TV Acronyms Explained | OLED, QLED, mini-LED vs micro-LED and More

TV acronyms. There are a ton of them. You've got your QLED, mini-LED vs micro-LED, HDR, HDMI VRR, ALLM, eARC ... what does it all mean? We dig in to all those acronyms and more so you can separate the meaningful from the marketing when shopping for a new 4K TV.

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[rjw]

These videos are always so informative! I love it! I'll definitely have to come back and watch these when I'm ready to upgrade my tv.

[steveoffer]

This video is a great idea; but, I still dont get most of the differences between technologies. What are quantum dots? What is the panel structure for each tech? Please keep these videos coming. Terrific and very likable presenter.

[silvergt]

So i need an OLED with Dolby Vision, got it.

[Franchise]

love the LG C9 in the video I just bought one and it is the TV to own right now

[JustXavier]

Only missing Dolby Vision IQ. Overall good content!

[skwerlee]

Very good info thanks so much! I'm still rocking my 2013 Panasonic TC-P60ST60 Plasma because it still looks stunning. OLED is the only thing I'd consider to be an actual upgrade over my plasma so I've been watching as their prices come down over the years. Now I'll be keeping an eye on the microled's too as they sound very promising.

[alunlloyd]

Can't wait for the new TCL, Vizio and Hisense mid range tvs for gaming. Any idea when you guys will be reviewing the new 6 series, M8 series or the H9G?

[SianCKB]

hands down Oled for me.. I have 4 oleds in my house c6 c8 and 2 c9's. no burn in and I use the c9 every day :D gaming movies even editing carphotography.

[grishmparmar]

So which 65" tv would you suggest that have these features and would not burn a hole on one's pocket? Looking for suggestions.

[joroproto]

Hi Caleb! What tv you have on your home?

[KB-rhhc]

Thanks for the info about tv technologies 👍😃

[Flupperz]

What do you see as the general timeframe that the new TV's will start releasing this year?

[a-job]

hi, what is HDR PRO or HDR Premium from TCL TV?

[carloosgongora]

nice video, 1 question.. witch Tv Brands this 2020 has Full Hdmi 2.1 ???

[RobertK]

Micro LED is the best followed by Mini LED and then FALD then burn in OLED.

[ArgonPW]

isn't qled a trademark that samsung owns when they bought out the original QLED company? that prevents other manufacturers from using the name

[nosgothdemon]

What about ICUP? Can anyone help me with this acronym?

[mrcraggle]

The demo of HDR at 6:07 is actually a terrible example. The Non-HDR isn't even non-HDR, it's just the same as the HDR image but with the contrast turned down and the blacks clipped. A better example would be a blown out sky and correctly exposed foreground or vise versa.

[rikkiwear]

I suppose all the new releases have been pushed back?

[sneikiusas]

Most of LED are actually Edge-lit, more expensive ones are FALD. OLED great brightness? Are joking? 150 nits or even 400 is not great.

eARC gives more bandwith and thus more resolution, channels, you can get Atmos and DTSX with this.

Also HDMI 2.1 gives you 120hz @ 4k and, 60hz @ 8k. Also quick switch feature, as well as full RGB with 4k and HDR. Better chrome subsampling.

But yeah, go Caleb, you sell out journalist. That was just sad. There is better info even on wiki.