Today I would like to finally close this issue by providing a rating the best manufacturers TVs in 2017. All the companies listed below are distinguished not only by good build quality, but also by a wide range of models, both budget and expensive!

Certainly, most the best firm TVs are considered to be Samsung. Since 2010, the Korean industrial concern has opened the production of its digital equipment in Russia, thanks to which you can now buy a multifunctional, thin TV for little money. Samsung TV equipment is considered the most popular among all segments of the population. Them best model 32 inches is considered a device with an LCD display and LED backlight - Samsung UE32K5500AU, which can be bought in 2017 for 24 thousand rubles.

Among the advantages of the manufacturer, one should also highlight the presence a large number service centers in cities, and user-friendly interface Smart TV. The disadvantage is that the colors are too bright on some displays, but this problem has already been practically eliminated.

Sony

The second position in our ranking is occupied by an equally popular manufacturer of household appliances - Sony. The main, distinctive advantages of TVs of this Japanese brand are exquisite design, good build quality (because they are assembled in Slovakia) and versatility of almost all modern models.

Among the shortcomings, it should be noted a slightly increased cost of equipment, relative to the leader of our rating - Samsung. This is due to the fact that the assembly is Slovak or Asia Minor. In general, if you do not trust a domestic manufacturer, it is better to overpay a little and choose a Sony TV, which ranks second in our rating.

LG

Closes our TOP 3 is another Korean household appliance company, which also got into. The LG brand is famous for the fact that all products are optimal in price and quality. Those. the price segment is in the middle between elite and budget brands. A definite advantage of LG TVs is the best 3D and direct-LED backlighting.

Philips

Moving towards the end of the ranking, one more good brand TVs - Philips. calling card television technology this brand considers Neon lights Ambilight, which you can see in the photo example below.

In addition, Philips was included in our 2017 ranking due to the fact that the lineup TVs have a wide range of features at a relatively low price. The only thing that spoils the opinion about this brand, judging by the reviews on the thematic forums, the menu on the screen at Philips slows down a bit. But, again, negative reviews about Philips can be found in a small proportion.

Panasonic

We left the last step in the TOP 5 for the popular brand of digital technology - the Japanese company Panasonic. As with Philips, Panasonic TVs are in the category of fairly reliable at a not so high price. Good quality pictures and modern design leave only a positive impression of the brand.

He is the king of all living rooms, the love and even addiction of billions of people, a means of entertainment and information. It's about TV. The first televisions appeared in the United States in 1929 and had a screen the size of a postage stamp. In 1942, Europe created more reminiscent modern devices TV set. The evolution took place rapidly, and today flat, large, high-contrast and even smart TVs have become the norm. And it seems that the development of technology is happening before our eyes, but it is not easy to understand the assortment present. In the store near each model, there are a lot of unsweetened abbreviations, numbers and, of course, the price. Sellers are trying to push us to sell a TV at a higher price, and we, not knowing all the intricacies of technology, deliberately allow ourselves to be deceived. It's time to end this. We figure out how to choose a TV in 2018 and what parameters are really important to pay attention to. We have also prepared for you a rating of the best TVs of 2018.

Device dimensions

Let's start with the simplest. There is an opinion that you should buy as big a TV as your budget allows. Previously, the standard was widespread that the distance from the audience to the screen should be 3-4 diagonals, later they began to talk about 2-3 diagonals. Today it is considered that the optimal distance to the screen is a subjective concept, i.e. whoever is comfortable. How to find this optimal value, because too small a screen will not convey details, and too large will make you turn your head to view the whole scene?

The best way - evaluate a TV in a store from the distance you will be watching it. So everything will immediately fall into place. And further. The purchase should look harmonious in the room and fit in the place prepared for it, so do not overdo it with the diagonal.

In this guide, we'll take a look at some of the biggest and best-known TV manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, Philips, Panasonic, and Sony, along with brands such as Toshiba, and Sharp.

