Buying a TV is not an easy task for a person who is a little savvy in technology. Moreover, modern models are developing faster than we manage to follow them. In order not to be mistaken with the choice and find your ideal TV with all the desired features, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the review of the novelties of this year. Here are the best OLED and LCD panels on the market - from low-end models to true flagships.
LCD TVs
Samsung QE65Q9FAM - perfect image quality
Samsung's flagship model received LED backlighting and Quantum Dot miniature crystal technology - this is precisely what explains its unrealistically high brightness of 1,800 nits.
A 65-inch screen with a maximum viewing angle of 178 ° shows an Ultra HD quality image, and a refresh rate of 200 Hz allows you to sit in front of the TV for hours without tiring your eyes.
Pros:
- The stunning brightness of colors and the high contrast of images at the level of 5000: 1 are preserved even in the direction of light. This is partly due to the effective anti-reflective coating.
- A thin screen (2.5 cm) and a special mount allow you to hang the TV on the wall, leaving almost no gaps.
- All expansion connectors are located on a separate One Connect Box, which connects to the screen with a single fiber-optic cable. The remaining cords can be brought out through the channels in the stand.
- Included is a universal brand remote that controls not only the TV, but all the devices connected to it. The device recognizes voice commands as well.
- On the screen you can display images from your smartphone and control the operation of the TV from it. The system is compatible with iOS older than version 7, Android 4.1 and higher, as well as Windows, starting with the seven.
- Using the TimeShift feature, real-time broadcasting is easy to “pause” and then return to viewing from the same place.
- A short lag time in Game Mode will appeal to gamers.
- Great sound thanks to the built-in subwoofer and 4 speakers with a total power of 60 watts.
Minuses:
- When watching TV closely, you can see the pixel grid.
- No standard headphone output.
- The sky-high price is around 350 thousand rubles.
LG 55SJ850V - the most "color" TV with powerful sound
The 55-inch Ultra HD resolution screen runs on the latest webOS 3.5 system. In the production of this model, Nano Cell technology is used, providing an unrealistically wide range of colors (over 1 billion) and large viewing angles of a thin screen.
In addition, the LG TV got 10-watt speakers and a powerful subwoofer, so that the sound he was an order of magnitude higher than "classmates."
Pros:
- Bright and vibrant image with high contrast that conforms to HDR standards.
- The IPS-matrix retains the clarity and realistic colors of the image at any viewing angle (up to 178 °).
- The total power of the built-in acoustics reaches 40 W, plus it is possible to adjust the surround sound.
- With the help of an advanced control panel, the necessary applications are installed from the LG Store in quick access mode.
- The ability to broadcast video from a smartphone directly to the TV screen.
- Built-in tuners receive any analog and digital signals of terrestrial and satellite broadcasting.
- A good set of network connections (Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.).
- Relatively light weight - 20 kg with stand and 18 without it. It is possible to fix the TV on the wall.
Minuses:
- The lack of a full-mass dimming of the matrix, which is why the black color on the screen turns out to be expressionless.
- Medium response time - 13 ms.
- Overpriced (an average of 90,000 rubles).
LED TVs
Panasonic TX-75EXR780 - a widescreen TV with 3D support
A top model with a huge 75 ″ diagonal and Ultra HD quality gives an incredibly deep image, not inferior to OLED TVs.
Support for active 3D, compatibility with the latest gaming consoles and an abundance of different viewing modes favorably distinguish this TV receiver from the general range. And a stand with a laconic frame of brushed aluminum will allow it to easily fit into a modern interior.
Pros:
- The TV is large, but easily fits on a narrow bollard thanks to the “depth” of the stand 28 cm.
- On the remote control there is a programmable button My App to call any application to choose the owner.
- Excellent image quality, and the TV can improve the low-resolution video up to 4K, producing quite a decent picture.
- Deep black due to hardware dimming in local areas and high contrast up to 4100: 1.
- The ability to view video in HDR and 3D formats (using any suitable glasses).
- The TV Anywhere feature allows you to connect to your TV from various mobile devices.
- Perfect compatibility with all "advanced" games and gaming equipment due to the low input signal delay.
- On board, in addition to standard interfaces (Wi-Fi, LAN / Internet, HDMI, etc.), there are three USB ports of format 2.0 and 3.0 with the ability to record.
- 5 playback modes, including "cinema with the effect of presence."
Minuses:
- Great weight (62.5 kg with stand) and a rather big cost of 320 thousand rubles.
- There is no possibility of height adjustment, although in the same model range there are instances of a smaller diagonal (from 50 ″), where this function is implemented.
- As the viewing angle increases, the colors on the screen change noticeably.
SONY KD65XE7096 - a comfortable TV with rich functionality
The 65-inch TV has a built-in Wi-Fi module for Internet access, FM-radio and the ability to record programs on external media.
