Year after year, the same trends are observed in the TV device market, and this year was no exception. Almost all skilled brands are trying to lure potential consumers with new products that support ultra-format or have a curved screen. Some rely on OLED matrices, while others have made great advances in smart technology.
Naturally, TVs, whose rating is high enough, get all the most advanced features and technologies. Such models are called flagships and predict a bright future for them, offering them for a very solid price. In simpler solutions, the consumer has to put up with some shortcomings and look for compromise options in an acceptable price segment for him.
So, the best LCD TVs: rating, review of models and expert opinions in this area. All of the following models have visited specialized exhibitions, received high scores and have repeatedly proved their right to be bought.
The best LCD TVs (quality rating):
- Samsung UE48J6330AU.
- Sony BRAVIA KDL-55W807C.
- LG 55EG910V.
We will analyze each model in more detail.
Samsung UE48J6330AU
The device with the non-trivial name UE48J6330AU is an inexpensive, but quite functional solution with support for images in Full HD development. Screen size (48 ”) is almost perfect for the size of an average bedroom or even a living room.
Over the past year, almost all companies have poured into the market a huge number of devices with similar technical characteristics, so ranking the best TVs for experts was very difficult. Despite the widespread imposition of "ultra" -resolutions and devices with curved screens, models with a "flat" format (1080p) are still among the most popular. Also, the price of the model plays a significant role, which for the domestic consumer is, if not in the first place, then in the list of critical factors - that's for sure.
Model Features
Demand a lot from the new Samsung does not make sense. Nevertheless, the device has something to brag about, and an abundance of interesting functions will certainly please the owner of the model. Naturally, in the first place is a high-quality picture. The modern VA-matrix with a frequency of 120 Hz is responsible for the image, which automatically adds points to the indicators of contrast and brightness. As an additional tool for image management, Micro Dimming Pro technology has been introduced into the model, which is capable of shading the screen at the software level if necessary.
Separately, it is worth noting the quality calibration of the matrix on the factory conveyor, which does not need additional settings and manual adjustments. But practically all Samsung TVs sin with such advantages. The rating was replenished with this model also thanks to the functionality of the device, for which the Tizen operating system is responsible . It greatly extends the multitasking model and is replete with a large number of applications for every taste and color.
To buy or not?
Some complain about the lack of 3D technology, but for many this factor is not critical, so the model can be recommended to all those who want to get a high-quality picture and rich functionality for a relatively small amount.
Specifications:
- 40``, 48 '' display;
- resolution 1920x1080 pixels;
- VA matrix;
- smart tv;
- platform - Tizen;
- sound - 2 speakers of 10 watts.
Sony BRAVIA KDL-55W807C
The new Bravia model is positioned as a technological and multifunctional device with a high resolution layout. The KDL series varies with four diagonals: 43.50.55 and 65 inches. Any model in the series exceeds the cost of budget devices with 4K resolution from competitors, but after a close acquaintance with the new product from Sony, it becomes clear why it got to the top of the list of LCD TVs and what money was spent on.
The first thing you should pay attention to is a really high-quality picture. The brand does not change its principles and continues to use high-end VA-matrices. The result is excellent contrast (3300: 1) along with a deep and realistic picture that competing TVs will envy. The rating was replenished with this model also due to the large number of settings and thanks to the support of 10-point calibration of white balance, and this moment is especially pleasing. By analogy with the Samsung models, Sony models can be used “out of the box”, due to competent factory calibration.
Smart TV Features
The model is equipped with new smart functionality on the Android platform, which was a pleasant surprise for many. There are no complaints about the functionality of “Android TV” at all. The firmware significantly increases the capabilities of the device, as it works with the Play Market, and these are tons of useful and multifunctional software. Plus, the model has the ability to install third-party applications from external drives, and this is a weighty argument.
Specifications:
- display 43``, 50 '', 55``, 65 '';
- resolution 1920x1080 pixels;
- VA matrix;
- 3D functional;
- smart tv;
- platform - “Android”;
- sound - 2 speakers of 10 watts.
LG 55EG910V
The rating of TVs can not do without models from LG, especially since the brand new device of the brand is able to seriously compete with the previous device. Unlike Sony, the 55EG910V finds a consumer due to OLED technology and its availability.
The Korean giant does not hide that he makes the main bet on OLED, due to which the devices from LG are getting better and better year after year, but, probably, the most important thing for the domestic consumer is getting cheaper and cheaper. The flip side of OLED technology is the smooth bending of the screen, so if you look at it at a right angle, you simply can’t see any effects.
Such a policy may not suit moviegoers who want to get the most immersion in what is happening on the screen, and therefore the only way out for fans of the brand is a large diagonal and "ultra" -development. Nevertheless, the smoothness of the arc avoids some unpleasant moments for the eyes, such as geometric distortions. By and large, all this smoothness of lines and curvature is just another design move (but extremely attractive).
Device Features
OLED technology has always been associated with excellent contrast, tending to infinity. We have not yet come up with such LCD matrices that would compete with this technology in the depth of the picture and the realism of the image. Some owners complain that the OLED setup is too heavy compared to the LCD. But where else can you find a 20-point white calibration and color gamut settings? So, the model added to the rating of smart TVs not in vain.
Smart TV Features
Smart TV runs on proprietary WebOS firmware, which has proven itself only on the positive side. The versatility of the platform is pleasing to the eye, and the amount of software just rolls over. The OS is in no way inferior to the branded Tizen from Samsung in any parameter. It was WebOS that became the first platform that works in a multitasking environment, and this is up to a dozen simultaneously running applications, between which you can safely switch without any friezes and glitches.
All applications open in seconds, and media files are processed almost instantly. Working at such speeds and with such capabilities is a pleasure. The model can be recommended both to fans of the brand, and to lovers of complete immersion in what is happening on the screen. One thing is for sure - the device turned out to be successful, sensible and, among other things, extremely attractive.
Specifications:
- 55 '' curved display;
- resolution 1920x1080 pixels;
- OLED matrix;
- 3D functional;
- smart tv;
- platform - webOS;
- sound - 2 speakers of 10 watts.