We will also rate Loewe and Bang & Olufsen premium players and cheap products.

Samsung: is it worth buying?

As the largest and most popular TV brand in Russia and perhaps the world, Samsung offers a wide range of LED LCD TVs with screens ranging from 19 inches to 105 inches (267 centimeters diagonally). Although Samsung has released several TVs with plasma screen technology, the manufacturer has announced that the production of these products will soon be discontinued.

Along with HD TVs, Samsung also produces 4K or Ultra-HD models. The company has advanced technologies in the field of Smart TV and has one of the most powerful and easy to use platform.

Samsung TVs proved to be excellent in our laboratory conditions, many models received the mark recommended by Technocontrol, including low-cost models costing up to 30,000 rubles. Samsung often offers great picture quality and a wide range of different features, not all of which work flawlessly.

Panasonic: Until 2013, Panasonic was criticized for design and product quality blunders, but since then, the Japanese manufacturer has shown positive momentum.

While Panasonic's smart TV features aren't among the best TV brands right now, they're getting better. We believe that Panasonic has the potential to create outstanding TVs, but the challenges and risks that stand in the way should not be underestimated.

Premium TV brands

Whether you're looking for stylish designs, quirky features, or just want to brag to your friends, premium TV brands like Bang & Olufsen and Loewe might be right for you. However, keep in mind that these TVs are very expensive, and their quality does not always match their high price.

Bang & Olufsen: Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has a reputation for eye-catching and stylish design with premium materials. Its flagship BeoVision TVs look amazing, but can cost upwards of £600,000. B&O also offers a mid-range BeoPlay model and a Smart TV that can hang from the ceiling and connect to an Apple TV. Although such models are cheaper than BeoVision, 120,000 rubles for a 32-inch version is not the price limit.

Loewe: Crafted in their distinctive Danish style, Loewe TVs claim superior sound quality and premium features such as a built-in video player. Hence the price for the 32-inch model, which can exceed 80,000 rubles.

Cheap TVs

In addition to big well-known brands, a large share of sales come from cheap TVs from lesser known manufacturers and even products from the electronics stores themselves. What all these TVs have in common is their low price, but falling into the hands of our experts, they usually turn out to be of insufficient quality when examined in detail.

Sincerely,
Team Technocontrol

Televisions are produced under different brands when companies invested in the development of new technologies and won the well-deserved attention and reverence of users.

But our days have come, TVs have changed a lot and many companies simply cannot compete in the TV segment. And there are three types of companies:

• Companies that develop new technologies and produce televisions.
• Companies that assemble TVs from various components sometimes produce TVs and well-known brands by purchasing the right to do so (manufacturing TVs under license).
• Companies that do not produce TVs, but produce components for TVs

Now, when buying a TV of a well-known brand, it may well turn out that the company that made a name for its TV has actually stopped making TVs for a very long time, having sold its TV business along with the trademark or licensed the use of the brand to another company.

TV brands (TV brands)

Consider TV manufacturers (brands). Most popular TV brands

Samsung TVs

Samsung— The Korean company, a leader in the production of televisions, invests resources in the development of new technologies, manufactures and sells televisions under its Samsung brand.

LG TVs

LG- Korean company, engaged in the development of new technologies and the production of televisions. One of the most significant developments, the release of OLED screens. LG also sells its screens to another manufacturer.

Sony TVs

Sony- A Japanese company that produces TVs under its own brand, the screens are mainly purchased from other manufacturers such as LG. A feature of Sony TVs is high-quality software and good processors. About 50% of its TVs are manufactured by Sony itself, the rest are produced by electronics assemblers commissioned by Sony. Basically, Sony orders the assembly of TVs from Foxconn.

Panasonic TVs

Panasonic- A Japanese company that produces TVs under its own brand, is developing new technologies, has not sold its TVs in the USA since 2014.

Toshiba TVs

Toshiba- The American continent in 2015, Toshiba sold its TV business to the Japanese company Compal, (including a plant in Mexico), which produces custom-made electronics under various brands. In other regions, Toshiba also stopped producing TVs itself. Since 2015, televisions for Europe have been produced to order by the Turkish concern Vestel. And at the end of 2017, Toshiba announced the sale of its television business to the Chinese company Hisense.

Blaupunkt TVs

Blaupunkt- Originally a German company, until 2008 controlled by the Bosch-Siemens group. In 2008 it was sold to an investment group Aurelius AG. Since after the sale of Blaupunkt, the Bosch-Siemens concern retained its component factories (only assembly lines were sold). The new owner began to reduce the cost of production by transferring production to third countries; since 2011, all products Blaupunkt made to order in China on assembly lines of third-party manufacturers. Naturally, the quality suffered, many companies that previously bought products for installation in manufactured products (for example, cars) refused to do so. In 2016, the company was declared bankrupt. In 2016 the company was liquidated. Factories sold, staff fired.

Since 2016, since the trademark Blaupunkt owned by an investment company Aurelius AG, the trademark rights are controlled by a subsidiary of Aurelius AG, the company GIP Development SARL which deals with brand licensing.

As a result, now any electronics manufacturer can license and produce products under the brand Blaupunkt. Now TVs Blaupunkt produced by various companies. Producers vary by country.

If we consider the production of televisions. That televisions are mainly manufactured in India and China. Also, some manufacturers assemble TVs in Eastern Europe from Chinese components. So for Russia and Ukraine TVs Blaupunkt supplied by a Czech company Union distribution s.r.o. She orders TVs from third-party manufacturers and sells under various brand names, so they own the brand of TVs Union. Brand licensed for Russia and Ukraine Blaupunkt. The budget segment TVs themselves have a minimum of features and functionality. Mostly assembled in China from cheap components. More about the brand

TVs Element, Seiki, Westinghouse TV, THTF

Element Seiki, Westinghouse TV, THTF- All these brands belong to the same company, namely the Chinese Tsinghua Tongfang. Several brands have been registered or purchased for licensed use to promote their televisions. TVs are made in China. A number of Element TVs are assembled from off-the-shelf components in the USA. Budget segment televisions are mainly focused on the US market.

JVC TVs

JVC- JVC ceased production of TVs in 2010, the right to produce TVs under the JVC brand was sold in 2011. The right to produce and sell TVs under the JVC brand in the USA, Canada, Mexico was bought by a Taiwanese company AmTran Video, in 2018 the license expired and the right to sell TVs was bought by a Chinese company Shenzhen MTC, it is also licensed to sell TVs in China and Korea . A Turkish concern bought a license in Europe Vestel. Since license holders order TVs from companies that assemble TVs under various brands, the quality of the TVs is very doubtful.

Philips TVs

Philips- in 2010, Philips decided to stop producing TVs, the Chinese concern TP Vision bought the right to produce and sell Philips TVs, it sells Philips TVs in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and certain Asian countries.

In the USA, Canada and in other countries of the American continent, but not all. The Philips brand was bought by the Funai corporation, which manufactures and sells TVs under this brand.

The quality of Philips TVs varies greatly depending on the manufacturer, but overall the quality is mediocre.

TVs

Funai- the corporation owns not only this brand, but it also owns brands Magnavox, Philips(America), SANYO, Kodak (printers). Engaged in the production of low-cost TVs for the North American market under various brands.

Polaroid TVs

Polaroid- Polaroid went bankrupt in 2011, in Europe Polaroid TVs are produced by the Turkish concern Vestel. In the US, the brand is owned PLR IP Holdings, LLC current licensee empire electronics.

Hier TVs

Hier— The Chinese company first specialized in the production of refrigeration equipment. Then expanded the range of manufactured goods. In the line of TVs, only budget models. Moreover, TVs are not sold in all countries, they are available in China, Russia, Asia. In Europe and America, Hier only sells household appliances. TVs have a minimum of functionality, cheap screens with 8-bit color depth and FRC support, a maximum frame rate of 60 frames per second. The manufacturer does not claim the presence of local dimming and other technologies to improve the image.

