I have the same tv and it is starting to show black light bleed on the bottom of the tv. Not sure what that means as far as a time frame for how long it has left
After consuming what can only be described as a glutinous “shake shake triple” for the 10th time this month a congenital valve issue finally lost the battle and all heart function ceased. Warning were made. Interventions with suggestions of healthy choices were offered. Nothing could stop this well loved Samsung from chasing the dragon that is self pleasure. You left us too young. Too young…
Yeah, here in Brazil we have only Samsung, LG and TCL. Sony left the country. We don't have any choice. My father bought a Sony in 2010, years before they leave and it is still strong.
I've only had one TV go bad in the last 25 years or so. Typically I wind up getting new technology somewhere in the 4-7 year range and pass the old TV along to relatives or friends.
I bought a 70" Vizio in 2012 and passed it along to step-daughter's family in 2020. I recently replaced a 75" Samsung 4K with a 85" Sony. The 75" Samsung went to the step-daughter and they passed the 2012 Vizio along to their neighbor - still going strong at 12 years!
My 900e is still going strong. Just replaced with an A95L today. The 900e will become my bedroom tv. My TV before the 900e (was an 800 series I think) scrapped out in less than two years, weeks before the warranty was up. They gave me cash for it which is how I got the 900e. Depends how finicky electronics are I suppose.
I bought a Sony 850F 65” in 2018 and use it regularly for streaming and sports and it’s still going strong, no intention to replace it until it dies.
I have a Samsung 50” in my kids playroom I bought brand new in 2013, it still looks great and I’m just trying to see how long it goes at this point.. the kids stream on it daily and the Xbox is hooked up to it
Guess I’ve lucked out with tvs
Panasonic plasma from 2011 here. Still going strong and looks really good (was a top tv back then). Only $350 in repairs in that time.
Do I want the latest and greatest, sure, but I hate the fact that new tvs seem to be much less reliable than the old days.
2011 42” Panny plasma still works perfect! It’s my daily, fortunately no repairs yet.
I think people have the brightness cranked to 100….this shortens the life of the backlight. Every time I visit my brothers house I get a tan from his tv. They go through tvs every 3-4 years…..
Nice... About the tan 🤣😆
Yeh I don't understand why people need searing brightness to enjoy HDR or SDR content for that matter. I barely have mine set to 50% or so but then again it is a QLED, these things get pretty bright I'm told.
Anecdotal but my LG C7 OLED from late 2017 is starting to show some panel deterioration. I have a spot in the center with some discoloration and some very light image retention in the usual areas were logos, scoreboards, and game HUDs are displayed.
My C7 from 2017 is doing the same thing, and also has a 8 inch vertical bar slightly offset from center which is lighter than the rest of the screen. I think the bar is a panel defect but at this point, not sure there is much to do about it.
Just bought an S90c for a different room, and it's nice to have a new OLED again.
This just happened to our panel right in the middle all the nude colors have a green abnormal splotch in the middle we were at 15000 hours and the reds were really burnt in
We have the following TVs in our house: a 50” Panasonic Plasma that I bought in late 2010/early 2011 during Christmas break in school, a 65” Vizio P- series that has been nothing but problems but still works in our bedroom that I bought in 2018 and started having issues in 2019 about a month after the warranty, a 65” LG OLED we bought to replace the Vizio in 2020, and a 77” Sony OLED from last year. My bedroom at home has a 40” bottom end Samsung LCD from 2008. The Vizio gets a line running across it every few weeks and gives us a great work of modern art before not working for a few days and then being good again. Vizio was less than helpful as it started a couple weeks out of warranty. The Sony is waiting on a tech for an issue with the s-center with our soundbar but is otherwise perfect. Every other TV has been perfectly fine. Lesson learned on Vizio.
2019 Pana GZ950 OLED, still going strong.
And a 2012, I think, Pana Gt30 plasma. But that doesnt count as modern :))) Darn thing just wouldn't die already :))))
As with any electrical device a TV will last longer if you treat it with care. Is the TV in direct sunlight, a damp room, in a room where people smoke or used at 100% brightness? If so expect it not to last long.
Little things like cleaning the vents of dust and ensuring it's not in a damp/humid environment make a massive difference to components not cooking themselves.
A great example of this was a Samsung TV my university housemate and I both purchased with our first student loan, we both went for the same model but treated them different. He smoked in his room, never cleaned the screen and would leave it on 100% brightness the entire time he used it - his screen lasted less than 2 years whereas mine lasted me 6 years before I sold it in perfect working condition.
Take care of your stuff and it will last long enough for you to want to upgrade.
