TOP 5 TVs for the living room

TV without Smart TV

Sony KDL-40R483B 40 "

Most TVs on the modern market can boast of a variety of additional features, such as Smart TV, 3D and others. But many users may not need all this. It often happens that they use them for 2-3 weeks at most, until they get tired. And then the TV is used… like a TV. That is, to watch movies and TV shows.

And there are a lot of such users who initially do not want any "bells and whistles". Well, except that the ability of the TV to play files from a USB stick. The main thing is that the image quality is on top, and the sound is good. And if you belong to this class of consumers, then pay attention to Sony KDL-40R483B.

This TV has a 40-inch screen and Full HD resolution. Support for Motionflow XR technology provides an increase in the scan frequency up to 100 Hz. There are also two digital tuners for receiving terrestrial and cable signals. Additional features include the ability to play files from flash drives and the availability of Wi—Fi for wireless file transfer (there is no possibility of surfing the Network). Two HDMI ports make it possible to connect simultaneously, for example, a DVD player and a game console.

As an analogue — Samsung UE-40H5000 40 "  with similar characteristics (40", Full HD, 2x USB). And also LG 42LB620V 42 " . However, the latest model is somewhat more "advanced", since it has a diagonal screen in 42", as well as support for 3D passive type, with the ability to convert regular video.

Comparison of technical characteristics of each of the three models. All others TVs without Smart TV .

TV with all tuners

Sony KDL-40W605 40 "

The vast majority of televisions are equipped with an analogue and one digital tuner designed to receive an over-the-air signal. But what about users who want to use the services of companies that provide cable TV, as well as a satellite dish? Usually in such cases, additional equipment is attached to the TV, which takes up not only space on the TV bedside table, but also ports, which are always missing. So it's better to immediately buy a TV equipped with a full set of digital tuners.

As such, you can pay attention to Sony KDL-40W605, which has all three types of tuners: DVB-T (terrestrial signal), DVB-C (cable), DVB-S (satellite). That is, the complete set.

The other characteristics of the TV look no less attractive. It has a 40-inch screen with Full HD resolution and support for Motionflow XR technology, which provides an increase in the frame rate up to 200 Hz. And the proprietary Live Colour and Advanced Contrast Enhancer technologies guarantee excellent colour reproduction.

There is also support for Smart TV, that is, you can surf the Internet, install applications and make calls via Skype. To connect to the network, you can use both a regular LAN connection and a built-in Wi-Fi module. The ability to play files from external drives, for which two USB ports are provided, is also not forgotten.

As analogues, you can offer a more affordable model LG 32LB582V 32 " (also Smart TV, but with a screen size of 32") and more expensive LG 42LB650V 42 " (42", support Smart TV and passive 3D, 4 pairs of glasses included). Both are capable of providing decent image quality.

Comparison of technical characteristics of each model. Other TVs with a full set of tuners.

Advanced network TV

LG 42LA860V 42 "

The vast majority of modern TVs with "above average" capabilities have the function of connecting to the network, not only through wires, but also Wi-Fi. However, most often everything is limited to the possibility of surfing the Internet. And in some cases there is no such thing, network capabilities are used exclusively to receive content from other devices.

As for webcams, they usually have to be purchased additionally. And this means additional expenses, a busy USB port and an additional cable. So if you plan to use the TV for full-fledged communication via Skype (that is, not only by voice, but also with an image), it is better to immediately purchase the model with built-in webcam. In some cases, this also means the availability of additional features, such as gesture control.

And as a "reference" model, you can pay attention to LG 42LA860V. The model has a diagonal of 42" with Full HD resolution, supports Smart TV and 3D passive type (4 pairs of glasses included). The user is provided with a built—in webcam, as well as Wi-Di (wireless signal transmission) and MHL (transmission of media content from mobile devices) technologies. Among the advantages of the TV, an advanced audio system consisting of two speakers and one subwoofer should be noted. This is really a very attractive model from a technical point of view.

As an analogue of Samsung UE-40F7000 40 " — 40", Full HD, active 3D and MHL support. I would also like to mention the model Panasonic TX-LR47WT60 47 " . But this is already a more expensive solution with a screen of as much as 47".

Comparison of all three models.

TV with 3D support

Samsung UE-40H6200 40 "

It's better to watch 3D movies at home, not in the cinema. At least for the reason that you will have comfortable glasses with clean and not scratched glasses. In addition, you can buy yourself a TV with active 3D technology, which provides slightly better image quality than the passive one.

The leader of our rating among models with 3D support was the TV Samsung UE-40H6200. Its LED-backlit screen has a diagonal of 40" with Full HD resolution and support for Clear Motion Rate technology, thanks to which the frame rate can increase up to 200 Hz.

The TV has active 3D support and is able to make ordinary two-dimensional films "voluminous". The quality of the "three-dimensional" image is very high, you can completely immerse yourself in the world shown on the screen. Included with the TV, the user receives two pairs of glasses of the model Samsung SSG-5100GB .

Among other advantages, it should be noted the presence of Smart TV technology. Thanks to the 4-core processor underlying the TV with good performance, the speed of switching between individual applications is much higher, channels are switched faster, surfing the Internet is more comfortable.

The TV can play files from external drives (all popular formats are supported) and has a sufficient number of HDMI and USB ports (4 and 3, respectively). To connect to the network, both a regular LAN and a wireless connection via Wi-Fi can be used.

As an analogue of this model, we can offer you Sony KDL-42W828 42 " . It also supports Smart TV and active 3D, but it has a slightly larger diagonal — 42".

However, it should be particularly noted that not all users are suitable for active 3D. The fact is that this technology has a slightly greater effect on the eyes. Some users, even with not too long viewing, may experience dizziness and headaches. In this case, it is better to give preference to passive 3D. It is best to try out both technologies in fact before buying a TV to make sure that the active technology suits you. If not, it is better to give preference to the TV LG 42LB650V 42 " . It has similar characteristics to previous models, but differs passive 3D. You can read more about 3D TVs in the article "Everything you need to know about 3D TVs".

You can compare the technical characteristics of all three models here.

UltraHD resolution TV

Samsung UE-40HU7000 40 "

Until now, all the models we have considered had a screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, that is, Full HD. However, over the next few years, such figures will no longer be relevant. A new era is coming — ultra-high resolutions Ultra HD. The market is increasingly filled with models with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, then there are four times more than in the case of Full HD. You can read more about ultra-high resolutions on our website, in the article "4K Ultra HD: in the world of high resolution".

And even though there is not enough relevant content yet, this issue will be resolved very quickly. In addition, even regular movies with Full HD resolution look great on Ultra HD screens. So by purchasing such a TV, you will make a purchase "with a margin", it will not become obsolete for quite a long time.

But what can you choose among relatively inexpensive models? For example, Samsung UE-40HU7000 with a 40-inch screen and support for Smart TV technology. Clear Motion Rate technology is able to increase the frame rate up to 200 Hz, which contributes to the high-quality display of dynamic scenes.

The TV is also equipped with three USB ports and 4 HDMI ports at once. It can be connected to the network via a LAN connector or a wireless Wi-Fi module. But he does not have a webcam, it needs to be purchased separately.

As an analogue — Philips 42PUS7809 42 " . This model has a 42-inch screen, and besides Smart TV there is also support for passive 3D (4 pairs of glasses included). Another option is a TV LG 42UB820V 42 " . It also has a 42-inch screen and has Smart TV support. But there is no 3D support.

All three models can be compared here.