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How to choose a TV

TV is one of the mandatory attributes of any modern apartment. The market responds adequately to high demand, constantly offering more advanced models. Therefore, today the choice of the optimal model is quite complex and depends on various criteria, which are constantly adjusted depending on the development of technologies. But even a simplified classification can help in TV choice taking into account the optimal set of innovative technologies and its price.

Main trends

CES exhibition of consumer electronics most effectively reflects the trends in this segment. Since 1967, it has been held annually in Las Vegas and demonstrates the flagship models of the main market leaders. CES exhibition 2017 revealed the following trends. Refusal of 3D technology. Samsung was the first to declare a refusal to use this technology in their models. Philips, Sony and LG also abandoned 3D technology in their flagship TVs. This is due to the lack of 4K 3D standards. Leading content providers also refused to create 3D channels. Thus, fans of this format are forced to use 3D glasses that is uncomfortable for many. The quality of screens that do not require 3D glasses is still low. Therefore, today, 3D playback is still concentrated in cinemas. Refusal of curved screens These models were first proposed by LG in 2013. Samsung curved models appeared later. Today it's the only company that continues to use them. Philips, Sony and LG have also completely abandoned this technology in their new models, since most consumers in America and Europe are not interested in buying them. Experts suggest that Samsung will also completely abandon curved screens. Improvement of picture and sound quality. Today, the efforts of companies are mainly focused on improving these innovative technologies. Ultra-thin design without frames A bright and contrasting image on such a panel creates the illusion of an image that freely floats in space. But, of course, this effect requires applying the latest technology. Brands. Today, Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips and TCL are most often positioned as leaders in this segment. The main innovations belongs to Sony, LG and Samsung. But the TVs of each company have key features.

Sony

The famous Japanese company occupies a leading position in the ratings of the best manufacturers for many decades. Full range of LED TVs in all price segments are the basis of their assortment. Premium BRAVIA A1 series with innovative OLED-displays is the main development of 2017. Stylish design, very high build quality and clear realistic image with excellent color rendering are major advantages of Sony TVs. Today the company produces its models in factories in Slovakia and Malaysia. Pros: - a wide range of diagonals from 32 to 100 inches; - use of different matrixes (OLED, IPS, VA) with a refresh rate of 60 or 120 Hz and Full HD or 4K (UHD) resolution; - highly effective proprietary image quality improvement technologies (Triluminos Display, Motionflow XR, 4K X-Reality PRO); - HDR support even in Full HD models; - the concept of frameless design (thin frames, hidden laying the wires, etc.). Cons: - high price; - Smart TV is focused on paid services.

LG

Leadership of this brand in terms of image quality is manifested in the premium segment, where the company offers a wide range of innovative OLED TVs. This line includes LG Signature, Ultra HD Premium series and even an inexpensive Full HD (1080p) model. The huge popularity of LG is also due to concept of Korean companies that is based on the production of high-quality, but quite inexpensive models based on LCD matrixes with LED backlighting of the budget and average levels, and innovative Super Ultra HD TVs with Nano Cell technology. A large number of free apps for Smart TV is an added advantage. Pros: - one of the most convenient Smart TV platforms on WebOS 3.5 with the ability to update (new models equipped with a Magic Remote console); - a wide range of panels with resolution from HD-Ready to 4K (Ultra HD); - using Active * HDR technology with support for HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Vision; - TVs with LG IPS matrixes provide bright colors and ideal viewing angles; - all LG OLED panels support Dolby Atmos since 2017. Cons: - limited memory is sometimes insufficient for WebOS, especially when playing high-definition video from the browser; - the headphone jack is absent in many models.

Samsung

Today Samsung is the most popular brand in terms of sales. Its huge model range with diagonals from 24 to 88 inches provides the optimal choice for any budget and apartment size. 4K QLED TVs with displays on quantum dots are its flagship ruler. The company has chosen this direction as the main one. But today it's still LCD TVs with LED backlighting without an ultra-thin flexible screen. Traditional Full HD and 4K LED models with VA matrices of 60 or 120 Hz are the basis of the Samsung model range. Pros: - wide range of Flat and Curved models; - highly effective firm technologies for improving the original image; - low value of the video signal delay is ideal for video games; - fast, convenient and easy to use OS Tizen for Smart TV; - One Remote with voice commands. Cons: - high price for some models; - the dependence of quality on the place of assembly.

