Where do I start when buying a TV?

If you are in the market for a new TV, now is a great time do buy one. With deals still being had on high-end TVs including 4K TVs and 8K TVs at good prices. Some of the best TVs available today are OLED TVs or (organic light-emitting diode) made by LG and QLED TVs made by Samsung TVs. Smart TVs tv technology has evolved tremendously since it’s inception. With new and improved picture quality, better high dynamic range support for HDR 10, HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision, and with better contrast for improved black levels. In addition, the best smart TVs come with a built in OS that you can download apps from, which can range from streaming service apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, to games and productivity related ones. There are also some great OLED TV brands from Sony, Hisense and TCL which also includes their quantum dot technology, and Vizio.

Furthermore, todays best smart TVs come with better screen refresh rates on the TV screen, meaning you get a great viewing experience without blur, and this is also huge for gamers, as this is a crucial part of getting the most out of their gaming console.

So if you are trying to set up a great home theater, you want a big screen TV that supports UHD with HDR support that can be wall mounted and would achieve that surround sound by attaching your TV to an A/V Receiver or soundbar. Make certain that you have the right HDMI 2.1 cable. That way you are getting the most up to date Ultra HD with HDR compatibility.

Let’s explore some specs and a TV buying guide that will help serve your viewing experience, whatever that may be.

Tv Buying Guide

1. If you are looking for a great 4K TV or a TV that can support 8K resolution for your Living Room, you need to determine the screen size that you will need. The appropriate TV size can be determined based off seating distance and viewing angles. For example for a room of this size you will probably want to focus on TVs that are at least 55 or 65-inch TVs, like these great OLED TVs from LG, in order to get the best viewing experience.
2. Screen resolution is an important factor. As we mentioned you can focus on UHD 4K TVs or 8K TVs. Please note that current content from streaming services does not support 8K TV resolutions.
3. If you are on a budget, you can always look at a regular LCD TV that supports full HD or 1080P. These are priced lower than LED TVs, OLED TVs and QLED TVs. However, you won’t get the functionality of those higher end TVs.
4. Speaking of being on a budget, it might not be a bad idea to wait for Black Friday, as retailers like Best Buy and others will have massive discounts as does buydig.com
5. You can check out LED backlighting on a TV you may want to purchase. These offer a full array of LED lights that give off their own light, which surround the screen frame to provide an automatic change in picture mode based off what type of lighting your room has.
6. We cannot stress connectivity enough. Here are a few connectivity items that your TV should include.
   1. At least 4 HDMI ports, with 2 of them supporting 120 FPS, so all of your pixels shift quickly, which is great for online competitive gaming. You can easily attach a 4K Blu-ray player to one of the HDMI ports as well. You can also attach a streaming player like a ROKU device to access streaming apps for viewing, producitivity and even gaming.
   2. You TV should also have Wi-Fi with a minimum of the Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi AC standard. This way you gain access to the faster 5Ghz band, this will help with streaming.
   3. Bluetooth should also be included in your TVs capabilities for added functionality. This will allow you to wirelessly connect your headphones, a remote or keyboard to pair with your TV. In addition this will allow you to connect your Apple or Android smartphone as well. Many of the newer TVs have apps that can work as a remote control for your TV.
7. Many HD TVS with HDR TV viewing support using a even using a liquid crystal display, you can still have a nice viewing experience without the cost of a high end OLED TV or QLED TV.
8. Ensure that your TV can support HDR TV standards like HDR 10, HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision will give you the best HDR experience and is the gold standard to get a great viewing experience.
9. Mini-LEDs as with all local-dimming LED TVs, can improve the contrast ratio by dimming certain areas of the screen so dark areas can appear darker. This technology has a plethora of mini LED lights giving you a better screen resolution and viewing experience than a standard LCD TV. Mini-LED TVs also have a high brightness range and high level of nits, so you can rest assured that this type of TV will give you a great viewing experience, even in brightly lit rooms.
10. There are also QD-LED TVs which pairs the viewing technology with quantum dots. This can improve the color and brightness even more than traditional OLED TV. These will be higher end TVs and priced accordingly.
11. Whether you are getting a fantastic QLED TV from Samsung, or an OLED TV from LG or Sony, you will be getting a TV with tremendous UHD HDR viewing capabilities.
12. Use you Smart TV’s built in OS. For example Samsung has their Tizen operating system, so you can download apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime, for streaming shows and movies, productivity apps and even some cool gaming apps as well.
13. One thing to keep in mind, just as in the previous TV technology range, Plasma TVs were all the rage. Because of their great viewing angles, they were fantastic for watching sports and movies, no matter where you sit in your room. OLED TVs and QLED TVs have improved on this technology and Plasma TVs are no longer even made. However they do have one thing in common, they are susceptible to screen burn in and image retention. But the new best TVs on the market have new technology which lowers the risk of screen burn in, while still providing great viewing angles and an over wonderful viewing experince.
14. Ensure that your TV has a good warranty, covering the panel, display other parts and labor. You can most likely purchase an extended warranty from the retailer you purchase your TV from.
15. These new TVs whether they are 4K TVs or 8K TVs should provide all the functionality you need. Remeber when looking at at TV at a retailer the picture setting is set for a showroom, so one of the first things you want to do when purchasing a new TV is set the picture mode to “Home”.

Final Thoughts

Utilize the provided TV buying guide and your shopping for a new TV will be that much easier. With today’s technology it is easy to compare different TVs side by side. And remember if you are on a budget there is nothing wrong with getting a regular LCD TV. However, you won’t get the specs of the higher end OLED TVs and QLED TVs. What we are trying to bring out is that there are great TVs to be had no matter what price range you are looking for. Check out these great OLED TVs and QLED TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony and others, and get ready for an out of this world viewing experience.