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dazbobaby 27 Jan 2018 21:00:11 5 posts
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I'm in the market for a new TV, 4K 10BIT HDR HDMI 2.0 - Size around 40 inches. I* sit around 2 feet away from my current TV.

Price around Ł600

I've been told that unless I spend a grand or more I'm wasting my time. UHD is no good at this screen size, and HDR is poor with TV's that don't have enough nits, and they start at Ł1000+

I have a 4k capable PC and PS4 pro, so it's time I let them shine.

Currys have a great range, but little information on HDR and HDMI 2.0 capabilities.

So can anyone suggest a great TV ^ with these specs and my within my budget please?

Edited by dazbobaby at 21:01:34 27-01-2018

elstoof 27 Jan 2018 21:05:27 28,125 posts
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40” 4K is wasting your time

Deleted user 27 January 2018 21:28:48

A quick look at Which suggests Samsung, LG and Panasonic are the brands at that spec and price. Quite a few that seem to have what you want. None are "best buys", but they are 60 to 70% in the reviews.

freddymercurystwin 27 Jan 2018 23:08:21 2,825 posts
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I paid Ł650 for a 55" Sony from John Lewis a little while ago with the obligatory 5 year warranty chucked in and good aftercare.

freddymercurystwin 27 Jan 2018 23:09:13 2,825 posts
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Wait a minute 2ft?

Deleted user 27 January 2018 23:39:18

The Samsung UE40MU6400U is supposed to be good. What hifi recommended it last year.

mal 28 Jan 2018 02:38:00 29,326 posts
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freddymercurystwin wrote:
Wait a minute 2ft?

From 2 feet away I can just about see the pixels on my 37inch set.

mothercruncher 28 Jan 2018 06:52:07 19,474 posts
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You should get a DAZBO for viewing from 2 feet away. It’s not fucking VR.

Deleted user 28 January 2018 09:58:32

@Mr_Sleep I've read that the MU range below 55" has a poorer quality panel half the refresh rate and a much lower nits rating. This is the case with the MU8000 range though so it will probably apply to the lesser MU6400.

axv 28 Jan 2018 10:43:51 5 posts
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Try avforums as a starter, plenty of advice/reviews on there.

dazbobaby 28 Jan 2018 11:02:06 5 posts
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So no easy answer then

Thanks for the advice everyone. Actually I've just measured the distance, it's actually 3 feet when playing a game, and 6 feet when watching a movie.

My current monitor is a 34" LG ultrawide and I don't fancy spending nigh on a grand for a UHD ultrawide... though I might have too to get a respectable TV.

dazbobaby 28 Jan 2018 11:03:04 5 posts
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I've been keeping an eye on this, and the reviews are pretty damned good too.
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/pc-monitors/pc-monitors/acer-et430k-4k-ultra-hd-43-ips-led-monitor-white-10168223-pdt.html#srcid=11026

Load_2.0 28 Jan 2018 11:08:03 33,582 posts
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dazbobaby wrote:
Actually I've just measured the distance, it's actually 3 feet when playing a game

BreadBinLidHero 28 Jan 2018 11:09:43 10,801 posts
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You'll get square eyes!

DaM 28 Jan 2018 12:59:09 17,729 posts
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thelzdking wrote:
You'll get square eyes!

And go blind! Thing is, when you were watching a 10 inch B&W portable, how the fuck else were you meant to see it?!

/kidsthesedaysblah

elstoof 28 Jan 2018 13:25:30 28,125 posts
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mothercruncher wrote:
You should get a DAZBO for viewing from 2 feet away.

No need to get the police involved mate

Deleted user 28 January 2018 13:27:31

@reggy72 I am sure that is true but it is quite an affordable TV in comparison to many others out there and would no doubt be a step up regardless.

I have been looking for a new telly myself, any recommendations along the lines of the Samsung mentioned?

BreadBinLidHero 28 Jan 2018 13:52:51 10,801 posts
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DaM wrote:

thelzdking wrote:
You'll get square eyes!
And go blind! Thing is, when you were watching a 10 inch B&W portable, how the fuck else were you meant to see it?!

/kidsthesedaysblah

Spending half an hour tuning your fucking Amiga in. What a fucking hassle.

mal 28 Jan 2018 17:07:43 29,326 posts
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dazbobaby wrote:
I've been keeping an eye on this, and the reviews are pretty damned good too.
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/pc-monitors/pc-monitors/acer-et430k-4k-ultra-hd-43-ips-led-monitor-white-10168223-pdt.html#srcid=11026

So you actually want a monitor? Why the fuck were you asking about TVs then?

