4K or Full HD TV for SD and HD content

Takmon

Malarky21 said:

So were i to save for a bit what would you recommend as an excellent 55 inch tv which would be great for dealing with motion blur/judder on SD and HD channels?

https://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-kd49xg9005-2019-led-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-android-tv-49-with-freeview-hd-youview-black/p4103332

 I would say this one is the best for you because Sony have some of the best motion processing in their TV's so you should never see any blur/judder even for fast moving action. It's also slightly smaller at 49" so might be better if your concerned about it being too big. It does cost £849 which i know is twice what you originally wanted to spend but that's the kind of price that decent TV's are and you can pay significantly more, but getting a decent TV will mean a longer period until you need to upgrade again. 

RumRat

THIS one, or, THIS one.  

Where did you buy your 43" from? You may be able to return it still. 

neilmcl

Takmon said:

Malarky21 said:

I live in a 1 bed flat and 55 inch would be way too big, the max size screen would be 43 inch but as the LG 43 7500 i bought i had issues with i think maybe i should get a 32 inch and hopefully the issues i noticed in the 43 inch would be less noticable

Are you sure 55" would be too big because for a 4K 55" TV the recommended viewing distance is only 4.6 - 6.9 feet so relatively close. 32" is very small these days and i know people who use 32" screens for PC monitors although i think they are a bit too big for a PC they are way too small to have an enjoyable TV experience at any normal viewing distance.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-jTgRPcvCkPQ/learn/learningcenter/home/TV_placement.html

Considering that you said your going to use this TV daily and that you appreciate a good picture quality then i think your better off saving up and buying something decent rather than getting something mediocre that you will have to put up with for potentially hours a day. When you consider how long TV's last the actual daily cost of even a £1200 TV doesn't work out to be very much. 

Only applies if you're actually watching 4K, you don't really wanting to be watching upscaled SD at that distance. Besides screen size isn't everything, not everyone wants a great big screen in a small room, it could be overbearing to some. I have a 32" TV in my bedroom and wouldn't want anything bigger, aesthetically it wouldn't look right.

Takmon

neilmcl said:

Takmon said:

Malarky21 said:

I live in a 1 bed flat and 55 inch would be way too big, the max size screen would be 43 inch but as the LG 43 7500 i bought i had issues with i think maybe i should get a 32 inch and hopefully the issues i noticed in the 43 inch would be less noticable

Are you sure 55" would be too big because for a 4K 55" TV the recommended viewing distance is only 4.6 - 6.9 feet so relatively close. 32" is very small these days and i know people who use 32" screens for PC monitors although i think they are a bit too big for a PC they are way too small to have an enjoyable TV experience at any normal viewing distance.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-jTgRPcvCkPQ/learn/learningcenter/home/TV_placement.html

Considering that you said your going to use this TV daily and that you appreciate a good picture quality then i think your better off saving up and buying something decent rather than getting something mediocre that you will have to put up with for potentially hours a day. When you consider how long TV's last the actual daily cost of even a £1200 TV doesn't work out to be very much. 

Only applies if you're actually watching 4K, you don't really wanting to be watching upscaled SD at that distance. Besides screen size isn't everything, not everyone wants a great big screen in a small room, it could be overbearing to some. I have a 32" TV in my bedroom and wouldn't want anything bigger, aesthetically it wouldn't look right.

I suppose it depends on how you watch TV, i actually also have a 32" TV in my bedroom but i haven't watched it in over a year but the main reason being i always think whats the point in using that TV when i have a much better TV in my Living Room to watch things on. I also prefer the bigger screen especially when watching films because i find it offer more of the "cinema" experience. But i wouldn't want a bigger TV in my bedroom and if anything i would rather have no TV in there at all. 

But the main reason that i would always recommend 55" or above is because this is the size that decent OLED TV's are sold in and in my opinion they offer the best picture you can get. 

Malarky21

I bought the LG from Argos so can't return it until their standalone stores reopen. I think 55 inch would be too big for my room and preference. OLED tv's look great but most are over a grand. I mainly watch SD and HD content. Richer Sounds did recommend the Sony Bravia 9005 but they also suggested the cheaper Sony Bravia KD43XG8305BU, a better size for me at 43 inch and also 100hz, any thoughts on this one?

RumRat

You can return the TV to any Sainsburys store with an Argos concession. Look for your nearest one, it seems they still have the 30 day return limitation.

Malarky21

The Argos stores inside Sainsbury's are not accepting returns, i've already checked.

RumRat

Yes I see they've now stopped returns and only offer pickups. However, they've extended returns for anything purchased after 1st March to 30 days after main stores re-open.
Hopefully your TV falls into that slot....

Malarky21

Yes the tv i bought i can return once Argos reopens. Any thoughts on the Sony KD43XG8305? I may increase my budget to £600ish

Malarky21

Any ideas on the best tv for around £600? Best for reduced motion blur/judder?