With all the TV today, along with technical terms and jargon, it’s hard to figure out what matters. Here is a quick guide to help get rid of the confusion.
price: TV prices range from $100 to over $2,000. Smaller screens are cheaper, well-known brands are more expensive, and spending more money can also bring you better image quality. Most entry-level TVs are good enough for most people, but the TV lasts for a long time, so it may be worth spending more time getting better pictures. When the price is low, it is best to buy a TV in the fall.
Screen size: Greater in our books. We recommend that the bedroom TV be at least 43 inches in size, while the living room or main TV is at least 55 inches in size, although it is preferably 65 inches or larger. More “features” that tighten up on TV screen size can be more of your money than any other “features”. One of the most common TV post-holiday complaints we hear is from people who aren’t big enough. We hardly ever hear people complain about their TVs being too big.
ability: In entry-level TVs, the most important feature is the smart TV system used by the TV. In the mid-range model, looking for features including full array local dimming, mini-leading, and 120Hz refresh rate, which (unlike other additional features) really help improve pictures. In high-end TVs, OLED technology is your best choice.
For more TV buying suggestions, check out our guide How to buy a TV.
