On right now’s episode of You Requested: Will we get USB-C on TVs and will it exchange HDMI? What’s the most recent on QDEL? Can AVRs harm your image high quality? And are 55- and 65-inch TV sizes being phased out?
May USB-C exchange HDMI?
Leon writes: Given technological developments, why don’t producers attempt to equip TVs with USB-C? Possibly it may later exchange HDMI, which is able to sending each audio and video alerts. Are there any limitations apart from the truth that media electronics nonetheless run on HDMI? It might be handy to attach your cell phone or laptop with USB-C like on screens. Do you assume we’ll see it within the close to future?
Not too long ago, Zeke and I have been speaking about how we’d like to see USB-A banned on new electronics. Can we please simply retire USB-A?
Proper now, the USB ports on TVs can be utilized for powering small units, like streaming sticks or powered antennas, or for primary media playback. Some TVs will let you replace the firmware through a USB port. I’d like to see it modified to USB-C.
Nonetheless, I don’t see USB-C changing HDMI any time quickly, if ever. It might be a big shift. A/V gear makers have quite a bit invested in HDMI. The Shopper Electronics Management (CEC) protocol is designed to run on HDMI. HDMI delivers knowledge on particular lanes, and all of the enter/output boards mated to the System on Chip (SOC) that runs the TV are designed to make use of HDMI.
Additionally, if I’m not mistaken, USB-C at USB4 maxes out at 40 Gbps, whereas HDMI 2.1a and a pair of.1b max out at 48 Gbps, permitting for larger bit depth and better refresh charges at each 4K and 8K.
So: Ditch USB-A for USB-C? Sure. Ditch HDMI for USB-C? Most likely by no means.
Which LG is finest?
Sophia writes: I’m seeking to improve my tv this 12 months and attempting to resolve between the LG G4 and LG Z3. Why haven’t you reviewed the LG Z3? Is it value shopping for the Z3 over the G4?
Purchase the LG G4. There’s nothing to be gained with the Z3. It should upscale the whole lot you watch to its a lot larger decision — that’s extra of a legal responsibility than a profit.
Additionally, I have a tendency to not evaluate 8K TVs generally; there aren’t lots of them, and so they don’t typically get supplied up for evaluate.
What’s my subsequent huge Sony TV?
Marc-Berco writes: For the final 10 years my TV has been the Sony KDL-40W905A (2013 mannequin), one of many very first TVs utilizing quantum dots. I nonetheless completely love the image high quality (and even the audio high quality is surprisingly good). The TV additionally hasn’t registered any fault but, however, in fact, that could be deceptive. I’ve had the “improve itch” for a while, and now I’m additionally able to get a much bigger TV (contemplating a 75-inch). How a lot has the image high quality developed since 2013? Will any or most present fashions (no matter model) surpass my W905A? For the final a number of years I’ve been offered on OLED as my new TV, however I’ve been strongly contemplating the Bravia 9.
TVs have improved dramatically previously 12 years. You’ll be shocked by what you get now. The Bravia 9 is stellar — I extremely advocate that TV. Even the Bravia 7 will probably look higher than your W905A in lots of respects. Stick to Sony when you can. You’ve grow to be accustomed to the look and adjusting to a different model’s look could be robust.
The way forward for QDEL
Peter writes: May you cowl QDEL and the probability of it changing OLED and MicroLED? How quickly may that occur? Ought to we watch for it?
QDEL is an attention-grabbing up-and-coming know-how, and I’m wanting ahead to seeing it advance within the coming years. Nonetheless, I believe we’re a substantial distance from a aggressive QDEL TV. When one does come out, it is going to probably be heralded because the “newest and best” and priced equally to present OLED TVs — regardless of being inexpensive to make. In different phrases, you’ll pay a premium.
I don’t assume that QDEL is prone to take down any LCD-based TV know-how. It’s extra prone to supplant OLED, however most likely not anytime quickly. If I used to be seeking to get a brand new TV within the subsequent couple of years, I wouldn’t watch for it. On that be aware, I typically advocate not ready for “the subsequent huge factor” as a result of there’s all the time one other “subsequent huge factor” and you could possibly find yourself ready eternally.
Cease that phantom clicking
David Okay writes: There’s a mysterious clicking sound coming from my Sony OLED tv. All through the day, I sometimes hear a click on that resembles the sound made when the machine is turned on or off, though the TV is totally powered off on the time. Do you’ve gotten any thought what could be inflicting this “phantom click on”?
I think the click sound has one thing to do with the facility provide or the TV operating an OLED pixel refresh cycle. If it’s the latter, it’s occurring a lot too typically. Dig into the menu, discover the OLED care part, and switch it off. If that doesn’t cease the click, the facility provide could also be doing one thing it shouldn’t. Have you ever tried unplugging it from energy? Additionally strive unplugging any related HDMI cables.
I’m simply undecided — I haven’t heard a lot about this. If anybody else has skilled phantom clicking with their Sony OLED, let me know and we’ll see if we will type this out. (I do know it might drive me loopy.)
Can AVRs mess up image high quality?
Jerry Clark writes: I found that YouTube movies have been a lot brighter utilizing the TV app, so I made a decision to run my HDMI inputs on to the TV and never by means of my AVR. After doing that, each enter was brighter, which I didn’t count on. I used to be utilizing glorious high quality HDMI cables in each circumstances in order that shouldn’t be an element. Actually, I plugged the Apple TV field into the TV with the identical cable that was used to hook up with the AVR. Is that this regular? What may trigger this aside from a foul AVR? Have you ever ever skilled this?
It might assist to know what AVR you’re utilizing however I’m going to take a stab at this:
Is it regular? No, I wouldn’t name it regular. Is it frequent? I wouldn’t go that far both, though many AVRs do provide video processing, which I sometimes advise towards utilizing.
What may very well be the trigger? It’s not essentially a foul AVR, however you probably have video processing enabled, it may very well be doing undesirable issues — it may be incapable of passing alongside HDR, which might clarify quite a bit, too. Have you ever checked: Does the HDMI enter that used to point out the AVR video feed have the identical image settings as the remainder of your HDMI inputs? Tune into that HDMI enter and examine the image settings, then transfer to one of many different HDMI inputs, and see if all of the settings are the identical, from the image preset to brightness, and so on. Do the identical whereas enjoying a video within the YouTube app. I think that there are some variances except you already took the time to regulate all of them.
And have I ever skilled this? Sure, a few instances as I moved towards HDR TVs, however earlier than A/V receivers had caught up (about two years there).
Are commonplace TV sizes being phased out?
John writes: Do you assume firms like Samsung and LG will discontinue commonplace TV sizes like 55-inch and 65-inch? If that’s the case, TV lovers could wrestle to purchase TVs as a result of they’re turning into too massive for many individuals, particularly these residing in tiny homes or residences.
No, these sizes aren’t being phased out, and certain received’t be for a very long time, if ever. I additionally don’t assume that the 55- and 65-inch sizes will get left to the low-end market. Sure, 80-inch-plus fashions are surging in recognition — I believe the 85-inch dimension is the quickest rising TV dimension — however the 65-inch remains to be the most well-liked as a result of it’s massive sufficient and manageable for most people.
Appreciation for Caleb
Aaron writes: Hello Caleb, I’ve written a number of instances previously with questions. I’ve no query this time. I simply needed to write down and remind you that you’re superb and have been doing a killer job. Thanks a lot for the whole lot you do.
Thanks. I recognize you being right here as a lot as you recognize what I’m doing right here. It’s my honor, actually.
