Samsung's method was more expensive and technically more impressive, but it didn't provide appreciable gains in calibrated image quality over LG's W-OLED. With patience and time, I was able to calibrate my LG panel using CalMan to my satisfaction. Colors seem to match up nicely (albeit with more pop and contrast) to my calibrated IPS & VA monitors.
The LG OLED panels do typically have some bad pixels, but W-OLED does nothing to "mask" a swath of dead pixels. From my own experience and what I have read on avsforums, the dead/hot pixels are usually not easily noticeable and don't impact the enjoyment of the experience. Although a few people did take them back because of the dead pixels due to the premium price.
To see the good, the bad, and the ugly of LG's implementation, check out these threads on avsforums
LG 55EC9300 55" OLED Owners ONLY Thread (Part 1)
Official OWNERS thread for 2014 OLED LG 55ec9300 (Part II)
For the original 55" LG OLED
LG 55EA9800 55" OLED Owner's thread
Like any forum owner's thread, you will see a LOT of nitpicking. Many of the people who invested in these TV's are also individuals who owned Pioneer Kuro or other premium plasmas. In the end though, most people agree it is the best display they have ever used.
The LG OLED panels do typically have some bad pixels, but W-OLED does nothing to "mask" a swath of dead pixels. From my own experience and what I have read on avsforums, the dead/hot pixels are usually not easily noticeable and don't impact the enjoyment of the experience. Although a few people did take them back because of the dead pixels due to the premium price.
To see the good, the bad, and the ugly of LG's implementation, check out these threads on avsforums
LG 55EC9300 55" OLED Owners ONLY Thread (Part 1)
Official OWNERS thread for 2014 OLED LG 55ec9300 (Part II)
For the original 55" LG OLED
LG 55EA9800 55" OLED Owner's thread
Like any forum owner's thread, you will see a LOT of nitpicking. Many of the people who invested in these TV's are also individuals who owned Pioneer Kuro or other premium plasmas. In the end though, most people agree it is the best display they have ever used.