Post by nurnobisorker14 on Oct 30, 2024 22:44:16 GMT -5
Today, the choice of TV equipment is extremely wide. Therefore, a detailed guide to buying a TV for a summer house or home will not be superfluous. Expensive does not always mean the best, but in almost any price segment you can find a couple of good options. Our step-by-step guide will help simplify the task of finding the model you need.
The diagonal size of the TV determines its purpose. You must admit that installing a huge meter-long "colossus" in a small kitchen of a Khrushchev-era building is at least inappropriate. And the pleasure from watching will be questionable: eye and neck fatigue will quickly make themselves known.
Don't forget about the TV resolution, the lower it is, the more noticeable the pixels that form the image will be. Follow bulk email campaigns this simple rule: the minimum comfortable viewing distance is 4 display diagonals. The diagonal size is usually indicated in inches - 1 inch equals 2.54 cm. It's easy to calculate that a 40-inch TV has a screen diagonal of 101.6 cm, and the optimal viewing distance is 4 meters. In other words, this is not an option for a small kitchen. But for a bedroom or a small living room - it's quite suitable!
Depending on the diagonal size, TVs can be classified as follows:
up to 32 inches (< 81 cm) - for the kitchen;
from 32 to 43 inches (81–109 cm) – for the bedroom;
from 49 to 60 inches (124–152 cm) – for a living room or hall;
over 65 inches (> 165 cm) - for large rooms or studio apartments.
It is much easier to determine the diagonal than it seems at first glance. In the room, choose a place where the TV will hang, and also determine the point where you plan to put a sofa, bed or armchair. Measure the distance between the device and the place of daily viewing and divide by four. The resulting value will be the desired diagonal size. In the case of very small rooms, it is permissible to divide by three.
The larger the diagonal of the TV, the higher its resolution should be. You will not enjoy watching movies on an 80-inch screen if the matrix's limit is HD-Ready (1280x720) or Full HD (1920x1080). We will talk about this in more detail below.
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Selecting the matrix type
The term "LCD TVs" is not quite correct to use today for models with an LED matrix. Classic LCD or LSD with a thick case are no longer produced. If we talk about LED TVs, this is the most common option, distinguished by a good combination of price and quality. The technology is based on the use of colored liquid crystals, which are illuminated by point LED sources. It is the use of LEDs that made it possible to make such models thinner and more compact.
There are two main types of LED matrices: IPS and VA. Their main differences are in the orientation of the crystals. In IPS, they are parallel to the plane of the screen. This ensures light scattering and uniform brightness, contrast and saturation when viewing from almost any angle. This option is acceptable on TVs with a large diagonal - for viewing with family or company.
Models with a VA matrix have crystals oriented perpendicularly. This solution provides better colorization and color rendering. But such models have a real problem with viewing angles - even with small deviations in the direction of view from the perpendicular, the image becomes dim, fades, and begins to glare. Owners of budget laptops have probably encountered something like this.
There are more modern and advanced varieties of liquid crystal matrices - OLED and QLED. Their feature is the use of organic light-emitting diodes, capable of smoothly changing color and its intensity.
Such TVs combine the advantages of both of the above technologies - they provide high-quality images at good viewing angles.
True, these TVs are not without their shortcomings. Their image is noticeably dimmer than that of conventional LCD models, but more realistic with smooth transitions, color and shade elaboration even in the shadows.
If you decide to choose this type of TV for your apartment, install it in such a way as to exclude light and stray light - you can enjoy the image in complete darkness, like in a movie theater.
As for the difference between OLED and QLED, it is barely noticeable to the average person. The former are distinguished by the depth of black color transmission, the latter by the width of the color spectrum. In addition, QLED is cheaper, and its service life is longer. Connoisseurs, of course, advocate for OLED, but for most, the image quality provided by QLED or IPS TVs will be quite sufficient.
There are other types of displays, but they are all variations of the same LCD technologies. For example, Nano Cell is an IPS matrix with improved color rendering and black display. The difference in the image of such devices is not striking, but in price it is quite noticeable.
The RGBW matrix is a development of the LG corporation. By adding an additional white pixel, they were able to reduce the cost of producing equipment with a large diagonal and maintain brightness. True, at the expense of resolution and image detail. But already from a distance of 2-3 meters you can enjoy a very good picture, which is not inferior in quality to more expensive models.
Deciding on the screen resolution
The resolution of a TV is the number of pixels on the matrix/display in the horizontal and vertical directions. A pixel is the smallest color particle that participates in the formation of an image, its "brick". Accordingly, the more such multi-colored "bricks", the higher the detail.
