraph.

We tested the LG G6 in the best factory mode for colour fidelity, which is FILMMAKER MODE. In the case of our test unit, this mode was reasonably well tuned straight out of the box. In SDR content, the only issue we noticed was the white balance, which leaned towards warmer tones. This made the image occasionally appear slightly yellowish, but overall, it wasn't a significant problem. The G6 performed a bit worse in HDR content. There, the white balance showed too much blue component. This caused the image to veer towards cooler shades, resulting in quite noticeable errors. As can be seen on our ColorChecker chart, the colours shifted towards these cooler registers. Nevertheless, considering the factory settings, the television presented a perfectly decent level. However, we know that OLED screens – particularly those from LG – respond exceptionally well to professional calibration, so we immediately proceeded to do just that.

The results of our calibration procedures must, unfortunately, be regarded as twofold. Generally speaking, the picture is undeniably better than before the adjustments; however, the biggest winner of this process has been SDR content. It is precisely here, after correcting the gamma curves and white balance, that we achieved results that can safely be called very good. Once set up, the Q80FUX truly shines in standard dynamic range, displaying only slight errors in the most challenging skin tones. Unfortunately, the weakest link remains HDR content. And here's the paradox: even though we managed to calibrate the white balance to near perfection, the overall colour errors still remain at quite a high level. The reason is that the television still interprets the static HDR10 metadata "in its own way," stubbornly enforcing that unfortunate image clipping effect, which inevitably leads to significant distortions. Although we successfully eliminated the factory excess of blue, due to this electronic interference, the screen can still veer into somewhat too cool tones. That’s just how this television is.

After completing a professional calibration, we gained complete control over the panel, and we managed to align all parameters to nearly zero. We were able to tune the white balance perfectly, which removed the factory's cool and warm tints from the screen. The effects are visibly clear in the ColorChecker test – the average colour reproduction errors dropped below the critical value of 1-2. And what does this mean? PERFECT colours, without any distortion! However, as a reviewer’s duty, we must point out how the LG G6 arbitrarily manipulates brightness, which is due to the EOTF curve's behavior. When we look at the standard synthetic graph, it might seem that the line is quite straight. However, the situation changes when we turn on the measurement filter, which shows how the television interprets brightness in actual, moving film scenes (EOTF in MOVIES). Then, it is clear as day that some of the smallest fragments on the screen are slightly overly brightened by the algorithm. Of course, for the average viewer, such a deviation will practically go unnoticed, but in the test of such an expensive screen, it’s worth noting – especially since we are talking about a model that has huge aspirations for the title of the best television of the year.

Analysing the ability of the television to handle subtle tonal transitions, or "banding", leads us to some interesting conclusions. The Haier Q80FUX seamlessly blends adjacent colours in most scenes, creating a smooth, cohesive image. However, this process is not without its flaws. During our tests, we noticed minor issues and imperfections in each of the test scenes we used. These may not be errors that aggressively jump out and ruin the viewing experience, yet their presence is worth noting. Interestingly, this receiver does not exhibit any particular weaknesses or strengths in this regard – it handles this challenge in exactly the same way, regardless of whether it is displaying delicate gradients of a bright sky or dark transitions in shadows.

Unfortunately, we arrive at the least cheerful part of this review. If we were to evaluate solely the fluidity of tonal transitions, the G6 would score high marks. The blending of colours is at a very good level, and at times it resembles what we've seen from Samsung's QD-OLED panels. This is great news because until now, unsightly, layered bands in dark shades have been the bane of WOLED panels. In this category, we would easily give a strong 8.5 out of 10.

Note: Unfortunately, the final score in this section drops significantly, and the culprit is very aggressive dithering. In dark scenes, the image literally "shakes," and in areas close to black/dark grey, the television can flicker annoyingly. We don’t know exactly what this is due to, but looking at the tests from other reviewers around the world – everyone has encountered exactly the same problem. We hope that LG will fix this as soon as possible with some sort of update. We know that LG is capable of responding quickly to negative user feedback, which can already be read online. We will keep an eye on this and will inform you in case of any improvements.

If there's one area where Haier clearly shows it still has a lot to catch up on compared to the market leaders, it's digital image processing. The upscaling, well... it's just okay. And that's really all that can be said about it. It does what it's supposed to do: ensures that lower resolution signals don't scare you with harsh pixelation on the screen and don't look like a forcibly enlarged postage stamp. However, it's far from the finesse and "intelligent" sharpening that more experienced players in this market have developed over the years. The biggest issue with the Q80FUX software is the almost complete lack of additional "cleaning" and smoothing features for the image. The receiver offers no noise reduction mechanisms or gradient enhancement. This means that with older or highly compressed materials, we simply have to accept that all the imperfections in tonal transitions or colour blending, which we mentioned earlier, will constantly accompany us during viewing.

