We've maintained for a while now that organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology is the next big step in HDTVs. It's just a shame that it's still very expensive, and so few HDTV manufacturers seem to be pursuing it. LG is the only major brand that has consistently released OLED televisions, and it continues to do so with the ultra high-definition (UHD, or 4K), curved EG9600 series. It presents a superlative picture thanks to its curved OLED panel (the OLED part, not the curved part, offers all of the benefit), just like the EC9700 series before it. It's extremely expensive at $6,999.99 for the 65-inch 65EG9600 we tested, but it simply has the best picture you can currently buy, and comes with loads of useful features in a beautiful design. It earns our Editors' Choice, and should stand as one of your top options if you're looking for a HDTV with cutting-edge technology and money is no object.

Editors' Note: This review is based on tests performed on the LG 65EG9600, the 65-inch version of the series. Besides the screen-size difference, the 55-inch $5,499.99 55EG9600 is identical in features, and while we didn't perform lab tests on this specific model, we expect similar performance.

Design

LG has once again made a very impressive-looking screen in the 65EG9600. The curved panel itself is less than half an inch thick, framed by a silver-colored band that hardly counts as a bezel. The display stretches almost edge-to-edge, trimmed only a half-inch from the silver band. The panel is mounted on a curved plastic case that takes up the lower half of the screen's back. This is where all of the inputs and electronics are stored. The plastic section also serves an important role as supportive handholds for setting up and moving the very thin HDTV.

A curved, silver-colored plastic base holds the 65EG9600 up almost magically; while the base itself looks very solid and tangible, a completely clear strip of acrylic lifts the panel about an inch above it, both holding the screen steady and making it appear as if it's floating. A small, curved LG logo hangs down in front of the acrylic support, lighting up when the HDTV powers on. The logo conceals a small control stick that doubles as a Power switch.

Three HDMI ports, three USB ports (including one USB 3.0 port), and a 3.5mm audio output sit on the plastic part of the back of the screen, facing left. Component and composite video inputs (3.5mm jacks that work with included RCA adapters), an Ethernet port, an optical audio output, a cable/antenna connector, and a service port face downward.