Preliminary Evaluation of LCD TV Terminator Skyworth OLED TV 55S8

IT 168 Evaluation After years of ups and downs, OLED TV finally broke out in 20 17, especially with the launch of many heavyweight new products at CES at the beginning of the year, which became the focus of high-end market. In fact, looking at the whole industry, the outbreak of organic light-emitting diodes is absolutely the inevitable result. With the arrival of the wave of consumption upgrading, consumers' demand for high-end TV has become more diversified, and it is reasonable for organic light-emitting diodes to be the "future display technology" that major TV brands are competing to launch. This year, as one of the earliest OLED TV manufacturers in China, Skyworth continued to expand the OLED camp. Following the launch of the world's first OLED TV wallpaper series, another new product for ordinary consumers: 55S8, has added fire to the popularity of organic light-emitting diodes and raised wages.

Today, this new OLED TV came to our evaluation room. Because OLED TV itself does not need the support of backlight, the pixels emit light independently, and the display color can be made thinner and thinner under the guarantee. Skyworth 55S8 TV is only 4.7mm thick, which easily kills all ultra-thin LCD TVs on sale. At the same time, Skyworth 55S8 TV adopts 55-inch 4K OLED panel, with ultra-high definition resolution, supporting HDR 10 standard, supporting more stringent Dolby vision standard, JBL soundtrack, artificial intelligence system and so on. Both appearance and connotation are at the leading level in the industry, allowing users to get the ultimate viewing experience.

Below, the author will confirm its actual performance through professional tests. Before we start the evaluation, let's take a look at the main parameters of this TV.

Skyworth 55S8 TV Parameter Table

Release time

2065438+September 2007

measure

55 inches

resolution ratio

3840×2 160

extended function

Pixel light control, Dolby vision, health eye protection, JBL, Magic Sound Technology+,artificial intelligence

operating system

Cool open 6.0 system

price indication

10999 yuan

Detailed explanation of the appearance of 4.7mm Fengbo Skyworth 55S8 OLED TV.

Skyworth 55S8 TV adopts the most mainstream 55-inch 4K OLED panel, and the overall design is simple and atmospheric. In the rest screen state, the whole black screen is integrated, and with the extremely simple base on both sides, the screen seems to be suspended in the air, bringing a visual shock effect. At the same time, the corners and details are perfect, and the gaps are well connected.

Atlas 4.7mm Fengbo Science and Technology Skyworth 55S8 OLED TV screen appreciation

What's the picture quality of organic light-emitting diodes? Analysis of measured data of Skyworth 55S8

In the picture test, it is mainly about the basic quality test of the screen itself, including objective data test and actual photo test. Among them, the test data are tested by professional instruments (Topcon's BM-7 luminance meter) from the aspects of TV screen brightness, NTSC color gamut range, light-dark contrast, dark field performance and so on. In the photographing part, different types of movies such as people, scenery, night scenes, sports and so on are played in the darkroom by using TV external USB flash drive, and the dynamic clarity and detail restoration of the picture are tested.

▲BM-7 (Luminometer) test process

As a 4K OLED TV, the image quality must be the core element, so how to define a good image quality? In my opinion, the best TV quality is to achieve the same effect as the real environment we see with our naked eyes, and the ultimate goal is what you see is what you get. As for color, one of the criteria to measure the quality is color gamut and the other is color accuracy, in which color gamut is the color range presented. For example, the human eye can distinguish about10 million colors, so the TV itself should present these colors as much as possible, so we introduce the concept of NTSC color gamut (formulated by the National Television Standards Committee of the United States). As for color accuracy, the best test method is to compare the difference between color and TV display through human eyes.

Tested by professional instrument BM-7, the specific picture quality performance parameters of Skyworth 55S8 TV are as follows: under the default setting conditions, the measured brightness reaches 462 nits (measured by HDR mode movie playback, which does not represent the highest brightness, for reference only), which is higher than the brightness of ordinary LCD TV of 300 nits, and the black field brightness is lower than the instrument limit of 0.0 1 nits, which can be said to be close to infinite contrast; In addition, the measured color gamut of NTSC is greater than 100%, which is obviously higher than the color gamut range of 72% of mainstream TVs at present, killing 95% of TVs on the market.

▲ Color gamut test results

The next step is to test the movie playback in HDR. 55S8 TV will automatically recognize movies in HDR- 10 format. Due to the limitation of camera sensitivity, photos can't fully reflect the real picture effect, but we can still see clearly through the naked eye that Skyworth 55S8 TV is not only high in brightness, but also very well preserved in details, which has reached the current top level. You can observe the light intensity of the sun and water, the texture of the tiger's back, and the details in the darkness on the water surface in the real shot below, which can also be objectively reflected.

