Compare Philips OLED770 vs LG QNED80A6A (VA)

The Philips OLED770 is a television that stands out primarily for its picture quality – the characteristic perfect black and infinite contrast typical of OLEDs make even a regular evening binge-watching a series feel like a small cinematic experience. After calibration, colors gain naturalness and cohesion, and details in dark scenes are separated from lights with surgical precision. It’s a screen that provides a sense of interacting with premium-class technology, even though it is officially a budget OLED in Philips' portfolio. The second pillar on which the OLED770 stands strong is gaming. Here, the manufacturer has really done its homework. VRR works up to 120 Hz, we have automatic gaming mode (ALLM), and input lag in standard HDR10 or SDR modes at 120 Hz can drop to as low as 5 ms – results that will easily satisfy even demanding gamers. And finally, the Ambilight system – for many, this is just a gadget, but during longer sessions it really makes a difference. The colorful LEDs behind the screen dynamically respond to what is happening in the game, and can immerse you even more in the virtual world. That's why one can risk saying that the OLED770 is one of the more interesting budget gaming TVs on the market.

However, not everything shines that brightly, as when we come to the Smart TV aspect… TitanOS is the biggest bottleneck for this model. Theoretically, it has everything you need: access to applications, AirPlay support, and voice commands. In practice, however, the list of applications is limited, screen mirroring often doesn’t work at all, and voice search doesn’t support the Polish language. Moreover, the remote control, despite being well-designed and backlit – operates on infrared, which sounds almost anachronistic in 2025. The system is supposedly fast, but can irritate with errors and instead of encouraging usage, at times rather motivates us to turn it off. And here we come to the crux: the OLED770 is a television that works great as a screen for movies and games, but not necessarily as a multimedia center of the home. For someone who mainly uses a console, home theater, or operator decoder – it will be a hit choice. We get fantastic picture quality, a full set of modern gaming features, and of course the proprietary AmbilightTV backlighting system! But if someone is looking for a TV that is meant to replace everything and serve as a multimedia powerhouse, it’s better to look towards the more expensive Philips models, which offer more refined system solutions like GoogleTV.

Looking at the QNED80A in its VA version as a whole, we are dealing with a television that has a very specific character. It's a device that movie lovers who enjoy evening screenings seeking savings will like, as long as... they accept certain shortcomings. We get truly solid blacks and contrast here, but we pay for it with narrow viewing angles. Let's not hide it: this television is for those who have their favorite spot in the middle of the couch. Of course, you can feel some budget cuts here – the 60Hz panel or edge dimming, which sometimes struggles in difficult scenes, are elements that remind us this is not the highest-end television. However, LG cleverly compensates for these hardware shortcomings with excellent software. It's almost surprising how well this television handles pulling details in HDR or upscaling lower quality cable materials – the processor does a great job making the picture look more expensive than it actually is. When we add to that the great WebOS system and gaming features that, despite the lack of 120Hz, still manage to impress, we end up with a very successful screen for home cinema. It requires some understanding, but in return, it rewards you with a truly vivid image at an affordable price.

In terms of black and contrast, the Philips OLED770 does not introduce any revolution – but with OLEDs, it would be hard to expect one. The organic matrix allows for complete dimming of individual pixels, which in practice gives us almost perfect black and contrast reaching infinity. Regardless of whether we are watching night scenes in movies or scenes full of small bright points, the television precisely separates details from the background. There are no halo effects or other artifacts typical of LCD TVs with local dimming. By choosing an OLED – also in the form of model 770 – you can be assured that in this category the picture will look outstanding.

