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The first time you’ll truly realize the power of LG’s awesome screen technology is when you watch something in 4K with High Dynamic Range (HDR). Such “true” blacks create astonishing contrast, making for some of the most lifelike images possible. So when an image is black on the screen, there is absolutely no light emitted by the pixels, as opposed to LED backlighting that’s always on, to some extent or another, with non-OLED TVs. Instead, each pixel is filled with an organic material that’s able to act as its own backlight when prodded with electrical currents. OLED TVs aren’t “normal” LED-backlit TVs.
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Even when optimizing 480p video, the CX showcased how much better dark scenes can look over a standard, LED-backlit model. I’ve been binging a lot of old favorites recently, so the first thing I popped on was an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer on DVD. It was easy to find and organize my favorite streaming apps, and each ran flawlessly.
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I still prefer the slightly easier-to-navigate interface of Roku TVs, like on the TCL 6 Series (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but what's here works just fine. Like all LG TVs, the CX features the company’s own smart operating system, webOS. On the output side, it’s got optical and 3.5-mm audio outs. You get four HDMI 2.1 ports, three USB ports, RF, Ethernet, and composite audio and video inputs (nice for older game systems). Ports, connections, and power are all pretty standard for a modern flatscreen. A 2-inch-thick base tapers to mere millimeters about a third of the way up from the included stand on the 65-inch model I tested. “So thin you’ll be scared of it,” is how I’ve come to describe the CX to friends and family. But if I was going to wall-mount one, I’d probably hire a professional. In my few years dealing with LG’s paper-thin TVs, I’ve yet to have an issue. You can feel the screen bending slightly when you move it face-down to screw in the base. Instructions for unboxing and setup are easy to follow, but be warned: When you put the CX on the stand the first time, you’ll likely think you’re ruining a multi-thousand-dollar TV.