What to Look For When Buying a LED TV in 2018?Big Screen Televisions RetailUpdated on Mar 1, 2018 View more like this | Visit India, UN | Contact Arwind Sharma |
What was once called the idiot box has evolved by leaps and bounds and become smarter—a complete entertainment hub. With new technologies being introduced so frequently, buying a TV these days is a difficult job; you have so many factors to consider before you take the final call. To help you make an informed decision, we have rounded up the most important things you should bear in mind when going for a modern LED TV.
Before we get to it, factor in the price of TV and where you’ll buy it from. Be a smart shopper and shop online on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store. It has a range of the best LED TVs, all available on easy EMIs. Just use your Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card to spread the cost of your chosen TV into EMIs across months and pay for your TV easily and conveniently. When you shop here, you also get discounts on MRP as well as delivery in 24 hours or less! But that’s not all. Shop during the EMI Store Festival from 27th February to 4th March, 2018, and you can get cashback of up to Rs.10,999 on your TV purchase and an assured gift of a Philips Notebook Soundbar SPA1100!
Now that you’ve got the financials figured out, here are the 5 aspects to consider before you decide to buy LED TV.
Screen size - getting it right
The first thing that will come to your mind when buying a TV is the screen size, irrespective of whether you’re going for a basic model or the high performance one that comes with all the bells and whistles. To pick the perfect size for your home, consider the following:
- Where in your home will you place the TV?
- How many people at a time will be watching TV at a given time?
- What is the maximum you’re willing to spend?
Once you decide upon the first two points, pick a TV with the maximum screen size that fits within the budget. It should be noted that the screen size will also depend upon the distance from which you’ll be viewing the TV. Typically, you can sit at a distance that is 1.5 times the height of the TV if it has a 4K screen.
4K – The Holy Grail of TV Resolution?
Although 1080p has been the standard for a long time now, most manufacturers are shifting from the Full HD format to Ultra HD, better known as 4K. With up to 4 times the resolution of a standard 1080p set, a 4K TV will display smaller objects on screen with incredible detail, and text will be sharper too. Overall, you will find the imagery more life-like and richer as compared to Full HD. At this point, 4K definitely has an edge over Full HD. So, what’s the catch, you ask?
The most important factor that is likely to affect your buying decision is the availability of 4K content with broadcasters. As of now, no broadcaster offers 4K channels readily, and the only Ultra HD content available for consumption is via web streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Although you existing HD connection will be enhanced in a 4K TV, the results won’t be as sharp as you’d expect. Having said that, 4K is quickly becoming the new standard for high-quality content, and getting a 4K TV will make your investment future-proof.
HDR – Get more of everything
HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a great feature that beautifully complements 4K. With it, you will get deeper blacks, brighter whites, and an incredible depth of colors. You may find HDR incorporated in many different forms in TVs from different brands. There’s Dolby Vision, Ultra HD Premium, and even Technicolor Advanced HDR. From all the above-mentioned formats, it’s best to go with a set that is enabled with Dolby Vision, as it looks like this format will gain more acceptance worldwide in the near future.
If everything else is smart, why not the TV?
If you consume a lot of Internet-based content, getting a TV with built-in smart functionalities would be a good idea. Since most new TVs have built-in WiFi or at least an Ethernet port, connecting to the internet won’t be much of a hassle. To make it easy to surf the web for services such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Pandora, and Hulu, smart TVs come loaded with an operating system and dedicated apps that you can operate using the remote control. These operating interfaces are only getting better and more intuitive with time. So, a smart TV is your best bet.
HDMI Ports – The more the merrier
Although it may not seem that important, having a good number of important connectivity ports such as HDMI is essential. Manufacturers who want to bring down the production costs might offer fewer HDMI ports, and these can get used up before you even realize. Add a gaming console, a home theater system, and Google Chromecast, and you’ve already used up three HDMI ports. It is safe to go for TV sets that offer a minimum of 4 HDMI ports. Also, ensure the TV you go for is HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatible if you’re buying a 4K TV.
So, this Holi festival shop online with Bajaj Finserv EMI Store and get cashback along with an assured gift!
Before we get to it, factor in the price of TV and where you’ll buy it from. Be a smart shopper and shop online on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store. It has a range of the best LED TVs, all available on easy EMIs. Just use your Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card to spread the cost of your chosen TV into EMIs across months and pay for your TV easily and conveniently. When you shop here, you also get discounts on MRP as well as delivery in 24 hours or less! But that’s not all. Shop during the EMI Store Festival from 27th February to 4th March, 2018, and you can get cashback of up to Rs.10,999 on your TV purchase and an assured gift of a Philips Notebook Soundbar SPA1100!
Now that you’ve got the financials figured out, here are the 5 aspects to consider before you decide to buy LED TV.
Screen size - getting it right
The first thing that will come to your mind when buying a TV is the screen size, irrespective of whether you’re going for a basic model or the high performance one that comes with all the bells and whistles. To pick the perfect size for your home, consider the following:
- Where in your home will you place the TV?
- How many people at a time will be watching TV at a given time?
- What is the maximum you’re willing to spend?
Once you decide upon the first two points, pick a TV with the maximum screen size that fits within the budget. It should be noted that the screen size will also depend upon the distance from which you’ll be viewing the TV. Typically, you can sit at a distance that is 1.5 times the height of the TV if it has a 4K screen.
4K – The Holy Grail of TV Resolution?
Although 1080p has been the standard for a long time now, most manufacturers are shifting from the Full HD format to Ultra HD, better known as 4K. With up to 4 times the resolution of a standard 1080p set, a 4K TV will display smaller objects on screen with incredible detail, and text will be sharper too. Overall, you will find the imagery more life-like and richer as compared to Full HD. At this point, 4K definitely has an edge over Full HD. So, what’s the catch, you ask?
The most important factor that is likely to affect your buying decision is the availability of 4K content with broadcasters. As of now, no broadcaster offers 4K channels readily, and the only Ultra HD content available for consumption is via web streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Although you existing HD connection will be enhanced in a 4K TV, the results won’t be as sharp as you’d expect. Having said that, 4K is quickly becoming the new standard for high-quality content, and getting a 4K TV will make your investment future-proof.
HDR – Get more of everything
HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a great feature that beautifully complements 4K. With it, you will get deeper blacks, brighter whites, and an incredible depth of colors. You may find HDR incorporated in many different forms in TVs from different brands. There’s Dolby Vision, Ultra HD Premium, and even Technicolor Advanced HDR. From all the above-mentioned formats, it’s best to go with a set that is enabled with Dolby Vision, as it looks like this format will gain more acceptance worldwide in the near future.
If everything else is smart, why not the TV?
If you consume a lot of Internet-based content, getting a TV with built-in smart functionalities would be a good idea. Since most new TVs have built-in WiFi or at least an Ethernet port, connecting to the internet won’t be much of a hassle. To make it easy to surf the web for services such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Pandora, and Hulu, smart TVs come loaded with an operating system and dedicated apps that you can operate using the remote control. These operating interfaces are only getting better and more intuitive with time. So, a smart TV is your best bet.
HDMI Ports – The more the merrier
Although it may not seem that important, having a good number of important connectivity ports such as HDMI is essential. Manufacturers who want to bring down the production costs might offer fewer HDMI ports, and these can get used up before you even realize. Add a gaming console, a home theater system, and Google Chromecast, and you’ve already used up three HDMI ports. It is safe to go for TV sets that offer a minimum of 4 HDMI ports. Also, ensure the TV you go for is HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compatible if you’re buying a 4K TV.
So, this Holi festival shop online with Bajaj Finserv EMI Store and get cashback along with an assured gift!