The model we tested with a 55-inch diagonal is equipped with a VA panel. And here we have great news: this is a significant advantage over the IPS version, if you care about deep blacks and a rich image. Our measurements showed that in typical film scenes, the native contrast is really solid, exceeding values of 6000:1. In practice, this means that black is black, not gray, which works very well for occasional evening viewing and is not annoying. However, it’s interesting to note the moments when our measuring devices indicated contrast levels exceeding 20 000:1. What caused such a jump? The LG QNED80A is equipped with a Local Dimming system. However, this is an edge-lit configuration. This means that the TV can dim vertical strips of backlighting where the image is supposed to be dark. In theory, this sounds great and actually allows for better numbers in charts than in a classic LCD screen. Unfortunately, reality can be brutal. The use of edge dimming is a double-edged sword that can spoil the film experience in difficult scenes. An ideal example is the helicopter scene in the movie Sicario 2. When the screen has a lot of black and small, bright spots, the dimming system starts to work very aggressively and... not very precisely. You can clearly see how entire vertical strips of the screen brighten and dim, trying to keep up with the object. Instead of deep black, we see blooming, which simply looks bad and strongly distracts from the plot. Although the dimming system improves measurable contrast, in everyday use – especially with the lights off – its aggressive operation can be annoying. Often, a better solution may turn out to be... turning off this function or setting it to a minimum, to enjoy the stable, natural black of the VA panel itself.

The Philips OLED770 does not attempt to compete with the brightest OLEDs on the market, and it would actually be hard to expect that, as it is the lowest model in Philips's series for 2025. In our measurements, it achieved a maximum brightness of about 700 nits, which allows for enjoyment of HDR effects in scenes where light appears point-wise – for example, in the flash of headlights or a starry sky. In such moments, the picture can truly impress. However, it is different when there are more bright elements on the screen. The television, like many cheaper OLEDs, limits brightness in those cases, and the entire picture noticeably dims. This was best seen in a scene from the movie The Meg, where the sun rises behind an oil rig – at that point, the brightness dropped to about 250 nits, nearly three times less. The HDR effect remains visually pleasing, but it is worth being aware that this model performs best in scenes with less intense light. Fortunately, the OLED770 has an ace up its sleeve – the coverage of the DCI-P3 color palette is as high as 99%, so colors in movies and games are saturated and very close to what the creator intended to convey.

Let's talk now about how this TV shines. If you expect dazzling light effects, we need to cool your enthusiasm. The LG QNED80A is a moderately bright television. Our measurements in most movie scenes indicated values around 350-400 nits. That's not enough to speak of a full, cinematic HDR experience and the sense of that famous "high dynamic range" that flagship products offer. However, brightness is not everything. Although the QNED80A is not a "light monster," it makes up for it in another key category: colors. Here, the PFS technology comes into play, which LG marketers hide under the name QNED/NanoCell. Thanks to this process, the TV offers a significantly wider color palette than classic LCD designs. In our tests, the coverage of the cinematic DCI-P3 palette reached a solid 93-94%. What does this mean for you? That even at lower brightness, when watching movies in HDR, the colors will be vivid, deep, and properly saturated. The image is not washed out but lush, which is a significant advantage in this price range.

The first measurements already show that the factory settings of the Philips OLED770 have a lot to improve even in Filmmaker mode. The white balance chart clearly shows a lack of blue, which gives the image a slightly yellowish tint. In practice, the white is not snow-white, but leans towards warmer hues – which some may even like, but from the accuracy perspective, this is a deviation from the norm. The gamma, on the other hand, tends to be on the darker side – the average value is about 2.6 instead of the reference 2.4. In the mid-tones, the image appears muted and more saturated, which may look too "filmic," but takes away some naturalness. However, the biggest issues can be seen in color reproduction. The average error is relatively high, and some colors – especially shades of gray – clearly deviate from what should be seen. In everyday viewing, this means that sometimes colors may look less natural than we would wish.

