Loewe bild i.48 dr+ OLED TV

Loewe bild i.48 dr+ is a 48-inch OLED TV for films, television programmes and video games. The dr+ version has a built-in hard drive for recording TV programmes. Its time-shift feature also lets you pause live TV and resume watching later, which is useful when you need to step away during a programme.

Picture and content

The OLED screen uses a WRGB pixel structure and has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels. This allows you to watch Ultra HD content at its native resolution. When choosing what to watch, the source material still matters: the screen’s resolution does not add detail that is absent from the original picture.

The TV supports HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. You can take these formats into account when choosing a film or an external player. Format support alone does not change ordinary video into HDR; to use a particular format, the content must be prepared in that format. It is therefore worth checking both the content and the device supplying it when a specific HDR format matters to you.

Connecting devices and a network

Four HDMI inputs provide room for several video sources, such as a games console and a separate player. The listed HDMI features include eARC, HFR and ALLM. The information provided does not specify which individual input carries each feature. If your setup depends on one of them, check the labels on the TV’s inputs before deciding where to connect each device.

eARC is used to send sound from the TV to a compatible audio device through an HDMI connection. HFR is relevant when connecting a source that provides video at a higher frame rate. ALLM allows compatible devices to select a low-latency mode automatically. These features can help when planning a home cinema system or connecting a games console, provided the devices involved support the connection you intend to use.

For network access, you can choose WLAN or a wired LAN connection. Bluetooth and four USB ports are also provided. The supported uses of USB devices are not detailed here, so the USB ports should not be assumed to offer a particular recording or playback function. The built-in dr+ hard drive is the specified storage for TV recordings.

Operating system and recording

The TV uses the SL7 platform, an NT7 processor and Loewe os7 software. Built-in Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime apps were offered for Loewe os7. Availability of individual services can change, so it is sensible to check the app you want before buying rather than make one service the deciding factor. A compatible HDMI device can also provide a way to use a service when its TV app is unavailable.

The integrated hard drive has a capacity of 1 TB and is intended for recording TV programmes. How much viewing time it can hold depends on the content and the size of the recordings; the capacity alone does not establish a fixed number of hours. Time-shift viewing is useful for a shorter interruption while watching a live programme. Pause the programme when you need a break, then continue from the point where you stopped.

Sound and placement

The TV’s stated music power rating is 2 × 20 W. This is a music power figure and should not be read as a measurement of continuous output. Dolby Atmos is supported. If you plan to use an external sound system, choose its connections and placement to suit the way you want sound arranged in the room, and check the connection requirements of the equipment you select.

When choosing a position for the TV, allow for its 21.30 kg net weight and leave room for the cables you intend to connect. Three cabinet measurements are supplied, but their order is not specified. Those numbers alone are therefore insufficient to determine whether the TV will fit a precisely sized recess. Measure the cabinet itself before committing to a close-fitting space.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Who will find the dr+ version most useful?

It suits viewers who want to record TV programmes on the built-in drive and watch them at another time. You can also pause a live programme when you need a break and carry on watching from where you stopped.

How can I connect several video devices?

The TV has four HDMI inputs for video sources. If a device needs HFR or ALLM, use the labels on the TV’s individual inputs to choose the appropriate socket, since the feature assigned to each input is not specified here.

How do I connect the TV to a home cinema sound system?

With an eARC-compatible sound system, the TV can send audio through an HDMI connection. Check that the sound system also supports this connection method when selecting equipment for your setup.

Do I need a network cable?

No. You can connect using WLAN. If a network cable connection is available near the TV, you can choose LAN instead.

How can I check whether my preferred streaming service will work?

Before buying, check whether the app you want is currently available on the TV. If needed, you can use the service through a compatible HDMI device.

What should I consider when choosing a place for the TV?

Consider the screen diagonal, net weight and space for connected cables. Because the order of the supplied dimensions is unspecified, measure the cabinet itself before choosing a recess that requires an exact fit.