The Best TVs by tvfindr 2021/02
It is not easy to choose the best TV, but we have put together the best TVs for you in different categories, each with two reasonable alternatives.
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OLED or QLED?
Which type of panel is better depends on the individual situation. With an OLED, each pixel lights up by itself, so you have the best possible contrast ratio and black levels. However, the OLED has protection mechanisms to prevent burn-in. For example, it may not become as bright as the LCD competition in large bright scenes (Automatic Brightness Limiter). A QLED is a LED-LCD panel with an additional Quantum Dot layer. These quantum dots provide rich, bright primary colors. However, not every QLED is the same, because there is a world of difference between a Q60T and a Q90T!
VA or IPS?
Especially with limited budgets, the question often arises whether to choose a TV with VA-LCD panel or IPS-LCD panel. The advantage of the VA panel are deep blacks and a high contrast ratio; however, you should sit rather centrally in front of the TV, as the picture quality quickly decreases sharply when viewed at an oblique angle.
With IPS panels it is the other way round. Although the contrast ratio and black levels are rather poor, the picture quality remains constant even at oblique viewing angles.
No matter what type of panel, further improvements can of course be added, such as full array local dimming or an additional layer for oblique viewing angles and against reflections.
What is the right size for your TV?
As a rule of thumb, the further away you sit from the TV, the larger it should be to ensure a great viewing experience. Of course, you can also get an even bigger TV at a short distance, but you should keep in mind that with increasing screen size and short distance, the possible weaknesses of the TV are also more noticeable. For example, a 55 inch TV is ideal for a sitting distance of 8 feet, but can also be used well up to a maximum of 11 feet.
Best 40-43 inch TV 2021
Since most mid-range and premium models are only available with larger screen diagonals, the Samsung QLED Q60T delivers the best results on televisions with 43″ or smaller screens. The Q60T uses the dual LED backlighting of the QLED VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. to produce a good picture, especially in dark environments. The smart TV features of the Samsung Tizen operating system are easy to understand and very comprehensive.
- Deep blacks
- Low input lag
- Great Smart Features
- Smart Home availability
- Dolby Atmos via Dolby True HD
- No Local Dimming
- No DTS
- No VRR
In contrast to the Samsung Q60T, the Sony X800H has an IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel LCDLCD = Liquid Crystal Display – a type of screen using liquid crystals for creating the image panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS.. This means that the picture quality is much better when viewed from an oblique angle. The black level and contrast ratio are not as good, however.
The Samsung TU8000 also has a VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. in 43 inch and is therefore also well suited for dark rooms. It is inexpensive and still offers a great performance. Even though you might have to make a few concessions, you have a solid, affordable smart TV with Tizen OS.
Best 48-50 inch TV 2021
The LG OLED CX will be available in 2020 as the first OLED in 48 inch and therefore it is automatically the best TV in this size. The 120Hz OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. delivers perfect blacks with an almost infinite contrast ratio and hardly has any negative aspects when you sit at an angle to the screen.
Not only the HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) performance (with Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ) is unrivalled, but also the gaming performance thanks to HDMI 2.1 with G-Sync and FreeSync.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
Should the CX be too expensive for your taste, the first thing to look at is the Sony X950H. Because it also delivers remarkable picture quality for movies and series thanks to the 120Hz VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with Full Array Local Dimming. It can also display HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) details to great effect thanks to its high peak brightness.
If it should be even more reasonable, but also suitable for the upcoming consoles, then the LG NANO85 is the best alternative in this size. The NanoCell TV is, besides the CX, the only one with 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 below 50 inch.
Best 55 inch TV 2021
The best television with 55 inches is the LG OLED CX. It delivers the best picture quality in this size and with HDMI 2.1, it can also show this perfectly in gaming. The total package, no matter for what kind of use, is truly unparalleled.
Thanks to the wide viewing angle, it is suitable for very large rooms as well as for relatively small ones; because if you sit very close to the screen, a slightly oblique viewing angle at this short distance can cause the colors to appear washed out, on most other panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. types – but not with an OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS..
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
The Samsung QLED Q90T is currently the best 4K TV from Samsung. The Q90T has a 120Hz VA-LCD panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with an additional layer for oblique viewing angles and against reflections. Therefore it is even better suited for very bright rooms. Thanks to an HDMI 2.1 connection, the Samsung QLED is also prepared for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Sony X950H Bravia is slightly cheaper. Since the TV also supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits and delivers a good picture in both bright and dark environments, it is particularly suitable for movies and series.
Since the TV also supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits and delivers a good picture in both bright and dark environments, it is particularly suitable for movies and series. Because of the very original approach of image processing, a natural color accurate picture is created, which makes the X950H also predestined for nature documentaries or similar.
But you should keep in mind, that the X950H does not have an HDMI 2.1 Port.
Best 65 inch TV 2021
When it comes to picture quality, the LG OLED CX is second to none. With its perfect black and theoretically infinite contrast ratio, its picture quality is breathtaking. The 120Hz OLED TV supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ and also has an HDMI 2.1 interface. Therefore it is perfect for gaming and supports FreeSync & G-Sync VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card and [email protected]
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
The LG BX is the slightly cheaper version of the CX OLED. In terms of picture quality it performs almost as well – except for very bright rooms. But with HDMI 2.1 and 120Hz display it delivers a great all around package, which makes it future proof. Its processor is a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. weaker, but most users should not really notice that. Otherwise, the two TVs are incredibly similar.
If you use the TV mainly during the day in a room with many light sources, the Samsung QLED Q90T is the better choice. This is because the coated QLED VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. can handle reflections even better, and the Q90T is even brighter, so it can even cope with the midday sun. It also has an HDMI 2.1 port for gaming.
Best 70-77 inch television 2021
The best TV with 70 inch or more is the 77 inch version of the LG OLED CX. Because of the OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., the CX also has no disadvantages that would only become apparent in larger sizes, except perhaps the price. The CX delivers the best picture quality in over 70 inches and with HDMI 2.1, it can also show this perfectly in gaming.
The total package, no matter for what kind of use, is truly unparalleled. Thanks to the wide viewing angle, it is suitable for very large rooms as well as for relatively small ones; because if you sit very close to the screen, for example 3m away, you can see the sides at a slanting angle without any noticeable loss.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
If you are looking for an alternative for very bright rooms, the Samsung QLED Q90T is the best choice. The Q90T can handle reflections best and is even brighter than the OLED CX. However, it cannot quite keep up with the picture quality in dark surroundings. But the QLED with HDMI 2.1 has similar gaming characteristics.
When you can do without gaming performance and therefore don’t necessarily need the HDMI 2.1 interface, you can also choose the X950H. The TV supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits and can deliver a great picture in both bright and dark environments, making it ideal for movies and series.
Sony’s most sophisticated image processing produces a natural and color-accurate picture, which is great to watch in nature documentaries, for example.
Best TV above 80 inch 2021
The best big screen TV ever is the LG OLED ZX. Like its little brother, the CX, it has a 120Hz OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with excellent picture quality due to perfect black and infinite contrast ratio. HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content looks impressive and thanks to Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ, it can be optimized for the brightness of the surroundings.
Because of the HDMI 2.1 connections it is also prepared for the future and can receive either [email protected] or [email protected]. Even if you can hardly find 8K content yet, the from this size of TV it is still most likely to make sense.
- 8K resolution
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
If it’s a large LCDLCD = Liquid Crystal Display – a type of screen using liquid crystals for creating the image TV, the Samsung Q90T is one of the best options. The 4K QLED with HDMI 2.1 can convince especially in very bright rooms, but also delivers a really good picture in the dark, because it has not only a very large color space coverage but also a contrast ratio of over 10000:1.
If you are looking for an even cheaper option that you want to use mainly for afternoon sports and evening movies, the Sony X950H in 85 inches is the right giant TV for you. Although it does not have HDMI 2.1 or the OLED picture quality, it scores with very accurate color reproduction and natural image processing.
Best OLED TVs 2021
OLED televisions do not have a backlight, but each individual pixel can light up by itself. Therefore OLEDs have perfect blacks and because of the pixel exact dimming they have a nearly infinite contrast ratio. Furthermore OLEDs have a very wide viewing angle and excellent motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects.
Burn-in does not occur during normal use, since enough preventive mechanisms have been installed.
The LG OLED CX is the best mainstream TV available nowadays. It has the typical OLED picture quality and the best motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects, which is unmatched by other TVs. It has a great gaming performance and moreover, it is a very future-proof model as it supports HDMI 2.1 with all its features as well as Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ to adjust the brightness to the environment.
Furthermore, it is very versatile due to the wide viewing angle.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
If you can do without the gaming performance of the CX and you are looking for something specifically designed for home cinema, the A8H is the right choice.
It has the outstanding OLED picture quality combined with the great Sound from Screen feature, which turns the TV itself into the center speaker of a sound system. So the sound comes directly from the center of the screen.
In addition, Sony’s most sophisticated image processing software gives you a natural picture with true-to-life colors – perfect for home cinema. But you have to do without HDMI 2.1, which so far only has an effect on gaming.
The LG BX is the cheaper version of the CX and has almost the same features. Although you have to do without Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ and the chipset is a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. weaker, but you have the similar brilliant OLED picture quality.
Best QLED TV 2021
The term “QLED” stands for TVs with an LED LCDLCD = Liquid Crystal Display – a type of screen using liquid crystals for creating the image panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. and a quantum dot layer. This Quantum Dot layer provides better defined, richer primary colors at all brightness levels. QLED TVs are mainly known from Samsung, but they are also available from TCL and Hisense. Similar technologies are available from other manufacturers; these are called NanoCell or Triluminos, for example.
The best 4K QLED is the Samsung Q90T. With Full Array Local Dimming, the 120Hz VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. not only achieves very deep blacks, but also a contrast ratio of over 10000:1.
With the Ultra Viewing Angle layer, you do not only have considerably better picture quality under oblique viewing angles, but also significantly less reflections and glosses on the screen. For this reason and thanks to its high brightness, the Samsung Q90T can still show off HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content impressively, even in very bright surroundings.
For gaming there is an HDMI 2.1 connection with [email protected], ALLM, VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card, LFC and Co.
- Deep Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: 10500:1
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- 96 Dimming Zonen
- 1400 Nits Peak Brightness
- FreeSync VRR
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- HDR10+
- Viewing Angle
- No DTS
- No Dolby Vision
The cheapest QLED would actually be the Q60T, but the Q70T offers much more. Because with the Q70T you still have 120Hz, HDMI 2.1 and everything that comes with it. But due to the lack of FALD and Ultra Viewing Angle layer you have to make some concessions compared to the Q90T.
The Samsung QLED Q800T can be easily compared with the Q90T. It also has no One Connect Box but the 8K resolution. The higher resolution does not only have advantages. Although the Q800T has 5 times as many local dimming zones, it only achieves a very similar picture quality as the Q90T .
Best affordable television 2021
Of course, not everyone can spend that much money on a new TV. That’s why we have presented the best entry-level televisions here. They are not the cheapest devices but the most affordable TVs that still deliver a good result. So they are inexpensive products, but you don’t have to be annoyed about them.
One of the best cheap TVs is the Hisense H8G. The TV has a 60Hz VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with deep blacks and a high contrast ratio. It also has the Full Array Local Dimming feature, which is quite rare in this price range. So you have a good picture quality especially in the evening with a central sitting position.
The H8G also supports almost all Smart TV features that you might need and the Android 9.0 OS has a huge selection of Apps. Even though the H8G with 60Hz of course does not have any Next Gen Gaming features like an HDMI 2.1 port or VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card, it is quite suitable for older consoles, because it has a really low input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay).
