LG Electronics' OLED TVs recently swept all top 10 spots in a ranking by the American consumer organization Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports recently updated its evaluation of major TV models sold in the US. The latest ranking reflects adjusted overall scores based on assessment criteria such as predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, picture and sound quality and data security.
LG’s OLED Evo TV models all received a score of 88 or higher, dominating all top 10 spots in the overall TV ranking, according to the company.
In particular, the LG OLED Evo G4 series’ 55-inch, 65-inch and 77-inch types each received a score of 90 points, clinching the top place among the 400 products evaluated. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization, widely regarded as a credible source for determining products' quality and reliability.
The organization praised the 65-inch class of OLED G4s as “among the best TVs you can buy,” with great picture quality as well as HDR performance and excellent sound.
Three other LG OLED Evo products and four OLED TVs from Samsung Electronics received 87 points each, taking up the next seven rankings following the top 10.
In contrast, Chinese manufacturers Hisense and TCL’s flagship LCD TVs scored just above 70 points.
LG has been putting in all-out efforts to lead the premium TV market. Earlier this month, it launched a new lineup of OLED Evo TVs, featuring upgraded artificial intelligence and display technology.
In particular, North America is seeing increased demand for premium TVs, including OLEDs.
According to market research firm Omdia, North America accounted for 28.8 percent of global premium TV shipments –- defined as models priced over $1,500. That figure rose to 30.6 percent for TVs priced at $2,500 or higher.
In the premium TV market, LG has been taking the lead in the OLED TV sector. Last year, the company shipped a total of 3.18 million OLED TVs, claiming a 52.4 percent share in the global market.
By Ahn Sung-mi (sahn@heraldcorp.com)