Hisense TVs

Hisense- A Chinese electronics manufacturer that produces about 50% of TVs under its own brand, also bought licenses for the production of TVs under other brands, in the Americas it manufactures and sells TVs under the Sharp brand, in other regions since 2018 it has been producing TVs under the Toshiba brand. The Hisense concern also owns the trademarks under which it manufactures and sells its products. Hitachi, Lucent, Matsushita, NEC, Sanyo, Toshiba and Qualcomm.

Hitachi TVs

In 2010-2012, the corporation's management decided to revise the TV production policy. It was decided to sell all TV assembly plants, the last plant in Japan that assembled TVs was sold at the end of 2012. The corporation decided to switch to outsourcing in the production of televisions. Hitachi sells televisions but does not manufacture. TVs under the Hitachi brand are made to order. For Europe, televisions are assembled by the Turkish concern Vestel. For the USA, Canada, TVs are manufactured by the Chinese concern Hisense.

Vizio TVs

Vizio- An American company that sells TVs under the brand name Vizio, it does not produce TVs itself because it does not have production facilities, it only sells and supports its products. Televisions are manufactured in China and Mexico by third parties.

Sharp TVs

Sharp- Japanese corporation operating in various industries, a leader in the production of displays for commercial use. TV production has been unprofitable for several years. In 2015, the American TV business, including the factory in Mexico, was sold to a Chinese concern. hisense, and also sold a license for the right to sell televisions in the Americas Sharp production Hisense. Subsequently, Sharp realized its mistake and is trying to regain control of the North American market, trying to terminate the agreement with Hisense in court, but so far without success. In Europe, Sharp also left the market for a brand for Sharp TVs was sold (licensed) to the Slovak concern UMC (Universal Media Corporation) which could not actively promote it. Real Sharp produced only for Japan, China, Singapore, in these countries the company had a leading position in the TV market.

In 2019, an agreement was reached between Sharp and Hisense. The TV business in North America was bought back by Sharp. After upgrading its TV manufacturing plants, Sharp plans to resume TV production in 2019 for North America.

In Europe, Sharp also decided to take back control of TV production. In 2016, a new joint venture SKYTEC UMC Management s. r. o in which UMC (Universal Media Corporation) and Sharp became shareholders. Sharp has a majority stake.

Sunbrite TVs

SunbriteTV- the brand is owned SnapAV which bought SunbriteTV in 2015 and continued to produce TVs that are positioned as equipment for outdoor installation, the company invests in the development of TV protection from external influences, TV components are purchased from various manufacturers.

Supersonic TVs

Supersonic- the brand is owned Supersonic Inc.., the company specializes in the production of various electronics, including TVs, mainly assembling from components.

RCA TVs

RCA- RCA was bought out by the concern Technicolor, and televisions under license are manufactured by the company Curtis International, televisions are ordered from third parties under the brand name RCA.

Thomson TVs

Thomson — Thomson itself was bought Technicolor, in the future the right to produce televisions under the brand Thomson licensed for the Chinese concern TCL which is branded Thomson sells its televisions in Europe.

Telefunken TVs

Telefunken— German company producing various electronics, TVs under the brand Telefunken produced by Turkish concern Profilio-Telra. TVs occupy an inexpensive segment, since cheap components are used in the configuration.

Tesla TVs

Brand for Tesla TVs- in 2014, the Tesla brand for TVs, tablets was acquired or licensed by the ComTrade Group group of companies. The Tesla brand is managed by a Сomtrade distribution company registered in Serbia. Also in the management of the company there are other brands, Tesla, Home Electronics and Click. ComTrade Group is mainly engaged in the development software, but to expand the business decided to enter the trading market. The Tesla TV brand is being promoted in the Eastern European countries of Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Moldova and Cyprus.