And the H8G also supports Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits and Dolby Atmos!
- Wide color gamut
- Black Frame Insertion feature
- Integrated Dolby Atmos
- Large app selection
- Ad-free interface
- Voice control via Google Assistant
- Limited viewing angle
- No HDMI 2.1
- No VRR
- No ALLM
- No HDMI eARC
If you don’t always sit centrally in front of the TV, the Sony X800H makes more sense. Because with the 60Hz-IPS-Panel of the Sony TVs one has a clearly better picture quality under oblique viewing angles. This also makes watching sports in the afternoon more fun.. However, there are disadvantages in terms of black levels and contrast ratio, which is particularly noticeable in the evening.
The TCL S535 is unbelievably similar to the Hisense H8G, and in a direct comparison it comes off only a tiny bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. worse in terms of picture quality. It also features Full Array Local Dimming and Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits/Dolby Atmos. In addition, it has an HDMI eARC, which could make it really interesting for audio enthusiasts.
Best mid-range TV 2021
In the mid-range section of the market, of course, it becomes difficult to pick the best TV because it depends on where you set the limits. But this can still be a good orientation.
The Sony X900H has a 120Hz VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with full array local dimming. In combination with Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits it can deliver a pretty good HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) performance. The Bravia TV cuts a fine figure both during the day and in the evening.
Thanks to the HDMI 2.1 interface it is also future-proof for the next console generation and with the HDMI eARC all Atmos sound systems of the highest quality can be used. Unfortunately, its viewing angle is very limited, which is probably its biggest drawback.
- Deep Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: 4800:1
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- Color Accuracy
- Dolby Vision & Atmos
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- Android 9.0
- Viewing Angle
- 32 Dimming Zonen
If you often sit at an angle to the screen, the LG NANO90 with IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. is a better solution. It also has HDMI 2.1 and the corresponding gaming features, and LG also offers Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits.
When it comes to better picture quality in the evening for movies and series, the BX OLED might be a better choice. With HDMI 2.1 it also has equally good gaming specs, but can convince even more with its better motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects. But to be fair, it costs quite a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. more.
Best Premium TV 2021
If you are not really limited by a budget, but still don’t want to spend too much on the TV, this is the best choice.
The LG OLED CX offers the best price/performance ratio of the upper class models. It has an extended picture quality and can be operated quickly and easily. The HDMI 2.1 connections are future-proof and thanks to Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ the OLED can always display the best picture quality.
The OLED not only impresses in dark environments with great HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) highlights but also looks even better than most TVs in bright environments.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
The best “non OLED” alternative is the Samsung QLED Q90T. It can flex its muscles especially in very bright surroundings. This would make it even better suited for afternoon gaming, for example. The higher brightness and better handling of reflections also make it suitable for strong sunshine.
If you’re not so keen on the gaming features and more interested in a great home theater atmosphere, the Sony A8H might be a good choice. It has a similarly breathtaking OLED picture quality and can also score over its sound system.
With the Sound from Screen feature, the sound comes directly from the center of the screen, making the TV itself the center speaker of a sound system. This creates a truly immersive TV experience. But you have to do without HDMI 2.1, which sometimes only affects the gaming performance.
Best Samsung TV 2021
In 2020, Samsung has primarily expanded its QLED offering in the 8K direction. The Q90T can still be seen as the best Samsung TV, as the higher resolution has little added value so far. With the QLED TVs, Samsung stands above all for bright, colorful pictures and good gaming performance.
The best overall package you can get from Samsung is the QLED Q90T. The TV not only has deep blacks and thanks to the full array local dimming also a contrast ratio of over 10000:1, but also scores with rich bright colors of up to 1400Nits.
Moreover, it is perfectly suited for gaming and you hardly have any losses if you sit at an angle to the screen. Last but not least, Samsung’s “Ultra Viewing Angle” layer minimizes the reflections of light spots like no other.
