Televisions have benefited from significant technical progress in recent years, and, at the same time, their prices have become widely democratized: buying a 4K screen is no longer reserved for an elite. On the occasion of the 2023 winter sales, which began on January 11 and continue until February 7, treat yourself to a 4K television from a major brand (Sony, TCL, Panasonic, LG, Philips , Samsung, etc.) at the best price. From now on, you have the choice between different technologies: LED, OLED, LCD… To help you find your way around, our teams have prepared this file which presents the latest innovations in the sector and the various factors to take into account when choosing your new 4K TV.
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The price
Television prices have dropped considerably in recent years, so it is possible to buy a 4K TV from around 300 euros. However, depending on the size of the screen, the technology used (LCD, LED, OLED, QLED…), the frame rate, prices can exceed 3000 euros for the most advanced models. In France, the market has long been dominated by 40-inch televisions, but in recent years they have been supplanted by 55-inch models. To offer you a 4K television of this size that will give you complete satisfaction, plan a budget of around 1300 euros.
screen size
This is one of the most important factors when buying a television. The size of a screen is expressed in inches and it corresponds to the length of its diagonal. There are TVs that range from 17 to 85 inches, or from 43 to 215 cm. Over the years, the resolution (the number of pixels on the screen) has increased considerably, which has greatly improved viewing comfort. Thus, the distance between your sofa and the screen is less important than before. However, to take full advantage of your installation, it is recommended to choose a screen size in line with the perspective you have:
- Less than 2 m: up to 43 inches
- Between 2 m and 2.5 m: from 32 to 55 inches
- Between 2.5 m and 3 m: from 43 to 55 inches
- Between 3 m and 3.5 m: from 49 to 65 inches
- Between 3.5 and 4 m: from 55 to 75 inches
- More than 4 m: 65 inches and more.
Image resolution
If you want to take advantage of the sales to buy a new television, you will be confronted with different acronyms relating to the resolution of the image: 4K, 8K, HD, Full HD, UHD… Full HD now equips the majority of devices available in commercially, however, it now gives way to 4K UHD (ultra High Definition) which offers even better definition. Full HD screens are now fitted to entry-level models, which are less than 40 inches in size. HD Ready screens are currently limited to televisions 32 inches and smaller. Recently, we have started to see 8K TVs appear on the market, but for the moment, very little content is offered with this resolution. By studying the different models available on the market, you may also see the acronym HDR (High Dynamic Range) appear. This is a technology that improves the quality of the pixels that make up an image. This feature is especially useful for cinema lovers who want to take full advantage of their 4K HDR Blu-Ray, or for owners of new generation game consoles.
The audio system
In order for the immersion to be total when you watch a movie or play a video game, it is essential not to neglect the quality of the audio system of your 4K TV. The new televisions being extra-flat, they can no longer integrate large speakers as in the past. To remedy this, manufacturers such as Sony, TCL or LG offer devices with an integrated sound bar. The majority are compatible with Dolby Atmos sound, which offers sound spatialization for unprecedented realism.