Television has been a part of every family, for decades, since the time when there was no smartphone or computer. Fighting over TV shows and watching a football match together is something that we all cherish. Let it be the good old television with antennas and manual control, or the Smart 4K TVs of this age, the purpose is always 'entertainment'.
So make your moments perfect with the best television that suits your needs. Let's check out the factors on which you should focus on while buying a TV.
So make your moments perfect with the best television that suits your needs. Let's check out the factors on which you should focus on while buying a TV.
How to Buy a Television?
- Picture quality
- Screen Size
- Sound
- Smart TV v/s Basic LED
- Brand
- Budget
- 4k v/s 1080 p resolution
- Number of HDMI ports
- Services Offered
- Online v/s Offline
1. Picture Perfect: The best picture quality TV
At a Glance :
1. Compare the picture clarity of various Televisions with your own eyes.
2. Get a TV with a refresh rate of 120 Hz ( 60 Hz being general ).
3. Buy a TV with a higher contrast ratio
1. Compare the picture clarity of various Televisions with your own eyes.
2. Get a TV with a refresh rate of 120 Hz ( 60 Hz being general ).
3. Buy a TV with a higher contrast ratio
I. The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of a TV is its picture quality. So how are we gonna decide which TV has the best picture? Well, mark my words, always TRUST your own EYES in this. When you visit a shop to buy a TV, the salesman will show you several products. Compare them in front of your eyes and you will be able to spot the difference and loopholes.
II. Now, What if you planned to buy a TV online? You cannot check the picture quality yourself, thus you have to observe the specification details carefully. No matter you buy the TV Online or Offline, always check for the Refresh Rate. This is a very important feature of a TV.
Refresh Rate is the number of times a picture is loaded in a second in the Television screen (also called a number of frames per second). The higher the refresh rate the better it is. This is also known as Frames Per Second (FPS).
Refresh Rate is the number of times a picture is loaded in a second in the Television screen (also called a number of frames per second). The higher the refresh rate the better it is. This is also known as Frames Per Second (FPS).
On average, a TV has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. But if you're buying a TV in a higher budget, or an Ultra HDR TV, make sure it is 120 Hz or even 240 Hz (quite a rate). This makes fast moving objects appear more clear. Thus sports and action scenes, where objects move too fast, will be much detailed and clear.
Sometimes high budget television comes with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is not acceptable. Although higher refresh rates do not come in a minimum or low budget.
III. Choose a TV that has a Higher Contrast Ratio. As this makes the picture more clear and detailed even in low light and dark scenes. Whereas lower contrast rate makes the colors faded and fewer details of the picture are visible.
III. Choose a TV that has a Higher Contrast Ratio. As this makes the picture more clear and detailed even in low light and dark scenes. Whereas lower contrast rate makes the colors faded and fewer details of the picture are visible.
2. Size Matters: Choose the right size for your TV
At a Glance :
1. 65" screen: 10-12 feet distance
2. 50" screen: 9 feet distance
3. 40"- 48" screen : 7 feet distance
4. 32" screen: 4 feet distance
Only a few people understand the logic behind the size of a screen. Do not jump for a large sized TV just because you liked it or the salesman could actually convince you to buy it.
If you are eager to buy a 40" TV or even a bigger one, make sure you have enough space for it. Oh, don't worry I'm not talking about the space on your wall. But the distance between your TV and yourself. Let me elaborate.
A 32" TV can be best viewed within a distance of 4 feet. Whereas for a 40" - 48" screen TV it is recommended to have a distance of 7 feet in between.
If you are eager to buy a 40" TV or even a bigger one, make sure you have enough space for it. Oh, don't worry I'm not talking about the space on your wall. But the distance between your TV and yourself. Let me elaborate.
A 32" TV can be best viewed within a distance of 4 feet. Whereas for a 40" - 48" screen TV it is recommended to have a distance of 7 feet in between.
If you prefer to buy a screen as big as 50" check if you can keep a distance of 9 feet between yourself and your TV.
10-12 feet distance is recommended for a 65" sized screen.
The picture will not appear clear and might seem hazy and blurred in a close distance. So it is strongly recommended to maintain the distance to gain the best picture view.
Generally, televisions are available in the following screen sizes:
22", 24", 32", 40", 50", 55", 60" and 65".
The picture will not appear clear and might seem hazy and blurred in a close distance. So it is strongly recommended to maintain the distance to gain the best picture view.
Generally, televisions are available in the following screen sizes:
22", 24", 32", 40", 50", 55", 60" and 65".
3. The Bass Boost: How to choose the right sound
At a Glance:
1. Check the sound output watt of your Television. 16 - 20 watts is good and loud enough.
2. 40 watts sound output is for extra loud sound and theatre experience.
Sound quality is often ignored while buying a TV. There was a time when sound used to be an important factor of television. But with the home theatres and soundbars, it is often ignored.
1. Check the sound output watt of your Television. 16 - 20 watts is good and loud enough.
2. 40 watts sound output is for extra loud sound and theatre experience.
Sound quality is often ignored while buying a TV. There was a time when sound used to be an important factor of television. But with the home theatres and soundbars, it is often ignored.