Philips

Today, the dynamic background Ambilight backlight is the main advantage of Philips TVs and is often the main reason for preferring this brand. Unfortunately, the software for Smart TV is the main disadvantage of these TVs. Low-power hardware, slow software platform with weak support and rare updates are its main drawbacks. Today, this brand belongs to the Hong Kong (Chinese) TP Vision company. Pros: - Ambilight backlight automatically adjusts the color palette depending on the content. Unfortunately, the technology is available not in all models; - excellent price/functionality ratio; - very thin design; - good color rendering, high definition and contrast of the image; - remote control with radio transmitter. Cons: - settings menu is complex; - Slow Smart TV.

TCL

The very famous American-French Thomson company in the early 2000s ceased production of TVs and sold the right to use the trademark to Chinese TCL company. Today these models are competitive only in the budget niche. The range includes traditional LED TVs with a diagonal of 19 to 55 inches. Pros: - good quality/price ratio; - simple control; - thin stylish design; - a universal set of interfaces; - digital tuner for all models. Cons: - average level of software for Smart TV; - relatively small viewing angles. This video demonstrates the new LG 88 inch 8K OLED at CES 2019. Read the full article

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LCD display phones Review

A modern smartphone is rightfully considered one of the most complex devices in the consumer electronics segment. Of course, it uses many complex components whose specs directly affect its functionality and, as a result, the choice of the optimal model. Today, this list includes the number and set of cameras in multi-camera smartphones and specs on main camera, smartphone performance and smartphone storage, operation system, etc. But of course, the display is one of the main components. Display type directly affects display features, which, inter alia, affect its service life and safety for vision. All modern TVs and smartphones use LCD or OLED screens. As known, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology uses fluidity and anisotropy of crystals. Anisotropy characterizes the dependence of the light conduction of a crystal on its spatial orientation. In turn, the orientation of the crystals is effectively controlled by the electric current that is supplied through transistors to the LCD matrix. In fact, crystals serve as a filter for light, skipping the desired color of a certain frequency depending on the transistor state. Thus, the LCD matrix forms a pixel of the desired color on the screen surface. All modern LCD matrix use LED backlight as a light source. Pros - relatively low price; - low power consumption; - long service life; - high brightness; - minimum flicker; - lack of magnetic interference. Cons - relatively large response time; - interpolation reduces image quality; - a relatively high black level due to the backlight limits the contrast; - small viewing angles. All modern LCD screens use active TFT (thin-film transistor) technology with separate transistor and capacitor for each pixel.

LCD technology

TN + film, STN (Super Twisted Nematic), Double STN and DSTN (Dual-ScanTwisted Nematic) A few years ago, this technolohy was the most innovative matrix technology. It got its name because of the arrangement of crystals that are twisted into a spiral. For brevity, all these matrices are often called TN. Pros: - response time does not exceed 16 ms; - low price. Cons: - small viewing angles; - low contrast; - low level of color rendering. IPS (in-plane switching). When exposed to an electrical signal, the crystals rotate perpendicular to their initial position instead of twisting into a spiral. In fact, IPS LCD has become an improved version of TN due to using two transistors per pixel and a more powerful backlight. These screens provide maximum viewing angles and good color reproduction. These pros have provided the advantage of IPS vs TN technology. IPS consume more power than OLED screens, but less than TN. Pros: - maximum viewing angles up to 178 degrees; - natural color rendition; - good black; - high contrast. Cons: - high price compared to TN; - higher response time. PLS (Plane To Line Switching) PLS was developed by Samsung in 2010 and, according to the company, is an improved IPS version. But according to many experts, the development of this technology was largely due to the company's desire to eliminate dependence on Hitachi (the developer and main producer of IPS matrices). Pros - very high pixel density; - 100% sRGB coverage; - wide viewing angle up to 178 degrees; - low response time; - low power consumption; - high contrast; - lack of distortion.

