TVs, have become an essential element in every home today. It is used for entertainment, passing time, getting informed, watching sports. TV has shaped generations, and this guide will help you in choosing the right one for your needs.
Screen Size
Note that like phones, tv screen sizes are measured diagonally from one corner to the other.
24 and 32 inch TVS
Suitable for small rooms and RVs. At 32 inches, these tvs can also be suitable for small children
40 to 55 inch TVs
Can be bought for small living rooms. These are also suitable for use in bedrooms. Can also be used for gaming and watching sports
60, 85 inch TVs and above
At this size, you can turn your living room into a cinema like experience. You get a large display that works well in large living rooms. In addition, watching sports and playing games on these will take you to another level of immersion.
Screen Resolution
720p
Avoid 720p tvs, since they are outdated. Several years back, they were okay for everyday use since most of the content was being produced at this resolution.
1080p
1080p tvs are quite common today. However, we are moving to a a generation where most content providers have started producing 4K content. If you are a light gamers, then this television can also suit your gaming needs.
1440p
This resolution is suitable for playing video games. Many console games have a setting for 1440p resolution. You can take advantage of this by buying a 1440p television.
4K UHD
In this day and age, this is the most suitable resolution for most tvs. Most content, is being produced at this resolution, from sports, youtube videos, normal cable and news. The latest consoles such as the Xbox Series X, and the PS5, support gameplay at this resolution.
8K
To be honest, 8K is quite an overkill for televisions. Basically, very little content is being produced at a resolution of 8k today. However, for large sizes of tvs, you can still buy at this resolution.
Refresh Rate
60Hz
This refresh rate, is suitable for watching movies at 4k resolution. It is not suitable for activities such as gaming. However, most manufacturers are moving away from 60Hz to 120Hz
120Hz
This refresh rate is suitable playing high FPS games. It enables you to get better accuracy when playing video games.
Connections and Accessories
HDMI Ports
You should get at least 2 HDMI ports. However, the more the better. You can connect devices such as a gaming console, sound bar and streaming boxes. For 4k tvs, the hdmi should support HDMI 2.0.
Bluetooth
This enables you to wirelessly connect the tv to headphones, or a home theater system.
Smart Tv
In this day of cutting the cord, a smart tv enables you to connect to the internet. You can watch and stream videos from Netlfix and even Youtube. In addition to that, you have access to the internet and can even check emails and browse the web.
Audio Quality
Many people overlook this feature, however, if you love great sound, then having a tv with quality audio is important. However, most people prefer a sound bar, since this is a much better solution to poor audio quality. Sound bars are much better heard in large rooms.
Price Range
This is also another important factor. In most cases, the more expensive the better. This only applies to one brand, say Samsung. When it comes to comparison among many brands, this becomes a non issues.