Check the SOUND OUTPUT WATT of the television you wish to buy. Normally manufacturers provide a sound output of 16 watts which is equal to 102 decibels. Although 20 watt is loud enough, you might need a 40 watt sound system if you really really love the loud sound. You will definitely get a theatre experience sitting in your living room.
You might be confused about how loud a 20 watt or 40 watts sound could be. Let's understand the sound watts system in details. Remember 16 watts = 102 decibel.
Now, when you are whispering in someone's ear that is almost 30 decibel. The normal human voice is approx 60 decibels. Extremely noisy sounds such as the sound of machinery in factories are around 100 decibels. A helicopter sounds approx 105 decibels.
A loud rock concert is almost 110 decibels. The sound of a shooting pistol or rifle is around 160 decibels.
So now you can make out how loud a 20 watt sound is already that is almost equal to the sound of a loud rock concert. Still, manufacturers are producing the sound system, even television sound output up to 40 watts.
Now you better decide and buy and save your ears from getting damaged!
You might be confused about how loud a 20 watt or 40 watts sound could be. Let's understand the sound watts system in details. Remember 16 watts = 102 decibel.
Now, when you are whispering in someone's ear that is almost 30 decibel. The normal human voice is approx 60 decibels. Extremely noisy sounds such as the sound of machinery in factories are around 100 decibels. A helicopter sounds approx 105 decibels.
A loud rock concert is almost 110 decibels. The sound of a shooting pistol or rifle is around 160 decibels.
So now you can make out how loud a 20 watt sound is already that is almost equal to the sound of a loud rock concert. Still, manufacturers are producing the sound system, even television sound output up to 40 watts.
Now you better decide and buy and save your ears from getting damaged!
4. Should I buy a Smart TV or not?
According to Wikipedia "Smart TV is a technological convergence between computers and flatscreen television sets and set-top boxes."
Smart TVs were hardly affordable a few years back. But now you can get them within a budget price. Brands like Cloudwalker, Mi and Vu brings you affordable Smart TVs on a budget. Moreover, nowadays almost every TV comes with smart TV features.
If yet you do not feel the need to buy a smart TV, then you can stick to a normal television as you can anyway transfer it to a smart one, with the streamings devices.
Although my suggestion will be to definitely buy a Smart TV. As general Televisions has almost come to an end now.
Smart TVs were hardly affordable a few years back. But now you can get them within a budget price. Brands like Cloudwalker, Mi and Vu brings you affordable Smart TVs on a budget. Moreover, nowadays almost every TV comes with smart TV features.
If yet you do not feel the need to buy a smart TV, then you can stick to a normal television as you can anyway transfer it to a smart one, with the streamings devices.
Although my suggestion will be to definitely buy a Smart TV. As general Televisions has almost come to an end now.
5. It's all about the brand: The best television brand
Take my words, a reputed brand will never let you down. A poor brand may give you loads of features at a cheap rate, but you will have to compromise with the quality.
So let us check out the top 5 brands of televisions. The top brands in the list according to my recommendation would be :
1. Sony
2. Samsung
3. LG
4. Panasonic
5. Hisense
However, there are many other brands available in the market. New smart tv brands include TCL, MI tv, and Vu. You can also check ratings of previous buyers from online sites for a recommendation.
6. Fix your budget
Now you need to check your pockets! With the irresistible features, and big flat screens comes great price for them. So if budget is not a factor, you can go for the best and expensive ones. Although sometimes we want the best for ourselves but at a low price. This is where we do a lousy deal. Always try to buy the best in your budget. Don't jump into some appealing offer. If your budget provides you with a 24 inch TV then go for it, don't buy a 40 inch one with smart features in that range. As it may end up with a bad TV watching experience.
7. Check the services offered by the manufacturer
Be sure if your television manufacturer is offering you good services or not. If your TV gets faulty after a month, where are you going to run? Confirm with the seller if you will get complete servicing or not. And what are the areas where you will get free services, such as picture fault, sound fault, or a physical damage? Although physical damage mostly doesn't fall under warranty, still you must have detailed information about the warranty and services.
8. 4K resolution: Do you really need it?
It is a smart choice to opt for a Television that has support for 4K resolution videos. A 4K is an ultra HD video quality with 2160p and resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Your television should not fall back in the competition. So make sure your tv supports 4k video so that you stay a winner in the long run. Though I would strongly recommend never to buy cheap 4K TVs. 4K video materials are not yet so popular, they are even hardly available. So chose one if it has the feature but don't make it your primary recommendation.
9. What is the use of the HDMI port on tv?
Buy a television that has HDMI port in it, as it lets you connect multimedia devices. HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface.
You can easily connect your laptop, computer, PlayStation to your TV screen. Streaming devices such as Google Chromecast or Amazon Firestick allows you to turn your TV into a smart TV if it is not. Just for all these, you need to have the HDMI port on your TV.
Well, if there is something missing in the list, drop your comments and let me know.
10. Should I buy a TV Online or Offline ?
If this is a confusion for you my answer will be it really doesn't matter. There is nothing to be scared of buying online these days. Rather it is always beneficial to buy something online. You will always get the best offers and deals on every product. You will even get replacement or money back for canceled orders!
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