LTPS LCD (Low-Temperature PolySilicon)

TFT transistors in IPS matrices use amorphous silicon (a-Si) as liquid crystals. Unfortunately, this material has several drawbacks, including low electron mobility, high power consumption, large physical dimensions of the control matrix transistor, and large sub-pixel sizes. Accordingly, the low electron mobility increases the response time, and the large size of the subpixel limits the matrix resolution. But using the single-crystal silicon with high electron mobility is impossible on a glass substrate, because the required temperature exceeds the glass melting temperature. LTPS LCD technology solves this problem by converting amorphous silicon into a polycrystalline form without using high temperatures that can damage the glass substrate. In particular, it uses annealing with an excimer laser at a temperature of no more than 300-400°C. This technology has provided a reduction in size and an increase in the speed of control elements. As a result, the electron mobility increased from 0.5 sq cm / Vs (volt x sec) to 200 sq cm / Vs compared to structures based on amorphous silicon. In addition, it increased the aperture coefficient of the cell (the ratio of usable area to total). As a result, all these improvements provided an increase in the matrix size with the same resolution. Moreover, the technology provides the simultaneous formation of integrated circuits, reducing the number of conductors and contacts. All this significantly increased the reliability of the matrix as a whole. Additionally, the reliability of polycrystalline transistors is approximately 100 times higher compared to amorphous silicon. As a result, LTPS screens successfully crowd out IPS matrix based on amorphous silicon. Strictly speaking, LTPS technology is not tied to a specific signal generation method and can be used for steering matrices in LCD and OLED displays.

IGZO, Retina and Triluminos

IGZO LCD (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) is the next step in the development of LCD screens. This technology reduces the size of transistors, increasing their density and, accordingly, screen resolution while simultaneously reducing power consumption. As known, Sharp first introduced it in 2013. The technology uses complex semiconductors based on indium, gallium, zinc and oxygen. Today, Sharp already offers IGZO screens with a resolution of 8K and a pixel density of 2700 ppi or more. Huge resolution and low power consumption provide excellent prospects for this technology. As known, since 2010 Apple has been using Retina screens. The company was able to reduce the distance between pixels and subpixels. As a result, the pixel density of the matrix reached 300 ipp and higher. Due to this, Retina provides excellent color reproduction with the most realistic image. In addition, they have excellent viewing angles, and their contrast reaches 900: 1, which corresponds to the level of Super Amoled. Today, their resolution already exceeds Full HD (1920 x 1080). Moreover, these screens provide an anti-glare effect even for direct sunlight due to a special filter. Unfortunately, it has several drawbacks, including high power consumption and fuzzy auto brightness settings. In fact, Triluminos display is Sony's marketing term for LCD displays. Physically, Triluminos technology is a quantum dot LCD, similar to Samsung's QLED. As known, this technology uses microscopic (quantum) particles in an LCD matrix, which significantly improve color reproduction and brightness.

Conclusion

Fierce competition encourages companies to constantly improve all the components of their models, including screens. In addition, competition intensifies due to competition between LCD and OLED technologies. For example, many leading companies, including Apple, are simultaneously developing both directions. Of course, innovative technologies are the main development tool. As a result, the quality of Retina, Samsung's QLED, Sony's Triluminos and LG's NanoCell already is close to OLED. On the other hand, companies continue to successfully lower prices for OLED models. As a result, the border between them is gradually erased. But we can only welcome this trend, which expands our choice. This video demonstrates the Sharp Aquos R3 with Pro IGZO display (QHD+, 3120 x 1440). Read the full article

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The most popular 4K HDR Smart LED TVs 2019

This review is updated regularly with new models Last updated: September 18, 2019

Introduction

Of course, today it’s hard to imagine an apartment without a TV. Their popularity is accompanied by high demand, to which companies respond quite adequately. As a result, fierce competition encourages companies to constantly improve their products, annually offering new models. Therefore, in recent years, the structure of competition has changed and expanded. The TV segment perfectly illustrates this aspect. In the TVs segvent, today competition is characterized by the following factors: - competition between technologies, for example, OLED vs LED (including QLED and Nano Cell) TVs; - competition between brands and companies. Of course, most companies focus on improving one or two technologies (Samsung - QLED, LG - OLED and Nano Cell). But they usually also offer models based on other technologies. - competition between the most successful models in the last few years. Expanding functionality through the use of innovation does not always compensate for lower prices for previous models. p> As a result, TOPs of many experts simultaneously contain new innovative models and the most popular models of past years. But they often do not coincide with bestsellers, the list of which depends significantly on price, advertising and customer reviews. In particular, today, many users prefer inexpensive 4K HDR Smart LED models. This review contains the following Best Sellers of 2019: - Toshiba 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TVs; - TCL 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TVs; - Insignia 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs; - Samsung UN RU7100FXZA Flat 4K UHD HDR 7 Series Smart TVs with Alexa Compatibility; - Sony X800G 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility.

