LG reveals release date for world's first 8K OLED TV

LG reveals release date for world's first 8K OLED TV

One of the most extravagant and high-spec'd TVs ever - let alone of 2019 - is nearly upon us. LG has announced shipping details for the world’s first 8K OLED TV, the 88in 88Z9. Pre-orders are starting as soon as this week in the South Korean company's motherland.

LG has revealed a third quarter Europe and US release date for the 88Z9, so the latest the pixel-packing, pencil-thin set should arrive in those necks of the woods is September.

LG's announcement wasn't all that generous, however, with pricing for its largest screen to date still missing. Invariably, the 88Z9 8K TV is going to be one of the world's most expensive TVs, with a five-figure tag almost locked on. Hopefully, we'll be able to take a stab at a figure once the Korea pre-order opens. According to The Verge, we can expect it to be 50 million won, which translates to around $42,000.

For TV hunters with more modest ambitions, there is, of course, LG's 4K OLED range, which are starting to trickle into stores. We've already gone twelve rounds with the OLED65C9PLA (£3299 / $3500) - and make no mistake, we're suitably impressed.

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Becky Roberts
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Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.