Comtrade distribution itself does not manufacture televisions, it sells the right to manufacture televisions under its own brand to third-party companies. The production of televisions is carried out under license for the brand. Сomtrade distribution provides sales channels for products, including logistics.

Who actually produces Tesla TVs is unknown, most likely Asian companies in their factories. The TVs themselves technical specifications budget models. The company's website gives a minimum of information about TVs.

TCL TVs

The Chinese company is a manufacturer of various electronics. Included in the top three companies in terms of the number of TVs produced in 2018, about 28 million TVs were produced. TVs are mainly assembled in China, but some are also assembled in other countries from components manufactured by TCL.

TCL manufactures LCD panels for its TVs independently at its factories in China, the first plant was built in 2009, the second plant in 2016. In the range of LCD and QLED displays, it is also planned to start production of OLED screens.

The main number of TVs produced are cheap models of TVs with Full HD and 4K resolution. A small price is achieved by using cheap materials and components in TVs. For example, screens, although they have a resolution of 4K, but with a maximum frequency of 60 frames per second. Due to mass production, a large percentage of defects and failures.

KIVI TVs

Grundig TVs

Originally a German company. Went bankrupt in 2003. Purchased by the Turkish concern Koç Holding. This concern also owns the Beko trademark. TVs are made in Turkey. Under the Grundig brand, they are sold in various countries, but TV models for countries differ. The most technically advanced TVs are delivered to Germany, for other countries budget models.

Find out what, besides diagonal and resolution, to pay attention to.

1. Check available space

The size of the TV depends on the available space in the installation location. Therefore, first of all, it is worth evaluating whether a new device will fit there. Measure the dimensions of a cabinet niche or wall space and write it down. Later, this will help to understand whether the selected TV will fit or if you have to slightly moderate your appetites.

2. Choose a diagonal

The larger the screen, the stronger the immersive effect. But just buying the largest possible TV for all the money is not entirely correct. Indeed, the choice of diagonal is influenced by the distance to the screen and the quality of the content, and these parameters are closely related: the closer to the display, the more realistic the picture and the more noticeable all the flaws.

The optimal distance is considered to be a distance of 1.2–2.5 diagonals: this is recommended by manufacturers.

For example, for 40 inches it will be about 1.2–2.5 meters, for 65 inches - 2–4 meters. Provided that the room is of sufficient width and you plan to watch high-quality digital content, you can focus on this formula.

If there is not a lot of space, and the signal is not always in high resolution, you will have to look for a compromise, taking into account the dependence of the diagonal, distance and content quality.

• If you want a larger diagonal- take care of a quality signal or sit away from the TV.
• If the room is small- reduce the diagonal or increase the signal quality.
• If the content is of dubious quality- move away from the screen or take a smaller diagonal.

What to buy

• TV LG 43UM7500PLA with a screen diagonal of 43 inches, 33,990 rubles →
• TV Philips 50PUS6504 with a screen diagonal of 50 inches, 29,990 rubles →
• TV LG 65UM7510PLA with a screen diagonal of 65 inches, 64 990 rubles →
• TV Samsung UE75RU7100U with a screen diagonal of 75 inches, 89,990 rubles →

3. Decide on a resolution

Display resolution directly affects the level of detail in the image, of course, subject to a quality signal. In 2020, four standards are available on the market, but HD is almost never found, and 8K is still considered exotic. In fact, you will have to choose between Full HD and 4K.

The “more is better” rule does not work here again, since a high-definition TV can only fully open if there is an appropriate signal. The whole choice comes down to understanding the content in which resolution you plan to watch more often.

