TV brands

In recent years, choosing a TV "for yourself" is not at all an easy task, even for a sophisticated buyer - on average more than ten thousand models are on sale. In addition, various brands of TVs use all kinds of marketing moves to attract the attention of the client and gain his loyalty.

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Which brand of TV is the best?

Even all advertising tricks do not relieve the buyer of doubts and the question “Which brand is the best TV?”. Often, choosing a particular manufacturer, a person relies on information about the average durability and frequency of repairs of products of this company. Of course, this approach is absolutely logical. But it has one significant “but” - due to large sales volumes, popular brands are found in service centers much more often than unpopular ones.

To determine which brand of TV is better to choose, the manufacturers rating will help, which was compiled on the basis of build quality, pricing and the breadth of the assortment line of both expensive and budget models.

Important! Before you give preference to a specific manufacturer and model, think about the installation location of the new panel in your home. You will find several ideas about this in the article. “Wall Design with TV”.

TOP 6 most popular brands of TVs:

1. Samsung
2. Sony
3. LG.
4. Panasonic
5. Toshiba
6. Philips

Samsung

More and more consumers prefer this particular Korean manufacturer. The success of Samsung was ensured by a combination of such factors:

• Active advertising campaigns
• high quality;
• flexible pricing policy;
• wide assortment line for different budgets.

Important! Also influenced by the fact that in 2010, the Korean concern launched the production of its equipment in Russia. Thanks to this, “smart” and thin TVs have become more accessible for citizens of the CIS. There is no doubt about this, and you can easily choose a model from your budget by looking at the finished one rating of the best tvs samsung.

The company has a large number of unique “smart” applications and services for its TVs, such as:

1. “Family Story” - allows you to exchange photos and messages via TV.
2. “Children” - entertaining and educational applications diversify children's leisure and make it better.
3. “Fitness” - will allow you to get in shape without leaving your home.
4. The interface technology of modern LCD TVs from Samsung was called Smart Hub, and has already won the hearts of many users.

Important! It pays attention to Samsung and the development of a network of service centers, constantly increasing their number. If something happens, you can really take advantage of warranty service, and you don’t have to travel thousands of kilometers to solve the problem for free.

Sony

These four letters for many are a symbol of reliability and high quality from the Japanese. And this is true - the products of this brand of TVs are assembled only in Malaysia or Slovakia. However, this is precisely the reason for the main drawback of Sony models - the relatively high price. If longevity is the main factor for you, it makes sense to overpay for quality.

Important! When choosing a Sony TV, pay attention to the availability of a service center in your city or the nearest major. This brand has an underdeveloped network of warranty service centers.

“Smart TV” from the Japanese manufacturer is presented in two versions:

1. Sony Entertainment Network interface on Bravia TVs.
2. Set-top boxes on the Google TV platform NSZ-GS7.

Important! Owners of modern “blue screens” can easily use the most popular services and applications: Facebook, Skype, Youtube.

Sony also takes care of the maximum comfort of its customers: if you missed your favorite show, you can easily find it in the company's huge network storage. It is only necessary in advance install digital tv.

LG

If you have not yet decided which company to choose a TV, but at the same time have a rather limited budget, we recommend that you pay attention to LG. This second Korean company in our rating is famous for its optimal price-quality ratio. Due to the affordable price, the company's products are widely popular, and the brand itself even got its popular name - “ski”.

LG TVs also attract buyers with the presence of many modern interesting additional functions.

Among the advantages of this brand can be identified:

• the most top 3D screens;
• excellent direct-LED backlight;
• Easy interface management thanks to the Smart Share application, which “foresees” user actions.

Panasonic

And again, among the leaders is a Japanese company. Panasonic products combine:

• reliability;
• reasonable price;
• high-quality picture;
• modern design.

Important! The Viera Connect application developed by the company allows you to divide the screen into 9 squares: online TV is shown in the center, and images from other sources are shown on the sides. Thanks to the store of the same name, downloading various videos, games and additional applications to Panasonic TVs is very simple.

Toshiba

This Japanese company is characterized by both excellent LCD screens with a clear rich picture, and “smart” applications:

1. Toshiba uses its own development of Toshiba Places.
2. One of its strengths is the ability to create accounts for all family members. The application allows you to use the Internet and visit various social networks, while also strictly according to the established access parameters for a specific user profile.

