What it does have are the perfect black levels and wide viewing angles of an OLED display.
Unfortunately, given its subpar brightness, glare is a major problem.
When browsing thebest OLED TVson the market, its rare to find one with an affordable price tag.
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Even for those that are value-oriented, OLED TVs typically come at a high premium.
The 55-inch Sansui OLED TV is here to change all of that.
Its not here to be the best, its simply here to be among the most affordable.
Simply put, there are better options on the market.
Its only available in a 55-inch configuration.
If youre unsure what size TV you should get, check out our What size TV should I buy?
It features four HDMI inputs, only two of which are 2.1 compatible.
For wireless connectivity, it also offers Wi-Fi dual-band andBluetooth5.0.
One reason for this is that the Sansui OLED is quite dim, even when displaying HDR content.
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In fact, its the dimmest OLED weve tested all year.
It also struggles in upscalingYouTubevideos to 4K, which most likely owes to its custom chip.
This extended to games, too, like Elden Ring, Armored Core 6 and EA Sports FC 25.
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Unfortunately, when it comes to gaming-specific features, the Sansui OLED is lacking.
Its input lag is much higher than those competitors, too.
Its not perfect, though, as youll still lose some details when watching from an off-axis seat.
Its minimal compared to LED TVs in this price range, but disappointing compared to other OLED sets.
How we test
We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Toms Guide.
Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the sets performance.
We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining the TVs gaming prowess.
Sansui OLED TV review: Test results
How does it stand against better-known OLED TV manufacturers?
Sansui OLED TV review: Audio
I will give the Sansui OLED some credit.
Google TV is nice to have, but Ive got plenty of complaints about the overall software experience.
Sansuis remote is longer than most, but narrower and more lightweight, making it easy to hold.
There are numbered buttons at the top of the equipment above the navigation circle, too.
Sansui could easily slim its remote down and add USB-C charging to make this a fine fixture.
A microphone doesnt come included, unfortunately, which might disappoint viewers who rely on easy-access voice commands.
Ultimately, I hope it forces other brands to lower the cost of their entry-level OLEDs.
