Today, almost every one of us watches TV, and for most people this is the main source of information. Old models are replaced by new ones, and we are faced with the problem of choice.
Let's try to figure it out How to choose an LED TV and find out which diagonal is suitable for your apartment. Here, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. Let's start from the beginning.
What everyone needs to know about LED technology
First you need to deal with the name itself. LED is an LCD TV equipped with LED backlight. By the way, this type of backlight has a lot of advantages, but not about that now. LEDs are located, or rather can be located along the entire area of the LCD matrix or only along the edges.
When choosing, check with the consultants exactly how the location of the backlight is made here. Best of all, if the lamps are around the entire perimeter of the matrix, this solution gives an optimally saturated picture. And immediately I would like to say that the image is incredibly high quality. This is especially noticeable when watching dynamic scenes. Now let's talk about how to choose an LED TV for your home. The first parameter by which the purchase is made is the screen size.
How to choose the diagonal of an LED TV?
We can say with confidence that the viewing experience on the big screen is much brighter than on the small one. It is worth paying your attention to the fact that the diagonal is counted in inches, if it is more convenient for you to calculate in centimeters, then in one inch 2.54 cm. The choice should be based on the size of the room.
Due to the wide range, and in stores you can see TVs with a diagonal of 10 to 80 inches, you will have the opportunity to install equipment in the nursery, in the kitchen, living room, etc. For a large room, it is recommended to choose a diagonal of at least 32-42 inches and sit no closer than 3 meters to the screen. Such a TV will fit perfectly into the room, but in a small kitchen it will only interfere. Do not forget that with the increase in the screen, the cost of equipment increases, so choose carefully. If you buy a TV that is too small, you cannot enjoy all the delights of LED technology, and too large is expensive and cumbersome.
About Resolution and Format
For an image to be of high quality and have high detail, it is necessary that it has a high resolution. In the store above the item of interest to us, you can see the following numbers: 1920x1080. In this case, we have 1920 pixels horizontally and, accordingly, 1080 vertically. The larger these values, the better. Digital television HDTV is also very demanding on this parameter. Even if you take two absolutely identical TVs, then a better picture will be on where there are more pixels.
To watch movies in HD quality, buy equipment with the following resolution: for 720p quality - 1280: 720, for 1080i - 1920: 1080. It’s up to you to decide. If you do not plan to watch movies and programs in high quality, then it will be enough to purchase a TV with a standard resolution. Today you can recreate a real movie theater, for this, a 21: 9 format and a resolution of 2560x1080 are suitable. We now know how to choose the diagonal of an LED TV, therefore we will consider other important parameters.
Pay attention to frame rate
This parameter is responsible for smooth picture transmission. In simple words, the high frame rate allows you to get an exceptionally high-quality image on the screen.This is especially true for dynamic moments. For example, at a refresh rate of 50 Hz there was a noticeable flickering of the display, but today there are already televisions with values of 1,000 Hz and higher.
Of course, you can say as much as you like that the higher this parameter, the more pleasant it is to watch a movie or program, and rightly so. But there is one "but." The fact is that there is a certain threshold for the human eye, after which the difference is almost imperceptible. That is why it is recommended to stop at around 100 Hz. This will be enough for a comfortable viewing. You get clarity, smoothness, and great dynamic scenes.
Which LED TV to choose?
Now we will talk about advanced technology parameters, and not about any particular brand. The more advanced features, the more enjoyable the viewing. Pay attention to such an important indicator as response time. This parameter is responsible for the fastest color change. Therefore, the shorter the time, the less blur on the screen. Values in the range of 2-8 milliseconds completely eliminate the effect of blurring. This will be the best solution.
Contrast allows you to distinguish a lot of shades. But again, the possibilities of the human eye are limited here, even though LED-technologies make it possible to fully enjoy the variety and richness of the color gamut. There is one interesting feature, which is that the TV itself determines the optimal parameters for a particular scene. If the action takes place at night, you get deep dark colors, if during the day - bright shades. At present, the contrast can reach 5,000,000: 1, but a smaller value will be quite enough for you.
Offering an indecently big discount? Think about it!
Usually, buyers do not know which LED TV to choose, and rely on the opinion of consultants, but the employees of a digital store are completely dependent on the instructions of the head. Having received an incredibly advantageous offer, immediately think: "Why so cheap?" It is possible that the technique does not have any defects, but it’s certainly not without various flaws.
An insufficient viewing angle is one of the popular reasons why excellent TVs are not bought at first glance. Remember that the recommended angle at which distortion is considered minimal is 120 degrees. If the model has a lower indicator, go around its side. If you are not on the side of the TV, but on the side, you are unlikely to be able to watch it normally. Most LED TVs today have a fairly large viewing angle - 170-178 degrees.
