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We’re right in the middle of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, but the TV deal I've been recommending the most isn't even a part of that sales event. Right now, you can get the 48-inch LG B5 for just $599 at Best Buy. That's a full $700 off its regular price.
The 48-inch version of the B5 is a Best Buy-exclusive model, so it won't find its way to Amazon anytime soon. And, while the B5 is a more modest OLED TV in terms of its performance profile, it's still rocking a sensational, OLED-driven picture. If you don't need a TV bigger than 50 inches and you value picture quality, I can't think of a TV in this price range I'd rather watch.
The B5 may not shine as bright as higher-end OLED TVs (like the popular, mid-range LG C5 and the top-of-the-line LG G5), but it's still an OLED TV, so it still comes with all of the benefits we've come to expect from this superb display technology.
Unlike traditional LED TVs that rely on backlights, each of the LG B5's millions of pixels is self-illuminating. As a result, the picture isn't plagued by the hazy light bloom that commonly occurs on backlit LED TVs, especially during darker scenes. The self-lit pixels also allow the B5 to achieve perfect black levels — a visual treat that even the best Mini-LED TVs can't consistently pull off.
It's true that higher-end OLEDs offer better highlight brightness than the B5, but the B5's ability to produce perfect black levels goes a long way. In a dimly lit or dark room, the B5 looks phenomenal.
The 48-inch B5 is an especially good deal for dedicated gamers.
The B5 isn't a slouch when it comes to extra features, either. It comes with many of the same bells and whistles you'll find on higher-end LG OLEDs, including Dolby Vision support, LG's Game Optimizer mode and built-in smart features.
The 48-inch B5 is an especially good deal for dedicated gamers, as it's equipped with a similar set of gaming features as the step-up LG C5. In fact, the B5 offers everything you need to make the most out of current-gen consoles. It supports 4K gaming at 120Hz — the top 4K spec for consoles. It also comes with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), AMD FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility.
Crucially, all four of the LG B5's HDMI inputs offer HDMI 2.1 compatibility. That's not something you'll often find on a $599 TV, regardless of whether it's an OLED or not.
As mentioned, the 48-inch version of the B5 is a Best Buy-exclusive model, so you won't find it at Amazon's Big Spring Sale. However, the 55-inch LG B5 is on sale for $896 at Amazon if you're looking for something bigger than 48 inches.
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