Important! In the line of "Panasonic" and "Toshiba" there are decent TVs of the "smart" type. Read more about them in our separate article. Smart TVs.

If you still think which TV company is the best, and there are children in the house, be sure to pay attention to this option.

Philips

Our rating is closed by a European company that has been creating television sets since 1928. This brand has firmly taken its position thanks to its own developments that provide high image quality. A kind of business card brand Philips TVs has become the Ambilight LED backlight.

However, the brand’s technique is not only famous for this. Philips modern TVs also feature a large number of applications and services that greatly simplify use. So, thanks to the Miracast Wi-Fi application, it became possible to transfer images from any device simply from screen to screen, while the router of the home network remains unused.

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Choosing a TV: what to watch?

Of course, if you are thinking about which TV brand is better to choose, the rating will help you navigate among hundreds of manufacturers. But the final decision can be made by deciding on the main indicators and comparing the data of different models.

In order not to be led by marketers and sellers, before giving preference to a particular TV, you should understand exactly:

1. Your budget - can you buy a more expensive Japanese brand or give preference to Korean manufacturers?
2. The main purpose of the technique.A small TV with a minimum of “twists” will be enough in the kitchen - our post will help you choose the right model "TV for the kitchen". But in the living room it is better to purchase a model with good image and sound quality.
3. Diagonal is a very important indicator with which the desired type of screen matrix is ​​directly related.
4. What will you watch. If you are a fan of streaming TV shows, then there is absolutely no point in overpaying for 3D or 4K.

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TV Screen Selection - The Basics

The seller in the store will ask you what screen and brand of TV you want. Therefore, you should deal with existing types of matrix TV.

On sale there are such screens:

1. Liquid crystal.
2. LED light.
3. Plasma

Liquid crystal

The most popular are liquid crystal screens. This is a matrix of many point pixels, in the middle of which are crystals.

Advantages of such screens:

1. Availability, due to the relatively low price.
2. No flicker.
3. Lack of static charges.
4. No harmful radiation.
5. Repairable.

Disadvantages of LCD screens:

1. High power consumption.
2. Inaccurate color reproduction, especially black.
3. Limited viewing angle.

LED

LED screens differ from liquid crystal in the way of illumination. They use LEDs instead of fluorescent lamps, like LCD TVs.

Advantages of LED screens:

1. Natural color rendering.
2. Lower power consumption.
3. Small panel thickness.
4. Good brightness and contrast.

Important! The disadvantages of LED TVs include a higher cost than LCD TVs.

Plasma

Plasma screens are a matrix whose cells are filled with gas. Under the influence of electric voltage, it passes into a plasma state and emits ultraviolet light.

The advantages of "plasma":

1. Uniform and high brightness
2. Saturated colors.
3. Great contrast.
4. Big screen.

Disadvantages of plasma panels:

1. High price
2. The lack of a small diagonal due to design features.
3. High power consumption.
4. Difficulty mounting on the wall due to the heavy weight.

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Diagonal is the main indicator of choice

When you decide on the desired size of the TV diagonally, the question of choosing many other indicators can disappear by itself.

Important! The diagonal of the screen is indicated in inches and, as a rule, this indicator forms the first two digits of the model number. One inch corresponds to 2.54 cm. For example, 52 ”is 132.08 cm diagonally.

What does the diagonal indicator influence when choosing:

1. First of all, the type of matrix depends on this. For example, a 16-inch plasma screen simply does not exist. Yes, and overpay for modern technology in small sizes is not worth it - you may not notice the difference at all.
2. The size of the TV itself.
3. An opportunity to consider small details of a film.
4. The required minimum distance from the viewer to the screen during viewing.
5. Cost. A couple of extra inches can significantly increase the price of the goods.
6. Image quality. Small LCD TVs can easily overtake other types of matrices of the same size. But in a race with large diagonals, the winner will be “plasma."

Important! To make your eyes comfortable while watching the video and this does not affect your vision, the minimum distance from the TV to you should be four to five times the diagonal of the screen.

You should not buy a huge “plasma” in a small room. And at the same time, if the screen is far enough away, then you may just not notice the difference in the quality of the picture of the LED and plasma screen.

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Most Popular Models - Diagonal Rating

To understand which brand of TV is better to choose, consider the rating of models depending on the diagonal.