No matter what one might say about the G6's issues with near-black signal, it must be fairly acknowledged that it handles heavily compressed material and lower resolution content extremely well. All unwanted, ugly tonal transitions are effectively reduced here by the "Smooth Gradation" feature. At the "Low" setting, the algorithm works flawlessly – effectively masking the artifacts resulting from strong compression without destroying the sharpness and details in the frame. Higher levels of this feature do further smooth the image, but they start to blur the real texture elements of the objects, so we recommend keeping this slider at a low level. As for the actual upscaling to 4K, the processor does an excellent job – edge sharpness and detail reconstruction are at the highest level, and in this respect, the G6 is on par with the global leaders.

The issue of motion fluidity and blurring is largely predetermined by the use of a 60Hz panel, which naturally makes it difficult to recommend this receiver to enthusiasts of very dynamic content. Fortunately, in the Q80FUX, we find a few options (although, as will soon become clear, really just one) intended to enhance the experience with older film productions. There is a "De-Judder" slider available, which indeed affects motion fluidity and allows us to adjust it to our preferences: from raw, cinematic frame rates to a more theatrical, smoothed presentation. However, a true surprise awaits us right next to it in the menu. There is also a second slider, supposedly dedicated to removing blur – this is a feature we typically encounter in 120Hz panels, aimed at combating blurring in sports. As we expected, recalling memories from testing the K85F model, here too this slider is merely a façade. Its adjustment contributes absolutely nothing to the picture and simply seems to be an oversight by the product engineers who left a non-functional option in the software for this type of panel.

The LG G6 is an OLED television, so in the category of motion fluidity, it traditionally deserves the highest marks. The TV supports very high refresh rates of up to 165 Hz in 4K resolution, but most importantly – there are absolutely no signs of blurring on the screen. The response time of the matrix is virtually instant, ensuring that dynamic images remain perfectly sharp.

Entering the realm of gaming, the Haier Q80FUX proves to be quite a good companion for the "casual gamer." It is equipped with some highly sought-after features today such as VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (automatic low latency mode). However, the biggest surprise is something else. Even though we don't have a 4K@120Hz panel here, the television can accept and display a 120Hz signal at a lower resolution (Full HD). This is a very useful feature, allowing you to consciously switch the console to a lower resolution mode in exchange for significantly higher fluidity, which is a perfectly acceptable compromise in the gaming world.

We won't particularly complain about the lack of additions like the "Game Bar," as it's just a nice extra. However, the most concerning issues arise when we enter the world of HDR in gaming. Due to the fact that the television continuously adapts the signal "in its own way," setting the brightness on the console according to the HGIG standard is almost impossible to accomplish according to the instructions. Worse still, in Dolby Vision mode for gaming, the input lag increases to around 50 ms, which is a high enough value that essentially makes this mode unusable. Generally speaking, we still wouldn't recommend gaming on this television in HDR mode, so these aren't that serious shortcomings. What’s most pleasing is the presence of 120Hz in Full HD, making the Q80FUX quite a cool television for the occasional gamer.

The LG G6 is a true beast for gamers and one of the best-equipped TVs on the market in this regard. The manufacturer didn't compromise and equipped this model with four full HDMI 2.1 ports with a maximum bandwidth of 48 Gbps. This means that no matter which port you plug in your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or powerful PC, you'll get the absolute maximum performance out of them.

The TV supports a full suite of gaming technologies: from VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), to AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-Sync Compatible. Let's add to that a remarkably low, almost imperceptible input lag and an excellently functioning game panel (Game Optimizer), which allows you to constantly monitor signal parameters. Gaming on this screen, with the perfect black of OLED and powerful refresh rates, is pure pleasure.

If there is one category in which the Haier Q80FUX absolutely shines and shows its claws, it is input lag. In this respect, the TV presents downright outstanding results. In 120Hz mode (achieved, let's remember, at a lower resolution), input lag drops below 10 ms, which is an excellent value, worthy of top gaming monitors. Only slightly worse, but still at a very good level, is the classic 60Hz mode – here, measurements consistently indicated around 12-14 ms. These are results that much more expensive, dedicated gaming constructions would not be ashamed of. The only, but significant, stumbling block is the Dolby Vision mode. As we established earlier, its activation raises input lag to an unacceptable level, so we definitely advise against using it during any interactive gameplay.