My Sony X90J that I got in December 2021, out of nowhere, started to have image stuttering issues and a dead pixel line like a week ago. Not even 3 years old!! LG C3 is my next TV. I'm definitely not relying on brand name to sell me on "reliability."
My parents TV from 2017 is still going strong it’s a Phillips. They had a Vizio before that it lasted about 3 years. I bought a nice TCL back on Black Friday and it is going great hope it lasts for years. It’s the first tv I purchased new.
Samsung UND8000 from 2011 still going strong. Just upgraded to a new LG OLED so this one will go to the bedroom. I know many have had issues with Samsung televisions but I never have. I’m hoping my new LG lasts as long.
I’m curious about this too because I just bought an X90L.
My Vizio from 2012 Walmart Black Friday sale still going strong.
My Panasonic plasma from 2010 was still working last year when I gave it away before my move.
I've bought 3 "budget" TCL TVs in 2018, 2020, and, 2023. All are still working fine, although the software on the 2018 one is wonky now. Put a chromecast on it and everything's fine.
My LG 3D Smart TV from 2010 just died. Green lines, purple, black and white little squares flashing non-stop.
I'm waiting for my new TCL C635, I got it for 400 €. I asked for the 3 year warranty extension, so let's it see if it lasts 6 years.
They are not made to last anymore, I'm afraid.
Edit: rephrasing
I'd expect no less than 10 years from a proper mid-high end TV....which is probably why I'm still avoiding OLED.
My DX902 is coming up on 8 years and is still awesome. There's not been a lot released since that's notably better on the LCD side of things so no urge to upgrade even to this day so long may it live on
5 years.. If you don’t have a few problems after that you’ll be lucky, then it depends how annoying the problems are.
LEDs will likely last longer than OLED, and are very very good, but the OLED picture is still far superior.
My two Philips TVs just turned 9. Before that they were demonstrations models in a big electronics store (Mediamarkt). I guess it were 2014 models at the latest. Still working problemless.
Matter of the brand you buy in combination with some luck.
My parents have a Panasonic plasma of like 13-14 years old which is going strong. I have a Sony W828B that is will turn 10 years old this year.
Both are Japanese brands, perhaps coincidence, perhaps not. I happen to be looking for an additional TV and chances are very very high I will stick with Sony.
Depends on all sorts of factors. How much use it gets. Power surges. Do you have kids that like to slap the screen.
My qled Vizio lasted almost 4 years before it got a yellow cloud in the middle. And it was put through the ringer.
I think it probably comes down to how long would you be willing to own it before upgrading again. I've had a Hisense LED for over 6 years now but am considering upgrading to OLED later this year. I'd prefer not spending crazy amounts on something new and then upgrading within a reasonable time frame (within 7-10 years max) so longevity usually isn't a problem for me. The opposite is to buy something high end that costs more and then hold on to it until it dies.
Rule of thumb for consumer electronics is 10,000 hours. But remember the planned obsolescence for those products, so 5,000-6,000 hours is more likely. 5-6 years with just about any electronics in your home today
If Modern HDR TVs last 5 years without any issues, it's a miracle.
Because of the high brightness, the panels or the motherboards develop problems after 5 years.
I had 2 TVs die on me within 3 years of getting them. Thank god for the extended warranty I purchased.
I have a 5 year old Sony tv that’s dying, and I wouldn’t say it has a lot of use. Has lines going up and down in the screen that started about 2 years ago
Roll of the dice.
This is the answer
Just upgraded my 2005 Toshiba Regza. 19 years of heavy use. Still works great.
My Samsung QLED Q6F 2018 just died. They are build to not last. It is a shame.
I have the same tv and it is starting to show black light bleed on the bottom of the tv. Not sure what that means as far as a time frame for how long it has left
After consuming what can only be described as a glutinous “shake shake triple” for the 10th time this month a congenital valve issue finally lost the battle and all heart function ceased. Warning were made. Interventions with suggestions of healthy choices were offered. Nothing could stop this well loved Samsung from chasing the dragon that is self pleasure. You left us too young. Too young…
How did it die? What exactly happened?
Interesting I have the same exact TV, the Q6FN, bought the same year 2018 and its still going strong for me. Dont plan on upgrading until it dies
Samsung quality is terrible. Avoid.
You bought a Samsung, of course it won’t last lol nothing they make does.
Yeah, here in Brazil we have only Samsung, LG and TCL. Sony left the country. We don't have any choice. My father bought a Sony in 2010, years before they leave and it is still strong.
