Television appeared in the homes of ordinary people for a long time - in the 30s of the last century. Since then, it continues to develop rapidly. Today you can find products with very high resolution and color, which is practically no different from natural. Such products are quite expensive, but they continue to gain popularity among ordinary users. On sale you can find a large assortment of this gadget. Approaching the choice of high-definition TVs is not as easy as it seems at first glance, so we decided to start our review with the question of what exactly should be paid attention to when buying these devices, and in the future we will proceed to a direct analysis of the useful characteristics of specific models .
Summary of the rating:
How to choose a high definition TV?
Currently, 4K TVs are the latest solution in this segment. The minimum number of pixels for such devices is 3840x2160 pixels. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve the greatest juiciness of the color gamut and detail of the image. The frame rate here is also very high - it is about 120 frames per second. The number of colors and shades displayed is approximately 69 billion. It is natural that these products will not cost too cheap - the lowest cost of these televisions starts at 30 thousand rubles.
Be sure to pay attention to the matrix, which directly affects the quality of the contrast levels and color reproduction. Today, AMOLED type products are most often found: they provide the best reproduction. The choice of a direct or flat screen is fully at the mercy of the user. If you give preference to a curved model, then it differs in insignificant viewing angles, respectively, it will have to be viewed from a certain point. Otherwise, the picture will be significantly distorted.
Before buying, you should check how high-quality the acoustics of the device sound, but finding a TV with such characteristics is not too simple, and it seriously affects the price. When choosing models to include in our review of the best 4K TVs in 2019, we took into account all the factors considered earlier, and also paid attention to user reviews. Another criterion was the price-performance ratio of the models. We tried, as far as possible, to select products that were acceptable at a cost, although initially we made a reservation that such units are characterized by a very high cost. Now is the time to analyze the TVs themselves and their capabilities.
Best 4K TVs
10. Erisson 75ULEA99T2 Smart
A fairly well-known and popular brand among Russian consumers, which, first of all, is distinguished by an optimal ratio of price and quality. The diagonal of the TV allows you to install it in rooms of small and medium size. The viewing angles are wide - about 170 degrees, so even with a serious deviation from the straight line of viewing, the image will not begin to distort. The size of the screen is 74.5 inches, which in terms of centimeters gives almost 190.The appearance is quite interesting and stylish, which allows these products to optimally fit into the interior of any living room or bedroom, regardless of what style it is made in. The image is characterized by excellent quality, all details are clearly visible even during fairly fast scenes.
The model has a Smart TV function, which allows you to watch any program at the most convenient time. The TV is additionally equipped with a Wi-Fi module that provides Internet access to the most popular sites. In addition, there is support for the DVB-T2 standard, due to which it is possible to view absolutely any channels with very high image quality, and you do not have to additionally purchase a special set-top box. In terms of connectors, everything is also pretty good: there are three USB inputs, with their help you can connect a standard flash drive or an external hard drive. The presence of several HDMI inputs allows you to use this TV as a full-fledged gaming monitor, you can also connect to it all modern game consoles, media players and other devices.
Benefits:
- Excellent image quality;
- Small thickness and weight of the product;
- A sufficient number of connectors for external devices;
- Long service life;
- Wide viewing angles;
- Reasonable cost.
Disadvantages:
- The Wi-Fi module is weak, it is advisable to place a TV near the router.
9. LG 43UK6300
It has a fairly simple design: the case is entirely made of plastic materials, the frames are not too narrow, but also not very wide. Outwardly, no distinctive elements distinguishing this model from the standard series of televisions of this resolution can be found. The thickness of the model is about 8 cm, but the mass is small, so if necessary, the device can even be hung on a wall made of drywall. You should watch it at a distance of 1.6 to 2.7 m - so you can get maximum pleasure from the clarity of the image and sound quality. The diagonal of the device is 43 inches - it is suitable for medium and small rooms. The picture quality is made as high as possible due to the use of the latest technology 4K Active HDR. With its help, the manufacturer managed to achieve a very realistic image, all the colors are quite bright and rich. On such a TV it will be very comfortable to watch documentaries about nature or just play.