The ability to connect a tuner
Each modern TV has a built-in electronic unit, its name is a tuner. He is responsible for receiving the signal (satellite, digital, terrestrial). As a rule, there is one built-in tuner, less often two. This allows you to watch multiple channels on one TV at a time.
Of course, all this is done provided that additional equipment is connected. For example, one signal will come from the antenna, and the second should come from a computer or flash card. In principle, it is difficult to say unequivocally whether it makes sense to buy a TV with several tuners. Overpayment will be quite high, so think a few times before choosing. In any case, it is recommended to choose an LED TV according to the parameters. We’ll talk about this now.
Types of tuners
There are currently three types: analog, digital and hybrid. Analog - the easiest, allows you to receive a signal from a conventional antenna or cable television. We can say with confidence that today this type of tuner is used less and less. Digital television is gaining great popularity.
The presence of an appropriate tuner allows you to enjoy high quality pictures.Absolutely all models of modern TVs with LED backlight provide a tuner for receiving a digital signal. There is still a hybrid option. It is easy to conclude that this is a combination of digital and analog signal. In principle, today it is the best option, so if there is such an opportunity, give preference to a hybrid tuner.
3D TV: buy or not?
And here is another interesting point that raises questions from many buyers. The presence of this function allows you to watch movies, programs in both the usual format and in three-dimensional. So you can even not go to the cinema, just buy special glasses and enjoy watching. In principle, if you are not very limited in budget and do not mind periodically watching the latest movies, it is recommended to choose a LED 3D TV.
In most cases, you will receive special glasses in the kit. Of course, there are some nuances. For example, when buying Samsung equipment with 3D support, you need to buy 3D glasses from the same manufacturer. This is due to the fact that others may not be suitable, although this should be clarified before buying. Immediately it is worth preparing for the high price, it is about 10-15% higher than a regular LED TV.
How to choose a quality product from Samsung?
It's no secret that this manufacturer is one of the digital giants. This company produces exclusively high-quality goods. Let's see how to choose a Samsung LED TV. There are several important details. First, pay attention to the possibility of supporting digital TV, as some models still work on an analog tuner.
Secondly, if you intend to use the device to connect to the Internet, specify the possibility of connecting a wireless keyboard. By the way, pay attention to the number of USB ports, it is better that there are more than 2 of them. It is desirable that the refresh rate of the frames was not less than 90-100 HZ, only in this way you can get an image that is ideal for the human eye. If there is support for 3D, pay attention to the depth of the image, as many users complain that this indicator is at a low level.
Glossy or matte finish?
Large TV companies supply both types of coverage to the market. In principle, this is good, especially when you consider that someone likes gloss, and someone thinks that viewing is more pleasant on a matte finish. Gloss allows you to get a brighter and more contrasting image, but at the same time when exposed to sunlight or artificial lighting, viewing is very difficult, as the rays are reflected and glare appears.
As for the matte finish, then everything is exactly the opposite. There are no flares and reflections, but the picture is not so bright and contrast. As you know, it is up to you to decide, it is difficult to advise something specific here. Love to watch TV in the evening without lighting - definitely a gloss. For daily use, a matte finish is better. Since choosing the right LED TV in this case will be quite simple, there should be no problems.
Some more recommendations
We have already figured out how to choose an LED TV. 40 inches of diagonal will be enough for a medium-sized living room. At the same time, watching movies in both regular and 3D format will be optimal. When purchasing, carefully examine the back panel of the device. There should be popular interfaces and connectors, such as HDMI, USB, D-Sub, Scart and others. Thanks to all this, you can connect a computer, keyboard and mouse, if necessary, watch movies from a flash card and much more. As for the control methods, there are several of them today, in all cases - it is remote control. The only difference is that it can be a remote control, smartphone or tablet. Of course, it’s much more familiar to use a conventional remote control.
Conclusion
Well, we have figured out how to choose an LED TV. The refresh rate, resolution, screen size - all this must be taken into account.
Do not forget that this is a very expensive equipment, the warranty period in most cases is 3 years, and in practice, with proper operation, everything will work much longer. That is why it is important to choose all the parameters correctly.
Of all the important details, spend the most time on choosing the diagonal, resolution, tuner and backlight. As for the last parameter, today there are a lot of solutions for its placement. This, for example, is a full array with local dimming (LEDs themselves respond to the situation and change their brightness). In addition, there is side lighting (light sources are located on the edge, in the center are absent). And, of course, do not forget about the manufacturer. Giants such as Samsung, Sony or Philips will make watching a movie a fairy tale, after which you don’t want to return to reality.
