Store mode, also known as Demo Mode or Retail Mode, boosts contrast, brightness, and motion smoothing to create a bold image that attracts attention in stores. This setting often results in overly saturated colors and exaggerated brightness, which may not reflect the TV's true performance in a home environment.
Traits I look for in a large TV include good brightness and contrast, advanced local dimming (read: good backlighting) to reduce light bleed from bright objects on dark backgrounds, accuracy to the director's intent, and impressive color saturation, especially for HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.
Running a multi-monitor setup with your PC or laptop can get pricey, especially if your rig pulls double duty as a gaming build and workstation. But right now at Samsung, you can get two screens for the price of one and save some extra cash on your main screen. When you order the , you'll save $600 and get the 24-inch Samsung Essential screen (a $140 value) for absolutely free.
The flagship LG evo G6 series ranges in price from $2,499 to $24,999. (Cue spit take.) Fortunately, that five-figure price only applies to the 97-inch model, which nobody this side of Elon Musk needs. The entry-level price is for a 55-inch OLED. Moving up the ladder, the 65-inch one costs $3,399, the 77-inch model is $4,499 and an 83-incher will set you back $6,499.