The contrast is good, even when showing dark scenes everything looks pretty clear. There are several modes of this parameter, which allows you to choose the best for a specific purpose, there is also a dynamic contrast, which will automatically adapt to the image. The image refresh rate is 50 Hz, and when playing dynamic scenes, it can independently increase up to 100 Hz. The model has a semi-glossy screen, so no glare will be noticeable, and direct reflections are not visible at all. The TV has artificial intelligence to facilitate the use of this gadget. All the main additional features are also provided here - a Wi-Fi module, an Ethernet connector, which provides a wired Internet connection. This allows you to achieve the stability of downloading movies or ordinary clips when watching online.
Benefits:
- Quite a decent price;
- Sound quality is provided by two stereo speakers with a power of 10 W each;
- A large number of different connectors;
- Stable operating system;
- The ability to view a decent number of channels without connecting a set-top box.
Disadvantages:
- Pretty thick model;
- The ergonomics of the remote control are not thoroughly thought out.
8. Sony KD-43XF7005
Another TV, the design of which is characterized as quite mediocre, but the display of the device is made with backlight format Direct LED LED type.The case is quite thin, especially if we consider it within the framework of fairly budget designs. Towards the bottom, it expands somewhat. The frame framing the screen from the outside has a width of about 25 mm. In front, it has a brushed aluminum finish, which adds some appeal to the model. Users claim that the assembly is of rather high quality, all external elements are tightly fitted to each other, no backlashes or extraneous creaks, as well as other sounds are not heard. The power supply here is external, so you should first think about where it can be hidden. The design has legs made in the shape of the letter Y, and at the back they have special recesses in which it will be possible to lay cables.
As the Smart TV platform, a unique shell developed by the manufacturer is used here. On the main screen you can find access to applications, a list of programs loaded into the model’s memory, recordings, a media player and settings. Everything works smoothly, there are no slowdowns or delays here. There are not too many standard applications, however, the main streaming services are available. These include Youtube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, all of which are capable of working in HDR format. The media player is able to cope with any format. The image is processed quite qualitatively, viewing angles are decent thanks largely to the installed IPS matrix, so you can sit in front of the TV as conveniently. The image transmission delay is only about 18 ms, which makes it possible to use the TV as a gaming monitor. The stereo system includes two speakers, each with a power of 10 watts.
Benefits:
- For its value provides high image quality;
- Very convenient to use remote control;
- A fairly long power cable - can be installed at a considerable distance from the outlet;
- Excellent color reproduction, almost impossible to distinguish from natural.
Disadvantages:
- A little flimsy legs - do not swing or even just touch the standing TV.
7. Thomson T55USL5210
The diagonal of this TV is 54.6 inches or 139 cm, the viewing angles are quite wide - 178 degrees, there is an LED-type backlight around the perimeter. Image refresh rate is 59 Hz. Among the connectors for connecting external devices, you can find 3 HDMI and 2 USB sockets, there is a Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth, through which there is contact with the remote control, as well as a connector for an Ethernet cable. The aspect ratio is 16: 9 - a traditional option for a TV of this format and resolution. The TV, thanks to the presence of backlighting, is quite thin, however, minor glare at the edges of the display is still present. The stereo system has a total power of 16 watts: it is formed thanks to two speakers located on the sides, each of them is 8 watts. In order to make the sound as voluminous as possible, special processing of the output signal is used.
According to its capabilities, this model is comparable to a personal computer. The product perfectly copes with browsing the Internet, all games are shown in very high quality, the delay here is minimal. Online video plays clearly. The basis of Linux is the basis of the operating system, and quite a large number of both paid and free applications have been developed for it. There is a Time Shift function, thanks to which you can stop broadcasting at almost any time and record it on an external medium so that you can watch it later at a convenient time. The case here is plastic, painted black, on the front panel there is a designer silver stripe.
