TV shopping is tough these days, but this TV buying guide is here to help. Brian Westover. Topics TV. See all comments If you're buying a TV today, this advice is OK, but it's still got you spending a lot more than you need to spend.
Here's a bit more sensible advice. Most p sets are 32 inches or less, making them bedroom or kitchen TVs. There's nothing wrong with p on smaller sets, because your eyes can't tell the difference between p and p at those small sizes. A larger p set if you can find one Most cable channels still broadcast in p, and p is still better for high-motion events like sports.
So your p TV with a Hz refresh rate will probably be fine. Unless you're a gamer and have a huge TV, you probably won't have any problem with a p set at 60Hz. But Hz is fast becoming standard, so it can't hurt to pick that up. AT ALL. I can guarantee you you're not going to sit that close, and you probably don't have a TV that big anyways. Five years from now you can buy that 4K TV, and in the meantime you can spend a fraction on a p set that will be perfectly adequate for the next few years at least.
Unless you really want one and can afford it, it's generally more expensive than it is necessary. If you don;t know what it is already, you really don't need to know. Chances are you'll only need 2, maybe 3. Unless you have a lot of game consoles like I do , ports is just fine. I know which one I'd choose. They reduce your range of viewing, do absolutely nothing for image quality, and just costs more.
Don't waster your money. Also, because there is no one standard smart TV operating system, most smart TV operating systems are abandoned quickly, meaning you'll get very few apps, little support, and a device that's effectively obsolete in 2 years. They're a mark-up item, nothing more.
Yes, some of the cheapest TVs have terrible speakers. But most average TVs sound perfectly fine on their own. If you have a huge room, just invest in a surround sound system and skip the soundbar entirely. You'll never use it. In short, most people will be just fine with your standard, run-of-the-mill p 60Hz TV. While your specific needs may dictate whether or not you need things, like a higher refresh rate gaming , a basic TV will suit your needs.
As I read the main article I had my own ideas on each issue. Those ideas were presented by the previous poster almost to a tee. That's the advice to follow. My only disagreement is with the addition of a soundbar. While it is true most sets sound pretty good, add a soundbar and you will never go back. You just can't get deep bass from a TV. Great for small rooms. This is all so confusing for the layman. We only want a 22" for the kitchen,nothing elaborate.
Previously had a Logik L24FED13 , but it took so long to fire up,by the time it was functioning the programme was over. What do we buy,apart from a gun. Its rare, TVs are made pretty well, but the more tech these TVs have, the more things that can go wrong.
I bought a Sharp 70 in. I haven't made a purchase yet as I need to know the new terminology. I am buying a second hand TV just for gaming purposes on an Xbox. I X 60 Hz TV - will that be sufficient for xbox? While the choice of buying a smart TV or not is becoming irrelevant, the frustration they may cause is not. These aren't some crazy off the wall apps. It's ridiculous that they removed them. I'm better off with a Roku and never bother setting up the wifi on the TV. Samsung is the market leader in TVs, followed closely by LG.
Both have huge ranges spanning cheap TVs to high-end, big-screen sets costing thousands of pounds. Sony and Panasonic don't have the market share they used to, but they are far from being small brands. Panasonic aside it usually has the smallest line-up , all the leading manufacturers release a similar number of TVs each year, and they follow much the same trends when it comes to size, too.
You won't find many inch sets, but there's no shortage of TVs 49 inches and above. Aside from these four TV giants, there are various fringe brands, such as Toshiba, Sharp and Philips. These TVs are generally cheap, but the models we've tested usually lack quality. You can read more about supermarket-brand TVs in our supermarket TV guide.
Chinese manufacturer Hisense may one day be on par with Samsung and LG in terms of brand recognition, but it's not quite there yet. Despite not being a household name, its TVs undercut rivals while offering similar specs and stylish designs, making them an attractive prospect for anyone looking for a high-end TV without a matching price.
For more in-depth information about the brands, go to which TV brand to buy. When it comes to how much energy your TV uses, it tends to be its size that dictates how much more it will add to your electricity bill.
Whichever size you go for though, they don't tend to cost a great deal to run. All of our TV reviews include detailed information on energy use and how much a model will cost you to run per year. With the TV market continually shifting towards larger screens, there are fewer top-quality sets smaller than 49 inches each year.
