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Why we like it: The TCL 5-Series delivers a great-looking 4K picture, and it comes in , , , and inch sizes to fit most rooms. Its WebOS smart-TV platform is easy to use and supports all of the major video and audio streaming services.

Videophiles will like that the C1 gives them more control over the image than competing OLED TVs do, while the Filmmaker Mode makes it easy for anyone to get an accurate image. We expect most people will pair a TV in this price range with an AV receiver and surround-sound combo or at least a good soundbar. It offers good picture and sound quality, and the built-in Android TV smart-TV platform supports all the major streaming video and music services. Their viewing angle is average, and the p resolution is not ideal for up-close uses such as desktop work or gaming.

The 32S is a great all-in-one small TV, offering good performance, a robust smart-TV platform, and helpful features like voice search and Bluetooth audio output. Unlike almost every other HDMI 2. The HDMI 2. With all the current gaming sources that are available, this should not be a concern. Luckily, it's now almost as common as standard HDR10 in TV spec lists, so you should have little problem finding a model that supports it.

These days, it's all about HDMI, which is used to connect everything from set-top boxes to video streamers, Blu-ray players to games consoles. These have greater bandwidth than their HDMI 2. It's sensible to check the specs thoroughly if there are particular features you're after.

You can use these to keep devices charged often particularly useful for stick- or dongle-style streamers , and some TVs allow the connection of flash drives and hard drives for the recording of live TV content. On the subject of live TV, you can expect practically every TV to have an aerial socket via which it can receive Freeview broadcasts, but many also have a satellite connection.

Be warned, though; the presence of a satellite connection doesn't guarantee that there's a Freesat tuner on board.

Without one, you'll receive only a patchy and disorganised selection of satellite TV channels. Headphone outputs are still fairly common, too, though Bluetooth is also supported by most TVs now and Samsung TVs in fact now feature the latter but not the former. Lastly, while some TVs feature composite inputs often via an adapter , most — even at the budget end — have phased out legacy connections such as SCART.

So those clinging on to old video cassette recorders, for example, should be aware of that. As with 4K, it's now hard to buy a TV that doesn't have a smart platform packed with streaming apps. Other apps that are less common but potentially worth looking out for include BT Sport, Now, Britbox, and music apps such as Spotify and Tidal.

LCD TVs, which require a backlight usually made up of white LEDs to show a picture on the LCD panel, are available in a wide variety of screen sizes and, thanks in part to the technology's low cost of production, at affordable prices. This allows OLED TVs to be unbelievably slim, while also offering convincing pitch-dark blacks, strong contrast and superb viewing angles.

However, the quantum dots tiny semiconductor particles in current QLEDs do not emit their own light. You tend to get brilliantly vibrant colours, plus bright, sharp and crisply detailed images.

Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi? In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder.

In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer. What Hi-Fi? Included in this guide: 1. Philips 48OLED Simply the best picture around at this most convenient of sizes. Specifications Screen size: 48in also available in 55in, 65in, 77in.

Backlight: not applicable. Resolution: 4K. Operating system: Android TV HDMI inputs: 4. Optical output: Yes. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 62 x x 6. Reasons to avoid - Sound can be bettered - Tricky to adjust for the best picture.

Samsung UE43AU Specifications Screen size: 43in also available in 50in, 55in, 58in, 65in, 70in, 75in, 85in. Backlight: LED.

Operating system: Eden Tizen. HDMI inputs: 3. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 56 x 96 x 6cm. Sony XRA80J. Specifications Screen size: 55in also available in 65in, 83in. Operating system: Google TV. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 71 x x 5. Sony XRA90J. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 71 x x 4. Specifications Screen size: 65in also available in 48in, 55in, 77in, 83in. Operating system: webOS 6. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 83 x x 4.

Sony XRX90J. Specifications Screen size: 65in also available in 50in, 55in, 75in. Backlight: Direct LED. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 33 x 57 x 2. Reasons to avoid - Limited blacks and viewing angles - Fairly rough standard-def - Missing UK catch-up apps. Most and some TV models are 3D-compatible. If you're looking for a 3D TV we suggest you look for a passive system rather than active because the glasses are lighter, cheaper and they work just as well.

However, we don't think you should be making a buying decision based on 3D; rather, look for the best picture for normal HD video. Not so much a passing fad as a marketing gimmick, the refresher rate Hz is the number of times in a second that the screen is refreshed.

Supposedly the higher the number often expressed in Hz the smoother the image, particularly with sports. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true and manufacturers have taken to making up new ways to measure Hz, which just gives them big numbers to put on the box.

Ignore the Hz figures and look at the image on the screen. Some manufacturers claim a curved TV screen correlates to the shape of the human eye, while others simply admit it looks impressive.

Freeview is simply the brand behind free-to-air TV i. It integrates the EPG electronic program guide , or onscreen program guide, which should be easy to navigate and read. Most TVs also support Freeview Plus. This adds support for catch-up TV apps such as iView and 7plus, so you watch what you want when you want.

However, for all this to work you need your smart TV connected to the internet through your home network, as the catch-up TV is delivered to you via streaming video. If you don't touch the screen and leave fingerprints behind, there's really no need for anything but the occasional dusting.

But there are a few tips to keep your TV in good condition. Firstly, don't clean the TV while it's on. Turn it off and let it cool down, otherwise you'll have evaporation issues that will leave more streaks than you're removing.

Also, check the settings to make sure your TV is set to download firmware updates automatically. If not, turn it on as this is an important security feature. It's worth wiping down the remote with a soft damp cloth once a month as well.

Skip to content Skip to footer navigation. Top of the content. TVs and projectors. HD or 4K? Our expert guide will help you find the right TV for your budget. Denis Gallagher. LCD TVs. LED-lit TVs cost more at the outset, but are cheaper to run because the lights have a relatively lower power usage.

Some manufacturers and retailers will have you believe that LED is a completely different technology to LCD, but it's just a marketing ploy.

They're still relatively expensive, but dropping in price as the technology has been available in the market for several years. This means the technology is the same. This TCL 4-Series can't beat any of the models above on image quality -- its 4K resolution and HDR performance don't do much to help the picture -- but it's perfectly fine for most people, especially at this price. Sizes: , , , , , inch. The prices shown below are for the inch size. What's that you say?

You just want the best TV and can afford whatever you want? Here you go. The main advantage of the G1 is slimmer, more wall-friendly design compared to the C1, so if you value that style and can afford it, this is the TV to get. Read the LG G1 series review. We liked Roku's smart TV system better sound familiar? Picture quality between the two was basically the same, so if you don't have a preference, it makes sense to get the cheapest one.

Read the Vizio V-Series review. If you want an "S" brand, this is one of the best values we've tested. Read our Sony X90J series review. Its sleek OLED screen design stands out compared to the other TVs on this list -- although the ultra-thin OLED models are even sleeker -- it offers better features and image quality than budget models like the TCL 4-Series, and it comes in a vast array of sizes.

Read our Samsung Q60A series review. Most of the TVs on this list are bright enough for just about any room, but maybe you want a screen that's as bright as possible. The U8G outshines others in its price range and was basically as bright as the significantly more expensive Samsung QN90A.