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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you are on a tight budget and need a basic TV, the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) could serve your needs, especially if you're not particularly concerned about picture quality. However, for a significant increase in picture quality, especially in darker settings, the LG A1 (OLED) would be a superior option with excellent contrast, color gamut, and viewing angles. The OLED technology is particularly well-suited for movie enthusiasts and those who want to enjoy rich and deep blacks. The LG A1 also supports more HDR formats which can enhance viewing experience but it comes with a higher price tag. If you often watch TV in bright rooms though, the Amazon 4-Series has a slightly better performance in well-lit environments compared to the LG A1. Keep in mind the Amazon 4-Series has more HDMI ports which could be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
8.2
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
8.9
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.7
8.0
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
7.0
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
8.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
8.4
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1
6.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the LG A1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$1,148
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the LG A1 (OLED) costs $1,148.
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Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | LG A1 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $1,148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | OLED55A1 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 27.8" x 48.3" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 30.2" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 40.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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