The best smart TV recommendation

Almost all new TVs are equipped with smart platforms. Some manufacturers choose to use their own smart platforms, while others integrate Android or Year Wait for the most popular option. Either way, a large number of applications are sufficient to meet your needs, and the most common applications are available on almost all platforms.

So far, the best smart TV we’ve tested is LG B8 , running LG Own smart platform webOS , very intuitive and easy to use, allows you to access LG The app store is full of useful apps. In addition, this TV has extraordinary picture quality, can display perfect black, and provide excellent low-light performance. The motion processing is also excellent, and the almost instantaneous response time and low input lag make the gaming experience very sensitive.

If a static picture is displayed for a long time, then all YOU ARE TV (including LG B8) all have the risk of temporary image retention and permanent aging. However, in normal use, this should not be a big problem. In general, LG Is the best streaming smart TV.

1. LG OLED B8P series-the best high-end TV

For those who want the best image effect, increase the budget to get LG of B8 OLED It was a tempting decision. Basically, its image quality is comparable to any other YOU ARE TV is as good and better than all the non- YOU ARE TV is better.

If you have been following YOU ARE TV field, then maybe LG The C8 wonder, it costs slightly higher, with a ratio B8 Newer video processor. Although this makes it better than B8 Slightly better, but the additional additional cost may not be worth the investment, B8 The image quality is excellent enough and has a higher cost performance.

So far, OLED The cost of TV is much higher than LCD , although the latter has excellent display effect, but if you want the best image quality, then YOU ARE It is still worth it.

From the appearance point of view, B8 It is a minimalist and exquisite artwork, the width of the border around the screen is insufficient 0.5 Inches, the top is as thin as a razor, only 0.25 It’s inches deep, and below it is an obvious raised base that contains inputs, power supplies, speakers, and other components. B8 The C8 biggest difference from is the base design, B8 The bracket is narrow, stylish, and with a little angle; C8 The bracket is slightly curved and extends almost the entire width of the panel. Everyone’s taste may be different, we prefer B8 Design, but if you plan to wall mount, then B8 with C8 It looks exactly the same.

LG of webOS The menu system feels good and runs smoothly, but lacks Samsung Tizen The system’s innovative additional functions and application-based settings are much lower than Of the TV Year Sony Android TV The coverage of the application. If you want more applications, the best option is to get an external set-top box, but it is worth mentioning that only Apple TV 4K supports Dolby Vision.

B8 Built-in Google Assistant can search for TV shows and movies, control compatible smart home devices, query weather information, order takeaways, and more. In addition, you can also use Google Home or Amazon Alexa Smart speakers control certain content on the TV.

Newest YOU ARE Series has the same 2017 The same brightness output and color gamut coverage capabilities, so the biggest picture quality difference is that the new model uses a better α9 Processor but B8 Is an exception, it is the only one using the old processor YOU ARE model. In addition, LG Also for all new YOU ARE The TV has added a black frame insertion function to make the image clearer and supports a variable refresh rate.

In the new year, LG of YOU ARE The TV is compatible with HFR (high frame rate) video, but only through the built-in streaming media application (not using HDMI Connected external devices). In a few movies, for example The Hobbit and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (Billy Lynn’s midfield battle) , B8 It can also present a higher frame rate.

With some of the best LCD TV (e.g. Samsung Q9 with Vizio P Department) For comparison, B8 It looks better. in spite of LCD Panel pass HDR The material provides higher brightness, but YOU ARE Perfect black and excellent contrast make the image more SDR (standard dynamic range imaging) and HDR (high dynamic range imaging) The overall realism of .

YOU ARE of HDR One of the best examples of contrast advantage appears in Blue Planet II: The Deep (blue planet 2: Deep sea) , part of which is bioluminescence (12:54), and the black sea is lit by neon blue jellyfish and other creatures. LCD The monitor strives to suppress the light around the creatures that are in balance with the black background, and YOU ARE There is no such problem. In a picture similar to a blue star, OLED The blue creatures above look brighter, and the black ocean is darker.

2. TCL 6 Roku TV-the most cost-effective TV

In the range of similar prices, TCL 6 Department has the best picture quality. For all the closest competitors, for example Vizio M Department , Vizio P Department , Sony X900F and Samsung Q8 , all these five models are provided with TCL Similar image quality, but more expensive.

Of course, you can pay more for better images, LG of B8 with Vice of P The series is basically at the best level in terms of overall image quality. If you are willing to bear the expensive price, then they are worth considering.

In addition to image quality, 6 The department also has our favorite smart TV system Roku TV , in terms of simplicity and convenience, is better than LG 、 Vizio And Sony’s system is better. Please note that TCL 6 There are two versions of the department, one of which is numbered 617 Ending (e.g. 65R617), the other with 615 Ending (e.g. 65R615), the only difference between the two is that the remote control is different.

