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So I am looking at upgrading my current tv in the lounge. Currently have a 55" LG FHD TV and love it.

Looking to go 65"+ UHD. Have a budget of around R20k - not the most but I'm sure I can find something.

This is what I am currently looking at: https://www.makro.co.za/electronics-and-gaming/lg-/br-65-165-cm-smart-super-uhd-led-tv-320321EA

It seems to support the latest HDR and Dolby vision which is good.

TV is mainly used for Sport, Netflix, Plex and gaming with xbox one s (has support for 4k and hdr gaming).

Is there something better out there in my price range or is that a really good deal.

Let me know your thoughts please.

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Subscribed. Also looking at this TV. Only other TV in this bracket is the Hisense 65 ULED. But my gut says go with LG rather.
 
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Grimspoon said:
Subscribed. Also looking at this TV. Only other TV in this bracket is the Hisense 65 ULED. But my gut says go with LG rather.
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I saw the Hisense too. It R5k cheaper and seems to have sismilar specs (but I'm a noob when it comes to tv specs so could be wrong).

Anyone have the Hisesne one maybe?

I've only had LG for my last 3 tvs as the picture quality has always been excellent so also leaning more towards the LG.
 
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The LG supports both the HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR standards with no mention on the Hisense about it.
 
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weelzSA said:
I saw the Hisense too. It R5k cheaper and seems to have sismilar specs (but I'm a noob when it comes to tv specs so could be wrong).

Anyone have the Hisesne one maybe?

I've only had LG for my last 3 tvs as the picture quality has always been excellent so also leaning more towards the LG.
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Yeah I was also thinking about that Hisense, I see its back up to R18 999 so the LG is now a no brainer.

I have an LG 47' at the moment and its great. No issues with them.
 
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Be sure to confirm if the PLEX app will work or can be found on the LG App store.

I may be mistaken, but somehow the PLEX app can no longer be found on the LG Store.
 
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Joka69 said:
Be sure to confirm if the PLEX app will work or can be found on the LG App store.

I may be mistaken, but somehow the PLEX app can no longer be found on the LG Store.
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This won't concern me as I use Roku and Apple TV 4. Come to think about it I don't think I've ever used the smart feature on any of my tvs before...
 
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Yeah I was also thinking about that Hisense, I see its back up to R18 999 so the LG is now a no brainer.

I have an LG 47' at the moment and its great. No issues with them.
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100% no brainer then. Need to see when the special on the LG ends maybe?

Edit: I see its from 30 July to 7 August 2017.
 
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100% no brained then. Need to see when the special on the LG ends maybe?

Edit: I see its from 30 July to 7 August 2017.
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Yeah 7th. I actually thought it was ending today. It must be sign. :D
 
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Yeah 7th. I actually thought it was ending today. It must be sign. :D
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Haha exactly. When you said Hisense price changed I refreshed my browser tab a few times to check the price for the LG was still the same.
 
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That's a great price! The 55" has been hovering between R13500-R15000 for a while now.

Also been looking at the 55" B6 OLED, which is now on special for R30000 at a few places. But this 65" for R10000 cheaper may just convince me otherwise.
 
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So I bought the LG tv. Haven't set it up yet as I need to first install bracket in the other room to hang the old tv.

I called Makro in Milnerton (Cape Town) and they only had 2 left so asked them to keep one for me. The guy said they sold a few every day so far.

Just be warned, the box is MASSIVE - just barely fitted in my car.

If anyone keen to buy one just call before and make sure there is stock.

One thing to note, the blu-ray player you get for free, on the advert says "worth R1299" but when they scanned it price came out as R1099 - not an issue as I won't use it, just thought it was funny.
 
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weelzSA said:
So I bought the LG tv. Haven't set it up yet as I need to first install bracket in the other room to hang the old tv.

I called Makro in Milnerton (Cape Town) and they only had 2 left so asked them to keep one for me. The guy said they sold a few every day so far.

Just be warned, the box is MASSIVE - just barely fitted in my car.

If anyone keen to buy one just call before and make sure there is stock.

One thing to note, the blu-ray player you get for free, on the advert says "worth R1299" but when they scanned it price came out as R1099 - not an issue as I won't use it, just thought it was funny.
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Nice man, I am still trying to decide if I should get one. The agony!! Enjoy it!


What car do you drive?
 
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Nice man, I am still trying to decide if I should get one. The agony!! Enjoy it!


What car do you drive?
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Land Rover Sport (new 2017 model) so it's a big car and box took up all the space in the back with seats down.
 
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weelzSA said:
So I bought the LG tv. Haven't set it up yet as I need to first install bracket in the other room to hang the old tv.

I called Makro in Milnerton (Cape Town) and they only had 2 left so asked them to keep one for me. The guy said they sold a few every day so far.

Just be warned, the box is MASSIVE - just barely fitted in my car.

If anyone keen to buy one just call before and make sure there is stock.

One thing to note, the blu-ray player you get for free, on the advert says "worth R1299" but when they scanned it price came out as R1099 - not an issue as I won't use it, just thought it was funny.
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Which bracket? I need one as well.

Be sure to confirm if the PLEX app will work or can be found on the LG App store.

I may be mistaken, but somehow the PLEX app can no longer be found on the LG Store.
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I have Plex on mine.
 
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Grimspoon said:
Very nice looking TV!

Any opinion on this LG we are talking about?
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I was looking at buying the one that you guys are after, but... I decided to go with the extra HLG and technicolour stuff to future proof myself.
 
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