• HD (1280×720)- morally obsolete, but at the same time it is an ideal option for viewing terrestrial TV channels and TVs with a diagonal of up to 32 inches. It is found only in the most budgetary models and is suitable only for a summer residence or a kitchen.
• Full HD (1920 × 1080)- gradually replaced by more progressive 4K, but on this moment is still in demand and remains the most popular. The vast majority of content is available in 1080p.
• UHD or 4K (3840 × 2160)- a format that is gaining momentum, which will become the main one in the next couple of years. Ideal for YouTube videos, movies, series, games. For TV channels, it will be worse than Full HD.
• 8K (7680×4320)- a recently introduced standard that is twice the resolution of 4K and four times that of Full HD. There is no point in buying in the next 3-4 years, since there are only a few models available on the market, and all content is limited to a dozen videos on .

What to buy

4. Select a matrix technology

In pursuit of realistic color reproduction, high brightness and contrast, manufacturers are constantly experimenting with displays. Now all TVs have three main types of matrices: LED, QLED, OLED. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages, so you should choose based on your preferences.

LED

Technology based on liquid crystals. In fact, the same LCD (LCD), but with a backlight not on fluorescent lamps, but on LEDs. This made it possible to significantly save space and produce thin devices, so manufacturers took out the type backlight LED in the title. It has been fixed, although the matrices do not differ from the older ones.

LED panels are currently the most common. They have two varieties, which differ in the arrangement of crystals in the matrix.

• IPS- in such panels, liquid crystal molecules are always parallel to the display plane and scatter light to the sides. Due to this, very good viewing angles and color reproduction are provided, but contrast suffers, and blacks in low light look more like dark gray.
• VA- in these matrices, the crystals are located perpendicular to the screen, which allows you to completely block the light and gives a deep black color. However, this at the same time worsens the picture when the viewing angle is changed: the shades are distorted horizontally, and the shadow detail is distorted vertically.

Both technologies are used in models entry level. LED‑IPS can be recommended for family viewing in natural light and video games. LED‑VA is the best choice for those who prefer to enjoy movies and series in the evenings alone or together.

QLED

QLED matrices, in fact, are an improved version of the previous technology and have nothing to do with OLED. But at the suggestion of the same manufacturers, they were singled out in a separate category. Samsung uses this term, LG calls them Nano Cells, Sony calls them Triluminos.

The difference of this technology lies in the use of blue LEDs for illumination. They form the missing RGB palettes red and green colors due to an additional layer with quantum dots. All this gives a brighter and more saturated picture.

QLED matrices are more expensive, so they should be considered with an average budget.

Although most manufacturers already install them in all models, except for the initial ones.

OLED

fundamentally different, more modern technology based on organic light emitting diodes. They do not need additional illumination, since they themselves emit light when current is applied, being able to turn off completely. As a result, OLED TVs boast superb color gamut and contrast, as well as perfect blacks and are only a few millimeters thick.

The disadvantages of such matrices include inferior LED-analogues brightness and a very high price.

In addition, OLED screens are prone to "burn-in" - the appearance of residual marks on static images like the interface in games or TV channel dice.

What to buy

5. Consider the type of backlight

All TVs, except OLED, use LED matrix backlighting. At the moment, manufacturers are using two technologies: Edge LED and Direct LED.

The first assumes the location of the LEDs around the perimeter of the screen, while the matrix itself is illuminated through a diffusing panel. This option is cheaper and allows you to achieve a smaller thickness of the case.

In Direct LED, the LEDs are installed directly behind the matrix and evenly distributed over its entire plane. This design, although it turns out to be thicker, gives a more uniform backlight without flashes and allows you to extinguish certain areas of the screen to achieve deeper and more natural blacks.

6. Decide on the sweep frequency

This parameter shows the screen refresh rate in one second and is measured in hertz (Hz, Hz). So, 60 hertz means that the image will change 60 times in a second. The higher the frequency, the smoother action scenes such as sports broadcasts or video games will look.

Screens with a frequency of 60 Hz are sufficient for viewing most content, including TV shows, movies and series. 120 Hz can only come in handy if you plan to connect to a TV and play video games.

