You can learn how to find the perfect 4K UHD TV for your living room, home theater, or any other room.
Step 1: Measure the distance from one seat to another.
It's important to get the optimal screen size for your seating distance.The size of the TV is likely to be the most important factor in determining the best TV for your budget.
Step 2: The distance can be converted to inches.
In inches, TV displays are measured in every region.If you measure by feet, divide by 12.If you measure by meters, divide by 39.37.
Step 3: Take the distance and divide it by.6667.
This is the ideal size for your TV display because it will take up most of your field of vision while you watch.The optimal screen size is 70" (9 x 12 x.6667).This should only serve as a recommendation, as it may seem on the larger side.When it comes to screen size, price will likely be the most important factor.
Step 4: Go bigger.
You can sit closer without sacrificing image quality with 4K TVs.You can get a bigger screen than you are used to.If you have a large portion of your field of view, you'll get the most effect from a 4K TV.
Step 5: Look at options.
Many of the higher-end 4K TVs have the new display technologies built-in.It is possible to create more dramatic contrast and display more colors than a standard display.Blacks are darker and whites are brighter.Different manufacturers use different standards."Ultra HD Premium" is the most common among others.The content that supports it is displayed.If you can't find the right size for your set, you may need to sacrifice the feature.
Step 6: The refresh rate should be checked.
Most TVs should have a 120 Hz refresh rate.You shouldn't buy a TV that has a refresh rate of less than 120 frames per second.
Step 7: The HDMI ports can be found.
There are more and more devices that connect to your TV.Two HDMI ports are already included in the price of a game console.If you want to connect a lot of devices, you need a TV that can support them.
Step 8: Check HDCP's compatibility.
If you want to view 4K content from a device that supports HDCP 2.2, you'll need to connect it to an HDMI port.Many 4K TVs only have one HDMI port that supports this technology.
Step 9: If you play video games, find the TV's input lag.
The input lag is an important factor to consider when using your TV for video games.It takes a signal from your game console to reach the TV.When watching movies or TV shows, input lag is not a factor.The input lag on a TV's spec sheet may not be visible to you.Check out sites like www.rtings.com for input lag tests on TVs."Response time" is not related to input lag.
Step 10: Decide between the two technologies.
There are two display types for 4K TVs.If you can afford it, you will get a superior picture with better colors and more dramatic contrast.You can still get a great picture from them, because they are more affordable.The viewing angles of the TVs will be better, as well as being less blurry.As time goes on, you will see more and more of these TVs.When shopping for a screen, look for full-array backlighting for better color contrast and quantum dots for more accurate colors.
Step 11: Know what to ignore.
There are several specifications you'll come across that can be ignored, as they are measured so wildly differently by each manufacturer, or they're just marketing jargon.Virtually all viewers will have a suitable refresh rate for any TV from the major manufacturers.Each manufacturer has their own contrast ratios.They can be ignored.You can see the differences yourself if you shop in person."TruMotion," "MotionFlow," and "Clear Motion Rate" are examples.The marketing terms don't really mean anything to the average viewer.
Step 12: Try to see it in action.
For the best experience, you'll want to try to get your eyes on it, because you can buy a TV solely based off of reviews online.Many retailers calibrate the displays and surrounding lighting for maximum "pop" and the display may not look exactly the same in your living room.
Step 13: Don't shop a lot of places.
Every store has to match the prices of the major TV manufacturers.Depending on where you shop, the specific model you want can be found for almost exactly the same price.Vizio does not mandate set prices.You can still find discounts at club retailers.
Step 14: You can get a sound bar by ignoring the speakers.
Most flatscreen TVs have mediocre speakers.An external sound bar and sub can be found for as low as $100 and provide superior sound.
Step 15: Know when to buy.
TV prices are usually at their highest in the spring.In the weeks leading to Black Friday, prices will drop a lot.If you hold off on buying a TV for a year, you can save a lot of money because TV models are replaced every year and old models drop in price fairly quickly.Don't buy TVs that only appear on Black Friday.The quality of the TVs that retailers will sell on Black Friday is not as good as major brand TVs.