LG 8K OLED TVs could launch in June 2019

We could see 8K LG OLED TVs come to market in the first half of 2019, according to reports coming out of Seoul.

At a recent trade show, LG Display Vice Chairman Hang Sang said "We plan to begin mass production of 8K OLED panels in May next year".

Mr Chan did admit, however, there are some potential hurdles to be overcome if 8K TVs are to go mainstream, not least being the lack of content. "At present, there is not much 4K content and upscaling is being done", he said. Consumers are only just getting used to 4K and it's a problem that affects all 8K TV manufacturers, not just LG.

LG's 4K OLED TVs have been among the standout performers in the TV market this year, so we're extremely excited to see how the company plans to deal with the jump in resolution.

Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.