Choose led tv

Choosing a new TV is always a pleasant event, especially if it is an LCD panel with LED backlight. Due to the high quality, such TVs are gaining more and more popularity among consumers, but even a sales assistant will find it difficult to answer how to choose a Led TV among a huge assortment. Often, in the store you can only find out about the diagonal and hear general words about unsurpassed quality and many additional functions. However, a rare buyer can make his choice, based on dry facts, and not on advertising slogans read on big boards on the way to the store. Today we will try to help you choose your TV, which will delight all household for many years.

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What you need to know about led technology?

LED (from English “light-emitting diode”) are light-emitting diodes. This technology is also used in lights, car headlights, traffic lights and other areas that are far from household appliances. However, in TVs, this technology has found its application. LED TV is a type of liquid crystal device with LED backlight. It is the LEDs that play the role of the main source of light, which is sent to liquid crystals and creates an image.

The only difference between the LCD and LED TV is the backlight, in the first case, it is a lamp, and in the second - diodes. This seemingly insignificant difference introduces a number of design differences and features of the two types of devices.

Important! Remember that in a centralized power supply network there are often voltage surges. This is fraught with the failure of equipment. If such phenomena are not uncommon for your home, it makes sense to protect the new TV, no matter what model you prefer. To do this, follow the link and select the appropriate surge protector for household appliances.

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Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits of LED TVs:

• Better image.
• Thinner display.
• Dynamic contrast
• Consumes much less power.
• Light weight.
• Ecological cleanliness.
• Long service life.

Important! The arrangement of furniture and appliances in the room should be harmonious in order to provide you with a pleasant rest and comfort. Learn some ideas wall design with tv.

A separate post will help you choose wall mount tv bracket.

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Varieties

Depending on the location of the backlight, LED TVs are divided into two types:

1. White LED. The backlight is located only at the edges, which allows you to distribute the light evenly.
2. RGB LED LEDs are located over the entire area of ​​the LCD matrix, which improves image quality. This technology is much more expensive, and as a result - TVs with side illumination are much larger.

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How to choose an LED TV?

Having become acquainted with the theory, we turn to practice. To choose a Led TV, you need to familiarize yourself with the following device parameters:

• Screen diagonal.
• Resolution and screen format.
• Sweep frequency.
• Type of backlight.
• Additional functions (3D, Smart and others).
• Screen coverage.
• The presence of functional connectors.

Consider the device parameters in more detail.

Screen size

Of course, the impression of viewing on a large screen is much brighter than on a small one.

Important! The diagonal dimension of the screen is measured in inches (1 inch 2.54 cm). It shows the distance between two opposite corners of the display.

Not only the location in the room, but also the minimum distance to the viewer depends on the size of the diagonal of your TV.

Choosing a TV diagonal is necessary based on the size of the room. In stores you can see devices with a diagonal of 10 to 80 inches, so you can pick up an LED TV not only in the living room, but also in the kitchen and in the nursery:

1. For a large room, choose a diagonal of at least 32-42 inches. For such a TV, 2.5-3 meters is enough to ensure the best picture quality.
2. When purchasing a TV of very large sizes (with a diagonal of 50-60 inches), make sure that you have enough space for it so that such a “giant” can prove itself in full glory.
3. Buying a TV with a diagonal of less than 30 inches simply does not make sense, since in this case you will not be able to enjoy all the charms and capabilities of Led technology.

Important! With the increase in screen size, the cost of equipment also increases, so approach the selection seriously and carefully. If you buy a small one, you will not be able to enjoy all the charms of technology, if too large - it is cumbersome and expensive.

It’s also very important to consider TV viewing angle, which will also vary from the diagonal.

Resolution and screen format

High resolution improves image quality. The display resolution is the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen.

Important! The degree of detail in the picture depends on the resolution of the screen and the higher it is, the more small details and special effects we can observe when watching a movie.

In the store you can see the following characteristics: 1920x1080, which means 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels vertically. The larger these values, the better.

Important! Digital television HDTV is very demanding on this parameter. To watch movies in HD quality, select equipment with the following resolution: 1280 × 720 (for 720p quality), 1920 × 1080 (for 1080I).

If you do not plan to watch programs and films in high quality, then standard resolution will be enough. However, remember that low resolution can cause sharp transitions between colors and other errors caused by a lack of pixels.

A few words about the screen format. There are many image formats that depend on the signal source. For example:

• analog broadcasting (antenna) uses the 4: 3 format (resolution 720x576);
• “Widescreen models” with a 16: 9 aspect ratio are ideal for digital and satellite TV.
• today you can even recreate a real cinema at home, for this a 21: 9 format and a resolution of 2560x1080 are suitable.

Important! We recommend choosing a “wide” format, as he is predicting a great future. Read more about this in our separate article. "The best screen resolution".

Sweep frequency

The refresh rate (frame deployment) on the display depends on this parameter. The frame rate is responsible for the smooth transmission of the picture. This is especially true for dynamic moments.

Important! The frequency of the change of pictures from the time of CRTs to the present day is measured in Hertz (Hz). The physical value of 1 Hz is 0.01 second. For example, a value of 60 Hz indicates that the TV updates the picture 60 seconds in 1 second.

Modern TVs should have a frame rate of 100 Hz or more. Today, there are already devices with a value of 1000 Hz and higher.

You can choose a Led TV, equipped with a very tricky mechanism that allows you to get 120 and even 240 Hz from 60 Hz. The basis of this mechanism is the addition of intermediate frames that can stabilize the picture even in the most dynamic scenes.

Another way to increase the scan is to use the scanning backlight.This technology allows you to quickly identify the necessary moment to change the brightness of the entire display.