▲ Skyworth 55S8 HDR mode movie playback test

Skyworth 55S8 adopts a brand-new image engine and pixel local light control technology, which can calculate the details of light and dark scenes in the picture, accurately identify and perform various image quality processing actions on objects that need to be preserved, so as to output, control and optimize other effective image information. You can see clearly from the picture below, such as the details of the dark part, which is very good.

▲ Skyworth 55S8 Ultra HD Picture Real Shot

In order to reflect the image quality of Skyworth 55S8 TV more intuitively, we took a series of pictures, which mainly reflected the color reproduction ability of red, green and blue and the strong expression of light and dark details when watching.

▲ Skyworth 55S8 Ultra HD Picture Real Shot

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Skyworth 55S8 Ultra HD Picture Real Shot

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Skyworth 55S8 Ultra HD Picture Real Shot

In addition to the differences in static ultra-clear picture display, we can also see its Excellence in the real shooting of ultra-clear demonstration films, and we can carefully observe the details and color performance of fox hair.

▲4K demo film real shot

Playing an external hard disk through the USB port of TV is also a common function of many users. The number of supported formats directly tests the high-definition decoding ability of TV. It is found that the mobile hard disk can be recognized, and the current mainstream video formats such as MKV, AVI, RMVB, MP4 and MOV can be played smoothly, and there is no jamming phenomenon when decoding 4K files.

▲ "Iron Man 3" broadcasts measurements

Skyworth 55S8 also provides a variety of adjustment options for parameter details, which users can set accurately according to their own conditions. For example, in bright mode, the brightness of the picture will be obviously darkened, but the depth of field and character lines will be more prominent. In the sound menu, including standard, music, news and 4K sound effects, different modes can be adjusted. Through the built-in JBL sound effect and magic sound technology +(CwonderAudio+), it can bring immersive audio-visual enjoyment and ensure users to get the best sound effect.

▲ Image mode adjustment options

▲ Image mode adjustment

▲ Sound mode adjustment options

Summary:

OLED panel +HDR 10 technology makes the overall picture quality excellent, and the NTSC color gamut exceeding 100% makes its color return to reality and nature, with smooth transition and excellent dynamic picture effect.

A new UI system experience that is more intelligent and humanized.

Skyworth 55S8' s system has been upgraded to a brand-new cool open 6.0 system. With in-depth optimization and the top-level hardware configuration in smart TV at present, a smooth operation experience can be guaranteed, and every time a control command is issued, there is no need to wait and respond immediately.

After opening, the TV UI interface directly presents rich program contents in the form of waterfalls, and each content is processed in the form of large-size posters, so that we don't have to worry too much about text information, which really solves the pain points of small fonts for the elderly and illiteracy for children, and greatly improves the convenience and efficiency for users to obtain content. At the same time, various function menus are placed on the far left, which are mainly divided into discovery, selection, VIP, plot, movie, variety, shopping, children and application, which is also the most used by users at present. In addition, each one has a separate interface, which not only controls smoothly and quickly, but also makes people feel comfortable with beautifully designed icons.

▲ Main UI interface display

Now many brands are talking about artificial intelligence. In fact, artificial intelligence is also one of the biggest selling points of the latest Skyworth S8 TV. AI intelligent language wizard lets you say goodbye to complicated operation steps, say what you want to see, and help you realize it in one second. It can also help the elderly to open the TV series they want to watch, help children to open the cartoons they want to watch, tell jokes to the whole family, and check the weather. The recognition rate is very high. This completely overcomes the problem of inconvenient key operation of smart TV remote controller.

▲ Intelligent speech recognition

▲ Voice input "Andy Lau's movie

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At the same time, after experiencing cool open 6.0 for a period of time, we found that it quickly found out the user's "temper" and gave targeted content recommendations according to the user's preferences and usage records. This is the AI and big data technology adopted by cool open, which played a role behind the scenes, giving 6.0 the magical ability of "accurate push".

Slide the remote control up to hide the shortcut function in the top line of the screen, or press the menu key of the remote control to bring it up. Including local media, signal sources, settings, themes, my application and children's mode. , more convenient for users to use.

▲ The UI main interface slides to the left.

▲ You can choose the theme UI of the TV.

The children's model of Skyworth 55S8 needs to be introduced emphatically. Now, some movies and TV plays may have a bad influence on children's growth. If there are concerns in this respect, Skyworth 55S8' s children's model is the best choice. First of all, there is a special children's mode option on the side of the normal main course, which is convenient for parents to operate.

▲ Child mode interface

Then when we enter the children's mode, we can see that the interface, icons and resources have changed in a targeted way, and they are more inclined to cartoon style. When we enter the audio-visual resources, what we see are all animation resources, while in the educational mode, they are all teaching videos for children. The whole system seems to be customized for children, which is very user-friendly.