Benefits:
- The TV can be controlled using a tablet or smartphone;
- The operation of the operating system is highly stable;
- It is possible to stop playback and record the program;
- Excellent workmanship and assembly of the model;
- Long service life.
Disadvantages:
- Minor flashes may appear around the edges of the screen, especially when playing back darkened scenes.
6. Philips 55PUS6412
This TV can be found on sale in several versions - with a diagonal of 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches, respectively, if necessary, the user will be able to choose the optimal model for the dimensions of the room where it is planned to install the structure. Along the perimeter there is an innovative Ambilight backlight, which completely eliminates the occurrence of various kinds of light and other minor image defects. The TV panel itself is not very thin, unlike quite expensive models, but it is characterized by high performance and an optimal price-quality ratio. The front elements have a silver coating, the back panel is pure black. The backlight is neat, has small overall dimensions and excellent stability.
The originality of the backlight system also lies in the fact that it can be customized according to your own preferences. The TV operates on the basis of the latest generation Android operating system, it also has Pixel Plus Ultra HD image technology. Largely thanks to her, she is able to optimize the picture depending on the content. Even at maximum brightness, black and white tones look quite natural. The TV has an IPS matrix with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. There is a game image mode, which allows you to use the TV as a full-fledged gaming monitor, and the time delay for receiving a signal is not too high - around 15 ms.
Benefits:
- High quality display and sound;
- Stable operation of the operating system;
- Very convenient keyboard on the control panel;
- There is a game mode.
Disadvantages:
- Not all satellites can be found, due to which the number of channels can be slightly limited.
5. LG OLED55B7V
This line was developed and launched into wide sale in 2017, however, to this day it remains very popular among users who pay special attention to high image and sound quality. Using the most modern technologies that are used here, it is possible to obtain natural black and white colors, a good degree of saturation of the picture. Viewing angles are very wide, which makes the device optimal for use in rooms of various sizes. The product diagonal is 55 inches, there is support for any HDR standard, so you can view videos in the highest quality, regardless of the source of the signal. The sound here has decoding technology Dolby Atmos. All sounds are rich and sophisticated.
The TV has a rather thin body, which will expand slightly closer to the bottom. There are a lot of interfaces here, so if necessary, you can connect almost any external device. There are several USB connectors, two HDMI sockets, support for the WiDi function is provided, if desired, even a fairly powerful gaming personal computer is connected.
Benefits:
- Excellent picture quality;
- Using the HDR format is thought out as carefully as possible;
- Superior sound;
- It is a very stylish look;
- Reasonable cost for its characteristics.
Disadvantages:
- After some time of active use, the TV operating system may begin to slow down a bit.
4. Samsung QE49Q6FNA
Despite the fact that this model belongs to a fairly budget segment of products from this manufacturer, almost all modern technologies developed by Samsung engineers are reflected here. This TV has excellent capabilities for viewing content in 4K resolution or with support for HDR10. The color gamut displayed on the display is quite wide.If necessary, you can find several options with different diagonals, which allows you to choose the optimal size of the device for the conditions of a particular room. All image colors are transmitted using Quantum Dot technology, the operation of which is based on crystalline particles of a semiconductor type. This allows you to reliably protect the matrix from burning.
There is an Ambient mode that allows you to use the TV in the background. With it, you can play news, view reports, news headlines, weather and so on. All software looks original and new. If desired, the user can download the SmartThings application on the tablet or smartphone, making it easier to use the TV. Everything shown on the display of a mobile device can be displayed on the screen of this gadget. All sorts of ports are enough for normal use of the TV - there are two slots for USB 2.0 flash drives, four HDMI outputs at once, an input for receiving a satellite signal, Ethernet, and so on. The sound is quite decent, you can even listen to music in very high quality, which will be to the liking of music lovers.
Benefits:
- Decent in size diagonal display;
- Pretty loud speakers that will not fonit;
- A good level of brightness and clarity of the picture;
- It is possible to use absolutely all possible functions.