Deleted user 28 January 2018 18:29:28

@Mr_Sleep Not really, I was looking for a new set and after a few reviews and a budget of Ł1300 I went for the Samsung MU8000 which I bagged for Ł1100, I'm sure they are sub 1K now, as for the set in comparison to the Sony W8 it replaced it is a night and day difference, it is not as good as the Samsung Q series, but sits at the top of the mid range and it has a very good response time as a gaming set with pretty good blacks, 10 bit HDR or 1000 nits although it nit count is nearer to 800. Amazing picture for the money, sub HD looks ok I guess but 1080p looks fantastic due to a great upscaler.

Here is a review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1S2HnvIrNA&t=994s

I'm sure there are equivalent LG and Sony TV's that are a match, but I fancied a Sammy for a change.

Edited by reggy72 at 18:30:37 28-01-2018

Armoured_Bear 28 Jan 2018 19:12:02 31,233 posts
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3 feet, why so close?

mal 28 Jan 2018 20:12:15 29,326 posts
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Armoured_Bear wrote:
3 feet, why so close?

Because he actually wants a computer monitor. He's sitting at a PC.

robc84 20 Sep 2018 15:55:12 15,553 posts
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Ok, so I'm looking for a new TV (not a monitor) as an upgrade for my 8 year old Sony 40" LED.

Looking at a 55" around the Ł500 - Ł750 range. The Samsung UE55NU7400 looks a decent option at around Ł700, although the stand looks a bit rubbish. I've always gone Sony before, but there isn't anything in this price bracket. Seems like Samsung or LG are the best options.

If it's relevant I think I sit around 3m away from the TV (I haven't measured...)

Deleted user 20 September 2018 16:00:17

thelzdking wrote:

DaM wrote:

thelzdking wrote:
You'll get square eyes!
And go blind! Thing is, when you were watching a 10 inch B&W portable, how the fuck else were you meant to see it?!

/kidsthesedaysblah
Spending half an hour tuning your fucking Amiga in. What a fucking hassle.

The invention of buttons was fucking godsend.

robc84 25 Sep 2018 13:56:47 15,553 posts
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robc84 wrote:
Ok, so I'm looking for a new TV (not a monitor) as an upgrade for my 8 year old Sony 40" LED.

Looking at a 55" around the Ł500 - Ł750 range. The Samsung UE55NU7400 looks a decent option at around Ł700, although the stand looks a bit rubbish. I've always gone Sony before, but there isn't anything in this price bracket. Seems like Samsung or LG are the best options.

If it's relevant I think I sit around 3m away from the TV (I haven't measured...)

So I saw the TV, which looks good - but the stand is indeed ugly. Seems you can get universal stands so not really a major issue.

I'm now wondering if it is worth paying the premium for OLED. Seems like I'd be paying an extra Ł500 odd for it, which is a lot. Any TV experts on here able to advise on whether it is worth paying for?

Also, seems like LG and Samsung are the best options, anyone have any experience or preference of brands (I've always bought Sony before)?

Its going to be our main TV in the living room, so will be used for TV, streaming, movies, gaming.

Thanks in advance.

Frogofdoom 25 Sep 2018 14:31:41 17,973 posts
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Lg oled all the way, it's expensive but worth it.

robc84 25 Sep 2018 14:41:04 15,553 posts
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Thanks - Not the answer I was hoping for (but the one I was expecting!). Looking at it in a bit more detail, it's more like Ł700 - Ł800 more (Ł1,400 for a 2017 LG OLED is the best price I can find), which is double the price I was looking at and I'm just not sure I can stretch to that unfortunately.

So I suppose I either compromise, or wait for a price drop on OLED

chessboxer 25 Sep 2018 14:54:23 376 posts
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OLED? Price drop? Well there's always Black Friday and then January sales, probably starting around Dec 24th or Boxing Day.

robc84 25 Sep 2018 15:04:42 15,553 posts
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Yeah good shout on Black Friday, I'll probably wait and see what happens.

Edited by robc84 at 15:05:10 25-09-2018

robc84 14 Nov 2018 17:03:41 15,553 posts
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So, still holding out for a Black Friday deal before deciding what to do, but wondering if anyone has any experience of QLED tvs? I know the general consensus seems to be that OLED is better, but QLED seems a bit more affordable so is a potential compromise.