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RTings says 14 of the 16 LG OLED televisions in its long-running test have developed varying degrees of pixels going dark around the edges. The affected sets were made between 2020 and 2022, and the small test sample is not a measure of how common the fault is across all LG TVs.

Tom’s Hardware reports that LG offers five-year panel cover on some higher-end G, Z and M models, but only for sets covered by its terms. Owners of those models may want to check their warranty; the test does not establish whether newer panels are affected. LG told RTings that the problem may occur in a very small number of products exposed to harsh conditions. RTings says it cannot assess newer-generation panels in this test.

Discuss: Should manufacturers extend panel cover when a fault emerges in long-term testing, or is a limited warranty the fairer line?

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