New telly help

[The Black Adder]

Hi all.

I'm looking in to a new telly :)

My budget isn't massive, £300 - £350. Just would like to upgrade from my 36" 1080p Toshiba circa 2007

I wondered if anyone could recommend any of these:

SONY BRAVIA KDL40WE663 40" Smart HDR LED TV

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kdl40we663-40-smart-hdr-led-tv-10159637-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istFeedId=2f489429-2329-4fcd-941a-a6a497a10e1d&istItemId=xmraqmatr&istBid=t&awc=1599_1596710061_9528b335501d84780261adaca87944 c0&srcid=369&xtor=AL-1&cmpid=aff~Genie+Shopping~Comparison+Engine~259955~ Staircase+51+Ltd+(Genie+Shopping)

Samsung UE43TU7100

https://www.personal-reviews.com/2020/05/samsung-ue43tu7100-review-ue43tu7100kxxu/

LG 43UN71006LB

https://www.personal-reviews.com/2020/05/lg-43un71006lb-review/

Any help would be great :)
Thanks

[AJSki2fly]

Have a read https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/best-40-inch-tv

If you can then I would opt for this one https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/panasonic-tvs/panasonic-tx40hx800b.html but is over budget.

We have 55" Panasonic Plasma, it is great, sadly no longer make Plasma TV's.

Of the 3 you listed the Sony is probably end of line as not on their site and came out in 2017. Samsung gets average reviews don't know when it came out, See https://www.personal-reviews.com/2020/05/lg-43un71006lb-review/ note they also suggest looking at another LG review of similar TV

Hope that helps.

[The Black Adder]

Thanks for that.

This is where it turns in to a minefield. Lol

As to old models, I guess if it has good sound and a decent resolution and UHD ready.

I was hoping that one of those would have been a decent enough TV minus the Elexa and android support.

My current TV is 1080p but it falls over on frame rate. But it's still a decent watch.

I'm not one for going with the best of now, just something that will last and be enjoyable for the next 5 years. I don't want to get on an upgrade train.

I'm not big on uber large screens too so 40-43" is way plenty.



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[The Black Adder]

Also, LG, SAMSUNG, SONY? Which is the best make to look out for?

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[Gazjam]

Can't go wrong wi' Sony.

What makes the difference is even sharing the same panel as another make, from experience they seem to be the best at picture processing, which can make or break a good TV.

Did a bit of research on this stuff when getting my own, Sony's the way to go imo.

For research (if your a researchy kinda person)
Look no further than HDTVTest YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCYOO2uYPnG-21WDOWdwew

Not many folks know more about telly's than this guy.

[Audio Al]

I would opt for the LG , had my 52" 1080P full HD for a good few years now , Several times I have been to the TV shop thinking of a more modern upgrade and to be honest I don't like what I see , The screens look like they have a chrome tinge , Oled not for me
I asked the sales assistant who just wanted me to buy a TV if I could have the remot so I could adjust the colour settings , A look of shock and mutterings followed by no sorry Sir you can't do that in the shop
I left without a new TV :)

Also when I get a new TV I aim to get natural skin tones then most other colours fall into place ,

[Sherwood]

The LG operating system is excellent as is performance. I have two models both of which have freeview AND freesat. By plugging in a WD passport hard drive I can record programmes off air.

LG also offer an excellent remote upgrade that allows for voice search.

BTW. Make sure you buy from somewhere like Richer or John Lewis where a 5/6 year warranty is included in the price.

[struth]

still go my old lg and 2 old samsungs.. both very good. the lg is best and oldest

[Ali Tait]

Another vote for Sony. I bought a 55” previous years’ model a few years ago from Argos for I think £450. It’s excellent, especially after I downloaded a setup program from a Sony forum.

[MajorD]

We bought a Samsung UE49MU7000 a couple of years ago at £700 from Richer Sounds. Excellent picture, loads of picture settings, 4k and HDR.

Not sure how the TU model compares in specs but I thought ours was pretty good value at the time. If the equivalent (however slightly smaller screen size) is available at half the cost now it's a cracker.



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[The Black Adder]

Thanks guys.

Gary, I can't find a video which talks about the type of screens I'm looking at. It's all OLED QLED etc.

It's a tough one to go with. I've always liked Sony though. But I remember my Toshiba back in 2006/07 was miles ahead of the equivalent Sony Bravia at the time. Unless there was something not right with it.