As we continue to cover CEDIA activities from two weeks ago, it appears that Samsung and arch-rival LG are still slugging it out in the huge TV stakes. Positioned as a residential display offering “the ultimate home theater experience”, LG’s MAGNIT 4K was showcased at CEDIA in Dallas and comes with a 136-inch diagonal screen size. The full-featured panel includes LG’s webOS platform, apps and AI-enhanced processing. So, this is clearly a TV, not a display. The new TV follows LG’s 2021 introduction of the DVLED line with models topping out at a gigantic 325 inches with 8K resolution.
Michael Kosla, VP at LG, says, “With its groundbreaking performance, LG MAGNIT 4K 136-inch is a luxury residential display offering viewers the cutting-edge color, clarity and contrast of LG’s Micro LED combined with Alpha 9 AI-enhanced processing designed to present movies, TV shows or pieces of digital art optimally.”
But the juicy picture details revolve around the vast Micro LED screen with 2,000 nits of peak brightness, ideal for rooms with higher ambient light. Less public are the precise color space measurements and HDR capabilities, but perhaps therein lie the shortcomings. Micro LED images are generated by millions of individual diodes that can turn off completely when presenting black, so fine contrast should at least prevail. Connections consist of four HDMI in ports, LAN in, digital out, two USBs in and an RS232C port.
Wealthy MAGNIT owners will also have an option to load digital art onto the display and set up a collage of personal photos. There is a screen share capability through AirPlay 2 and Miracast protocols for wireless content streaming from iOS, Android, macOS or Windows 10 devices. LG has partnered with Bang & Olufsen for a Beolab 90 speaker bundle.
For more information on the LG DVLED TV line, click here.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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