4k tv's

[badiggio]

I've read tons of reviews but would like some personal recommendations from their own experience....looking at 75"-86" screens
Thanks

 

[barkley]

i am 2 weeks into having bought a 55" 4k uhd smart tv.

it's been an adjustment for my eyes. some things look awesome, some things like even fairly recent made tv shows/movies look worse, if you are a fan of really old tv shows and movies it's hit and miss on the quality of the picture. you become very aware of which production cheaped out on sets b/c you can see them so clearly.

the 4k's have dropped tremendously in price, ours has all the bells and whistles and we spent $399 before tax.

 

[tvguy]

I'd wait until more programming is available. And at this point, there is still a chance that a lot of programming may never be available.

Sort of like what happened with over the air HD. The original standard would have produced video four times as good as it is. But broadcasters decided they would rather be able to broadcast 4 different channels, and one quarter the video quality. Still far better than SD, but not what it could have been.

 

[MillauFr]

I'd wait until more programming is available.

I thought even the entry level TVs today are 4k.

 

[barkley]

I thought even the entry level TVs today are 4k.

pretty much what we saw when we went shopping. since the 8k ones came out the prices on the 4k are so low they are basically entry level (and i will say that with some stuff it's stunning to watch-esp if you like animation, the colors are fantastic).

 

[DLgal]

Do yourself a favor and ignore buzzwords like "4k" "Ultra HD" etc. Look at OLED TVs. They are the best current technology and the only TV that can produce true black, which is what makes a picture sharper.

4K and UHD is content dependent and you will likely watch 95% of your programming in non 4k/UHD. You need a player capable of playing and transmitting in 4K/UHD as well as buy all your movies in UHD going forward to really reap those benefits. Any older DVDs or Blu Ray discs you have will play in their highest resolutions. The only 4k content we get is video games and some Netflix streaming down through our Xbox. But, our TV is such good quality that even broadcast cable looks amazing. We have an LG OLED TV. They are SO thin and lightweight. Just amazing. The majority of the panel is 1/4" thick. The only part that is thicker is the area where the cables attach. In addition, you get a great image from even sideways viewing angles. There is no distortion when viewing from the side at all.

 

[tvguy]

I thought even the entry level TVs today are 4k.

Wow, you're right. Just checked the box of the 50" Vizio my daughter bought this week, it is 4k. Amazing for a $240 TV

 

[Judique]

I've read tons of reviews but would like some personal recommendations from their own experience....looking at 75"-86" screens
Thanks

What's your budget?

 

[badiggio]

What's your budget?

Budget isn't an issue..I'm looking for best value and reliabilty.I believe sony and samsung make the best for upscaling ,and that's basically what I'm looking for,as it's mainly used for watching tv.Not interested in Oled because ,though they're nice,they're not worth it imo,for the size I want.

 

[Judique]

Budget isn't an issue..I'm looking for best value and reliabilty.I believe sony and samsung make the best for upscaling ,and that's basically what I'm looking for,as it's mainly used for watching tv.Not interested in Oled because ,though they're nice,they're not worth it imo,for the size I want.

Well, that was why I was asking as the larger OLED's are over $7K and right now you can easily find a 4K for under a $1k price level.

 

[focusondisney]

We have had a Samsung 4K 65 inch tv since late 2015. We love it, the picture is amazing. We watch lots of hockey & football, the movement shots are crisp with no issues. Our previous tv was a Sony Visio which lasted less than 3 years. This picture is much better.

We do not have it wall mounted, it is on a stand. Our room is relatively small, the colors & picture are the same from any angle. The only issue we have sometimes is where the lamps are in our room. We can get glare from a lamp across the room, which can be annoying if watching some movies. But that has to do with the size of our room & where we have to position furniture. We just turn the lamp off & it’s fine.

 

[DLgal]

Budget isn't an issue..I'm looking for best value and reliabilty.I believe sony and samsung make the best for upscaling ,and that's basically what I'm looking for,as it's mainly used for watching tv.Not interested in Oled because ,though they're nice,they're not worth it imo,for the size I want.

Gotcha. Go with Samsung. They have always made better TVs than Sony, when it comes to picture quality. Our TV before we upgraded to Oled (we onlyhave a 55" so OLED didn't break the bank) was a Samsumg that we had for 12 years and had a better looking picture, once calibrated, than most other TVs I've ever seen.

The best advice I can give you is this:
1. Turn off motion smoothing
2. Calibrate the TV, either by hiring a professional, or by Googling your exact model and the word "calibration setting" and then using recommendations found at A/V forums online.

 

[SuzGM84]

Do yourself a favor and ignore buzzwords like "4k" "Ultra HD" etc. Look at OLED TVs. They are the best current technology and the only TV that can produce true black, which is what makes a picture sharper.

4K and UHD is content dependent and you will likely watch 95% of your programming in non 4k/UHD. You need a player capable of playing and transmitting in 4K/UHD as well as buy all your movies in UHD going forward to really reap those benefits. Any older DVDs or Blu Ray discs you have will play in their highest resolutions. The only 4k content we get is video games and some Netflix streaming down through our Xbox. But, our TV is such good quality that even broadcast cable looks amazing. We have an LG OLED TV. They are SO thin and lightweight. Just amazing. The majority of the panel is 1/4" thick. The only part that is thicker is the area where the cables attach. In addition, you get a great image from even sideways viewing angles. There is no distortion when viewing from the side at all.

Everything DLgal said! 4K does look amazing though (streamed through Netflix via Apple TV) or the 4k blu ray player that my DH just *had* to have (and we'll be using to watch Avengers: End Game tonight!!)