How to pick a new TV?

[Snortan]

It's been over 6 years since I bought a TV, time has come to replace my trusty LG32" but since it's been so long my knowledge of TV's has become way too outdated so hope you guys can tell me some of the things I should be on the lookout for, panel types and the likes.

I'm in UK, budget around £600, only feature I really care about is picture quality, any other features are just nice bonuses. As for size the bigger the better but don't want to buy the biggest cheapest screen either. Oh and it would probably be nice if it had built-in freeview since the current one has one and I don't have a separate freeview receiver.

I was going to check the second hand market first but then I saw this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hisense-inch-Widescreen-Smart-Freeview/dp/B01DUPUESO which looks actually great for the price and I'd rather have the piece of mind and warranty that comes with a new product but I've never heard of Hisense(I did read they bought Sharp in NA) and I can't find any reviews for the 55" model, only a handful on Amazon and RicherSounds which look positive in it's defence.

Any point in even looking at the second hand market? Like this looks great for the price, are there any worthwhile features of a more expensive used one that you could get for basically this price?

 

[SPS]

If you only care about picture quality I'd avoid 4K TVs at all cost at your budget. Unless you're watching native 4K content you're heavily relying on the upscaler, AFAIK Sony have the best at the moment and even then upscaling artefacts are quite noticeable.

I'd also stick to brands that are well known for quality, it's not worth trying to cram as many features as possible into your budget. I have a personal issue with TV quality just not being as up to par as other tech for the same money.

I've recently switched to an Android TV and it's a great to be able to install almost any app from the play store. I would be wary though as it isn't the most efficient TV OS and so you should pay attention to any Android TV reviews that mention laggy and unresponsive UI.

I've been most impressed with Sony TVs of late, but I can't say I've had exposure on all brands, Samsung, LG, etc.

 

[Snortan]

Thanks will take that into account, will pop in a showroom and see some models too.

 

[RandomBadger]

I've recently purchased my first 4K TV.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and...t-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-49-led-tv-10145825-pdt.html

Coming from a 5 year old 32" HD TV to a 49" 4K TV and to be honest I'm glad I upgraded

Upscaling works like a charm and with BT, Sky and Netflix moving towards 4K viewing pleasure!

As SPS said I'd go for a recognisable brand and although 4K isnt really a thing yet in the TV world but it's only a matter of time before it becomes the norm.

Just do your research and find what's best for your needs

 

[Snortan]

Are there any things I should look more into, like are there different screen panels just like for monitors?

 

[RobM]

stick with known brands, stay away from the likes of goodmans, bush, phillips as they use cheap indian panels and just badge up.
Cant really go wrong with Panasonic/Samsung/LG screens are good and whilst Hisense are relatively new and Chinese I have heard good things about them
LED TVs offer the best brightness, motion rate, energy efficiency and colour range.
OLEDs offer the best colour, contrast and blackness
Stay away from Plasma
Size will depend on room size/sitting distance from TV so if sitting in a largish room
A 45"-55" screen about 1.5 meters (4k) or 2.5 meters (HD) away from seating will be nice, sitting further away you would be suited to 56 inch

Toshiba are one to avoide also now as no longer the Japanese company I think were bought by China or India.

Buy from the likes of Dixons and you will pay more, better to use reputable etailers

 

[MadShadow]

What you want to do is place one hand underneath the TV and the other on the side to stabilize it. Then, make sure to utilize correct lifting and carrying techniques to bring the TV up off the ground. There you go, you've picked up a TV!

i'm sorry

 

[SPS]

What you want to do is place one hand underneath the TV and the other on the side to stabilize it. Then, make sure to utilize correct lifting and carrying techniques to bring the TV up off the ground. There you go, you've picked up a TV!

i'm sorry

If only the title said "pick up" :blush:

 

[MadShadow]

If only the title said "pick up" :blush:

Close enough

 

[Snortan]

stick with known brands, stay away from the likes of goodmans, bush, phillips as they use cheap indian panels and just badge up.
Cant really go wrong with Panasonic/Samsung/LG screens are good and whilst Hisense are relatively new and Chinese I have heard good things about them
LED TVs offer the best brightness, motion rate, energy efficiency and colour range.
OLEDs offer the best colour, contrast and blackness
Stay away from Plasma
Size will depend on room size/sitting distance from TV so if sitting in a largish room
A 45"-55" screen about 1.5 meters (4k) or 2.5 meters (HD) away from seating will be nice, sitting further away you would be suited to 56 inch

Toshiba are one to avoide also now as no longer the Japanese company I think were bought by China or India.

Buy from the likes of Dixons and you will pay more, better to use reputable etailers

Lots of useful info, thanks!

What you want to do is place one hand underneath the TV and the other on the side to stabilize it. Then, make sure to utilize correct lifting and carrying techniques to bring the TV up off the ground. There you go, you've picked up a TV!

i'm sorry

:lol: