TV Buying Guide
Here's a comprehensive TV Buying Guide , designed to help you choose the best TV for your room size, technology needs, and budget. Whether you're a movie buff, gamer, or looking for the best value for your money, this guide provides a clear and practical overview.
📏 1. Choose the right screen size
Screen size is crucial for a good viewing experience. It mainly depends on the distance between your seat and the screen .
➤ Recommendations by viewing distance:
|
Distance between the sofa and the TV |
Recommended screen size |
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Less than 1.8 meters |
43" to 50" |
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1.8 to 2.5 meters |
55" to 65" |
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More than 2.5 meters |
65" to 85" (or more) |
Tip : Distance (in inches) ÷ 1.5 = ideal screen size.
🌈 2. Understand the essential technical characteristics
🔹 Resolution
- 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) : The current standard.
- 8K (7680 x 4320) : Ultra high definition, little content available.
- 1080p (Full HD) : For small screen or secondary use.
🔹 HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Improves brightness and contrast.
- Search: Dolby Vision , HDR10+ , or HLG .
🔹 Refresh rate
- 120 Hz : Perfect for gaming or sports.
- 60 Hz : Sufficient for most content.
🔹 Connectivity
- HDMI 2.1 : Essential for recent game consoles.
- HDMI eARC : To connect a quality sound bar.
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth : For wireless connections.
🎮 3. For gamers: features to prioritize
- 4K at 120 FPS
- ALLM (Automatic Low Latency Mode)
- VRR (variable refresh rate)
- G-Sync / FreeSync support depending on the brand
📺 4. The best Smart TV systems
|
System |
Main advantages |
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Google TV |
The most complete, customizable, voice assistant |
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webOS (LG) |
Intuitive and fluid |
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Tizen (Samsung) |
Solid, fast, stable |
|
Roku TV |
Easy to use, ideal for beginners |
🏷️ 5. Which brands to choose in 2025?
|
Brand |
Highlights |
Series to watch |
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LG |
Better OLEDs, richer colors |
C4, G4, QNED85 |
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Samsung |
High brightness, anti-glare |
Neo QLED, S90D |
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Sony |
High-end image processing |
Bravia XR, A80L, X95L |
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TCL |
Excellent value for money |
6 Series, Q6 |
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Hisense |
Low-cost performance |
U7K, U8K |
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Vizio |
Good specs at a low price |
MQX, D Series |
🔊 6. Sound quality: consider a sound bar
TVs are getting thinner and thinner… and so are the speakers.
➡️ For better sound immersion:
- Choose a soundbar with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X .
- Check for HDMI eARC .
🛍️ 7. Final buying tips
- Don't rely solely on size or design: compare technical specifications .
- Check customer reviews and specialist tests .
- Follow the advice of your ElectroShop specialist to take advantage of the best shopping periods and exclusive promotions.