I’m still processing this unexpected news. My coworker Caleb Denison just dropped some jaw-dropping information in my inbox: “Walmart has the Sansui OLED for $600 right now — it’s absolutely wild.” He’s completely right. Both Walmart and Amazon currently list Sansui’s new 55-inch 4K OLED TV at this incredible price, and it’s hard to believe.
When Sansui revealed its 55-inch OLED TV back in October for $800, it was already the most affordable option in the OLED market. Now, with Walmart slashing the price to $600, we are really entering a new price bracket for OLED TVs.
OLED TVs traditionally come with a higher price tag compared to similar QLED models. Take LG’s OLED B4 model, which until recently was the most budget-friendly OLED at $1,000 for the same 55-inch size during LG’s Black Friday sales. Even at that price drop, Samsung’s excellent 55-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90C is still priced at $900.
So, for Sansui to step in and offer a 55-inch 4K OLED for just $600 is undeniably groundbreaking.
While Caleb has unboxed a Sansui 55-inch OLED and initially praised its performance upon powering it up, he’s yet to conduct his thorough review. There’s potential for him to uncover limitations during his comprehensive testing.
However, based on initial feedback, it appears that this is a truly remarkable development in OLED TV pricing.
Here’s a rundown of what the Sansui S55VOUG (its official model number) offers:
- Frameless design
- Dolby Vision and HDR10 support
- Dolby Atmos audio
- Google TV with a voice remote
- Bluetooth connectivity for headphones
- Multiple connectivity options including USB and optical, plus built-in Wi-Fi ac
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports (one featuring eARC) with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
- Two HDMI 2.0 ports
- AI-Powered Karaoke feature
While Sansui claims the TV features four HDMI ports, it’s unclear how many of these will support the HDMI 2.1 specifications or if it includes 4K/120Hz support.
It’s wise to maintain realistic expectations regarding the audio quality. While Dolby Atmos is included, the S55VOUG has only two 10-watt integrated speakers, which may not deliver an immersive sound experience. Investing in a soundbar might be a better choice.
The “AI-Powered Karaoke” feature is still somewhat mysterious. Sansui describes it as the ability to remove vocals from YouTube videos in real time while showing lyrics on-screen. Although their product page initially suggested that the TV would include two wireless microphones, this appears not to be the case.
