Lucky owners of five-star rated LG C2 and LG G2 OLED TVs should get even better HDR performance, thanks to a new firmware update rolling out today from the South Korean manufacturer.
Already topping our list of the best LG TVs you can buy, the new 03.20.24 system software for flagship TVs brings a number of key improvements, the most significant being the addition of Dolby Vision IQ Precision Detail technology.
The feature is a completely new image enhancement system that aims to reveal additional detail in particularly dark scenes.
The new HDR technology works in conjunction with Dolby Vision IQ, a feature that was added to LG's high-end TV in March, and uses light sensors built into the TV to automatically adjust picture settings based on room brightness. .
In addition to Dolby Vision quality, the new firmware also offers improved black level handling, as well as improvements to AirPlay connectivity, AV1 playback and voice recognition.
The update fulfills a promise LG made earlier this year that all of its TVs with its latest Alpha 9 Gen 5 video processor would receive an update that would bring Dolby Vision Precision Detail, with the company's Z2 8K OLED TV to receive functionality. In the next weeks.
New Dolby update gives LG the upper hand in battle to beat blackouts
Anyone who has worked on Obi Wan Kenobi's sometimes dark scenes on Disney Plus will know how important it is to have a screen that can handle the nuances of dark content.
Like the infamous Game of Thrones finale that was also spoiled for some viewers because it was too dark, Star Wars fans who watched the recent Jedi spin-off weren't able to see what was going on during key moments, despite to watch it on modern HDR TVs. .
The problem arises with most modern movies and even some TV shows rated for viewing in a film noir slot. Once the ambient light of a normal living room is added into the mix, dark details can often be lost.
The addition of Dolby Vision Precision Detail, which takes into account the brightness of a screen's location, will go a long way to solving the problem for LG G2 and C2 OLED owners and eliminate the hassle of having to constantly adjust the configurations.
It's not the first time a new Dolby feature has hit LG TVs first, with Dolby Vision and 4K@120 support for Dolby Vision both coming to the company's TVs before other brands, making the South Korean brand in a reliable at the forefront when it comes to the latest HDR technology.
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