It might seem that since the QNED80A is one model, it should offer the same picture regardless of the version. However, practice shows something completely different. Analyzing the variant with a VA panel in the best factory setting – that is, in Filmmaker Mode – we noticed a specific characteristic. This TV “out of the box” serves us a picture with a clear dominance of red and a deficiency of blue. The overall image is very warm, almost hot. Many users might describe this as a “too cinematic” image, approaching sepia. Additionally, there's the issue of the gamma curve – the TV tends to slightly, artificially brighten scenes (the gamma is too low), causing the picture to lose some of its plasticity. The good news is that these are not flaws of the panel, but merely of the software. As always in our tests, we carried out a professional calibration, which completely eliminated these shortcomings, restoring the natural white balance and correct saturation.

Philips OLED770 has shown signs from the beginning that it houses significant potential, but it was difficult to fully see this in the factory settings. The image was sometimes too warm, and some colors seemed to have lost their naturalness along the way. However, calibration revealed that it is a television very receptive to adjustments – it reacted to every correction and almost immediately unveiled another layer of its capabilities. The white balance was successfully set both in SDR and HDR, eliminating the yellowish glow and presenting a neutral, clear white. Gamma stabilized closer to perfection, allowing midtones to regain their naturalness, and shadows no longer appeared artificially darkened, possibly even with a slight brightening effect. The effect was obvious... Movies are watched with greater ease; the image has cinematic depth, but without the feeling that something is exaggeratedly darkened. However, the most interesting part was the work on colors. Out of the box, the errors were not dramatic but slightly noticeable – skin tones were sometimes too warm, and gray didn’t always have the shade we expected. After calibration, the error values dropped to around 2, and in many cases even below 1. This is a level significantly lower than the threshold of perception for the human eye. In other words, after correction, the colors finally “clicked” into place. Looking at the screen, we had the impression that the television had begun to speak with a full voice. Like an instrument that has finally been well-tuned.

Was it worth spending time on calibration? Definitely yes. We managed to tame the initially too warm white balance and, most importantly, correct the gamma curve. The TV stopped artificially brightening scenes, which added depth to the image. The biggest improvement is visible in SDR content, meaning when watching regular television, YouTube, or in games without HDR. Here, the QNED80A shows its class – color reproduction errors (DeltaE) dropped below a value of 2. In technical terms, this means that the errors are practically unnoticeable to the human eye. The image in everyday use has simply become very attractive, natural, and correct. The difficulties begin with HDR content. Even though we managed to improve the white balance, the EOTF curve graph (responsible for brightness at various levels) shows that the TV still "interprets" the image in its own way. This is due to the nature of the edge-lit local dimming used and the fact that LG gives the calibrator a very limited range of control over this parameter. In short: the TV struggles to hide its hardware shortcomings, sometimes ignoring our commands. Nevertheless, the final image is much more accurate and pleasant to the eye than in factory settings, even if it still falls short of studio ideal.

In this category, there is a noticeable improvement compared to last year's Philips models. The OLED770 handles color gradation significantly better, and strongly visible transitions or artificial bands appear less frequently than before. Interestingly, we achieved the best results in dark scenes – where most televisions, especially those with WOLED panels, have the most difficulties. A good example is a shot with an actor floating in red water – the transition from intense red to black looks almost perfect here, without the typical "steps." The situation is somewhat worse in the case of bright parts of the image. With extremely bright gradients, especially near white, the television has trouble maintaining smoothness. This can be noticed, for example, in a scene from the movie Kingsman, where subtle sunrise bands appear in the background of the bright sky with the sun instead of a smooth blur. Fortunately, these situations are relatively rare, and in everyday viewing, the OLED770 presents itself very solidly and does not break immersion as it did in last year's models.

We also have excellent news for those sensitive to digital artifacts. Regardless of which version of the panel you encounter, the LG QNED80A handles gradation, or the smooth blending of colors, exceptionally well. In this price range, it is often the case that instead of a smooth transition (e.g., from light sky blue to navy), we see ugly, separate stripes. Here, this problem practically does not occur. In our tests, both in very bright parts of the image (like sunsets) and in difficult, dark shades of gray, the picture remained uniform and natural. We did not notice the annoying "banding" effect or distinct lines connecting colors.

