Question Should I wait 2021 TVs for optimal use with next generation consoles?

[Stefano Parravicini]

Hello,

I am asking for some advice in view of the purchase of my first audio-video system, to be used above all for movies and video games.

The audio part will be composed of the upcoming Denon AVC-X3700H with 5.1.2 Atmos system consisting of Elac Debut 2.0 or Dali Oberon.

For the TV, the budget will be 3500 euros, so I can choose between a 65 "high-end OLED / QLED, or a 75" Full Array LED / QLED.

I wonder if it makes sense to wait for the 2021 models, in view of use with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
I imagine that in a year the HDMI 2.1 standard will be more widespread and therefore there will be more choice. (And maybe HDMI 2.1 will appear on the new Sony Master Series, possibly alongside a successor for the X1 Ultimate processor.)
And maybe in 2021 we will see the first Samsung TVs with the new QD-OLED technology.

Or should I better stop waiting and start now to properly enjoy movies and video games, without waiting for another year?

Among the 2020 models, I am currently considering these:

LG OLED65CX6LA
Samsung QE65Q90TATXXU
Samsung QE75Q90TATXXU
Samsung QE75Q80TATXXU
Sony KD-75XH9005

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me.

 

[bigboss]

The Samsung models have HDMI 2.1. Because your focus is gaming, I'm not sure if OLED is right for you, due to issues with image retention and screen burn.

I don't think you'll gain anymore by waiting another year.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I don’t know where about you are quoting in euros but do they still sell the Samsung Q950R? Because that would give you 8K for gaming and HDMI 2.1 the TV is also a corker. It might be quite cheap too being a 2019 model.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

For example here is the 55-inch in Euros at a good price:

TV 8K, acquisto online televisori 8K in offerta | Unieuro

Scopri le promozioni sui TV 8k delle migliori marche con schermi da 55 e 65 pollici. Acquista online il tuo nuovo televisore 8k in offerta.

www.unieuro.it

You could look to see if they do the 65-inch or 75-inch somewhere.

 

[bigboss]

The 2019 4K models won't have HDMI 2.1 though. Are the 8K models HDMI 2.1?

HDMI 2.1 TV: why the new cable standard matters

HDMI 2.1 TVs are bringing faster gaming and even 8K to our screens

www.techradar.com

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The 2019 4K models won't have HDMI 2.1 though. Are the 8K models HDMI 2.1?

HDMI 2.1 TV: why the new cable standard matters

HDMI 2.1 TVs are bringing faster gaming and even 8K to our screens

www.techradar.com

Yes, mate. 👍 Actually thinking about only one might be HDMI 2.1 for 8K.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

First input is HDMI 2.1 8K next three is HDMI 2.0b:

Samsung Q950R 8K QLED TV review

Samsung’s new flagship 8K offers state-of-the-art performance

www.techradar.com

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I suppose it depends what features you want eg FPS or 8K etc?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

You need to check which TV will do FPS to 120hz which will be key for your gaming too.