But bear in mind that with TV bezels the frame around the screen shrinking, larger sets might not be as big as you think, especially if you haven't bought a new TV in a few years. Our TV size guide tool takes into account how far away you sit from your TV to give you your ideal size. We can also help you find the best TV deals. TVs with curved screens started to emerge a few years ago, first on high-end premium TVs but gradually filtering down to more affordable models.
But they have recently fallen out of favour and now only Samsung includes them in its line-ups. Despite manufacturers' claims that curved TVs can enhance your viewing experience by 'wrapping' the picture around you, a bit like watching a film at the IMAX cinema, our expert and independent testing suggests otherwise.
We've found the curved effect is minimal at best and is only really visible if you're watching the screen while sitting perfectly straight on something most people rarely do. Curved TVs still can perform well in our lab overall, but think carefully about whether one is right for you before you buy. Whether you have a few hundred or a few thousand to spend, we'll help you choose the right TV for you. Luckily, an organisation called SMPTE which stands for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has published detailed guidelines on exactly how far you should sit in order to optimise the performance of your TV.
You can sit closer to the screen if you have a 4K TV — about one-to For example, those wanting an OLED TV should know that you're looking at a minimum of 48 inches, with most options around the 55in and 65in size. The rivalling QLED alternative is slightly more flexible, available from 43in sizes.
Want an 8K TV? You're 'limited' to 55in and above. The higher resolution sets — four times that of Full HD — have been adopted far quicker than p was back in the day. Funny when you think only six or seven years ago, 4K was no less new-fangled than the cronut. In fact, it's now harder than you might think to find HD TVs on sale. HD resolution now only needs to be for smaller screen sizes - between 20 and 40 inches, say - or to satisfy exceptionally tight budgets.
Samsung has been leading the 8K charge in recent years, and has launched no less than eight new 8K TVs for , starting at the same price as a top-end 4K TV. But should you even be buying an 8K TV? And be aware that streaming video requires robust broadband and WiFi connections to prevent the video from freezing or buffering. If you move more of your entertainment to the internet, you may need to upgrade to a faster connection. Many smart TVs also let you check social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and several support casual games as well.
Some sets may have all three. Like streaming media players, smart TVs need to be connected to your home network. We recommend using a wired Ethernet connection, if possible, but all smart TVs now also have built-in WiFi for accessing your network wirelessly. Despite many improvements, most LCDs still have a fairly significant shortcoming: limited viewing angle. That means the picture looks its best only from a fairly narrow sweet spot right in front of the screen.
We recommend checking the viewing angle by watching a TV from off to the side, and from above and below the main part of the image. As you move away from the center of the screen, the image can dim, lose contrast and color accuracy, or look washed out.
And the degree of picture degradation varies from model to model. We suggest you do it immediately so that you can easily return the set if it proves to be disappointing. Television technology is constantly evolving. Here's a roadmap to help you navigate the terms and types as you shop for a new TV. Don't forget to consider a TV's connections before you buy.
Almost all TVs now have side input connections, as well as rear inputs, which provide some flexibility for connecting source components to your TV. Inputs located on the side or bottom of the TV work best if you'll be mounting a TV flat against a wall. HDMI is now the most common technology for connecting cable boxes, Blu-ray players, streaming media players, and game consoles to a TV.
However, many budget sets have only one or two HDMI inputs. When choosing your primary TV, we recommend that you look for at least three HDMI connections unless you'll be connecting all your other components to a home-theater receiver or an HDMI switcher. A newer version, called eARC, has higher bandwidth and speeds, and supports higher-quality audio, including Dolby Atmos.
Most new sets also have HDCP 2. Most TVs also include component-video inputs, which have RCA-type connectors in red, blue, and green.
On some TVs, the component-video input will do double duty as a composite-video connection, as shown above the yellow and green input marked "video". These analog video-only connections are typically used for connecting older gear that lacks HDMI outputs. Many smaller TVs, and some larger ones, may have a headphone jack so that you can watch a show without disturbing others in the same room.
A TV with Bluetooth capability will let you do this wirelessly if you have Bluetooth-enabled headphones. Many TVs have a slideshow feature for viewing digital photos. Some TVs also have a digital coaxial audio output, which is another digital audio connection, but these are becoming less common. Even though all smart TVs these days have built-in WiFi, you may find that a wired connection to your home network will provide a better, more reliable streaming experience, especially with video services, such as Netflix.
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You can go bigger with a 4K, or UHD, set. See Our TV Ratings. The Ins and Outs of Resolution A regular high-definition HD set is also called a p model because its screen resolution is x
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