Buying an OLED TV is not cheap, but it is more affordable than ever, thanks in part to increased competition (Vizio just recently entered the OLED market) and the impending Black Friday LG's CX series (2020 models) OLED TVs are on sale at a looming The prices have been significantly reduced in anticipation of the bonanza.

The least expensive of these is the 48-inch model we reviewed in August (and the best TV for gaming). This model sells for $1,449.99, while the larger 55-inch model (OLED55CXPUA) sells for $1,349.99 on Amazon. To get this price, check the $47 coupon box. This is a $450 savings over MSRP, and you get more screen real estate for less than the entry-level model.

In most cases, OLED displays look much better than LCDs; the individual pixels that make up an OLED screen can be turned on and off, and while some high-end LCD TVs can be brighter thanks to luminous backlighting, comparing black levels and contrast the OLED wins hands down.

The CX series is also excellent for gaming. One reason is that it implements the latest HDMI specification, HDMI 2.1, which has the bandwidth to support 4K at 120 Hz. The CX series also supports G-Sync. The CX series also supports G-Sync. Rtings, one of my favorite sources for TV reviews, calls the CX "very good for playing video games."

If you want something larger than 55 inches, the 65- and 77-inch models are available at record low prices: on Amazon, the 65-inch model is $1,896.99 (a $901.01 discount) and the huge 77-inch model is $3,569.99 (a $1,402.01 discount) The price is.

What about burn-in? This is a weakness inherent to OLED displays; the situation has improved since OLEDs were first introduced, and it mostly appears in more extreme cases (displaying the same static content for hours on end). Still, it is worth considering.