Simple metal panels replace shiny black plastics, ultra-thin frames are embedded in dark textured metal, 6 Department seems to surpass all the previous TCL TV. The matte black reflected is just right, creating a more fashionable and higher-end feeling compared with the previous model.

As for the full array LED As expected by TV, 6 The tie is relatively thick in appearance, but in some of the most important places, the frame around the screen is very narrow. we like Of the TV Year The system is mainly based on the following reasons:

• Frequent system updates and function improvements
• Simple and easy-to-use menu, quick response
• Fully customizable, including named input ports
• The input port is the same as the application, displayed on the TV’s homepage
• Has more applications than other smart TV systems
• 4K Spotlight with 4K Application category makes find 4K Content is easier
• Cross-platform search covers many services, and price comparisons are possible
• In the antenna program guide, there are more suggestions for viewing methods
• Can be from active antenna (and USB Memory Stick) Pause live TV

As mentioned above, 6 The difference between the two versions is the remote control. The 617 has more functions: a built-in microphone for voice functions, and a design to communicate with the TV without avoiding obstacles, which means you can control it without aiming at the TV.

Year No voice function Amazon Alexa So powerful, but it is suitable for searching, application launching, switching input sources, and tuning to antenna channels, etc. If the TV is off, then something like Launch Netflix Voice commands like this will turn it on and start the application.

Full array local dimming makes 6 The department is distinguished from many competitors, most manufacturers also retain this feature, but the cost is much higher. TCL Called the contrast control zone technology, 6 Department has more areas than competitors: 55 Inch TV is 55 Regions, 65 Inches for 120 Pieces, 75 Inches up to 160 One.

More dimming zones do not necessarily mean better image quality, but at least it can provide some positive effects, because more detailed areas allow the image to light up more accurately and better separate light and dark colors, which helps Eliminate blooming . In addition, due to NBP Photonic technology (nanobelt phosphor), 6 The series also has a wide color gamut function.

55 Inches and 65 Inch model launched 120Hz Clear movement index, but this is just a fictitious number because they all use 60Hz Native panels cannot be compared with real 120Hz TV (e.g. Sony X900F and Samsung Q8 ) The athletic performance is comparable. 75 Inches is equipped with a real 120Hz The panel can present better sports performance.

In comparison with some of the more expensive TV models, TCL It has deeper in many scenes in black level and better contrast, though inadequate in terms of brightness, but still has plenty of light output for bright rooms and high dynamic range of shows and movies. In addition, color accuracy and video processing are not as good as some of the more expensive models, but TCL The uniformity is obviously improved and it looks pretty good. So, 6 The system is not perfect, but even people who are not interested in TV will find a lot of useful things-especially at this price.

For a long time, TCL Provides the lowest input delay we measured. When the game mode is turned on, 1080P Source only 15.43 Milliseconds, 4K HDR The source is 17.5 millisecond. After closing, the delay increases to 56 Milliseconds and 121 millisecond.

3. LG OLEDC8P-the best quality TV

YOU ARE Has become a mature TV technology. In the past few years, LG of YOU ARE Television has always been the best choice, and it is still the case. As of now, LG C8 It is still the best-quality TV we have tested. The main advantages are ultra-narrow bezels, better screen uniformity, and updated video processing options.

Same as B8 , C8 Also adopted the new α9 The processor , however, from the real performance we have seen, this processor is not worth wasting more costs. In other words, if you want to YOU ARE Get better prices on TV, then B8 May be a better choice.

And for those who just want the best TV, Samsung Q9 The cost of is higher than LG C8, but with a brighter image, as well as the best quantum dots and local dimming technology, this is the only opportunity we think YOU ARE Comparable to the LCD TV. At the same time, Vizio P-Series Quantum cheaper models such as can also provide excellent brightness.

LG The minimalist design of the past is pleasing to the eye, but C8 It looks disappointing, the included bracket is very wide, almost the same width as the panel. Of course, you can abandon the bracket and use a wall mount to enjoy perfect minimalism.

webOS The menu system feels good, but there is basically no change compared to the old model, still lacking Samsung Tizen The system’s innovative additional functions and application-based settings are much lower than TCL Roku TV with Sony Android TV Application coverage.

Unlike Samsung, LG C8 At the same time, it supports mainstream HDR (high dynamic range imaging) video types: Dolby Vision and HDR10 , additionally supports HLG HDR, and Technicolor with Philips of HDR format. However, you should treat them as future-oriented features, because there does not seem to be any content that supports these formats.

Rely on HD with 4K HDR Signal source, in a bright and dark room, LG C8 Presents the best picture we have seen, with perfect black level , first-class contrast, and excellent color accuracy. Angle is better than any LCD, uniformity is also better than other we tested YOU ARE.