- Deep Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: 10500:1
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- 96 Dimming Zonen
- 1400 Nits Peak Brightness
- FreeSync VRR
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- HDR10+
- Viewing Angle
- No DTS
- No Dolby Vision
In terms of values, the Samsung Q800T is very similar to the Q90T. So the biggest difference is the higher resolution of the Q800T. The 8K resolution has only limited added value, but if you want exactly that, the Q800T is the most reasonable alternative.
If you want your TV to look good when it’s not actually in use, the Samsung “The Frame” with Art Mode would be the best solution. It doesn’t have the same picture quality as a Q90T or Q800T, but you can replace the frames with other colors and looks. It’s performance is pretty similar to the Q70T.
Best Sony LCD TV 2021
Sony is known above all for its original image processing and color accuracy. Thus Sony televisions already have a good calibration and a very natural picture right away. This selection is limited to the 4K-LCD-TVs.
The Sony X950H delivers the best picture quality of any 2020 UHD TV from Sony’s LCDLCD = Liquid Crystal Display – a type of screen using liquid crystals for creating the image division. The Bravia TV has also received a huge upgrade this year in terms of the Android operating system, which runs without any problems and much more smoothly.
Starting at 55 inches, there is a layer for oblique viewing angles, which minimizes reflections at the same time. The 120Hz FALD VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. can deliver a really good natural image in both bright and dark environments. This is made possible by what is probably the best local dimming algorithm in the industry.
- Deep black
- Contrast ratio 3170:1
- Viewing angle
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- Peak brightness ~1180 Nits
- High colour accuracy
- Dolby Vision & Atmos
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- HDMI eARC
- No HDMI 2.1
- No Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- No Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
The only thing the X950H is not so good at is gaming performance. But for that, Sony has the X900H in its range. This one does without a few things for the best home cinema experience, but instead it has an HDMI 2.1 connection.
Sony has also named the X900H “Ready for PlayStation 5” and promises [email protected] with an input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) of only 7 ms!
For those who prefer to save some money, but still want a solid Sony Android TV, Sony’s X800H is a good choice. The TV does not have full array local dimming and only 60Hz, but still offers a good picture in bright and dark environments.
Up to 65 inches, the X800H has an IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS.; from 75 inches upwards, a VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. with deeper black and higher contrast ratio, but a limited viewing angle, is used.
Best Gaming TV 2021
As the new consoles Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will be launched towards the end of the year, there are also higher requirements for the TVs that are connected to the consoles. With HDMI 2.1 you can gamble in [email protected] and use a variable refresh rateVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card, so there is no screen tearing.
The best TV for gaming is the LG OLED CX. It has also received several upgrades compared to last year’s model. Besides G-Sync and the HDMI VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card, FreeSync Premium has been added.
And the gaming OLED with HDMI 2.1 will also be available from 2020 in an almost 48 inch monitor size. But besides the gaming performance, the LG OLED CX also has impressive picture quality and unparalleled motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
The Samsung QLED Q80T is the better alternative for gaming in the afternoon or in very bright light conditions. It is also a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. cheaper, especially in the larger sizes.
You only have to be careful with the 49-inch version, because this one has only a 60Hz panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. and therefore of course only limited gaming performance. Unfortunately, you have to do without Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits on the Samsung TV.
Of course there is also a television with HDMI 2.1 connection from Sony. Sony also sells the X900H with the claim “Ready for PlayStation 5“. Some gaming features, such as the VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card, will only be available after a software update. It has a quite similar image quality as the Q80T, but it’s viewing angle is narrow.
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Best Art Gallery TV 2021
If you also want to use the TV in standby as an art object, there are now even several alternatives.
The LG OLED GX is best suited as a picture frame TV. The OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. has an outstanding picture quality, even when viewed at an angle. The potential disadvantage of OLEDs, the Automatic Brightness Limiter, will not be noticed when used in Gallery Mode.
