TV brands difference?

[Octopuss]

I'm looking for a new 4k/50" tv and don't know shit about them (and I don't care). In the price range I am looking at, there is the choice between TCL, Hisense, Gogen, Sharp, and Hyundai a JVC. The first four I never heard about, Hyundai makes cars and JVC I thought was dead since the time they made video cassettes.
I presume most of these brands are lowcost junk, so the question (intentionally asked without specific models) is - does it even matter what I choose? You can't tell what panel they use from the specs anyway, and the rest doesn't matter (I guess).

 

[P4-630]

I got a 4K 58" Philips with ambilight, no Philips TV's in your country?

 

[Chomiq]

No it doesn't. Make sure the store you're purchasing from has good return policy and that warranty is good.

As for panel type etc there's always Rtings.com which has in depth reviews that list specific panel types for regional/size variants. If you were eyeing LG then anything with NanoCell in the name is using IPS panel. Look at customer reviews - if anyone mentions colors being off at a slightest angle it has to be VA panel.

 

[Octopuss]

That website is weird, I couldn't find a single of the tvs that are being sold here. I guess it's an american website.

 

[Dr. Dro]

That website is weird, I couldn't find a single of the tvs that are being sold here. I guess it's an american website.

They are Canadian, but most of the TVs have a regional equivalent.

What is your purpose for the TV and how much do you want to spend?

 

[Octopuss]

It's just a monitor for the films stored on the NAS really. I wouldn't even use the builtin speakers since I have an amp+external speakers.
The price range won't tell you much because the prices are really region-dependant. Plus Americans don't pay the VAT or something, it's just complicated.

 

[freeagent]

Avoid Hisense and Sharp. They live predetermined life spans.

 

[Chomiq]

It's just a monitor for the films stored on the NAS really. I wouldn't even use the builtin speakers since I have an amp+external speakers.
The price range won't tell you much because the prices are really region-dependant. Plus Americans don't pay the VAT or something, it's just complicated.

Gimme a price range and I bet I could something in Poland that can be also found in Czech Republic.

 

[Octopuss]

Ok, let's say under €630. 4k, 50". I don't have any other requirements other than as decent as possible panel for the money.

 

[freeagent]

I bought my LG from Walmart.. I had a bunch of points that I used to sweeten the deal

 

[thewan]

I'm looking for a new 4k/50" tv and don't know shit about them (and I don't care). In the price range I am looking at, there is the choice between TCL, Hisense, Gogen, Sharp, and Hyundai a JVC. The first four I never heard about, Hyundai makes cars and JVC I thought was dead since the time they made video cassettes.
I presume most of these brands are lowcost junk, so the question (intentionally asked without specific models) is - does it even matter what I choose? You can't tell what panel they use from the specs anyway, and the rest doesn't matter (I guess).

Get out of your mancave and explore the world please. TCL is one of the top selling TVs in USA, especially in the budget section. Many of their budget TVs are way more better value for money than any other brand in terms of picture quality. Hisense makes some of the best MiniLED TVs and is one of the top TV sellers globally. Sharp is one of those Japanese brands that has been making TVs forever, up there with the likes of Sony and Toshiba in terms of age and is one of those "forever" brands.

 

[bug]

It's just a monitor for the films stored on the NAS really. I wouldn't even use the builtin speakers since I have an amp+external speakers.
The price range won't tell you much because the prices are really region-dependant. Plus Americans don't pay the VAT or something, it's just complicated.

Well, then you don't need HDR. You probably don't even need 4k, since downloaded video is just smudgy mess. So anything really will do.
Still, I'd rather get a 2nd hand Sony or LG over any of the brands you mentioned (Sharp used to be good, I haven't followed them in a while).

 

[Octopuss]

I don't watch smudgy mess downloaded from someone's arse. I watch quality encodes from private trackers.

 

[68Olds]

Sharp is an iconic name that otherwise doesn't exist as a manufacturing company. The owner of the name Sharp sells licensing rights to Hisense, who is the actual maker of Sharp TVs.

 

[Chomiq]

Ok, let's say under €630. 4k, 50". I don't have any other requirements other than as decent as possible panel for the money.

TCL 50C635?

60Hz, VA, DLNA support, Android TV.

 

[P4-630]

Sony

Just know this

Sony Patents Anti-Piracy Blacklist for Smart TVs and Media Players * TorrentFreak

Sony is patenting a technology that can detect and blacklist pirate apps on devices including media players and smart TVs.

torrentfreak.com

 

[Chomiq]

Just know this

Sony Patents Anti-Piracy Blacklist for Smart TVs and Media Players * TorrentFreak

Sony is patenting a technology that can detect and blacklist pirate apps on devices including media players and smart TVs.

torrentfreak.com

Don't worry, he won't be able to get anything from Sony within that budget and he can always use the DLNA function.

 

[Dr. Dro]

Ok, let's say under €630. 4k, 50". I don't have any other requirements other than as decent as possible panel for the money.

How much does the LG A1 OLED cost in your country? The A series is pretty decent if you don't hesitate on having more than 60 Hz.

 

[bug]

How much does the LG A1 OLED cost in your country? The A series is pretty decent if you don't hesitate on having more than 60 Hz.

I'm pretty sure it's above his budget, once you factor in VAT. And the stock is going away. Otherwise, he could do with a BX or even a B9.

It's so annoying where a technology that brings a lot to the table, like OLED, is coming down in price, but it's still not quite there yet

 

[Argyr]

My LG 43" Full HD LED TV died after 2 years. There are some milk brands that last longer. Never again LG. So I got myself a Philips Ambilight 50" and I can highly recommend, much better colors than the LG and it's still working after 3 years to my surprise

 

[Octopuss]

How much does the LG A1 OLED cost in your country? The A series is pretty decent if you don't hesitate on having more than 60 Hz.

That's like 40% above my max price, lol.
I briefly looked at OLED, and these start well above my max.

 

[Dr. Dro]

That's like 40% above my max price, lol.
I briefly looked at OLED, and these start well above my max.

Dang. I would recommend something from the Samsung Q60B family or maybe a The Frame 2022 if you like matte displays. I have a 32 inch Frame, it's quite an amazing TV for what it is. The 43 inch and larger models are 4K capable (my 32 inch is limited to 1080p), and the 55 inch and above also feature 120 Hz. How much are those going in your country?

 

[bug]

My LG 43" Full HD LED TV died after 2 years. There are some milk brands that last longer. Never again LG. So I got myself a Philips Ambilight 50" and I can highly recommend, much better colors than the LG and it's still working after 3 years to my surprise

Get a lemon once, ban the manufacturer forever. If you were true to that, you wouldn't be able to buy pretty much anything today.

 

[Argyr]

Get a lemon once, ban the manufacturer forever. If you were true to that, you wouldn't be able to buy pretty much anything today.

HUGE lemon. The TV died a week after end of warranty period. Also LG has terrible menus, it's like it's been designed by aliens. But don't get me wrong, I'm not banning LG as a brand, LG makes the best washing machines and I own one. But I'm a man of principle, never getting an LG TV ever again.

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Warning: Do not get a cheap variant of a TV! RGBW+LCD=I throw a red flag! Any LCD with white-only pixels!

In fact, I recommend that you get nothing less than OLED! (starts with an "O")

Hoping that QLED would be good, as well. (LCD)