Choosing a TV: Here are the features to consider.

Today, choosing a television is not always easy. There are many brands on the market that specialize in selling televisions, offering products with different features and prices.

Therefore, to choose quickly and without making a mistake, you must understand your needs and set a budget.

For example, if you plan to watch movies and TV series in advance, it may be useful to look for televisions with an internet connection, known as “Smart TVs”.

You then need to assess the size of the wall where the screen will be placed and the viewing distance in order to choose the appropriate technology and resolution.

The screen

Today, when choosing a television, you can’t ignore the screen. Indeed, there are multiple types of screens that change the way you see images. Currently, you can mainly find televisions equipped with these technologies, which have replaced the cathode ray tube:

• OLED : the newest screens on the market are OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screens. These are self-illuminated screens made of an organic compound and a conductive material. More and more people prefer this type of TV (with leading brands such as LG TV Oled), because this technology allows to create very thin and light screens with an optimal contrast, given by bright whites and very deep blacks;
• LCD : These are liquid crystal displays, thinner than the cathode ray tube, which do not emit their own light but are backlit. Initially, neon lamps were used for lighting, but this technology can be considered almost obsolete;
• LED : LED technology represents an evolution of LCD technology. In fact, LED TVs are LCD panels illuminated by a diffuser. This allows for reduced energy consumption and better image quality, with a wider color gamut.

The resolution

Another important aspect to consider when choosing a television is the resolution, which corresponds to the number of pixels. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality of the image reproduced on the screen, with sharper image contours. The most common resolutions are:

• HD : High-definition TVs usually have a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, but there are also models with 1920×1080 pixels. In this case, they are called Full HD and obviously have a higher definition than HD Ready TVs;
• Ultra HD : This technology is an evolution of HD and offers a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. However, the difference with Full HD screens is not very noticeable, except when using high-definition devices such as the latest generation consoles and Blu-ray players.
• 4K : 4K technology is usually used in cinemas or for large home screens. In this case, the resolution is impressive: 4096×1260 pixels. To best enjoy 4K screens, it is necessary to stand at a distance of about 2 meters, otherwise the image quality will be lost.
• 8K : Currently, 8K devices are not yet very widespread on the market. These are devices with a definition four times higher than that of 4K screens, which allows you to view content with cutting-edge images without blurring. However, to fully enjoy the viewing experience, it is necessary to opt for large screens, at least 75 inches.