What 4K TV to Buy?

[Kartajan]

Of the 3 options you presented, I would drop the E43U from contention- and then make your choice.

All of the options involve significant compromises, it is just a matter of deciding which compromises are most palatable to you...

 

[kennyreid95]

Of the 3 options you presented, I would drop the E43U from contention- and then make your choice.

All of the options involve significant compromises, it is just a matter of deciding which compromises are most palatable to you...

Thanks a ton Kartajan for making my tv decision a lot easier.

The Sharp LC43N7000U and the M43 C1 both look promising. I'm going to stay away from E43U D2.

https://www.sharptvusa.com/tvs/4k/lc-43n7000u

https://www.vizio.com/m43c1.html

 

[lucky2041]

If you're going to use this set for gaming, make sure to get one that supports HDR-10, NOT Dolby Vision, for HDR playback.

 

[npaladin-2000]

FYI, I bought a Vizio E series (E55U-D2) and so far I'm very happy with it. It has a pseudo-HDR (called Local Dimming) that I decided I didn't need, but it does work. Attach your 4K source to HDMI1 (I use a SHIELD but a Roku 4 will work fine too) and stream away. The remote is kinda cheap, you'd rather use the Android/iOS app (the M series includes a tablet). The E series has a built-in Chromecast but AFAIK it only works at 1080p, so you need a 4k streamer box. Given how cheap the E series is, that shouldn't be a problem. And I don't like built-in proprietary stuff anyway.

I saw an M series and an E series Vizio side-by-side in the store. While the M series looked a little better, and had a few more features and ports, I decided it wasn't worth the extra money for the same size device. But I was looking at 55 inch, not 43 inch.

Bottom line, I think the M series adds HDR, a 6 inch tablet remote, and an extra HDMI port. At the 55 inch level it was a $300 difference when I was shopping...definitely NOT worth it when I've already got phones and tablets coming out of my ears. and only 3 HDMI devices to begin with.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Local dimming has nothing to do with HDR. HDR is actual metadata that is read by the TV and then processed.

Anyway if it works for you great. Personally though I'd want HDR because movies and shows in HDR are just so much better than SDR.

 

[soundforbjt]

they will "accept" HDR, but not DISPLAY HDR.
While these TVs are “HDR enabled,” that simply means they can receive an HDR signal (via USB or HDMI) and render standard dynamic range images on-screen. In other works, these are not HDR TVs.

I am not aware of a budget priced HDR set, nor one less than 55" in size...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hisense...tv-black/4982300.p?id=bb4982300&skuId=4982300

Great reviews at avs forum...4 year warranty, HDR $349 43" $499 for 50"

 

[Kartajan]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hisense...tv-black/4982300.p?id=bb4982300&skuId=4982300

Great reviews at avs forum...4 year warranty, HDR $349 43" $499 for 50"

That (those) TV will be referred to as HDR ready but really it is not giving you the benefits of HDR at all.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9342/4k-htpc-hisense-tv

http://slickdeals.net/f/7903719-his...-hd-2160p-120hz-led-smart-hdtv-598?v=1&page=8

 

[soundforbjt]

That (those) TV will be referred to as HDR ready but really it is not giving you the benefits of HDR at all.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9342/4k-htpc-hisense-tv

http://slickdeals.net/f/7903719-his...-hd-2160p-120hz-led-smart-hdtv-598?v=1&page=8

Different model, that's last years model.

http://slickdeals.net/f/8955043-50-...w-hdr-380-free-shipping?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1

 

[Kartajan]

my last comment was directed specifically to the model linked above my post. The current model is allegedly also in the same category for HDR.

From the "answers" to questions about he 50H8C at bestbuy.com:

"Hi HYRDRO, the panel is 8-bit, and will simulate 10-bit for HDR 10 content played through USB or HDMI. If you have any further questions, please contact us at 1-888-935-8880."

(I am not saying it isn't a good value, because if you calibrate it and have realistic expectations it could be a great value display... Just not "real" HDR...)

 

[kennyreid95]

The Sharp LC43N7000U and LC55N7000U are pretty much same tv so according to this review this tv is not good choice for me So now I am looking at Sony XBR43X800D or Vizio M43 C1 seem to be best tv choices for me.

http://www.techhive.com/article/309...-with-good-audio-and-hdr-10-well-sort-of.html

 

[MongGrel]

I'd buy the M43 C1 and just call it a day myself.

It's hard to go against a AVR review in a category though.

Last thing I had bought myself was a Hitachi Alpha series 720P 40" when the bedroom TV died for $199, at 40" it looks clean for just a bedroom TV.

 

[kennyreid95]

Ok I ended up buying Sony XBR43X800D. A Way better tv. As a matter fact 20 times better tv than crappy philips 40pfl4706 tv I had for almost 5 years. Finally got rid of it threw in trash, well someone took it for free. It's not worth anything a garbage tv. I'm very satisfied with Sony XBR43X800D. From my experience best quality tv brands are Sony, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Panasonic. Worst tv brands. avoid them at all costs, Philips, Sceptre, Hisense, Insignia, Coby, and Dynex. Let me know if I did not mention other worse tv brands.

 

[kennyreid95]

I bought the Sony XBR43X800D from best buy online open box excellent condition for $577 plus tax I live in New Jersey total spent $618. Letting you guys know I highly recommend buying tv's from best buy online open box you will save a lot of money like I did. I'm very satisfied

 

[MongGrel]

Glad you're happy.

I actually like Sony AVR's myself, just for a basic good sound system with speakers I bought long ago.

I haven't played a SOE game in ages, but that is a different story.

Shopping around to find what you like is always a good thing.

 

[cmdrdredd]

they will "accept" HDR, but not DISPLAY HDR.
While these TVs are “HDR enabled,” that simply means they can receive an HDR signal (via USB or HDMI) and render standard dynamic range images on-screen. In other works, these are not HDR TVs.

I am not aware of a budget priced HDR set, nor one less than 55" in size...

To add to this neither TV has 10bit color support so you can't benefit from wide color gamut on UHD titles. Some displays are not HDR compliant but can accept the wide color gamut signal if you do a proper dynamic range conversion with something like an HDFury Integral.