Toshiba 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED Tvs

As known, in early 2015, Toshiba sold its television business in the United States, including a factory in Mexico and the right to sell TVs under the Toshiba brand in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The new owner was a Taiwanese Compal Electronics, Inc, which manufactures laptops, PCs, tablets and TVs for a variety of clients around the world, including Apple Inc., Acer, Lenovo, Dell, Toshiba, etc. In addition, it also licenses brands of its clients. Already in 2018, the new owner introduced more than 10 new models under the Toshiba brand. They have Fire TV Edition, Voice Remote with Alexa, dual-band Wi-Fi, and three HDMI inputs. As known, Fire TV Edition integrates with the help of HD antenna the live over-the-air TV and streaming channels on a unified home screen. In addition, TVs provide 4K Ultra HD picture quality with over 8 million pixels. In addition, they have a modern, stylish design. But, the unprecedented low price has become their main trump card. It did not exceed several hundred dollars, which was impossible to imagine a few years ago for 4K UHD HDR Smart TVs! Of course, buyers enthusiastically responded to the offer. Probably, at first, many buyers were afraid of quality problems, but it turned out to be quite high. As a result, these TVs got a flurry of positive reviews, which, in turn, caused an avalanche-like increase in popularity. As a result, these TVs have been confidently included in Best Sellers for two years now. Perhaps too low a price is the deliberate dumping of the company and it will increase it over time. But, today, most buyers are happy to take the opportunity to profitably buy TV.

TCL 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED Tvs

As known, TCL LED TVs with tremendous triumph first appeared in 2017. Chinese TCL Corporation proposed TVs 4K HDR TVs with a built-in Roku smart platform, and a fairly high picture quality for an amazingly low price. Of course, the popularity of these TVs has been growing rapidly. For example, TCL 6 Series became one of the Best Sellers of 2018. It includes a 55-inch TCL 55R617 (Best Buy) / 55R615 (Amazon) for a little over $ 500, and a 65-inch TCL 65R617 / 65R615 up to $ 1,000. 55- and 65-inch models have the same specs. But, of course, they use different amounts of FALD (full-array local dimming) zones due to different screen sizes (96 and 120, respectively). The R617 models cost $ 50 more because of the Roko remote with support voice commands. Key features: - 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160); - High Dynamic Range support (HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards); - built-in Roku streaming platform with Roku remote; - FALD (full-array local dimming) LED backlight; - native 60 Hz refresh rates. Testing in Movie mode showed SDR Contrast of 200 nits / 0.02 nits (brightness/black level) and SDR color gamut coverage of 97% (Rec. 709), and great local dimming. In addition, these TVs provide excellent HDR content playback quality, providing peak brightness around 600 nits and covering around 93% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Input lag in Game mode does not exceed 18 ms, allowing you to use TV as a game console for not very demanding games. This year, the company introduced the TCL S425 4K UHD Smart Roku TV series, priced from $ 280 to $ 1,000.

Insignia Roku 4K HDR Smart LED TVs

As known, Roku pioneered streaming for the TV. It developed a very popular Roku streaming platform based Roku OS. Today, co-branded Roku TV models are manufactured and sold by several large global TV OEM licensees, including Insignia, TCL, Hisense, Hitachi, Sharp, and Element, which use the Roku OS. In 2016, Roku, Inc announced the new 4K UHD Roku TV called Insignia at a great price. The new Insignia Roku TV has become one of the cheapest 4K UHD TVs. In addition, using a ystematic 4K Spotlight Channel catalog, Insignia TV provides simple and easy access to 4K UHD content online. Actually, the Insignia Roku TV works like a symbiosis of a budget HDR 4K Smart TV with a console and can be positioned as the first combo streaming model. Of course, such an offer aroused enthusiasm among consumers, providing a profitable 2-in-1 purchase. Main specs: - stylish design with a case thickness of not more than 15.4 mm. - Dolby Vision HDR support; - brightness up to 1000 nits; - UHD 4K resolution; - TCL 4K Creative Pro upscaling option; - 4000R screen curvature coefficient in curved models; - Premium Harmon Kardon audio system with six speakers, including two subwoofers, mid-range speakers and tweeters; - 4-core main CPU and 6-core image processing processor. Today the company offers the Insignia NS-DF710NA19 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs with HDR and Fire TV Edition with a diagonal of 43 to 55 inches at a price of $ 250 to $ 380. In addition, the series includes the 24-inch and 32-inch 720p HD Smart LED TVs for $ 140 / $ 150, and 39-inch 1080p Full HD for $ 200 (all with Fire TV Edition).

