The OLEDC9 is LG's basic models in its 2019 OLED TV lineup. The C9 (which will be available in 55", 65" and 77" sizes) is based on LG's 2nd-gen Alpha 9 intelligent processor which enables LG's ThinQ AI to offer new display algorithms and Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.
The OLEDC9 features HDMI 2.1 which enables high frame rate (HFR) support, enhanced audio return channel (eARC), variable refresh rate (VRR) and automatic low latency mode (ALLM).
Sony' A8G is the company's mid-range 2019 OLED TV that is based on LGD's 55- or 65-inch 4K HDR WRGB panels. The A8G features Sony's X1 Extreme processor, Android TV, Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio (the entire screen is the speaker), 4K upscaling (X-Reality PRO) and Motionflow XR for smooth fast action.
The A8G will cost $2,499 for the 55" model and $3,499 for the 65" model and will start shipping in May 2019.
Bang and Olufsen's Beovision Harmony is the company's 2019 flagship TV that houses a 77" 4K WOLED panel in a frame that includes a pop-up dual wood speaker mechanism that opens up when the TV is in use.
B&O did not yet release any specifications of the new Harmony TV, but it did disclose that the TV will launch in October 2019 for €18,500 (just over $20,000 USD).
Skyworth's XA8000 OLED TVs, based on 55" and 65" 4K 120Hz WRGB (LGD) AMOLED TV panels and features an Android-based SmartOS platform, Google assistant and Amazon Alexa and HDR.
The XA8000 series are now shipping in China and in the USA - where the 55" model costs $1,299 and the 65" model costs $2,199.
Panasonic's GZ1500 is the company's high-end OLED TV for 2019 (second only to the "professional level" GZ2000). The GZ1500 is based on LGD's 4K WRGB panels (55" and 65") and features Panasonic's "ultra-powerful" HCX PRO Intelligent processor.The TV supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, HLG photo and is fine tuned by Hollywood colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld.
The GZ1500 has its own elegant and compact Blade Speaker built directly into the base of the TV. Thanks in part to its powerful front-firing speaker units, the GZ1500 delivers a highly compelling surround soundstage. Thanks in part to its powerful front-firing speaker units, the GZ1500 delivers a highly compelling surround soundstage.
Panasonic's GZ1000 is the company's mid-range OLED TV for 2019. The GZ1000 TV is based on LGD's 4K WRGB panels (55" and 65") and features Panasonic's "ultra-powerful" HCX PRO Intelligent processor.The TV supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, HLG photo and is fine tuned by Hollywood colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld.
Panasonic did not yet disclose the price or shipping date of the GZ1000.
Panasonic's GZ950 is the company's entry-level OLED TV for 2019. Panasonic's TV is based on LGD's 4K WRGB panels (55" and 65") and features Panasonic's "ultra-powerful" HCX PRO Intelligent processor.The TV supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, HLG photo and is fine tuned by Hollywood colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld.
Panasonic did not yet disclose the price or shipping date of the GZ950.
Philip's OLED804 and OLED854 TVs are the top of the company's 2019 TV lineup, announced in January 2019. Both TVs feature 55" and 65" 4K WRGB OLED panels (made by LG Display), Philips' 3-gen P5 Perfect Picture Engine, Ambilight on three sides, HLG and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
The Philips 804 OLED TV and the 854 OLED TVs are both based on Android OS (v9) with a built-in Google Assistant (the TVs are also certified as "Works with Alexa" so can be controlled via an Amazon Echo speaker). Philips says that the new display engine (3-gen P5 processor) improves noise reduction and contrast. The OLED panels themselves have a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. The 2.1 50-watt sound system supports Dolby Atoms.
Panasonic's GZ2000 is the company's flagship TV for 2019, with what the company says is extremely high image quality and color accuracy. The GZ2000 will be available in 55" and 65" and will feature HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, a powerful new display processor, HLG support, Dolby Atmos audio, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Panasonic says that that GZ2000 boasts a "bespoke Professional Edition 4K OLED panel exclusively customized by Panasonic R&D engineers". The company also says that the TV benefits from world’s first built-in upward-firing speakers capable of delivering Dolby Atmos as part of a total audio system with a Jeno engine and tuned by Technics.
Sony's A9G is the company's flagship OLED TV for 2019. Available in 55", 65" and 77", the A9G offers "consumer reference-quality image" and features Sony's X1 Ultimate Picture Processor, Pixel Contrast Booster and an automated calibration mode (including a dedicated mode for Netflix).
The A9G features Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio - which means that the TV stand doubles as a high end speaker. The TV is based on the Android TV OS.