4K screen resolution (3840x2160 px) and an expanded HDR color range provide a bright and realistic picture. A full immersion effect will help achieve a powerful built-in image processor and surround sound S-Force Front.
Pros:
- Simple and convenient menu with setting any parameters of the TV.
- 4 GB of "native" memory.
- Ability to connect game consoles.
- MotionFlow XR adds smoothness to dynamic scenes, inserting additional frames into the overall row and removing blur.
- Recording programs on a flash drive by timer, pause timeShift and active 3D-mode.
- The TV can be used as a “photo frame”, which will show a slideshow of your photos under the selected music.
- A small weight for such a diagonal is 21 kg without a stand.
Minuses:
- The remote control needs to be bought separately.
- It consumes power even in standby mode.
- Low frequency of 50 Hz, tiring vision - the problem is solved by switching on the same MotionFlow XR mode, which doubles the number of frames.
- The price tag is 130 thousand rubles.
SUPRA STV-LC42T440FL - budget option
An inexpensive TV with a diagonal of 42 ″ has the best technical characteristics for its cost: Full HD screen resolution, 2 speakers with a total power of 16 W and a minimum response time of 6 ms.
The device recognizes all modern video formats from external drives, and the built-in TV tuner broadcasts digital TV.
Pros:
- Live and clear image with a wide choice of settings.
- 3 HDMI inputs for connecting external equipment, plus a couple of USB ports.
- There is a separate headphone output.
- Weight less than 10 kg, even with a stand.
- There is a possibility of wall mounting.
- Included are even batteries to the console - a trifle, but nice.
- Affordable price in the range of 20-23 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Too bright, which is why it will be tiring to watch in a dark room. At the same time, the detailing of dark scenes is low - black “clogs” other colors.
- Low refresh rate of 50 Hz, in which the eyes may be tired.
- Small viewing angles - the picture and image palette are noticeably distorted, although the manufacturer claims the opposite.
OLED TVs
LG OLED65W7V - ultra-thin TV sticker
A beautiful 65-inch TV is considered the flagship of the new line of LG. Ultra HD Premium image quality is better than 4K. There is more color (1.07 billion), more brightness and contrast, and of course, all the benefits of HDR are realized.
Complete with a flexible screen is a separate soundbar with vertical speakers, antenna and connectors for connecting peripherals. Both modules are connected by a thin cable.
Pros:
- Unreal thin screen 2.5 mm weighs only 7.6 kg. It is quite flexible and quietly tolerates small deformations.
- The best for today indicators of a color rendition, brightness and contrast of images. The system itself calculates them for each section of the screen, making the picture perfect.
- Wide viewing angles of up to 178 degrees and an anti-reflective coating ensure comfortable viewing in any conditions.
- The Dolby Atmos surround sound system and the power of the standard 60W retractable speakers provide clear, realistic sound at all frequencies and a large volume reserve.
- Supports 4 HDR standards, including the newest ones.
- The new webOS 3.5 operating system can work with virtual reality.
- There are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless modules, as well as all the necessary interfaces for connecting external devices (3 USB ports, 4 HDMI outputs, headphone jacks, Internet cables, etc.).
- With the complete remote control you can not only control the TV, but also surf the Web. However, it is quite capable of replacing the smartphone.
- A unique fastening in the form of a panel with magnetic stripes simplifies installation - the TV is simply glued to it, like wallpaper on a wall.
- Ability to work from the mains with a voltage of 100-240 V.
Minuses:
- The cable connecting the screen and the soundbar is short and very thin, so as not to accidentally pull the cord, it is better to close it up to the wall, choosing the right place for both devices.
- The console provides voice control, but it does not recognize Russian speech.
- The price of half a million rubles.
Philips 55POS9002 - affordable OLED screen
The 55-inch slim TV is also capable of delivering Ultra HD Premium picture quality. Only the lights here are three-sided, which means that the main colors from the monitor will be “broadcast” on the wall, creating interesting visual effects.
The built-in processor is 25% faster than the analogs processing images, and the technique itself works on the bright and quite familiar Android 6.0.1.
Pros:
- The manufacturer has provided the ability to expand the number of HDR modes by simply updating the software.
- Very high-quality image: the depth and clarity of black in combination with enhanced brightness up to 750 nits.
- The ability to scale HD video up to 4K format without distortion.
- A complete set of necessary interfaces: built-in BT and Wi-Fi, USB and HDMI ports, digital and mini-Jack audio output, connector for Internet cable, etc.
- 2 GB of RAM and 16 built-in ensure fast operation of the Smart-TV with any applications.
- A good refresh rate of a picture in 120 Hz does not strain your eyesight and gives high clarity of moving objects.
- Relatively light weight 17.4 kg.
- Durable cast stand included, although the TV allows mounting on the wall.
- Reasonable price compared to other OLED-models - about 150 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- No support for Dolby Vision HDR.
- The soundbar is not provided, and the manufacturer failed to fit solid acoustics on a thin TV.
- Low energy efficiency class.
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