Need plasma tv replacement

[Mloot]

I am hoping for some help, because I am woefully out of date when it comes to TV technology.

The wife and I have moved across country and left the still-working 50" Panasonic plasma tv (that we bought somewhere around 2010-2011, I think) in the old home with our adult kids.

We are casual TV watchers, and only need a somewhat decent sound bar for audio, and will probably sign up for Spectrum cable tv in the new home.

While not a tv snob, I did enjoy the picture quality of the plasma tv over the last decade and more. It is only a 1080p display, but to me it still looks better than some of the cheap units I have seen in Walmart.

Is there something in the 50-60" range (for under $1K) that will give me a picture that is reasonably comparable in quality to the old plasma, and maybe has a decent selection of built-in streaming apps? TIA.

 

[BoomerD]

IMO, the new LED screens are OK, but not great. I replaced a Panasonic 65" (TCP65VT60) plasma with a mid-priced Samsung 4k (UN65RU800DFXZA) in 2019. It's OK...but really doesn't compare to the Panny plasma. (plasma had darker blacks, handled motion better, and just looked better.)
There are lots of decent screens available in your price range, but, depending on the plasma you're replacing, could be disappointing...or fabulous.

 

[fralexandr]

If you're ok with waiting the 55" oleds can be found significantly under $1k usually when new models come out. We might see some deals around black friday. Costco currently has a 55" b2 for $999.99

https://www.costco.com/lg-55%22-class---oled-b2-series---4k-uhd-oled-tv.product.4000179716.html

 

[fralexandr]

FYi the above linked oled is now $899.99 shipped at costco. I don't know if you have access to or want a costco membership, though you can probably buy that tv without a membership and pay a 5% nonmember surcharge...

 

[MadScientist]

For the past few years around BF time I am tempted to replace my Panasonic TC-P55ST60 plasma TV which I purchased in 10/2013 with an OLED TV. Yeah, it's heavy, puts out about the same amount of heat as a small space heater, costs more to run than an OLED, it's not as bright as an OLED, and it maybe be hard to give it away. The Panny's picture, to me though, still looks good, no burn-in so far, black blacks, and I can sit off to the side on my recliner with no picture lose.
For those that still have Panny plasma TVs these are the calibration settings I am using. There are other cal settings out there, i.e., D-Nice's. Prices on OLED TVs have dropped and this may be the year I buy one. Which one??

 

[igor_kavinski]

Which one??

Money no object? Sony.

Else? LG or Samsung.

Even less? Hisense, though these will not be new (limited run. had OS sluggishness).

 

[Steltek]

Best Buy is selling the 65" Samsung S90C for $999.99 today. It is a 2023 model, but it is a very highly rated TV and that is a pretty decent price for it if you can find one in a local store (it isn't as good as it was when Sam's Club and Costco were clearing them out earlier this year, but it is what it is).

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-65-class-s90c-oled-4k-uhd-smart-tizen-tv-2023/6536964.p

You have to pick to it up in a Best Buy store, though, as they charge $110 to deliver it.

And, if you are one who purchases extended warranties, Best Buy's warranties cover OLED screen burn-in. The Allstate extended warranties Costco and Sam's Club offer specifically exclude OLED screen burn-in from coverage.