What to buy

7. Choose an operating system

Without any OS, only the most budget models are now sold. In principle, this is even good: you can save money, and if you wish, you can implement smart functions at any time by purchasing a media set-top box.

Most TVs on the market have one or another Smart platform. All of them offer a minimal set of software, which includes a media player, YouTube, online movie theater clients, and an app store. The differences are mostly visual, but not only.

• webOS- Own development of the LG company. A nice shell with a minimalistic, intuitive interface and good optimization. The disadvantages include closeness and a meager set of applications in the store.
• Tizen- a variant of the smart platform from Samsung. Can do about the same as webOS, and by and large differs purely visually. An exclusive feature is support for the Samsung Smart‑Things system for the Internet of things.
• Android TV- a special version of the OS from Google, which is used in TVs from Sony, TCL, Philips and other manufacturers. In terms of interface and speed, it loses to WebOS and Tizen, but boasts a mass of applications from Google Play, including games.

What to buy

8. Learn Connectors and Wireless Standards

Now the number of ports on TVs has been reduced to a minimum. Video and audio are carried over the HDMI connectors, so all you really need to do is make sure you have enough for all your devices. However, there are several nuances that are worth paying attention to.

• HDMI- the most important connector. There should be at least two of them, and preferably three or more - to connect a media set-top box, a game console, and all other devices. 4K 60Hz output requires version 2.0 ports, while 4K 120Hz output requires version 2.1. Often there is only one such connector, the rest are older.
• USB- it is better to have at least a couple: for flash drives and mice, gamepads or keyboards. Also check if there is support for USB 3.0 and what is the maximum size of disks.
• ethernet- Wired connection is preferred as it will provide higher speed and reliability compared to Wi‑Fi.
• Digital Optical Out- optical output for acoustic systems. You will need it if you are going to use speakers with this connection option.
• WiFi- connection by wireless network handy for those who don't want to mess around with cables. However, if the air is congested, there may be stability issues.

What to buy

• TV LG 32LJ600U with USB connectors, two HDMI, RCA, optical Toslink output, LAN and a connector for the DVB CAM module, 13,990 rubles →
• TV Samsung UE65RU7200U with two USB connectors, three HDMI, optical Toslink output, LAN and a connector for the DVB CAM module, 62,990 rubles →
• TV LG NanoCell 55SM8600PLA with four HDMI connectors, three USB, optical Toslink output, LAN and a connector for the DVB CAM module, 54,990 rubles →
• TV TCL L55C8US with three HDMI connectors, two USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, 56,990 rubles →

9. Check the sound

All TVs with built-in speakers have about the same sound quality and volume. You should not get hung up on the number of speakers and their power, because you can significantly improve the sound by connecting even the simplest speakers or a soundbar.

Testing is essentially limited to listening at above-average volumes.

There should be no rattle of the case and wheezing of the speakers.

10. Rate the remote

It is also important to check the convenience of the complete remote control. Especially if the TV and the remote will be used not only to turn on the screen, but also to navigate through the menu.

More expensive models have a built-in gyroscope that allows you to control the cursor by tilting the remote control, moving through the menu in the manner of a mouse. Sometimes there is even a QWERTY keyboard on the back.

12. Explore additional features

Manufacturers develop technologies and introduce new features, but not always useful (some are just another trick of marketers).

Some of the useful features include:

• is a high dynamic range feature found mainly on 4K TVs. In films and games with appropriate support, it makes the picture as contrasting and juicy as possible, adjusting the brightness of certain areas of the image.
• Bluetooth- useful for using wireless headphones, as well as mobile devices to broadcast media content.

Definitely unnecessary and useless in 2020 are:

• 3D- once fashionable technology has now completely sunk into oblivion and is no longer used in modern TVs. You can meet her only in models lying around in warehouses.
• Curved display- curved screens just look interesting. In fact, there is only one harm from them: you can only watch while sitting strictly in the center, because even with a slight deviation the picture is distorted.