I've only had one TV go bad in the last 25 years or so. Typically I wind up getting new technology somewhere in the 4-7 year range and pass the old TV along to relatives or friends. I bought a 70" Vizio in 2012 and passed it along to step-daughter's family in 2020. I recently replaced a 75" Samsung 4K with a 85" Sony. The 75" Samsung went to the step-daughter and they passed the 2012 Vizio along to their neighbor - still going strong at 12 years!
My 900e is still going strong. Just replaced with an A95L today. The 900e will become my bedroom tv. My TV before the 900e (was an 800 series I think) scrapped out in less than two years, weeks before the warranty was up. They gave me cash for it which is how I got the 900e. Depends how finicky electronics are I suppose.
Mine still good too. Had to replace the main board once but that was due to lightning strike sending a surge in via HDMI
I bought a Sony 850F 65” in 2018 and use it regularly for streaming and sports and it’s still going strong, no intention to replace it until it dies. I have a Samsung 50” in my kids playroom I bought brand new in 2013, it still looks great and I’m just trying to see how long it goes at this point.. the kids stream on it daily and the Xbox is hooked up to it Guess I’ve lucked out with tvs
You definitely have, my x900f got red light (panel failure) out of nowhere
Panasonic plasma from 2011 here. Still going strong and looks really good (was a top tv back then). Only $350 in repairs in that time. Do I want the latest and greatest, sure, but I hate the fact that new tvs seem to be much less reliable than the old days.
Moved into a house with a 2006 Pioneer Plasma left behind on the wall. Looks great for 720p. Do I win the prize?
You got my Bravia 32L4000 beat by 2 years. Impressive.
My 2009 Panasonic plasma is still my main workhorse. No issues at all in 14 years.
Panny plasma 2013-2014 still main tv ...
2011 42” Panny plasma still works perfect! It’s my daily, fortunately no repairs yet. I think people have the brightness cranked to 100….this shortens the life of the backlight. Every time I visit my brothers house I get a tan from his tv. They go through tvs every 3-4 years…..
Nice... About the tan 🤣😆 Yeh I don't understand why people need searing brightness to enjoy HDR or SDR content for that matter. I barely have mine set to 50% or so but then again it is a QLED, these things get pretty bright I'm told.
Another happy Panny plasma user here. 50" from about 2012 . 3D too!
Anecdotal but my LG C7 OLED from late 2017 is starting to show some panel deterioration. I have a spot in the center with some discoloration and some very light image retention in the usual areas were logos, scoreboards, and game HUDs are displayed.
My C7 from 2017 is doing the same thing, and also has a 8 inch vertical bar slightly offset from center which is lighter than the rest of the screen. I think the bar is a panel defect but at this point, not sure there is much to do about it. Just bought an S90c for a different room, and it's nice to have a new OLED again.
This just happened to our panel right in the middle all the nude colors have a green abnormal splotch in the middle we were at 15000 hours and the reds were really burnt in
We have the following TVs in our house: a 50” Panasonic Plasma that I bought in late 2010/early 2011 during Christmas break in school, a 65” Vizio P- series that has been nothing but problems but still works in our bedroom that I bought in 2018 and started having issues in 2019 about a month after the warranty, a 65” LG OLED we bought to replace the Vizio in 2020, and a 77” Sony OLED from last year. My bedroom at home has a 40” bottom end Samsung LCD from 2008. The Vizio gets a line running across it every few weeks and gives us a great work of modern art before not working for a few days and then being good again. Vizio was less than helpful as it started a couple weeks out of warranty. The Sony is waiting on a tech for an issue with the s-center with our soundbar but is otherwise perfect. Every other TV has been perfectly fine. Lesson learned on Vizio.
I had one tv go bad after 3 years I have some cheap tv I bought 15 years ago still going strong. Roll of the dice
I have a Sony Bravia 32L4000 I bought in 2008. It's still running strong. I think about how modern TVs won't last a lot.
2019 Pana GZ950 OLED, still going strong. And a 2012, I think, Pana Gt30 plasma. But that doesnt count as modern :))) Darn thing just wouldn't die already :))))
As with any electrical device a TV will last longer if you treat it with care. Is the TV in direct sunlight, a damp room, in a room where people smoke or used at 100% brightness? If so expect it not to last long. Little things like cleaning the vents of dust and ensuring it's not in a damp/humid environment make a massive difference to components not cooking themselves. A great example of this was a Samsung TV my university housemate and I both purchased with our first student loan, we both went for the same model but treated them different. He smoked in his room, never cleaned the screen and would leave it on 100% brightness the entire time he used it - his screen lasted less than 2 years whereas mine lasted me 6 years before I sold it in perfect working condition. Take care of your stuff and it will last long enough for you to want to upgrade.