The problem of the previously mentioned color connections can largely be mitigated by the "distortion reduction" feature, which is an algorithm for smoothing tonal transitions in Philips TVs. It works best at a low setting—effectively eliminating unwanted color bands while not introducing strange artifacts or losing image detail. It's one of those features that is truly worth keeping switched on.

The issue with upscaling is somewhat less favorable. The image from a lower resolution can be too soft, while at the same time, distinctive "jaggies" appear in certain areas. The impression is that the algorithm is trying to reconcile two contradictory directions—smoothing and sharpening—and ultimately hasn't found the golden mean. As a consolation, it's worth noting that the television has no issues with overscan, meaning it doesn't cut off the edges of the image, which sometimes happens with other competing models.

In this category, the QNED80A proves to be a real "dark horse." It's a fantastic, affordable television for those who often watch lower quality materials – for example, from traditional cable TV. The processor used here handles upscaling exceptionally well, meaning it enhances low resolution to native 4K. The image after processing is natural, smooth, and most importantly – not overly jagged or artificially sharpened. In the menu, we also find a dedicated option for smoothing tonal transitions in low-quality material. This feature works really effectively, eliminating the annoying "banding" of colors in heavily compressed video. However, we must remain vigilant. Remember that we are not dealing with a top-tier processor known from flagship OLED models. In more challenging scenes, the system may struggle and introduce minor artifacts or distortions. Nevertheless, it's definitely worth giving this feature a chance, as in most cases, the improvement in quality is noticeable to the naked eye.

The issue of the panel in the Philips OLED770 is not entirely straightforward. The manufacturer claims a 120 Hz panel, but our measurements showed that the screen can accept a 4K signal even at 144 Hz. This sounds like great news – because who wouldn't want an extra mode for PC gaming at this price? However, the reality turned out to be more complex. With 120 Hz materials, the television behaves like most OLEDs – the picture is absolutely clear, with no trace of ghosting or blurring, making it ideal for both fast-paced games and sports broadcasts. The problem arises only at 144 Hz. Unlike models with official support for that frequency, here we observe the phenomenon of so-called frame skipping. This means that the television is unable to display all frames – some of them are skipped, causing the motion to lose fluidity, and double outlines appear on the screen. The effect resembles the operation of the BFI function, which Philips does not offer in this model anyway.

We move on to a matter that may be decisive for many. Unfortunately, here we must point out the biggest "Achilles' heel" of the QNED80A model. This TV is equipped with a panel that has a native refresh rate of 60Hz. There's no point in hiding it – at this price, we expected more because we know that Chinese manufacturers can offer 120Hz screens for similar money. Due to this parameter, dynamic scenes in sports or fast-paced games are not the strong suit of this screen. Fortunately, LG has equipped the TV with a proven smoothing system called TruMotion. It works quite well with film material (24 frames). We suggest playing around with the De-Judder slider – from our experience, setting it in the range of 2-4 provides the best compromise: motion becomes smoother while still looking natural, without the artificial "TV theater" effect.

If someone is looking for a gaming TV, the Philips OLED770 is a candidate that's hard to ignore. The mere fact that we have an OLED here provides a great starting point – perfect blacks and infinite contrast make evening sessions in atmospheric games look like they’ve been pulled straight from the cinema. On top of that, there’s the Ambilight system, which features LEDs on the back of the TV that extend the image onto the wall behind the screen. The effect is such that even regular gameplay in FIFA can look like a small spectacle, and in horror games, the atmosphere becomes really intense. On the technical side, it’s pretty good as well. The Philips OLED770 supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz, has an automatic low latency mode for gamers (ALLM), and if someone is using an Xbox Series X, they can also count on Dolby Vision support in games. You just need to know that in this mode, input lag is slightly higher than standard, although still at an acceptable level. As a bonus, we get the “Game Bar” panel, which is a special tool strip for gamers. It's not the most conveniently designed solution, but it allows you to check key parameters without leaving the game. In total, this presents a picture of a TV that on one hand has all the most important gaming features, and on the other can add something unique – Ambilight. And it’s this mix of technology and visual effect that makes the OLED770 one of the better screens for gaming in a home environment.