According to the measurement result, C8 The colors are LG OLED65E7P and Sony XBR65A1E as accurate as , but if we have to choose between them, we will tend to have a slight advantage C8. In most scenes, the pictures of these TVs are very similar, but in a few cases, C8 It looks more pleasing to the eye and more colorful.

For this TV, LG A dynamic introduced tone mapping setting was , which can analyze each frame and adjust the brightness accordingly. Although essentially Dolby Vision and A fake version of the dynamic metadata used by HDR10+, but it works.

4. Vizio P-Series Quantum-the best YOU ARE substitute

P-Series Imation Very special, maybe Vice The best smart TV ever, and one of the best LCD TVs we have tested.

Quantum Price and 65 inch YOU ARE TV is close, although not as good as LG of B8 Series, but better than any non- YOU ARE TV should be good and it is worth the money. Vizio The TV is very bright, has excellent contrast, can show any high-quality visual effects on the LCD TV, and the cost is much lower than Samsung Q9 and Sony Master Series Z9F 。

We will standard P-Series Called the most beautiful Vice TV but Quantum More stylish, with a black minimalist frame, the screen almost extends to the edge of the TV, only the lower right is decorated with cute V Logo.

Unfortunately, Vizio of SmartCast Smart TV systems are disappointing. They are not rich in features, run slowly, and are usually not as good as other major competitors, such as Roku, Samsung, LG And Sony and so on. The system has built-in Chromecast The function can be provided to project applications from the phone. Vizio The function of sorting apps according to preferences has also been added, but the biggest problem is that there are a large number of TV programs on the home screen, which may not be your favorite.

Pass with Pluto TV Cooperation, Vizio of Watch Free The service is specifically aimed at users who want to watch free TV and uses the same grid layout as regular set-top boxes. Most channels are from Pluto TV Itself, for example Failarmy with Adventure TV Wait, there’s also Bloomberg with Cheddar And other freely available online resources. Since a lot of free content is worthy of attention, there are basically no complaints.

Although lack of Sony, Samsung and LG The built-in voice assistant in the TV, but to a certain extent, you can Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa Wait for smart speakers to control Vice.

So what makes Quantum And conventional Vizio P Is the series different? Especially considering the latter’s wider size range, 65 Is the cost of inches lower? As you might expect from the name, Quantum The use of quantum dot technology can achieve a wider color gamut. The biggest difference is PQ The high-brightness output has been exceeded during our test 2000 Nit data, this is the standard Vizio P More than twice the series. In addition, Quantum It also has more full-array local dimming areas-and 65 Inch P system 100 Compared to 192 Regions.

Connectivity and standards P The series are the same, four of them can accept all the main 4K with HDR Source, fifth HDMI Input neither accepted HDR Don’t accept 4K Source, instead, it can be in 120Hz Input processing 1080P Video, very suitable for games PC pair.

PQ With excellent black level and contrast home theater lighting, we also tested one of the best LCD TV. Although the overall effect is not as good as LG of YOU ARE TV but Quantum The brightness is high, and it can provide excellent picture quality in almost every area. The only TV that can match it is OLED, and Samsung’s Q9 Series , but their prices are much more expensive.

If you can’t afford YOU ARE TV, then Vizio P-Series Imation May be the perfect choice.

5. Samsung Q9 series-the most luxurious LCD TV

The struggle for the tip of the smart TV pyramid has never been so fierce. Some major flagship LCD TVs have participated in the challenge, such as Samsung Q9 , Vizio P-Series Quantum , and Sony Master Series Z9F and many more. On the other hand, there are YOU ARE Undefeated champions of the camp: LG B8 / C8 , and Sony A9F 。

As Samsung’s best TV, Q9 Is very expensive, even more than LG Newest YOU ARE TV. You read it right: this LCD The cost of TV is higher than OLED, and its performance is not as good as the latter. However, with advanced LCD Technology, Samsung has done some good things, such as reducing blooming, increasing brightness, dealing with reflections in bright rooms, and even improving off-angle image quality.

High-end consumers still have several reasons to consider Q9, if you want a smart TV with a wide screen and a huge budget, then Q9 Is the best choice, its image quality surpasses the more expensive Sony Z9F And cheaper Vizio P Series (non Quantum). On the other hand, if you really have so much budget, maybe you can check out LG of 77 inch OLED 。

In addition, there are many (non-picture quality) reasons for you to choose Q9, including unique shape and design style, optional embedded wall bracket, and independent with hidden wiring system One Connect box. In terms of functions, you can get a universal remote control, good additional functions for games, and the best smart TV system (not Year manufacture).

If these are enough for you, then Q9 It will be worth the money. Otherwise, you should probably buy one YOU ARE TV, or cheap 65 inch YOU ARE Alternatives- Vizio P-Series Quantum .