When it comes to signal delay, the results are remarkably low. With a standard 120 Hz signal, the Input Lag is just 5 ms. At 60 Hz, this value increases to 13 ms, which is still excellent and completely imperceptible latency. The only thing we need to criticise is the TV’s behaviour when providing the Dolby Vision Gaming signal. In this format, the Input Lag nearly doubles, reaching 13 ms for 120 Hz and 22 ms for 60 Hz. Despite this jump, we believe these values in gaming are so low that absolutely no one will feel any discomfort during gameplay.

We also checked how the Q80FUX performs when connected to a computer. Here again, we were pleasantly surprised – it handles this really well. The most important thing is that the fonts are very readable, so nothing blurs and you can work normally on it. Additionally, just like with consoles: we can set a lower resolution here to achieve a high refresh rate of 120Hz in return. What’s crucial is that in this mode, G-Sync started correctly and functioned well. This just confirms that this television is truly a successful and efficient piece of gear for gaming, also on a PC.

As we mentioned earlier, the LG G6 offers an outstanding display for gamers as well as for casual computer users. With full support for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync technology, as well as a high refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, this television performs brilliantly as a massive gaming monitor. However, daily office work with text looks a bit worse (though in our opinion still very good), which is a typical characteristic of every WOLED-type screen. Due to the specific arrangement of four subpixels (with an additional white subpixel), rather than three like in classic computer monitors, system fonts can have an additional, in this case red glow around black or white letters. This is directly due to the new structure of the second-generation Tandem OLED matrix, which now operates in an RGWB arrangement (last year's first generation Tandem OLED used a BWRG arrangement). In our opinion, the sharpness of font edges has slightly worsened because of this, but it is definitely not something that will immediately catch your eye during occasional document work or web browsing.

Anyone planning screenings with a wide family group must be aware of the fundamental compromise that Haier has decided upon by implementing a VA panel in this model. This technology has indeed provided us with deep blacks and high contrast, but an inherent characteristic is also a noticeable narrowing of viewing angles. It’s enough to sit a bit further to the side of the couch to immediately notice how the colours start to lose saturation and the image fades. It’s simply a classic trade-off – we gain something (contrast) at the expense of something else (angles) – and the Q80FUX fits perfectly into this scheme.

As befits an OLED panel, the viewing angles on the LG G6 are really good. A TV viewed from the side does not lose drastically in brightness or colour saturation. In this regard, the image quality is miles better than any LCD TV – and this applies to both IPS panels and especially to VA panels that lack special wide-angle coatings. In this area, the only better screens on the market remain QD-OLED panels from Samsung Display, where the angles are simply perfect, as well as older WOLED panels with MLA (microlens) technology, which LG abandoned in this series two years ago. Unfortunately, we assess the viewing angles in this year's model to be slightly worse than last year. We noticed that the 2nd generation Tandem OLED panel tends to take on a greener hue at a steep angle, while last year's model maintained greater neutrality in this regard.

The receiver's clash with the daily challenges posed by a bright lounge is quite decent with the Q80FUX, although it's certainly hard to talk about perfection here. The panel itself is equipped with a coating that effectively manages to suppress most reflections and glare from the surroundings. Equally important, even in more challenging lighting conditions, the screen can maintain pleasantly saturated colours. However, the weakness of this construction is revealed when backlight brightness comes into play. The previously mentioned, rather moderate maximum brightness (around 350 nits) means that in confrontation with intense natural light coming through the window, the screen often struggles to "break through." On a sunny day, the image might simply lack the necessary expressive strength.

LG G6 will perform wonderfully as a television in a well-lit room. Thanks to its impressive peak brightness, the TV can easily cut through most external light sources. Best of all, the new generation of Tandem OLED panel has brought significant improvements in reducing reflections. Although the screen coating is still glossy (which helps maintain well-saturated colours even in challenging conditions), it effectively dampens glare. It does this far better than traditional OLED screens with a standard glossy coating. We could confidently compare this level to glossy QD-OLED panels, but with one key advantage for LG. Unlike the competition's technology, in this model, deep black in a bright lounge remains intact. There’s no grey or purple tint from ambient light – the black in the G6 during the day is just as perfect as it is at night.