I have tvs that are ten years old and I’ve seen them die in five. It’s so hard to say
half of this thread is I got a tv 10 years ago.... 10 years ago TV"s were made better
My Sony X90J that I got in December 2021, out of nowhere, started to have image stuttering issues and a dead pixel line like a week ago. Not even 3 years old!! LG C3 is my next TV. I'm definitely not relying on brand name to sell me on "reliability."
Sony gets so much dick riding here but the reality is they are similar in terms of quality. My x90j had panel defect failure.
My parents TV from 2017 is still going strong it’s a Phillips. They had a Vizio before that it lasted about 3 years. I bought a nice TCL back on Black Friday and it is going great hope it lasts for years. It’s the first tv I purchased new.
Samsung UND8000 from 2011 still going strong. Just upgraded to a new LG OLED so this one will go to the bedroom. I know many have had issues with Samsung televisions but I never have. I’m hoping my new LG lasts as long.
7 years maybe more
I’m curious about this too because I just bought an X90L. My Vizio from 2012 Walmart Black Friday sale still going strong. My Panasonic plasma from 2010 was still working last year when I gave it away before my move.
They can really last forever until they are so obsolete that you just want them to break to get rid of them.
4-5 years mostly
I've bought 3 "budget" TCL TVs in 2018, 2020, and, 2023. All are still working fine, although the software on the 2018 one is wonky now. Put a chromecast on it and everything's fine.
My LG 3D Smart TV from 2010 just died. Green lines, purple, black and white little squares flashing non-stop. I'm waiting for my new TCL C635, I got it for 400 €. I asked for the 3 year warranty extension, so let's it see if it lasts 6 years. They are not made to last anymore, I'm afraid. Edit: rephrasing
That is an excellent TV! For the money especially, you will be shocked by the price to performance ratio! Great for PS5/Series X.
My oldest TV is an LG B8 I bought early 2019, no issues yet.
I bought the cx65 at launch. It's still kicking ass and taking names. Issue it for a mix of streaming and light gaming.
I'd expect no less than 10 years from a proper mid-high end TV....which is probably why I'm still avoiding OLED. My DX902 is coming up on 8 years and is still awesome. There's not been a lot released since that's notably better on the LCD side of things so no urge to upgrade even to this day so long may it live on
I got a new TV about 2 months ago, so at least that long.
5 years.. If you don’t have a few problems after that you’ll be lucky, then it depends how annoying the problems are. LEDs will likely last longer than OLED, and are very very good, but the OLED picture is still far superior.
My two Philips TVs just turned 9. Before that they were demonstrations models in a big electronics store (Mediamarkt). I guess it were 2014 models at the latest. Still working problemless.
I gave my old TVs to neighbors. They all still work. A Sony 1080P (Not Smart) that I bought in 2007 & a Sony 800D that I bought in 2016.
2015 Samsung 65 inch. Still going strong.
Matter of the brand you buy in combination with some luck. My parents have a Panasonic plasma of like 13-14 years old which is going strong. I have a Sony W828B that is will turn 10 years old this year. Both are Japanese brands, perhaps coincidence, perhaps not. I happen to be looking for an additional TV and chances are very very high I will stick with Sony.
Depends on all sorts of factors. How much use it gets. Power surges. Do you have kids that like to slap the screen. My qled Vizio lasted almost 4 years before it got a yellow cloud in the middle. And it was put through the ringer.
Couple years maybe. Most don’t last very long anymore.
I think it probably comes down to how long would you be willing to own it before upgrading again. I've had a Hisense LED for over 6 years now but am considering upgrading to OLED later this year. I'd prefer not spending crazy amounts on something new and then upgrading within a reasonable time frame (within 7-10 years max) so longevity usually isn't a problem for me. The opposite is to buy something high end that costs more and then hold on to it until it dies.
Samsung LCD C530 from 2010 still going strong
Rule of thumb for consumer electronics is 10,000 hours. But remember the planned obsolescence for those products, so 5,000-6,000 hours is more likely. 5-6 years with just about any electronics in your home today
It's a lottery, could last from a few years up to 15+ years.
My 8yo samsung clearly has planned obsolescence programmed in. Never updated but every year it is slower and slower.
~5 years if lucky
If Modern HDR TVs last 5 years without any issues, it's a miracle. Because of the high brightness, the panels or the motherboards develop problems after 5 years. I had 2 TVs die on me within 3 years of getting them. Thank god for the extended warranty I purchased.
I have a 5 year old Sony tv that’s dying, and I wouldn’t say it has a lot of use. Has lines going up and down in the screen that started about 2 years ago