Samsung has made some of the most beautiful smart TVs, just as you are right about the best (non- 8K) As expected by TV, Q9 Obvious advantages in design. If you have to say the shortcomings, then there may be one: due to the full array LED Backlit, so Q9 Looks better than Razor Slim OLED thicker.

The silver remote is simple to use, easy to hold, and rely as little as possible on buttons. Most actions happen on the screen, or you can also use Bixby Control by voice commands. The bracket is composed of a matte black rectangle, the front is round, and the height is very short, making the space between the bottom of the panel and the desktop as small as possible, narrower expansion requires less basic space, and can increase stability.

The environment mode is Samsung QLED A new feature unique to TV that can fill the screen when not watching TV. If you are obsessed with hiding cables and equipment, then Q9 May become your favorite. All connections (including power supply) are installed in a thick separate box, which Samsung calls One Connect. You can add HDMI Devices (such as cable boxes, game consoles, or streaming media devices) plug into the box instead of the TV itself. The only cable that needs to be connected to the TV itself is proprietary Invisible Connection, this is an optical fiber bundle that passes through the back of the TV to the box through a clever channel.

In Samsung’s latest TV camp, only Q8 , Q9 and 8K Q900 have full array local dimming function, this technology can significantly improve LCD Image quality, which adjusts the brightness by making certain areas react to the content on the screen, thereby increasing the black level and contrast. Q8 with Q9 The main difference between Q9 There are more dimming areas and brighter images, but Samsung has not stated exactly how many areas each TV has.

Of all the LCD TVs we tested, Q9 Closest to YOU ARE The picture quality and subjective contrast are better than other LCD monitors we have seen. In addition, Q9 The color is very accurate, especially after calibration, you will find that the measurement result is almost perfect.

6. Sony XBR-X900F —— TCL with Vice The best alternative

X900F It is an excellent smart TV with excellent picture quality, supplemented by deep black levels , bright highlights, accurate colors, and excellent video processing. The style is simple and stylish, and what is striking is that this is a Sony TV with Android There are two sides to the system. On the one hand, it is powerful, and on the other hand, it responds slowly-you can connect a good set-top box at any time if you want.

There are two problems with this LCD TV: one is LG of YOU ARE TV provides better images, and it’s not much more expensive; the other is TCL of 6 The system has the same excellent picture quality as Sony, but the price is much lower, which makes 6 System ratio X900F More valuable.

X900F Size range than TCL Bigger if you value the Sony brand or X900F The superior style, then it might make sense to pay an extra premium.

Sony TVs are generally more commercial, look stylish and modern. The frame around the screen is both beautiful and slim, the bottom edge is slightly thicker, with the only embellishment: a thin transparent line made of reflective material, the middle Logo Takes up very little space.

X900F Adopt Google’s smart TV system to beat Samsung and LG Self-made solutions, and compare all aspects Vice of SmartCast The system is better. However, Android The response speed of the TV system is not as good as that of most competitors (including LG, Samsung and Roku) so fast, for Netflix with YouTube For such popular applications, operations such as dragging and dropping and loading thumbnails are not smooth enough.

Nevertheless, this system can still be used in most cases, the coverage and functions of the application are first-class, Amazon , Netflix with Vudu And other applications support 4K And HDR (High Dynamic Range Imaging) , proprietary Ultra The application is also unique to Sony TV and supports 4K Instead of HDR The applications include YouTube with Google Play Movies & TV 。

Just as you say Android As expected by the controlled smart devices, the voice capabilities of Sony TVs are lower than most competitors. In the new year, the remote button at the top is a complete Google Assistant Icon, you can call Google The full version of the ubiquitous voice assistant – just like Google Home Similarly, the conversation is conducted through the TV speakers.

X900F The best image enhancement function is full array local dimming (FALD), which illuminates different areas of the screen as needed to improve the black level and contrast. But with Vice with TCL Unlike, Sony did not disclose the number of dimming zones.

Other image-centric additional content includes native 120Hz Refresh rate, and Vizio M Tie and TCL P Tie false 120Hz Refresh rate (actually 60Hz Compared to native), you can see a significant picture improvement. Sony said that the latest TVs have also improved video processing, and A1E OLED Among other models X1 Extreme The processors are the same. There is also a new precise definition mode, which improves motion resolution by applying black frame insertion where needed on the screen to eliminate flicker and dim problems.

We have equipped Sony with others FALD TV (including cheaper TCL And the more expensive Samsung Q8) For comparison, their overall image quality is very good. For the pure color picture between the three, Samsung performs best under bright light, while TCL The best black level can be achieved. Sony’s black level is brighter than the other two, and it has advantages in video processing and color rendering. However, none of these three TVs can match LG C8 Touch like that YOU ARE Suit.