Replacement TV

melbury

Our 12 year old Panasonic plasma TV needs replacing and I just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a good replacement, which I know wouldn't be plasma now.

I have been looking around and there is a brand called LG (which I personally know nothing about), but OH favours Sony Bravia or of course another Panasonic.

Looking for something in screen size 47/49 inch max.

Thanks.

neilmcl

Budget is going to be the big factor. If you prefer the advantages of plasma and can afford it, an OLED tv would be the way forward. Nothing wrong with LG, they lead the way in OLED TV screen technology, Samsung/Sony for LCD/LED.

Cisco001

Not much of advise which to go for as I don't buy TV often enough.

the only thing I would say is have a look at Richersounds or JL due to the long warranty.

By the way, my TV are Samsungs and LG.

dan958

What is your budget?

stator

Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony are all good brands


Get an UHD / 4k screen if you can afford it.



If you want a smart TV make sure you get one that supports h265 / HEVC to make it "future proof" for the foreseeable

ballyblack

stator wrote: »

Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony are all good brands


Get an UHD / 4k screen if you can afford it.



If you want a smart TV make sure you get one that supports h265 / HEVC to make it "future proof" for the foreseeable

I agree with the above but NOW the cheaper models of Panasonic are re branded Turkish Vestels and are a budget TV

Sony, LG & Samsung would be my choice in that order

LG makes the screens for OLED Sony's


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melbury

Thank you all for your very helpful replies.

Budget is up to about £600.

Have just seen this one on Amazon, looks a bargain!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KD49XF8096-49-Inch-Assistant-Freeview/dp/B07BB5QSRJ?!!!!!yahooukedit-21&th=1


I have noticed that some are called "smart" TV's and some are not, what is the difference? What exactly does smart mean?

dogmaryxx

Aside from lacking productivity functions, such as email and word processing, a smart TV is a lot like a computer. It enables you to browse the web, watch YouTube and catch up on social networking. Some of the TVs (such as Samsung) currently support Flash as well, which means a better web browsing experience.

Only 43 inch but a great tv. Had mine for 2 weeks and can't fault it.

https://www.bullring.co.uk/shoponline/product/bc04520b7727/samsung-ue43ru7100-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-43-with-tvplus-charcoal-black

WaywardDriver

melbury wrote: »

Looking for something in screen size 47/49 inch max.

Suggest check recommended screen sizes for your viewing distance. For example, Which recommend 49in for 10ft away, 55in for 12ft. By this measure I should have bought 50in but instead bought 55in and haven't regretted it.

ballyblack

I have noticed that some are called "smart" TV's and some are not, what is the difference? What exactly does smart mean?

Smart Tv's are wifi connected to the internet.

So you can get iplayer, netflix etc

Buy a smart TV! its not much extra

The Sony you are considering is also Android which you can get more Apps on it


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melbury

ballyblack wrote: »

Smart Tv's are wifi connected to the internet.

So you can get iplayer, netflix etc

Buy a smart TV! its not much extra

The Sony you are considering is also Android which can more Apps on it

We do currently watch Netflix, Iplayer etc as we have an Amazon Firestick which connects us. So presumably if we buy anything other than a smart TV, we will still need the Firestick to access these things?

Is that the actual difference between a smart and non-smart TV - i.e. smart connects itself to these without the need for the Firestick?

Not sure what you mean by Android?