HD-Ready
Today, HD-Ready TVs with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels have almost gone out of use. Therefore, even if you find such a format somewhere on sale, it is not worth spending money on it. Unless you are looking for at least some kind of "color radio" that shows pictures.
Full HD
Frankly speaking, the Full HD format is also becoming obsolete. Although the vast majority of TVs on sale have a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. If we do not talk about very large diagonals, then such an image is quite high-quality and detailed. It is enough to view 90% of all video content, including TV programs.
Ultra HD 4K
Only a few broadcast in the increasingly popular Ultra HD 4K resolution. And there is still little video content with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, despite advertising and active promotion. From the point of view of advertisers and manufacturers, this approach is understandable. After all, a 4K TV costs several times more than a Full HD analogue with approximately the same characteristics.
It is difficult to deny that Ultra HD models have better quality and resolution, smoothness of the picture and the future belongs to them. Unfortunately, this future has not yet arrived. Therefore, when buying such a TV, be prepared for the fact that most of the time you will have to watch a distorted and stretched to 3840x2160 pixels picture of a smaller size.
Although, as an example of the opposite, we can cite YouTube, where there is now quite a lot of content in Ultra HD. But if you are a movie buff with a large collection of 4K films, then don't hesitate! Also, TVs of this resolution can be used instead of a computer monitor, if, for example, you are engaged in design and the size of standard displays is not enough for you.
Ultimate 8K Dimming
As you can easily guess from the name, TVs with Ultimate 8K Dimming resolution have a completely mind-boggling number of pixels on the matrix - 8,000 horizontally! This format is considered the successor to 4K. If we do not talk about professional needs, then now and even in the next few years, it makes no sense to consider buying a TV with such a grandiose resolution. You will simply end up with a pile of expensive hardware in the corner without any practical use.
Refresh rate
Behind the diagonal size, screen resolution and color rendering quality, another important parameter is often forgotten - the scanning or refresh rate. Although the image quality largely depends on it.
The refresh rate is the number of frames per second. Almost all budget TVs have a refresh rate of 50 or 60 Hz. This is quite enough for most videos and TV programs. But when watching movies with dynamic pictures and movement, jerks, twitching, and a strobe effect will be noticeable. This is because the device “doesn’t have enough frames” to ensure smoothness of the image.
The diagonal size of the TV determines its purpose. You must admit that installing a huge meter-long "colossus" in a small kitchen of a Khrushchev-era building is at least inappropriate. And the pleasure from watching will be questionable: eye and neck fatigue will quickly make themselves known.
Don't forget about the TV resolution, the lower it is, the more noticeable the pixels that form the image will be. Follow bulk email campaigns this simple rule: the minimum comfortable viewing distance is 4 display diagonals. The diagonal size is usually indicated in inches - 1 inch equals 2.54 cm. It's easy to calculate that a 40-inch TV has a screen diagonal of 101.6 cm, and the optimal viewing distance is 4 meters. In other words, this is not an option for a small kitchen. But for a bedroom or a small living room - it's quite suitable!
Depending on the diagonal size, TVs can be classified as follows:
up to 32 inches (< 81 cm) - for the kitchen;
from 32 to 43 inches (81–109 cm) – for the bedroom;
from 49 to 60 inches (124–152 cm) – for a living room or hall;
over 65 inches (> 165 cm) - for large rooms or studio apartments.
It is much easier to determine the diagonal than it seems at first glance. In the room, choose a place where the TV will hang, and also determine the point where you plan to put a sofa, bed or armchair. Measure the distance between the device and the place of daily viewing and divide by four. The resulting value will be the desired diagonal size. In the case of very small rooms, it is permissible to divide by three.
The larger the diagonal of the TV, the higher its resolution should be. You will not enjoy watching movies on an 80-inch screen if the matrix's limit is HD-Ready (1280x720) or Full HD (1920x1080). We will talk about this in more detail below.
Try paying in installments
First payment only after 30 days
Find out the limit
Selecting the matrix type
The term "LCD TVs" is not quite correct to use today for models with an LED matrix. Classic LCD or LSD with a thick case are no longer produced. If we talk about LED TVs, this is the most common option, distinguished by a good combination of price and quality. The technology is based on the use of colored liquid crystals, which are illuminated by point LED sources. It is the use of LEDs that made it possible to make such models thinner and more compact.