32 inches:

1. Philips 32PFT5501 is an ultra-thin LCD TV with LED backlight. The Android platform allows you to view any files and games in Full HD format.And the presence of Wi-Fi will do without flash drives. Buyers note good image quality, wide viewing angles, convenient and fast operation of Smart TV.
2. LG 32LH510U is a great option for a family TV. This LCD model from a Korean manufacturer is significantly lower in price in comparison with the previous version. The TV does not have Wi-Fi support, but its “omnivorous nature” of various formats from external drives easily makes it possible to level this disadvantage. Among the advantages, users distinguish bright colors, high-quality sound, intuitive interface, convenient remote control. Due to the small screen resolution - 1366 × 768 pixels, it is better not to use it as a monitor.
3. Samsung UE32K5500 - LCD screen with anti-reflective coating. Its advantages:
   • Juicy picture.
   • Wi-Fi support;
   • The Bluetooth module allows you to connect the appropriate mouse, keyboard, etc.
   • Fast response to commands, thanks to a 4-core processor.
   • Nice picture of dynamic scenes.
   • Users note some difficulty in working with Smart TV.

40-43 inch:

1. Samsung UE40J5100 - Edge LED Backlit LCD TV. Pros:
   • Beautiful image.
   • Good sound, as well as automatic volume equalization.
   • Large viewing angles.
   • Affordable price.
2. LG 43UH610V. In this model, special emphasis is placed on image quality:
   • high screen resolution - 3840 × 2160 pixels;
   • index of dynamic scenes 1200 frames / sec;
   • HDR Pro technology improves contrast and color reproduction.
   • Users also note clear sound, convenient operation of Smart TV and quick response to commands.
3. Sony KDL-40RD453. The product from the well-known brand of TVs is distinguished by high-quality image without stripes due to Direct LED backlighting and anti-reflective coating, as well as high-quality sound and sophisticated design.

46-50 inches:

1. LG 49UH619V - High Definition TV thanks to Ultra HD (4K) and 1,200 fps Dynamic Scene Index. Customers also note clean and powerful sound, convenient and easy control of Smart TV.
2. Samsung UE49K5510 allows you to watch any transmission in the FHD level thanks to the development of Ultra Clean View. The wide color Enhancer provides the high quality of the picture; it makes it possible to reveal previously invisible details and preserve realistic colors. Also, the advantages include pure white color, stylish design, automatic entry into applications.
3. Philips 49PUS6501. This model is popular among users for such characteristics:
   • stylish design;
   • high-quality image Ultra HD (4K);
   • 2-sided Ambilight backlighting;
   • 16 GB of internal memory;
   • good value for money.

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Screen contrast and brightness

The quality of the image directly depends on these two indicators. Modern TVs have a brightness index in the range of 200-500 cd / m2.

Important! To make your eyes less tired, experts recommend choosing a technique with a minimum brightness threshold of 400 cd / m2.

Also, thinking about which company to choose a TV, take an interest in the presence in your particular model of automatic adjustment of light brightness. This function practically does not affect the price of the product, but independently adjusts the saturation of the image depending on the level of lighting in the room.

Contrast directly affects the breadth of the color palette of the picture on your screen. This indicator is quite subjective and does not yet have common standards. In many respects, the contrast depends on the selected user mode.

Important! When buying a TV with a large diagonal, pay attention to the contrast ratio of at least 800: 1.

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How to choose the right acoustics?

You can fully enjoy the video only if the high-quality picture corresponds to good sound. To get clear sound, you need at least four speakers with a two-way system. The number of speakers may be different, but their size should be at least 6 cm, and the size of tweeters that reproduce high frequencies should be at least 2 cm.

Important! Many buyers and sellers pay attention to the speaker power figures. But in fact, this characteristic has little effect on the strength of sound. When choosing a specific model of a well-known brand of TVs, attention should be paid to the indicator of sound intensity, which is measured in decibels and is directly proportional to the sound power.

Also, if you are a fan of home movie shows, pay attention to the efficiency of the speakers. The higher it is, the better the sound quality. This coefficient shows how much pressure a sound creates at a distance of 1 meter from the speaker of a speaker at a power of 1 W. And the presence in the characteristics of the model of the standard Surround will provide you with the effect of presence.

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Now you can definitely decide which TV company is the best for you. And remember, modern “smart” TVs have such a wide range of applications that only you can determine which model “closes” most of your needs.