AKB: Anyone here well versed in televisions?

[psuro]

I may be in the market for a 55 or 65 inch TV. But I know nothing about what brands are good or not. The prices have dropped quite a bit since the last time i looked (about 3 years ago)

1. i don't play video games (and no kids in the house who do play)
2. I dont have Netflix. or any other streaming service but may consider getting one so it should capable for that.
3. Mostly just need it to watch CFB.

Anyone have recommendations on brand(s)?

 

[Grant Green]

I may be in the market for a 55 or 65 inch TV. But I know nothing about what brands are good or not. The prices have dropped quite a bit since the last time i looked (about 3 years ago)

1. i don't play video games (and no kids in the house who do play)
2. I dont have Netflix. or any other streaming service but may consider getting one so it should capable for that.
3. Mostly just need it to watch CFB.

Anyone have recommendations on brand(s)?

I think almost any tv now is a smart tv, built for streaming. I have 2 TCL tvs. When I bought them a few years ago, they were kind of new and the best bang for your buck per reviews (inexpensive, but reliable). I'm sure you can get way higher quality, but I'm not picky and they have both performed well for me.

Curious if anyone else has a TCL and what they think.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I may be in the market for a 55 or 65 inch TV. But I know nothing about what brands are good or not. The prices have dropped quite a bit since the last time i looked (about 3 years ago)

1. i don't play video games (and no kids in the house who do play)
2. I dont have Netflix. or any other streaming service but may consider getting one so it should capable for that.
3. Mostly just need it to watch CFB.

Anyone have recommendations on brand(s)?

What's best for any individual is based on a number of factors.

@Grant Green mentioned TCL, and they really have been gaining traction of late. Samsung and LG are also excellent.

Based on picture quality and energy usage (or lack thereof), for the parameters you listed, I'd go with a LG OLED. You pay more for OLED TVs, but I think the extra cost is worth it. And if you go OLED, the discussion pretty much starts and stops with LG.

This article from the past month from CNET should give you some information on some of the better options you have from which to choose:

Best TV in 2024: Tested and Reviewed by TV Experts

Shopping for a new TV? Here are our top picks for the best TVs of 2024, based on side-by-side comparisons at CNET's testing lab.

www.cnet.com

 

[Still in State Colllege]

I think the most important things are refresh rate of at least 120MHz and resolution of at least 4K. Response time is a consideration as well (10ms).

Brightness levels would be the next consideration.

there are a lot of other bells and whistles that really just depends on what you want to spend. Things like reflectivity, color gamut and viewing angle.

 

[LionJim]

Zonker Harris: “Yeah, I’m an expert. I watch twelve hours a day.”

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

LG s don’t have the ESPN app so buying MMA fights is a pia
I’ll also find a how big a tv do you need based on where you sit thing. It’s diff than you may think

What Size TV Should You Buy?

What Size TV Do I Need? Here's how to figure out the size of TV set you should get and the distance away from your TV you should sit.

www.tomsguide.com

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Costco and Sam's Club are both having some nice pre-Holiday deals on large TV's from Samsung and LG. I was looking at them the other day and was surprised at the negligible price difference between a 55"/65" and 75"/85". The OLED's are really crisp but they are more expensive.

 

[BobPSU92]

As a kid, my parents often referred to the TV as the “boob tube”. That made no sense to me since we didn’t have Cinemax or Playboy Channel.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

CNET is my go to review comparo site

Best 65-Inch TV of 2024

Whether you're upgrading to a bigger TV or replacing a 65-inch model, these are the best TVs on the market right now.

www.cnet.com

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Oops boss beat me to it (I’m disadvantaged in the hot tub)

 

[bdgan]

I may be in the market for a 55 or 65 inch TV. But I know nothing about what brands are good or not. The prices have dropped quite a bit since the last time i looked (about 3 years ago)

1. i don't play video games (and no kids in the house who do play)
2. I dont have Netflix. or any other streaming service but may consider getting one so it should capable for that.
3. Mostly just need it to watch CFB.

Anyone have recommendations on brand(s)?

All new TVs are going to be "smart" and connect to the internet for streaming.

TCL is a good brand for the money.

 

[psuro]

Thanks for the responses.

 

[FTLPSU]

Here ya go, most don’t know of this but really the best rating analysis for
many items out there IMHO.

The 8 Best TVs - Fall 2024

The best TV we've tested is the Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED. It's a fantastic TV with a great selection of extra features and incredible picture quality.

www.rtings.com

 

[psuro]

Here ya go, most don’t know of this but really the best rating analysis for
many items out there IMHO.

The 8 Best TVs - Fall 2024

The best TV we've tested is the Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED. It's a fantastic TV with a great selection of extra features and incredible picture quality.

www.rtings.com

Thanks

 

[lionlover]

What's best for any individual is based on a number of factors.

@Grant Green mentioned TCL, and they really have been gaining traction of late. Samsung and LG are also excellent.

Based on picture quality and energy usage (or lack thereof), for the parameters you listed, I'd go with a LG OLED. You pay more for OLED TVs, but I think the extra cost is worth it. And if you go OLED, the discussion pretty much starts and stops with LG.

This article from the past month from CNET should give you some information on some of the better options you have from which to choose:

Best TV in 2024: Tested and Reviewed by TV Experts

Shopping for a new TV? Here are our top picks for the best TVs of 2024, based on side-by-side comparisons at CNET's testing lab.

www.cnet.com

The Achilles heel of OLED TVs is "picture brightness." If you are going to be watching TV in a bright sunny room, then you may not want an OLED. But, if you are watching TV mainly at night or in a dark room, the LG OLED is benchmark.

Now, at my age, my ability to clearly see the advantages of an OLED dark background is not as profound as it used to be. I am into "simplicity and reliability" more than elite picture quality. So, if I were buying a TV now, it would probably be a ROKU TV or a TV brand with ROKU already built in.