There are two main types of LED matrices: IPS and VA. Their main differences are in the orientation of the crystals. In IPS, they are parallel to the plane of the screen. This ensures light scattering and uniform brightness, contrast and saturation when viewing from almost any angle. This option is acceptable on TVs with a large diagonal - for viewing with family or company.
Models with a VA matrix have crystals oriented perpendicularly. This solution provides better colorization and color rendering. But such models have a real problem with viewing angles - even with small deviations in the direction of view from the perpendicular, the image becomes dim, fades, and begins to glare. Owners of budget laptops have probably encountered something like this.
There are more modern and advanced varieties of liquid crystal matrices - OLED and QLED. Their feature is the use of organic light-emitting diodes, capable of smoothly changing color and its intensity.
Such TVs combine the advantages of both of the above technologies - they provide high-quality images at good viewing angles.
True, these TVs are not without their shortcomings. Their image is noticeably dimmer than that of conventional LCD models, but more realistic with smooth transitions, color and shade elaboration even in the shadows.
If you decide to choose this type of TV for your apartment, install it in such a way as to exclude light and stray light - you can enjoy the image in complete darkness, like in a movie theater.
As for the difference between OLED and QLED, it is barely noticeable to the average person. The former are distinguished by the depth of black color transmission, the latter by the width of the color spectrum. In addition, QLED is cheaper, and its service life is longer. Connoisseurs, of course, advocate for OLED, but for most, the image quality provided by QLED or IPS TVs will be quite sufficient.
There are other types of displays, but they are all variations of the same LCD technologies. For example, Nano Cell is an IPS matrix with improved color rendering and black display. The difference in the image of such devices is not striking, but in price it is quite noticeable.
The RGBW matrix is a development of the LG corporation. By adding an additional white pixel, they were able to reduce the cost of producing equipment with a large diagonal and maintain brightness. True, at the expense of resolution and image detail. But already from a distance of 2-3 meters you can enjoy a very good picture, which is not inferior in quality to more expensive models.
Deciding on the screen resolution
The resolution of a TV is the number of pixels on the matrix/display in the horizontal and vertical directions. A pixel is the smallest color particle that participates in the formation of an image, its "brick". Accordingly, the more such multi-colored "bricks", the higher the detail.
HD-Ready
Today, HD-Ready TVs with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels have almost gone out of use. Therefore, even if you find such a format somewhere on sale, it is not worth spending money on it. Unless you are looking for at least some kind of "color radio" that shows pictures.
Full HD
Frankly speaking, the Full HD format is also becoming obsolete. Although the vast majority of TVs on sale have a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. If we do not talk about very large diagonals, then such an image is quite high-quality and detailed. It is enough to view 90% of all video content, including TV programs.
Ultra HD 4K
Only a few broadcast in the increasingly popular Ultra HD 4K resolution. And there is still little video content with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, despite advertising and active promotion. From the point of view of advertisers and manufacturers, this approach is understandable. After all, a 4K TV costs several times more than a Full HD analogue with approximately the same characteristics.
It is difficult to deny that Ultra HD models have better quality and resolution, smoothness of the picture and the future belongs to them. Unfortunately, this future has not yet arrived. Therefore, when buying such a TV, be prepared for the fact that most of the time you will have to watch a distorted and stretched to 3840x2160 pixels picture of a smaller size.
Although, as an example of the opposite, we can cite YouTube, where there is now quite a lot of content in Ultra HD. But if you are a movie buff with a large collection of 4K films, then don't hesitate! Also, TVs of this resolution can be used instead of a computer monitor, if, for example, you are engaged in design and the size of standard displays is not enough for you.
Ultimate 8K Dimming
As you can easily guess from the name, TVs with Ultimate 8K Dimming resolution have a completely mind-boggling number of pixels on the matrix - 8,000 horizontally! This format is considered the successor to 4K. If we do not talk about professional needs, then now and even in the next few years, it makes no sense to consider buying a TV with such a grandiose resolution. You will simply end up with a pile of expensive hardware in the corner without any practical use.
Refresh rate
Behind the diagonal size, screen resolution and color rendering quality, another important parameter is often forgotten - the scanning or refresh rate. Although the image quality largely depends on it.
The refresh rate is the number of frames per second. Almost all budget TVs have a refresh rate of 50 or 60 Hz. This is quite enough for most videos and TV programs. But when watching movies with dynamic pictures and movement, jerks, twitching, and a strobe effect will be noticeable. This is because the device “doesn’t have enough frames” to ensure smoothness of the image.