▲ Children's mode game interface

Here you can see the most comprehensive child-specific content at present. Cool open cooperates with third-party educational resource providers, and has built in a large number of excellent contents, such as intellectual education, children's songs in Beva, fruit paradise, classes of famous teachers who enjoy learning, and a small world of talents, which can effectively cultivate children's interest in learning and improve their enthusiasm for learning; Cooperate with Fang Yi Education to tailor systematic education services based on family scenes for all family members, covering pregnancy, preschool education, primary school, middle school, vocational examination, artistic life, parent school and so on.

▲ Children's programs

Interestingly, in order not to let "Xiong Haizi" see what he shouldn't see, he must jump out of an arithmetic problem if he wants to quit the children's mode. Only when the answer is correct can he quit the children's mode!

▲ You must answer questions to exit the children's mode.

Different from the traditional smart TV, the mobile phone is your remote control from the moment you install cool open Wizard or pay attention to the official WeChat account. It can be seen that the UI interface of our mobile phone has been simplified and revised. The main interface of mobile phone client is live TV and frequently watched channels. Live TV broadcasts are also classified according to program types. Click on the corresponding categories if you want to watch anything.

Summary: The brand-new deep customization 6.0 system has an intuitive and exquisite interface and is easier to use. The layout of icons and functional positions is also beautiful and reasonable, and the operation is fast and convenient. At the same time, artificial intelligence voice has reached a very high level, which is more convenient to use.

Full-online video playback experience of brand-new movie content

For TV users, the most used function is video playback: whether you can watch the latest blockbusters and TV variety shows and whether the video content can be synchronized with TV stations is the most concerned. Skyworth 55S8 TV also supports online video on demand. This cooperation with leading video providers such as Tencent and iQiyi includes a large number of genuine video resources and high-definition dramas. In addition, all 55S8 buyers will give away video members directly, so that you can see more high-definition content.

▲ Video interface

▲ Episode menu interface

Just click the icon of the movie you want to watch with the remote control to enter the playing interface, which not only has the plot introduction, but also has practical functions such as clarity, related videos, download and so on. Adhering to the principle of simple operation and convenient use of Skyworth TV.

▲4K area

The latest popular movies, TV series and variety shows can be found on Skyworth 55S8, and the introduction is earlier. They can be operated not only by remote control, but also by mobile phones and tablets. Coupled with artificial intelligence voice, the usability is greatly enhanced.

▲ Video playback interface

In fact, in the case of 6M bandwidth, the buffer time is very short when randomly testing and playing the movie1080 p. It can be said that Skyworth has made a lot of efforts in playing online videos, which is better than the smart TV products on the market at present.

▲ Video playback real shot

▲ Definition options include 4K ultra-clear.

Summary: Video resources are comprehensive and rich, with super 4K and Dolby stereo resources, giving users more choices.

Summary of Intelligent Application and Evaluation

Games and applications are also necessary for smart TV. Skyworth 55S8 TV has many practical and fun applications built in, and users can go to app store to download more programs.

▲ Application program interface

▲ Application download interface

In terms of games, Skyworth 55S8 TV also has several built-in game centers, which are similar to the interface of the app store. At first glance, there are hundreds of games, many of which are highly playable. In addition, you can also buy a dedicated gamepad separately and play many popular large-scale 3D games, which makes the game effect even more shocking.

▲ Game interface

In addition to games, Skyworth 55S8 also has very practical applications such as music, travel and shopping.

▲ Shopping menu

▲ Shopping interface

▲ Smart interconnection allows more smart devices to connect to the TV.

Evaluation summary:

Skyworth 55S8, as an OLED TV for middle and high-end consumers, can be said to be remarkable in all aspects. First of all, it gives full play to the advantages of organic light-emitting diodes in appearance design and achieves an ultra-thin body. Coupled with the integrated metal body, it can be well integrated into the modern home environment and enhance the taste of life. In terms of image quality, the NTSC color gamut exceeding 100% makes its color performance particularly outstanding. The perfect global support for HDR- 10 brings a very expressive picture, which is true and natural, and completely kills most LCD TVs. In terms of system, with the addition of cool open 6.0 system, the interface is more beautiful and smooth. At the same time, artificial intelligence has brought us many surprises. It will push the content according to the user's usage habits, and cooperate with the intelligent speech recognition function to truly achieve artificial intelligence, which can be easily mastered by the elderly and children.

In terms of selling price, at present, the official selling price of Skyworth 55S8 TV is 10999 yuan. Considering that the price of most OLED TVs of the same specification on the market is generally above 15000 yuan, coupled with the top color performance and ultra-thin design of Skyworth S8, it can be said that the cost performance advantage is very obvious. We also have reason to believe that with the further price break of OLED TV represented by Skyworth S8, OLED TV is expected to completely replace LCD TV and become the first choice of consumers in the future.