Since we have established that the QNED80A is a 60Hz panel television, we must say it directly: we will not be playing here at 120 frames per second in any resolution. Does this disqualify the device in the eyes of gamers? Not necessarily, especially for "casual" gamers. LG has decided to sweeten this technical limitation by packing in quite a few useful features. We have support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) ranging from 48-60Hz and an automatic game mode ALLM, which quickly reduces input lag upon detecting a console. We manage all of this through a very convenient, purple Game Optimizer menu (Player Panel), which has already become LG's trademark. The manufacturer deserves big credit for consistency regarding HDR. Although the television does not support Dolby Vision in games on Xbox consoles, LG adds a well-implemented HGiG standard. Thanks to this, even on a moderately bright screen, HDR gaming is clear, and details in shadows and highlights are accurately reproduced, rather than "cut off."

As we mentioned earlier, the only anomaly that was detected during testing is the Dolby Vision Gaming mode. In this setting, the latency can reach up to 30 ms. This is not a particularly impressive result, and more demanding players may turn up their noses at it, but in practice – during casual sessions – the difference will not be significantly noticeable. On the other hand, the standard HDR10 and SDR modes perform much better. With a 120 Hz signal, the input lag drops to a minimal 5 ms, which is an outstanding result and places the OLED770 among the top TVs suitable for dynamic gaming. In other words, if someone is not insistent on Dolby Vision on the Xbox, the gaming experience will be fast, smooth, and without unnecessary delays!

At the end of the gaming section, let's take a look at how quickly the television responds to our commands. The input lag we measured on the QNED80A model is about 15 ms (at 60Hz signal). These may not be values that will revolutionize the market or impress professional e-sports players competing for every millisecond. However, for the average console gamer, this result is more than sufficient. During our gaming tests, we did not experience any annoying "drifting" of the crosshair or delay between pressing a button on the controller and the reaction on the screen. The entertainment is smooth and comfortable, which is the most important thing in home gaming.

Philips has learned from previous models and finally improved the implementation of chroma 4:4:4. This is important news for those planning to connect their TV to a computer, as it means no issues with sharpness and font readability. The text appears clear and legible, so the OLED770 can easily be called an excellent screen for office work or browsing the internet. Of course, very demanding users may notice some imperfections resulting from the WRGB pixel layout typical of WOLED panels, but in practice, this does not significantly affect comfort. The TV also performs well in games launched from PC. The panel allows for real refresh rates up to 120 Hz, and with low input lag, it provides a very smooth image without visible stutters. The only things missing are support for G-Sync and – as we mentioned earlier – a proper 144 Hz mode, but despite this, the overall performance is really solid. For those looking for a universal screen for both computer and console use, the OLED770 is a choice that is hard to overlook.

Is the QNED80A suitable for connecting a computer? For the version with a VA panel, the answer is: absolutely. If you plan to use this TV as a huge monitor for work, you will not be disappointed. The readability of the fonts is very high – the text is sharp, clear, and does not strain the eyes, which is not always a given with large screens. Additionally, there is the low input lag that we mentioned earlier. This makes mouse work precise, and you don't feel that characteristic "floating" of the cursor. Of course, due to the 60Hz refresh rate, this is not the dream equipment for e-sports players gaming on PC, but for text work, web browsing, or occasional strategy gaming, it performs excellently.

In terms of viewing angles, the Philips OLED770 presents a very high level typical of OLEDs. The image remains clear and saturated even when we look at the screen from the side – there is virtually no drop in contrast or color fading. In this category, it is only outperformed by QD-OLED panels, which can be found either in very expensive premium models or in one exceptional case – the 55-inch Samsung S85F. In everyday use, however, the differences are hard to notice, and the OLED770 performs almost perfectly. Only at truly extreme angles can a slight degradation in colors be observed.

