TECH NEWS – LG Electronics (LG) presented a new, innovative television at the 2022 IFA exhibition: the LG OLED Flex (LX3 model) is the world’s first 42-inch OLED device with adjustable curvature. LG OLED Flex is an ideal choice for both console, PC and cloud-based games, as well as for live TV broadcasts and content streaming services. The curvature of the large display of the LX3 can be bent from completely flat to spectacularly curved (900R), so you can choose the ideal curvature of the screen from twenty different options, which makes the user experience truly personalized. h4>

The innovative design of the LG OLED Flex is made possible by LG’s OLED pixel technology, which is capable of independent light emission without a separate backlight. Whether flat or curved, the LX3 with LG OLED evo technology delivers the same exceptional picture quality and performance that has made the LG OLED brand popular around the world. With LG OLED Flex, which guarantees an exceptional contrast ratio, deep blacks, extremely accurate – certified 100 percent color fidelity – color display, lightning-fast response time of 0.1 milliseconds and low input lag, users can feel like they are part of the events taking place on the screen.

In the case of LG OLED FLEX, the realistic image display — provided by the fifth generation α (Alpha) 9 artificial intelligence processor and LG’s unique image algorithms — is associated with eye-friendly features: numerous certificates prove that the OLED screen is flicker- and reflection-free. Since the LX3’s OLED screen is easy on the eyes, users can comfortably enjoy their favorite games and programs for longer. LG’s Super Anti-Reflective (SAR) coating further reduces visual distractions, allowing users to focus all their attention on the screen.

With unique customization options, the adjustable curve 42-inch television is unlike any other product on the market. Users can quickly and conveniently adjust the LX3 to their ideal curvature: a dedicated button on the TV remote control helps them with this. You can choose one of two presets, but you can also manually change the amount of curvature in five percent steps, to 20 different curved shapes. The LG OLED Flex screen can also be tilted — 10 degrees towards the user or 5 degrees backwards — and also has a stand that can be adjusted up or down by 140 mm, thus guaranteeing ergonomic comfort for those who like to watch TV while sitting or leaning back. to play.

In addition to its special design, the LX3 offers unique functions and solutions that allow users to adapt the gaming experience to their individual needs. The size of the image displayed on the screen[4] can be adjusted, for example, according to their individual preferences or the genre of the game they are playing. Fans of role-playing games (RPGs), racing games, or platformers will likely want to take advantage of the full screen size, while fans of real-time strategy (RTS) or first-person shooter (FPS) games may prefer the 32- or 27-inch display, which allows allows them to instantly see everything that is happening in the game environment. The image resizing function is easily accessible from the convenient Gaming Dashboard menu, where users can also choose the position of the smaller game image on the screen.

The new Game app, exclusive to the LX3, features custom screensavers and control shortcuts for popular apps like Twitch and YouTube, as well as viewing connected external input devices in one place. The OLED Flex received a renewed version of the LG Gaming Optimizer: in addition to a wide range of image and sound settings ideal for gamers, the function also provides customized sound settings adapted to each game genre. The sound settings interface developed specifically for games can be used to turn on and off the equalizer, artificial intelligence-controlled sound control (AI Game Sound) and Dolby Atmos, as well as other cutting-edge sound settings are conveniently accessible, so users can adjust the gaming experience to their own taste in every detail.

An ideal feature for gamers is the LX3’s Multi View mode, which allows you to display content from two different sources at the same time, choosing which one you want to hear the sound of the application running on the screen. This means they can simultaneously play a PC or console game while watching YouTube videos streamed from their smartphone.

The Switching Hub function also provides maximum convenience: gamers can use the LG OLED Flex’s built-in microphone, as well as devices connected via USB ports, such as a headset, keyboard or mouse, with a PC connected via an HDMI cable. By pressing the source selection button on the side of the LX3’s stand, users can switch back and forth between using PC and LG OLED Flex without having to physically disconnect or reconnect anything. Meanwhile, the microphone built into the TV provides effective echo filtering for crystal-clear chats while playing.

The LX3 also guarantees excellent sound: there are two 40 W speakers on the front of the device, which make watching TV and playing games even more complete. And with built-in Dolby Atmos support, the television makes the sound of content compatible with the function even clearer, fuller and more vivid.

LG’s special OLED TV product range, including the new LG OLED Flex, offers one of the best big-screen gaming experiences in the world with support for Dolby Vision games in 4K image quality at 120Hz and the latest HDMI 2.1 features such as variable refresh rate ( VRR) and automatic low latency mode (ALLM). LG’s bendable display is also G-SYNC® compatible and AMD FreeSync™ Premium certified, so it guarantees a smooth, stutter-free visual experience that brings games to life.

For a full-fledged, personalized user experience, LG also built individually adjustable mood lights into the back of the OLED Flex’s shield-like design. The backlight of the TV adjusts to the visual or audio content and enhances the atmosphere with five unique selectable modes[6].

Visitors to the event could see the LG Flex for the first time at the company’s stand at the 2022 IFA exhibition.

Product availability may vary by region.

Source: LG press material