Televisions

What features should I look for when buying a TV?

When purchasing a TV, look for one that fits your space. For example, smaller 32-inch TVs will suit smaller rooms, while larger 75-inch TVs can be introduced into a more spacious home cinema space. 4K TVs (Ultra HD) provide the best picture quality and viewing experience for their price. Adding on HDR, your TV’s colour will reproduce colours in a true-to-life way. Smart TVs also allow you to access apps, movies, music, streaming services, and even the web that you won’t be able to with just a cable service.

Other important factors to consider include budget, brightness (how it will perform in different lighting conditions), contrast (shadow detailing), and black levels (to create a better picture), among others.

How do I find the right size TV for my setup/room?

To figure out the right size television for your room, measure the distance from where you’ll be sitting to where you plan to place your TV. The rule of thumb is that the distance between you and your TV should be about 1.4 times the diagonal measurement of the TV itself. Follow these guidelines for an overview:

4 – 5 feet: 40-inch TV
5 – 6 feet: 50-inch TV
6 – 7 feet: 55-inch TV
7 – 8 feet: 65-inch TV
8 – 9 feet: 75-inch TV

What are smart TVs? Do all TVs have smart technology?

Smart televisions make it easy to stream all your favourite movies and TV shows, as well as take advantage of newer technology such as smart home integration and voice control. Not all modern TVs have smart technology, so make sure you choose one that is marketed as a Smart TV from reliable brands such as Roku, RCA, LG, and more.

What are 4K TVs? What are the other resolution options?

4K TVs are the most common resolution TV on the market as most current content produced matches the 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. 4K is synonymous with Ultra HD or UHD. 8K, however, is the highest resolution available but there aren’t many TVs at that resolution on the market. This is because the resolution isn’t common, and it is rare for content to be produced in 8K. Of course, there is also 1080p or Full HD quality, which has been around the longest and is the most reliable.

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