Important! Choose a model that has two of the above technologies, allowing you to get 800-900 Hz high-quality scan. At the time of purchase of equipment, you can bring your own video materials to make sure on-site quality work of the TV when displaying dynamic scenes.

Backlight type

LED TV has either side or back screen illumination:

1. The first option involves placing LEDs on the edges of the display. It is this technology that makes it possible to make the device model incredibly thin.
2. The second option uses the location of the diodes behind the screen, so that the backlight is more homogeneous. This makes it possible to provide a high level of contrast (saturated black instead of gray). The flip side of the coin is the general thickening of the device caused by its “multilayer”: a layer of diodes-diffuser-screen with liquid crystals.

Important! In practice, there is not much difference between the two types of backlighting, just evaluate the model you like for the uniformity of natural colors: black should be black and white should be white, skin color should not give yellowness or redness. Evaluate the features of the image with different types of backlighting and select the LED TV that best suits your wishes and expectations.

Screen coverage

Matte and glossy coatings have their advantages. It all depends on the room in which the TV will be located:

1. The glossy version allows you to get a brighter, more contrasting picture, but because of its specularity, it can turn into a source of glare in sunny weather or if the lighting lamps are in front of the device. Eyes may also get tired of the mirror surface.
2. For matte screens, the image is not so clear, but glare is 100% eliminated.

Important! To choose the right type of coverage, rely on your preferences and features of the location of the house. If the windows and lighting are behind the screen, then you can opt for a glossy display and enjoy a clear and intense picture.

Functional Connector Set

A modern TV has a built-in electronic unit, the so-called tuner, which monitors the reception of satellite, digital or terrestrial signals. As a rule, on board the device there is one built-in tuner, less often - two. This allows you to watch multiple channels on the TV at the same time.

Important! Consider how you’ll tune in to your new TV. Perhaps our reviews will help you with this:

• What satellite dish to choose for the TV?
• Digital tuner for TV.

Try to choose a device that has maximum compatibility with different types of devices and signals. Various connectors located on the front and rear panels can provide this:

1. Mandatory for today is the presence of HDMI-connectors (for digital signal).
2. SCART and RCA connectors for connecting to devices with an analog type of data transfer will not be out of place.
3. It is difficult to imagine modern TV models without a USB port, which allows you to play various media files from external storage media such as a USB flash drive, camera, player, and others.

Important! Absolutely all models of LED TVs provide a tuner for receiving a digital signal. There is also a hybrid option that combines the ability to receive analog and digital signals. Therefore, if there is such an opportunity, then give preference to a hybrid tuner.

Availability of additional features

In addition to the main features, the functionality of the LED device can be expanded with additional options, such as “3D” and “Smart TV”.

3D technologies guarantee the highest image quality, allowing you to penetrate the world of excellent pictures. Today, modern TVs can offer two options for this option:

• Active 3D.This option involves the use of glasses with an active shutter, so we see a three-dimensional image. The disadvantage of active 3D is the high price of glasses and the frequent change of batteries. In addition, sometimes you can observe flicker when the speed of the lens does not match the frequency of the TV. In the field of active 3D, companies such as Panasonic, Sharp, Samsung and Sony have advanced far.

Important! If you want just such a TV or even more modern, choose a model from our ratings:

1. Best 3D TVs.
2. Best 4K TVs.

• Passive. This technology uses familiar glasses with red and green lenses, allowing you to see the picture in different fractions. This principle is cheaper, but requires lower image quality. If this option suits you, then pay attention to the technology of LG and Philips.

In any case, if you want to choose an Ice TV with 3D function, then independently compare the two types (passive and active), and choose the one that suits you.

Smart TV allows you to access the Internet directly from the TV. This is a unique opportunity, without rising from a soft sofa, to plunge into the world of games, news and communication. The network is connected to the TV with a regular network cable or via wi-fi.

Important! You can also connect a microphone and a webcam to the TV to talk freely with friends on Skype. In addition, thanks to the Smart TV function, you can read any information from USB media.

Helpful hints:

1. If you use a wireless connection, then make sure that there is a built-in router in the device. Otherwise, you will have to purchase a router separately or use an existing one.
2. Remember that the TV is not a full-fledged computer, so with many formats it can be difficult. When choosing a TV, check all the nuances of Smart TV before making a purchase.

Important! One of the drawbacks of LED TVs is the weak sound. For high-quality sound, we recommend purchasing a 5.1 speaker system. If the speaker power suits you, then choose models with more powerful sound, preferably stereo. Most of them have two 10 W speakers (for example, Sony KDL-22EX553 / B).

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Which Ice TVs are Better?

The choice of Ice TV for the home includes such an important feature as environmental friendliness. Many devices have special modes - IVF. Such TVs do not contain halogens and PVC. The control panel with solar panels, and the manual for the operation of equipment in electronic form. For example, Philips introduced a whole series of “Econova” TV models developed in the ECO system on the market, while LG developed such TVs and introduced organic LEDs to the market.

If you answer the question which company to give your choice of Led TV to, the answer is one - give preference to a well-known, established company, but not particularly expensive. For example:

• Sony takes a large overpayment only for the brand, without any unique technical characteristics;
• but such companies as LG, Samsung and Philips are quite worthy options that will please you with quality and price.

Important! Detailed reviews of features, functions, sizes and features can be found in a special post on our site. “TV rating”.

Summing up the above, we conclude that when buying an LED TV, you must first decide on the main characteristics such as: screen size, resolution and contrast, because it is the quality of the image that depends on these parameters. With a huge number of equipment manufacturers, you can easily find the right model, because each company is fighting for quality and individuality.

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Stock footage

We hope that you made the right choice and every evening, watching your favorite movie as a fairy tale, you no longer want to return to reality. Have a nice view!