Samsung UN RU7100FXZA 4K UHD HDR 7 Series Smart TV with Alexa Compatibility

Of course, traditional leaders did not stand aside and also offered excellent models in this segment. The 2019 range of low-cost Samsung 4K HDR LCD LED TVs includes the RU 7100, 7300 (curved), and 7400 Series. They all use a 8 Bit 4K VA-LCD panel which deep black and a high native contrast ratio of more than 5600:1 and with support of 10 Bit color depth. TV has a native 60/50 Hz frequency, UHD Engine processor, Edge LED backlight, Tizen 5.0 Smart TV, supports the HDR10, HDR10 + and HLG standards for HDR, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, Input lag less than 11 ms allows you to use TV as an excellent budget game console. Today the most affordable and popular RU7100 series includes models with a diagonal from 43 inches to 75 inches at a price of $ 330 to $ 1,200. As known, the Samsung annually improves Tizen OS and 2019 was no exception. Enhanced Tizen 5.0 supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Additionally, Tizen includes an integrated Samsung Smart-Things platform and a new Ambient mode for decorative images when the TV is off. Of course, the model uses Samsung's PurColor technology. As known, it was developed in 2015 to improve color reproduction. PurColor is used in UHD models to improve content with lower resolution. When receiving a signal, the processor compares several points, estimates the number of free pixels between them and paints them in the most suitable color, providing smoother gradations. Unfortunately, the VA panel provides too narrow viewing angles, distorting color reproduction at an angle.

Sony X800G 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility

Sony also offered the relatively inexpensive 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV series with HDR and Alexa Compatibility. The X800G series includes 49, 55, 65, and 75 inch models priced from $ 700 to $ 1,500. Of course, Sony TVs do not require presentation. The series uses almost all of Sony's latest technology, including: - 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling technology; - TRILUMINOS Display; - fine tune TV sound with ClearAudio+; - Android TV; - Motion flow XR technology for highly dynamic content; - Dynamic Contrast Enhancer; - built-in cable management. In addition, TVs HDR10 & HLG standards support. Models provide traditionally excellent image quality with very accurate color reproduction, vivid colors, and high contrast. Unfortunately, reliability and quality are expensive, limiting their competitiveness. Nevertheless, today this series is the cheapest among Sony 4K HDR TV's and may be interesting for fans of this brand.

Conclusions

1. As usual, price is the main criterion for the Best Sellers list. Today, Toshiba (Taiwanese Compal Electronics, Inc), TCL, and Insignia TVs compete fiercely in this segment. All of these models are 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs with HDR and Alexa Compatibility. The companies offer a huge range of models with a diagonal from 50 to 75 inches at a price of up to $ 1,000. At the same time, the price range for 55 inch models ranges from $ 350 for the TCL 55S425 (2019), up to $ 450 for the Toshiba 55LF711U20. 55 inch Insignia NS-DF710NA19 costs a little less than $ 400. But, on the other hand, the difference in $ 100 reaches 25% of their average price. 2. Samsung UN RU7100FXZA 4K UHD 7 Series Smart TV with pricing up to $ 500 for 55 inch model provides the best performance and functionality, including UHD Engine processor, Tizen 5.0 Smart TV, etc. 3. 55-inch Sony X800G 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2019) with HDR and Alexa Compatibility costs less than $ 700 and supports all Sony's latest technology, including 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, TRILUMINOS Display, ClearAudio +, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, etc. It leads the list of budget segment of the 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs with HDR and Alexa Compatibility. 4. Of course, such a variety pleases consumers, providing comprehensive and dynamic development in this segment, but sometimes it significantly complicates the choice of the optimal TV. We sincerely wish you the Right Solution! This video offers an overview of the Sony XBR65X800G. Read the full article