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What will you use your TV for most?
Okay, let’s cut to the chase – just what is the TV of your dreams? We’ve broken it down into four different categories below (movies, sports, gaming and style) to help you choose the features you need, depending on your viewing habits.
Looking to bring the cinema home? You’ll want:
A big screen so you can see every detail.
4K or 8K resolution for incredible quality.
Powerful built-in speakers so you can feel every twist and turn.
Read our article on best TVs for watching movies for even more info, or tune in to our expert video guide.
For a stadium atmosphere in your front room, go for:
A big screen so you don’t miss a moment.
Wide viewing angles so everyone can watch.
A high refresh rate (120Hz or more) that stops motion blur spoiling the view.
Read our helpful article on choosing a TV for sports to get a longer rundown. Or watch this video!
For a next-level gaming TV, here are some must-haves:
High refresh rate (120Hz or over) for smooth, fast-paced gameplay.
Lots of inputs for plugging in consoles and peripherals.
Low lag so there’s no delay between your controller and what’s onscreen.
Check out our video for some game-changing features!
For TVs with extra wow, look out for:
Customisable bezels and frame TVs are real works of art.
Watch outdoors with TVs that are anti-glare and can handle the elements.
Ambilight gives you a built-in light show that matches what you’re watching.
Feeling inspired? Take a look at the different TV designs in our video.
What’s your perfect TV screen size?
Small - 24-38" TVs
If you want to put an extra TV in your bedroom or kitchen, a smaller TV might be all you need. They’re perfect for winding down with a sitcom before bed, or having the news on in the background while making dinner.
Medium – 39 - 54" TVs
These are the most common TV sizes for small-to-medium sized living rooms. And as they’re not too big, they’re a little easier to wall mount.
Large - 55-74" TVs
If you’ve got a big lounge and want to immerse yourself in blockbuster films and sports, a larger TV is the way to go.
Huge - 75" and over TVs
If you really want to go all out, a television over 75” is pretty epic. For massive movie nights, it’s hard to beat!
What is the best screen resolution for your TV?
The more pixels your TV has, the higher the resolution — which means more picture quality, depth and detail. Full HD TVs have 1920 pixels, while 8K TVs have about 33 million pixels!
Full HD
Most small TVs under 43” are Full HD (1080p). That’s all they need to deliver a really crisp and detailed picture.
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4K
4K TVs give you about 8 million pixels – that’s four times the resolution of Full HD - for a picture that’s crystal-clear and vivid. If you’re thinking getting a TV larger than 43”, it’s best to go 4K.
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8K
If you want to futureproof your tech, 8K TV is the highest resolution currently available. That’s four times the number of pixels as 4K TVs have, for the sharpest detail around. It’s an eye-popping option for the largest TVs.
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What other TV features should I look for?
Smart TV features
Smart TVs give you a huge choice of catch-up and on-demand streaming services, while cutting out the need for set top boxes or dongles. Cast videos from your phone to the TV screen or find what you want with a voice assistant like Bixby, Alexa and Google.
HDMI and connections
Before you buy a TV, it's always worth checking if it’ll be compatible with other tech like soundbars, Blu-Ray players, or gaming consoles. Gamers especially might want an HDMI 2.1 port, which supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and more.
Refresh rate
Measured in Hz or fps, the refresh rate is how many times your TV refreshes the image on-screen in a second. A low refresh rate like 60 Hz is great for regular shows. But if you're a gamer or sports fan, then a high refresh rate (above 120 Hz) will give you a smoother picture.
Dimming tech
Some LED TVs come with local dimming, where areas of pixels are turned off for deeper blacks and brighter whites. This stops light from bleeding through the screen, which can be a major distraction. The 3 main types to look for are edge-lit, back- lit and full array. Read our article for more info:
Wall mounting
If your old TV was wall mounted, you might want to use the same TV brackets. If so, you’ll need to check whether your old TV had a VESA wall mount size, and then make sure your new TV unit matches it. We’ve written a wall mounting guide to help out:
Serious about sound
Think about whether you’d like a TV with enhanced sound (like Dolby Atmos), or if you’d prefer to invest in a separate sound system. All TVs have their own built-in speakers, but you might want something a bit more punchy. Find out more about TV sound in our article:
AI
More TVs now feature AI power to do everything from adjusting brightness to upscale content, so it always looks its best. AI can also learn what shows you love and can improve voice recognition too – so everything’s easier to find. And that’s just for starters!
Tuners
Like watching live TV? A tuner is what lets your TV receive signals, so you can watch TV without being connected to the internet. Just like the good old days! Not all TVs have them anymore, so make sure you get a TV with a tuner if you want access to Freeview or Freesat channels.
