Its image quality falls a bit short in other areas and its selection of sizes is limited, but if raw brightness is what you crave, the U8G delivers. Read our Hisense U8G series review. Our TV reviews follow a rigorous, unbiased evaluation process honed over nearly two decades of TV reviews. In every CNET TV review, three or more similar TVs are compared side-by-side in various lighting conditions with different content, including movies, TV shows and games, across a variety of test categories, from color to video processing to gaming to HDR.
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Doing so will let you send a message straight to my inbox. In my opinion bigger is better, and your money is best spent on large screen sizes rather than a slight upgrade in image quality. The answer also depends on room size and seating distance: If you have a big room and sit further away, you'll want a bigger TV. The answer also depends on room size and seating distance. Burn-in is when part of an image -- for example a channel logo, news ticker or a scoreboard on a TV -- persists as a ghostly background no matter what else appears onscreen.
The best way to prevent burn-in is to vary what you watch. In any case we don't consider the built-in smart TV system that important because you can always connect a streaming device to any TV. Most TVs sound terrible because their thin cabinets don't have room for decent-size speakers or bass.
If you want to get good sound you should buy an external audio system. Even an inexpensive soundbar will deliver much better audio quality than a TV's built-in speakers.
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Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Whether you're gearing up for the return of live sports or gaming on your new PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X , you'll want a good smart TV set up in your living room. Now's a great time to consider your options given the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sales event , too.
But with literally hundreds of TV models to choose from, however, it's hard to know where to start. While you might have an idea of the basic features you want from your TV, like size or resolution, those are likely available from a variety of brands.
So which one is right for you? To help you navigate the messy world of TVs in , we put together a brief starter guide to the leading TV brands, their similarities and their differences.
As a tech writer, I'm constantly testing new TVs and home theater equipment. When my friends and family are ready to buy a new TV, they often start with a simple question: Which brand is the best? And if you're reading this, I'm willing to bet you asked Google the same thing. Brand is not as big a signifier of quality as you might expect, though. Sure, there are budget-focused brands out there like Insignia or Element , which are noticeably lower quality than the well-known names like Samsung , LG and Sony.
Dec 21, Verified our picks for accuracy and refreshed the text. Nov 05, Refreshed the text throughout, and removed some Notable Mentions that have been discontinued.
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best 4k TVs for gaming currently available. They are adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors. If you would prefer the make your own decision, here is the list of all of our TV reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details.
Most TVs are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault TVs on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.
Get insider access. Best TVs. TV Recommendations. View all TV recommendations. All TV Reviews Samsung. The Frame C1 OLED. A1 OLED. G1 OLED. NANO75 NANO90 V5 Series M7 Series Quantum M6 Series Quantum V Series OLED D3 Series P Series Quantum E Series Those Mini-LED backlights are extra small, allowing for precise local dimming to improve the contrast ratios this display can achieve. And, when it comes to gaming, TCL has you covered. The display not only is capable of hitting Hz for extra smooth gaming visuals but also comes with support for VRR variable refresh rates and ALLM Auto Low Latency Mode to keep input lag, screen tearing, and stutter all to a minimum.
With two HDMI 2. While you might assume it'll only be able to achieve the bare minimum specs for HDR, it actually gets fairly bright at nits. What's more, it features 70 local dimming zones to keep your picture looking contrasty with inky blacks. Gamers will also appreciate this TV comes with a low input lag gaming mode, and you get a clean version of Android OS, so you can download any of your favorite streaming apps and even a few games.
It might not get as bright, but as long as you can control the lighting in your room, you won't miss out. And, since the OLEDs handle all the brightness themselves, you can game on the display without having to switch off any fancy local dimming features that would improve HDR on other TVs at the cost of input lag.
LG even tops things off with support for FreeSync and G-Sync, ensuring your visuals are never compromised. Samsung was already delivering an exceptional picture on its QLED displays with contrast ratios that could nearly rival OLEDs but peak brightness levels that blew them out of the water. This display technology features Quantum Mini LED backlights that are extra small yet still incredibly bright, and it has allowed Samsung to squeeze in local dimming zones on this display for fine control of the picture with dazzling highlights and deep shadows.
That picture will look stunning in games, and the Samsung QN90A's 4K display can run at up to Hz for incredibly smooth game visuals. Samsung has also included support for variable refresh rates and offers an Auto Low Latency Mode. And, if you want to go for a more cinematic look for your games, Samsung's UItrawide GameView will let you switch to a or aspect ratio.
But, don't worry about missing out on quality, as the X90J packs in plenty of high-end features to warrant the price. With the Sony X90J, you'll get a bright picture with full-array backlighting and Triluminos Display for excellent colors and contrast. And, it comes with Sony's powerful new Cognitive Processor XR built-in to help it control the visuals as well as audio for a more life-like presentation.
Given that not a lot of hardware is putting out blistering frame rates at 4K, this TV is likely to suit a lot of people quite well. The large display features full array local dimming with 60 control zones to provide an amped-up contrast ratio in movies, TV, and games.
The display also has a QLED layer to provide extra-vibrant colors that make your content pop. Vizio doesn't miss out on any opportunities to make this a gaming-grade TV either.
It features two HDMI 2.
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