Disadvantages:
- The price is slightly higher than the average.
3. Sony KD-49XF9005
This is one of the few fairly budget models in our review of the best 4K TVs, which is characterized by a very original appearance. First of all, users in the reviews note rather thin frames and the original shape of the legs. They are quite high, so under the TV there is a lot of free space where you can place a soundbar. The display around the perimeter has an LED backlight equipped with a dynamic control function. The latter provides the most accurate automatic adjustment in various parts of the screen, due to which you can achieve good contrast in areas that have a close color palette. The arsenal of this model provides the latest functions of scaling and image correction - X-Reality Pro and X-Motion Clarity.
The model is equipped with an Android operating system. The TV has built-in applications for the Netflix and Amazon Prime Video services, and the image is displayed in HDR format. There is an application store where you can choose the right program. The interface is quite convenient and carefully thought out. The same can be said about the remote control, which differs in ergonomic shape, original appearance, and is also very easy to use. The sound is quite loud, there is a progressive scan, a full set of standard functions and connectors.
Benefits:
- It works very reliably and stably;
- All colors are vibrant and well-crafted;
- High level of contrast;
- A wide range of standard applications and the ability to install additional programs.
Disadvantages:
- A little obscure menu, it will take some time to dig into it.
2. LG 86UK6750
One of the newest models in our rating, which was launched into wide sale just some six months ago, last summer. The case here is quite reliable, although it is made of plastic. There is no feeling that it is of poor quality and will begin to fall apart after a couple of months. Assembly at a high quality level, only the latest materials were used for manufacturing. Some elements are made of profiled metal, which gives the design additional strength and style. The back panel is made exclusively in dark gray. The stand is made in the shape of the letter U, characterized by excellent stability. The TV operates on the basis of the webOS operating system, which has a high response speed, does not slow down in the process.
The interface itself is very convenient, and the search function is located directly on the main screen. The display has side LED backlighting using local dimming technology. There are quite a lot of picture settings here, and they can be used without fear - you can always return them to the default value. The sound quality is good, no backgrounds or extraneous inclusions were noticed, all noise is suppressed by a special system. The contrast and naturalness of the colors is excellent.
Benefits:
- Convenient and very clear interface;
- High quality workmanship;
- Beautiful appearance;
- Large diagonal;
- Acceptable sound.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
1. Samsung QE75Q8CAM
The leader of the review of the best TVs in 4K image format was this rather original model, which looks very expensive and modern. The screen is perfectly black when turned off, slightly curved, has a matte finish that reliably protects it from the occurrence of various glare and other defects caused by direct sunlight. Metal edging, frames are practically absent. The size of the diagonal is very large, which allows you to install the TV in a fairly spacious room. The stand has a thin leg, while the model itself is also very thin, although it has a significant mass of a little more than 20 kg. The remote control is programmable here, it is able to cope with the control of various third-party equipment connected to this device.
Here you can find 4 connectors for HDMI cables, an optical port, an Ethernet jack, three slots for flash drives and hard drives. All connections are made using a special receiver that comes with the model. On the TV panel itself there is only a shielded connector for connecting this receiver, the engineers of the company chose to get rid of all the other sockets and buttons. The sound is quite pleasant, despite the fact that the design is equipped with built-in speakers with a power of only 4.2 watts each. The total power might not seem too big if not for the receiver, which is also equipped with an equalizer.
Benefits:
- Very interesting and original design;
- Appearance allows you to organically fit into any interior;
- Quite loud and deep sound, despite the low power of the speakers;
- Original stable stand.
Disadvantages:
- Well, it’s very expensive.
Finally, a useful video
Today's review of the best televisions of the year is nearing its end. In conclusion, I would like to express the hope that after reading it you were able to choose the optimal model for yourself that will be able to last a long time and please with high quality pictures and sound. If you are not clear about the performance characteristics of your favorite model, ask us a question in the comments. We will try to respond as quickly as possible to your message and provide additional information.
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