When opting for the VA panel version, you must be aware of a certain compromise. You get great blacks and contrast, but you pay for it with narrow viewing angles. This is a typical feature of this technology, and the QNED80A is no exception. If you sit directly in front of the screen, the picture will be sharp. However, just moving to the side of the couch or stepping into the kitchen can result in a degradation of the image. Colors start to lose their saturation, becoming washed out, and the deep black that we praised begins to gray. Therefore, this version of the television is best suited for those who have their favorite spot in the middle of the couch and rarely watch TV with a large group spread out across the living room.

OLED770 is not one of the brightest TVs, so it is hard to recommend it for very sunny living rooms. In a bright room, its limitations quickly become apparent – the screen reflects light and acts more like a slightly dimmed mirror. Reflection handling is average, and in direct light, the screen performs poorly. Fortunately, the panel coating does not distort colors, so even during the day, hues remain natural, and blacks do not dramatically lose their depth. Nevertheless, it’s hard to say that the OLED770 is a TV made for bright spaces – it would definitely perform better in a dimly lit living room or a bedroom, where its strengths can fully resonate.

How does the QNED80A perform when we don't have the curtains drawn? Let's put it bluntly: it's not the brightest TV on the market, so if your living room resembles a glass greenhouse at noon, this screen may struggle to cut through the intense sun. For extremely challenging lighting conditions, we would suggest looking for something with higher brightness (e.g., Mini LED). However, the TV holds its own with something else – the type of coating used on the panel. The manufacturer opted for a satin finish (semi-matte) here. That's a great decision. Unlike glossy coatings that act like mirrors, this coating reasonably dampens and scatters light reflections. As a result, in typical, moderate lighting conditions, the floor lamp next to it or a window on the side won't be irritating, and the viewing experience will remain pleasant.

User Functions

Let's start with the basics, that is, the classic functions of a television. The Philips OLED770 doesn't turn the table over; we have a standard EPG interface, the ability to connect devices via Bluetooth, and a few simple configuration options including teletext. An interesting feature is the presence of a jack input, which is now becoming rare. However, it will be appreciated by owners of older receivers or wired headphones. The remote control gives a good impression – it is ergonomic and has a backlit numeric keypad – but here too, there is a sense of a step back. It operates on infrared, so you have to aim at the TV, and by 2025, we would expect full wireless support. The exception is voice commands, which use Bluetooth, but there's no reason for euphoria here either.

SmartTV Features – TitanOS

Speaking of voice – let's move on to the Smart TV system, which is an element that today largely defines the daily comfort of using a television. Here, the OLED770 clearly falls behind the competition. TitanOS works fast enough that it’s hard to call it a tragedy, but daily use can be frustrating due to minor errors and shortcomings. Theoretically, we get support for AirPlay, but on the other hand, screen mirroring didn’t work at all in practice. Voice search? Yes, but only through Amazon Alexa and without support for the Polish language. In other words, the features are there, but when we try to use them, we find their usefulness is severely limited, even downright useless. And it is Smart TV that becomes the biggest bottleneck for the OLED770. The picture can impress, gaming is great, Ambilight provides a unique atmosphere – but when we move to the daily use of apps and services, we feel a lack.

Ambilight – Philips OLED770

Although in terms of smart functionality, the Philips OLED770 performs rather average, it has something in store that the competition sincerely envies. We are, of course, talking about the three-sided Ambilight system, which has been a trademark of this brand's televisions for years. LED lights placed on the back of the casing dynamically illuminate the wall in colors matched to what is currently happening on the screen. The effect is simple but very suggestive – the image seems to extend beyond the edges of the TV, giving us the impression that the screen has suddenly grown by a few extra inches. During a movie screening, it can create an atmosphere, in games it increases immersion, and during everyday TV viewing, it simply pleases the eye. It is this addition that makes, despite the limitations of TitanOS, the OLED770 have something that can attract attention and give it character.

