Need help with a TV

[SCyclone]

Looking to replace the TV in our living room. Probably in the 40" - 43" range. I understand OLED is the hottest new technology, but I don't think they are available that small.

I will admit I am technologically challenged - I'm no expert on the different types of TVs. This would be for general everyday viewing, a SmartTV would be nice, have had good luck with Samsung in the past.

Any suggestions or ideas would be welcomed. TIA

 

[Farnsworth]

I used to be an LG only guy, but have switched to Samsung. I really like their smart tvs and it's nice to have integration with my phone.

What are you looking to spend? Unless you want to go really high end, at that size just find a nice Smart LED TV with a refresh rate of at least 120 active. At that size you aren't going to tell much difference across features with the way technology is.

 

[SCyclone]

I used to be an LG only guy, but have switched to Samsung. I really like their smart tvs and it's nice to have integration with my phone.

What are you looking to spend? Unless you want to go really high end, at that size just find a nice Smart LED TV with a refresh rate of at least 120 active. At that size you aren't going to tell much difference across features with the way technology is.

I'm thinking $400-500.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Looking to replace the TV in our living room. Probably in the 40" - 43" range. I understand OLED is the hottest new technology, but I don't think they are available that small.

I will admit I am technologically challenged - I'm no expert on the different types of TVs. This would be for general everyday viewing, a SmartTV would be nice, have had good luck with Samsung in the past.

Any suggestions or ideas would be welcomed. TIA

I honestly wouldn't recommend Samsung these days purely because they have ads in their smart tv menu. They force you to allow ads if you want to use Netflix Hulu etc.

My most recent TV purchase was one of these (49" though) but didn't hook it up to the internet. Looks great! https://amzn.to/2KS9PvE

 

[Stewo]

TCL has apparently been killing it. I've never seen one myself, but they have really positive reviews.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Check out slickdeals.net. They often have good deals on TV's

Right now they have a 43" Vizio for $124.00
https://slickdeals.net/f/11630407-v...-led-tv-d43n-e4-walmart-ymmv-b-m-125-clerance

 

[dmclone]

Are you physically limited to 43"? I was size limited and said screw it and just moved the TV outside of the hole. This is a 55" and next time I'll probably go to 60-65". You can get a great 55" 4k in your price range.

 

[3TrueFans]

Are you physically limited to 43"? I was size limited and said screw it and just moved the TV outside of the hole. This is a 55" and next time I'll probably go to 60-65". You can get a great 55" 4k in your price range.

For when you want your entertainment setup to say "I should have measured twice".

 

[dahliaclone]

TCL has apparently been killing it. I've never seen one myself, but they have really positive reviews.

we just got 10 65 inch smart tvs by TCL for our office. they're great

 

[dmclone]

For when you want your entertainment setup to say "I should have measured twice".

14 years ago 55" was very rare. "I'll never go over 50". If I went 65" it would actually go all the way to the top.

 

[LincolnWay187]

That is pretty small to want the best technology/picture. I think they have said to really tell the difference between 1080p and 4k you need at least 55 or 65 inches. I just bought the 55 inch version of Sony x900e two weeks ago. It gets tons of good ratings from a lot of the reviewers. It costs a couple hundred more than you want to spend though.

Sony XBR55X900E

For your price range I would go with the LG

LG Electronics 49UJ6300

 

[AgronAlum]

We picked up a 65” at TCL a few weeks ago and like it so far. My only complaint is the built in Roku menu lags where the FireTV does not. Alternatively, the FireTV lags while watching Vue but the Roku does not.

 

[Gonzo]

My #1 is LG, #2 is Sony. Look at refresh rate, gotta be 120. I'm going to soon get an oversized and have been looking at Vizio, from what I've read they've gotten much better and are pretty decent.

 

[stormchaser2014]

Why do Samsungs look different than all others? I can instantly tell if I'm watching a Samsung. It seems like the frame rate is higher.

 

[3TrueFans]

I love my Samsung, best TV I've owned but I've never had an OLED.

 

[LincolnWay187]

The Samsungs have better brightness than the Sonys but LG is really good too. The bad thing about the Samsungs(in general) is the black levels can seem kind of gray and they can get "halo effect" around images sometimes. Its all up to your preference. Pretty much any tv you buy these days is going to look incredible if you are replacing a tv 10+ years old like I just did.

 

[AgronAlum]

Why do Samsungs look different than all others? I can instantly tell if I'm watching a Samsung. It seems like the frame rate is higher.

I’ve noticed this too. The movement on the picture is a lot different than other TVs. My in laws have a 65” Samsung and it’s completely different than any TV I’ve seen.

 

[octaviouspoon]

Are you physically limited to 43"? I was size limited and said screw it and just moved the TV outside of the hole. This is a 55" and next time I'll probably go to 60-65". You can get a great 55" 4k in your price range.

We have this same built-in in our living room. Can't stand it. Ultimate goal is to redo the whole thing, but money is being spent elsewhere at the moment. Luckily (I guess), my 65 inch is old enough to have a wide base, and it currently just sits on top of the mantle by itself. We have no idea how to make that open space where you have your TV look good. Suggestions??

 

[SCyclone]

Thanks to all - I am better equipped to make my decision now. The TV sits on an entertainment center/bookshelf that I built, and I long ago had to move the TV out in front, instead of in the niche I built. So I am thinking maybe go a bit bigger, sure can't hurt.

I have been told that TVs at Wal-Mart, despite being the same brand, are not made as well as those sold by, say, Traviss Audio or place like that. Does anyone have info along those lines? (This was told to me by a long-time buddy who worked for Archer TV, of course he could be giving me the company line, too.)

 

[jdcyclone19]

Thanks to all - I am better equipped to make my decision now. The TV sits on an entertainment center/bookshelf that I built, and I long ago had to move the TV out in front, instead of in the niche I built. So I am thinking maybe go a bit bigger, sure can't hurt.

I have been told that TVs at Wal-Mart, despite being the same brand, are not made as well as those sold by, say, Traviss Audio or place like that. Does anyone have info along those lines? (This was told to me by a long-time buddy who worked for Archer TV, of course he could be giving me the company line, too.)

If it’s the same model number then it’s the same tv and parts. I’d go with a TCL but the sharp aquos has a great picture too. I currently have all LGs, they’ve been solid TVs but not brand loyal, just come to be that we had all LGs.