My New TV Sucks Now...
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Check out Wicked Cushions at Amazon: lmg.gg or their website: wickedcushions.com I won't be the only one in North America with the 115" TCL TV for long, but even worse than that is that HiSense has made a 110" TV that has double the brightness, and double the dimming zones. On the bright side maybe these means we get to have more videos? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 TCL 0:23 HiSense 2:03 The dimming zones are impressive 3:50 Color performance 4:20 things we don't know 5:16 Samsung The Wall 6:18 they made a Transparent one :| 7:30 outro
The video opens with a lighthearted, slightly exasperated bang as the host reveals a new giant TV that quickly becomes the center of the discussion. He notes the 110-inch Hisense model boasting twice the peak brightness and double the number of local dimming zones, with a bold claim of 10,000 nits and 40,000 zones. The host reflects on buyer's remorse and the rapid churn of tech releases, especially as he compares it to his current TCL purchase and the pressure of CES-style brightness wars. He explains the practical implications of the dimming zone count, emphasizing that eye-perceived contrast and veiling glare are the main limitations rather than the raw spec sheet. Throughout, the commentary weaves in quick sponsor plugs and light humor, keeping the tone honest and approachable while teasing deeper testing and lab-grade verification to come. The segment then pivots to the Samsung The Wall, detailing its updates across sizes and touching on the difficulty of obtaining concrete specs from the manufacturer, which adds to the anticipation and skepticism surrounding ultra-large, micro-LED displays. In the final stretch, the host showcases a transparent micro-LED display concept from Samsung and reinforces the ongoing brightness race as a key driver for future purchases, rounding out with a teaser for more coverage and follow-up content.
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Questions answered
- What brightness and dimming specifications does the Hisense 110UX claim provide?
- The host cites an exaggerated highlight of twice the advertised peak brightness at 10,000 nits and double the local dimming zones, totaling about 40,000 zones, with an emphasis on how such specs translate to perceived contrast and glare management.
- How does the Samsung The Wall update compare in the video, and what sizes are available?
- The video notes an updated Samsung The Wall available in five sizes: 76, 89, 101, 114, and 140 inches, with the claim of improved color gamut and brighter overall output, though official specs and hands-on testing are limited at the time of filming.
- What caveats does the host mention about evaluating these ultra-large displays?
- He highlights the lack of finalized HDR standards, unknown average pixel response times, undefined input latency, and the absence of price information, indicating that real-world performance will require independent testing.