SmartTV on Haier Q80FUX: GoogleTV

First up, let's take a look at the smart layer, which in the Q80FUX is managed by the Google TV system. This is theoretically a huge advantage, providing access to an incredible library of apps, making it easy to cast from mobile devices, and offering convenient voice search. Unfortunately, like in other models from this brand that we've tested, the implementation of this platform leaves much to be desired. It’s not even about drastic freezes or delays in navigation, but rather a festival of minor bugs, shortcomings, and terrible translations in the menu. Because of this, it's hard to consider "Google TV" in Haier's version on par with what we know from Sony or TCL receivers, even though the same, proudly sounding name is on the box.

Classic Features

Moving on to the classic, functional features of the TV, the device's performance does not improve at all. The only thing worth praising is the presence of Bluetooth connectivity and an unusual but handy relic of the past in the form of an analogue headphone jack output. Apart from that, it's hard to find anything that would excite us. Due to the problematic software, the receiver (like its predecessors in our tests) was unable to find any terrestrial TV channels, even though other TVs connected to the same installation had no such issues. The remote control is also strange – its design may appeal to some, but due to the lack of a numeric keypad and the absurd placement of some buttons on the side edge, it definitely cannot be called senior-friendly.

webOS System and Smart Features

The television runs on the latest version of the webOS system. Although it is a closed platform, it supports absolutely all the key streaming apps on the market. You can also easily access useful wireless connectivity features like built-in Chromecast, AirPlay, and classic screen mirroring. However, the biggest standout feature of the LG platform is the brilliant Magic remote. While it is quite compact and lacks a physical numeric keypad, it does something that competitors still can't replicate – it functions like a wireless mouse. It is equipped with a gyroscope, allowing you to move an intuitive cursor across the screen, which dramatically speeds up entering passwords or navigating menus. Additionally, LG has one of the best voice assistants for controlling the device, and this combination with the Magic remote provides excellent capabilities for navigating the system. The only thing that can be quite irritating here is the intrusive ads and sponsored tiles, as LG increasingly clutters the main screen of the system. Despite this, the lack of Google TV is not a detriment to the G6 – considering the smooth operation of webOS, one can confidently say it is even an advantage.

Features for Traditionalists

In terms of traditional television, the LG G6 also performs excellently and does not forget about traditional users. Despite the minimalist remote, it includes a plethora of useful features. The manufacturer did not skip on the PVR function, which allows recording programs from the built-in tuners directly to external USB storage or a hard drive. We also have a smoothly functioning TimeShift for pausing live TV and a recording scheduling option. These features can prove to be a great advantage during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, when matches will be played late in the evening and we may not be able to watch them live. Of course, standard features are also included, such as the ability to connect wireless headphones via Bluetooth.

We must admit that after a series of setbacks we faced in assessing the overall implementation of the Google TV system, we approached the media player test with a fair bit of caution. Meanwhile, in this one specific aspect, the Q80FUX served us a real surprise. The built-in app for handling files from USB drives works simply brilliantly. This software component seems to be completely immune to the issues plaguing the rest of the system, opening practically all the most important and popular video file formats that we threw at it.

The inability to install an external file player (as is the case with systems based on Android) is actually not a problem for the LG G6. The built-in factory player works great and seamlessly supports most audio, video, or photo formats that we provided from our USB drive. However, during testing, we encountered some shortcomings – namely, a rather strange lack of support for subtitles in the popular .txt format. We do believe that this option will soon be available on the G6 with the next software update.

When it comes to "acoustic experiences," the Haier Q80FUX seems to adhere to the principle that sound is simply meant to be. And it is – that's about all that can be said for it. The built-in speakers produce sound in an extremely flat manner, lacking character, and most importantly, they are missing any clear bass foundation. A slight consolation is the fact that the television supports the Dolby Atmos format. However, let's be honest: to realistically take advantage of the benefits of this codec and hear the promised space, passive decoding capability is simply not enough. Connecting an external home theatre system or at least a decent soundbar is not just a recommendation in this case; it's an absolute necessity.

Despite its very flat body, the LG G6 sounds surprisingly good. The manufacturer has managed to pack quite decent speakers under the display that can produce a sound that is fairly “spatial” – if you can even call the limited physical capabilities of the TV that 😉. The sound is clear, has good dynamics, and is flawless for everyday viewing of news programmes or series. The TV also supports the very popular Dolby Atmos spatial audio codec without any issues.

Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, there is no support for the DTS:X format. Be that as it may, it has recently been quite unpopular in streaming services, but a premium TV in terms of price and quality, in our opinion, simply should not limit users regarding audio format support. Additionally, we have to criticise LG for somewhat downgrading the audio menu itself. We missed more advanced settings and predefined sound profiles, which were definitely more abundant in last year's model.

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SmartTV on Haier Q80FUX: GoogleTV

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