Smart TV System and WebOS

A huge plus of LG TVs – even those in the lower or mid-price range – is that the manufacturer does not treat them "less favorably" in terms of software. The QNED80A runs on the latest version of the WebOS system, which performed excellently during our tests. The interface operated smoothly, responded quickly to commands, and most importantly – was very intuitive. Much of this is thanks to the famous Magic Remote, which works like a computer mouse – we control the cursor on the screen with wrist movements. However, there’s an unexpected surprise here. In the 2025 model year, the controller underwent quite a drastic transformation. It has been minimized and slimmed down. Modern users will probably appreciate this change because the remote fits nicely in the hand and looks more "premium." However, traditionalists may feel disappointed – the miniaturization has come at a cost, including the removal of the classic numeric keypad, which may complicate quick channel selection.

Classic Features and Multimedia

When it comes to so-called classic features, the QNED80A does not strive to be a revolutionary product. It is simply a solid piece of equipment that does what it was designed for. There are no hidden "gimmicks" here, but we also did not miss anything. The traditional Teletext works flawlessly, and the wireless connectivity modules (such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) are stable and quickly pair with external devices, e.g., headphones or a soundbar. In this regard, the TV simply does not throw obstacles in our way – it works as we expect, not standing out in any particular way from the competition, but also not giving any reasons to complain.

The built-in media player in the Philips OLED770 works quite well, especially when it comes to subtitles – practically every format we threw at it was handled correctly, which will certainly please those watching movies from their own library. However, certain reservations arise with photo support. Not all resolutions are recognized, which may catch users off guard who are used to browsing photographs from classic cameras or older memory cards. Other than that, everything works properly – it's just worth making sure that the television can handle the files we actually want to play on it.

How does the QNED80A perform as a home multimedia center? After connecting an external drive or USB stick, the television easily recognizes and plays the vast majority of popular video and audio formats. It can be confidently stated that in everyday use you will rarely encounter a file that refuses to cooperate. However, we must draw attention to a certain catch arising from the software architecture. WebOS is a closed system. What does this mean for you? It means that if the built-in player cannot handle an exotic format, we do not have a "lifeline." We cannot go to the store and download an external app like VLC, which "plays everything," as is the case with Android or Google TV. The specific deficiencies we managed to catch mainly concern graphic files. The television does not support the HEIC format, which is standard on Apple devices (iPhone/iPad). Photos with very high resolution (in the range of 20-28 Mpix) also turned out to be problematic – when attempting to open them, the system often gave up. It is worth keeping this in mind if you plan to view vacation photos directly from the drive.

When it comes to sound, the Philips OLED770 performs quite well, although you can't expect strong bass. For regular TV watching, streaming services, or series, its capabilities are more than sufficient – dialogues are clear, and the overall tonal balance is at a decent level. However, when we want to feel the true impact in cinematic productions or games, it quickly becomes apparent that there’s a lack of solid low-end frequencies. In such situations, a natural complement is an additional soundbar or audio system that will allow taking advantage of the excellent picture quality.

On the positive side, versatility in format handling should be noted. The OLED770 works with virtually all popular codecs, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD. This means that by connecting external audio equipment, one can count on a full sound experience, even if the built-in speakers in the television do not make a spectacular impression.

In terms of audio, the LG QNED80A does not try to enchant us. It simply plays like... a typical flat-screen TV. The installed speaker system with a total power of 20W may not be the strongest aspect of this unit. If you expect cinematic punch or depth known from more expensive models equipped with subwoofers, you'll feel a bit shortchanged. There is simply a lack of bass, and the sound is quite flat. However, we must give this model credit in one aspect: the clarity of the transmission. When scenes based on conversations appear on the screen, the QNED80A handles it quite well. The dialogues are clear, separated, and – importantly – undistorted. There is no crackling effect at higher volumes. It is sufficient for everyday television, but for movies, we definitely recommend purchasing even a simple soundbar.

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