The Best 4K Televisions
When you sit down to watch a show or movie at home, you want it to look its best. And while fuzzy and grainy videos were the standard years back, there’s no excuse these days. A 4K TV has never been more affordable and can offer you clarity and color that puts you right in the action. Check out our list of the best 4K televisions below and find one that’s right for you.
What To Look For
When choosing our favorite TVs, we looked for ones that are easy to use, offer fantastic quality and color, and are a great value for their price. For example, Amazon Basic’s television comes with a Fire TV remote, so you can navigate the apps just using your voice. On the other hand, Samsung’s TU-8300 is curved to give you a more immersive viewing experience. Keep on reading to learn more about the 4K TVs we love.
TCL 4K Smart TV
Endless of options
TCL’s smart TV is the perfect combination of quality, features, and value. It has a customizable menu that makes navigation even quicker and easier after you set it up. With Roku built-in, you can access hundreds of free TV shows and movies. And while others might give you these features at a higher price point, this TV is very reasonably priced on the market.
Pros:
- We love the number of free TV shows and movies you get with Roku+.
- It has a very sleek profile, so it takes up little space in the room.
Cons:
- The projection of the screen may not be as good from the sides as when you look at it head-on.
Amazon Fire TV
See more, spend less
If you want to ball on a budget, take a look at Amazon’s Fire TV. Not only does it give you fantastic 4K quality, but it’s also packed with features. It comes loaded with your favorite streaming apps like Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu, so you’ll be good to go straight out of the box. And for added convenience, the included remote control has Alexa built-in, so you can control the TV just by using your voice.
Pros:
- Packed with features, this TV is a fantastic value for its price.
- The three HDMI ports are very convenient for connecting external devices to the television.
Cons:
- The LED light stays on even when the TV is powered off, which some may find annoying.
Toshiba C350 Smart TV
Built for power
Don’t mess with a crummy television that gives you unreliable quality. Toshiba’s C350 is built with its powerful Regiza Engine 4K chip that handles 4K Ultra HD quality seamlessly. It gives you more detail and better color than a basic HD television, even during quick action scenes. And to make its audio as powerful as its video, it comes with DTS Virtual: X to give you surround sound and audio level enhancement.
Pros:
- The speakers are loud and clear, reducing the need to buy an external soundbar or sound system.
- Setting up the television on the stand and cabling is super easy and can be done within minutes.
Cons:
- The motion smoothing feature may automatically kick in at times, so if you prefer watching without it on, you’ll have to turn it back off manually.
Samsung TU-8300 Smart TV
Surrounding your senses
If you want to feel like a part of the action, Samsung’s TU-8300 smart TV is for you. Its curved 55-inch LCD screen helps movies and images come alive as they move into your periphery. Its Crystal 4K Processor scales up video with a lightning-quick speed, so it comes through crisp and clear. And because it has HDR, colors are bright and vibrant while keeping darker scenes subtle and deep.
Pros:
- Among the other benefits of having a curved TV, the curve also helps prevent glare from washing out your screen.
- We love that this television quickly pairs with other devices without a headache.
Cons:
- The remote control can take a bit of time adjusting two because of its slim design.
Samsung Smart LED TV Bundle
The whole shebang
Samsung’s Smart TV bundle is perfect for anyone moving to a new place or wanting to hang their next TV on the wall. It comes with its own TV mount capable of holding the massive 65-inch screen with ease. Four HDMI cables ensure you can connect other devices like Blu-Ray players and consoles without having to run to the store. And to keep all your devices powered, it also comes with a six-outlet surge protector.
Pros:
- The remote has convenient buttons that allow you to quickly access Netflix and other apps, and it quickly syncs to other devices.
- The 65-inch screen is massive and is great for parties and watching sports with friends.
Cons:
- The wireless receiver may not work the best, so we recommend keeping the TV close to your router for the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the “Class” mean in some TV product descriptions?
“Class” is often used when a television isn’t precisely the size it’s listed. Fortunately for consumers, however, for manufacturers to list a TV at a certain size class, it must be within half an inch of that size. For example, if it is listed as being in the 55-inch class, it must be no less than 54.5 inches. If a TV doesn’t use the term class, it’s probably listing its actual size.
What’s the difference between LCD and LED displays?
LCD simply stands for “liquid crystal display.” LEDs also use liquid crystals to create an image, meaning that all LEDs are LCDs. Not all LCDs are LEDs, however. LEDs use “light-emitting diodes” as a backlight to project images onto their screens, whereas other LCDs use “cold cathode fluorescent lamps.”
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