So the only real disadvantage is the still quite recently released software, but one can surely expect updates. And as a TV the GX cuts a perfect figure of course, because it has the same features as the OLED CX, including HDMI 2.1 and Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
Samsung makes it even easier and calls the TV, which you can use as a picture frame, directly “The Frame”. The Frame has a QLED-VA panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. but unfortunately without the additional layer for oblique viewing angles. Therefore you have to deal with the disadvantage that the picture quality is not so good from an oblique viewing angle.
Best TV for PlayStation 5 2021
If you are looking for the best TV for your PlayStation 5, there are two things you need to know: gaming performance and HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) picture quality.
Gaming performance includes everything that has to do with motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects, input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay), VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card and HDMI 2.1. To fully utilize the console’s performance, an HDMI 2.1 connection is required. Otherwise you will have to make some concessions in one or the other place.
With regard to the picture quality, the Playstation 5 is primarily concerned with High Dynamic Range, since you will only be able to enjoy the full power of the Next Gen console with HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) gaming.
The LG OLED CX is the best (still affordable) TV for the PlayStation 5, and in terms of gaming performance, it offers 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with everything you need, plus FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Variable Refresh RateVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card.
Thanks to the OLED panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., the response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color of less than 1ms is almost instantaneous and therefore on the highest gaming monitor level. The motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects is perfectly complemented by the HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) performance with Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits IQ.
So with the LG OLED CX you get almost the best HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) picture quality anyway and on top of that everything you could wish for in gaming specs.
- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos
- Alpha 9 Gen 3 Processor
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
The NANO85 has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports with everything you need and in any size! So the 49 inch version is probably the cheapest TV with [email protected], VRRVariable Refresh Rate – synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card and ALLM on the whole market.
Even playing with two people is no problem with the wide viewing angle of the IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS.. But you can”t expect a really impressive picture quality, especially not in HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range)…
If it is also important to you that the HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) games look simply impressive, the Sony X900H would be a better option! Besides the 8K Z8H, the X900H models are the only Sony TVs with HDMI 2.1 that are rightly marketed as “Ready for Playstation 5“.
The VA-Panel with Full Array Local Dimming reaches a maximum brightness of 740 NitsSI unit of luminance: 1 nit = 1 cd/m2 – The best way of measuring and comparing a TVs brightness , with which really effective HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) details can be created.
The biggest disadvantage of the Sony TV is the limited viewing angle. So you should sit relatively in the center in front of it.
The best TV under $500 2021/04/13
- Very low input lag
- Great response time
- Sufficient performance in dark rooms
- No Wide Color Gamut
- Poor Wide Viewing Angle
- Samsung TU8000 (50 Inch)$467.99*
The best TV under $1,000 2021/04/13
- Very low input lag
- Great response time
- Sufficient performance in dark rooms
- No Wide Color Gamut
- Poor Wide Viewing Angle
- Samsung QLED Q60T (65 Inch)$897.99*Sony X900H (55 Inch)$998.00*Samsung TU8000 (65 Inch)$747.99*
The best TV under $1,500 2021/04/13
Hisense H8G (75 Inch)- Wide color gamut
- Black Frame Insertion feature
- Integrated Dolby Atmos
- Large app selection
- Ad-free interface
- Voice control via Google Assistant
- Limited viewing angle
- No HDMI 2.1
- No VRR
- No ALLM
- No HDMI eARC
$1399.99*Go to dealAlternatives under $1500- Sony A8H OLED (55 Inch)$1498.00*LG BX OLED (55 Inch)$1296.99*Samsung Q90T QLED (55 Inch)$1497.99*
The best TV under $2,000 2021/04/13
LG BX OLED (65 Inch)- Perfect Blacks
- Contrast Ratio: ∞:1
- Motion Handling
- Viewing Angle
- HDMI 2.1 ([email protected])
- HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
- Dolby Vision IQ
- Dolby Atmos
- Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
$1796.99*Go to dealAlternatives under $2000- Samsung Q90T QLED (65 Inch)$1797.99*Sony X900H (75 Inch)$1998.00*Samsung TU8000 (85 Inch)$1797.99*
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