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[redheart]

I am about to buy a new TV.

Can anyone comment on the following models

 

Samsung UE49KU6400

 

Panasonic Viera TX50DX700B

 

Hisense 55M5500

 

Hisense 58KEC730

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I am about to buy a new TV.

Can anyone comment on the following models

 

Samsung UE49KU6400

 

Panasonic Viera TX50DX700B

 

Hisense 55M5500

 

Hisense 58KEC730

 

Just use the model name in Google and search for reviews.

 

For example: Here is one for the Samsung. http://www.s21.com/samsung-ue49ku6400.htm

 

Panasonic: http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-tx-50cx700b-review

 

Hisense  http://www.trustedreviews.com/hisense-h65m7000-review

 

Just work out what you personally want from a TV, pro's/Cons. Personally I'd plump for the Samsung, but then I always buy Samsung TV's. 

[redheart]

I want it for watching TV, movies and sport!

 

What else?

 

I am leaning towards the Samsung UE55KU6400

 

I had looked at the UE55KU6500 but I don't get curved TVS

[Scooby Dudek]

I check this at the start of every month (sad I know) ;

 

http://www.techradar.com/news/television/hdtv/cheap-tvs-and-tv-deals-1171772

[redheart]

I think that I have decided upon this

 

Samsung UE55MU6100

[Elite]

I have a Samsung curved smart TV and its great. Very smooth interface and great picture quality.

[redheart]

I cannot see the point of a curved TV. They perform no better, have restricted viewing angles and most TV manufacturers are pulling out of making them

[Jay86]

I cannot see the point of a curved TV. They perform no better, have restricted viewing angles and most TV manufacturers are pulling out of making them

I have a Samsung curved one and there's no restrictions at all, if anything at an angle you can see the tv clearer than you would if it was straight. Like a cinema screen.

[Carvalho Diablo]

I bought an LG55680 summat 6 months ago. Cheap as fuck and dead good.

[redheart]

I bought a Samsung UE55MU6100. Normal price £800 or so.

 

I got it £665 delivered from Appliance Electronics

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Time to bump this as I'm after a new TV. Can only be 50" max sadly.

 

Whittled it down to 2 models:

 

Samsung UE49MU7000 - £620 at the moment

 

LG 49SJ800V - £580 at the moment

 

Here's specs of both side by side:

 

https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/5b6b2028f

 

The LG specs are really impressive.

 

You can't go wrong with Samsung obviously.

 

Come on techies. Help me decide.

 

Any LG owners here? Never had one. Are they reliable?

[Guest]

Time to bump this as I'm after a new TV. Can only be 50" max sadly.

 

Whittled it down to 2 models:

 

Samsung UE49MU7000 - £620 at the moment

 

LG 49SJ800V - £580 at the moment

 

Here's specs of both side by side:

 

https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/5b6b2028f

 

The LG specs are really impressive.

 

You can't go wrong with Samsung obviously.

 

Come on techies. Help me decide.

 

Any LG owners here? Never had one. Are they reliable?

LG are currently the market leaders for TVs, don't take this as gospel but I heard that their 4K technology is currently setting the standard and they have patented it. Alot of manufacturers allegedly want to use it in their TVs.

 

They are very reliable, my last two TVs have been LG and I have not had a single problem with either of them and the current one I have is a beast.

 

I hope this goes some way to answering your question?

 

Edit: just seen your comparison on the website and it looks like the LG wins in the key areas, including input lag (appears to be none as opposed to a little on the Samsung), screen size (by an inch), vertical frequency is doubled etc. It looks better. The LG appears to be cheaper also...

[Carvalho Diablo]

My last 2 tv's have been a Sammy and my current LG. The LG is the better telly, hands down.

 

That said, get your arse down to Currys and see for yourself, trust your eyes mate.

[Allan]

LG are currently the market leaders for TVs, don't take this as gospel but I heard that their 4K technology is currently setting the standard and they have patented it. Alot of manufacturers allegedly want to use it in their TVs.

 

They are very reliable, my last two TVs have been LG and I have not had a single problem with either of them and the current one I have is a beast.

 

I hope this goes some way to answering your question?

 

Edit: just seen your comparison on the website and it looks like the LG wins in the key areas, including input lag (appears to be none as opposed to a little on the Samsung), screen size (by an inch), vertical frequency is doubled etc. It looks better. The LG appears to be cheaper also...

 

I suspect that the comparison site just doesn't have the data for the input lag on the LG, just as they don't appear to have data for the operating temperature for the Samsung. All displays have input lag, regardless of refresh rate or cabling being used.

 

Using the statistics that the site does provide, then the LG does have the edge in my opinion, but as CD says, for a purchase like this, your best bet is to go instore and compare the sets if you can.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Thanks guys. Will check out both TV's in a store as CD said.

[Gym Beglin]

If you haven’t already done it, lots of deals for Samsung tv’s with £200+ off a soundbar as well.

 

Be aware of your limitations, eg there’s no point in forking our for 4K if you dont have the media to play it.

[Fugitive]

My dad has just bought a 55” Samsung curved 4K tele and it is stunning. I was surprised how good it was when I saw it at Christmas. It looks phenomenal in 4K but even standard HD programmes look miles better on it.

 

This is the one he got https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/samsung-ue55mu6670-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-curved-led-tv-10161647-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xrllwxmmwa&istBid=tztx&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0041%20(PLA)%20SSTV%20-%20Jan%20Sale%201718~SSTV%20Jan%20Sale~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=m&ds_kids=92700029056154309&PLA=1&tgtid=0041%20(PLA)%20SSTV%20-%20Jan%20Sale%201718&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnOzSBRDGARIsAL-mUB2vbhl2BAC2oEPyOFjLhHZgsyRGhZ2MrPPtvs1rOe2c6ZSsmwfla-YaAoRhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&reevoo_page=2#reevoo_embedded_reviews

 

Think I may invest in one soon.

[Gym Beglin]

Bought a 55” LG 4K today.

 

It replaces the 49” Samsung curved that I fucking broke today by lifting it, which resulted in some of the central panels breaking and leaving a black strip down he centre of he screen.

 

No idea how it broke, obviously an inherent weakness in the centre of a curved screen. Buyer beware.

[Carvalho Diablo]

Bought a 55” LG 4K today.

It replaces the 49” Samsung curved that I fucking broke today by lifting it, which resulted in some of the central panels breaking and leaving a black strip down he centre of he screen.

No idea how it broke, obviously an inherent weakness in the centre of a curved screen. Buyer beware.

I bought an LG 55 4k last year, best tv I've ever had, easy.

[Tony Moanero]

Has anyone got one of those newfangled portable televisions with teletext?

 

I'm thinking of getting this one. Reckon it will be ace for using on the bus and stuff.

 

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Got very lucky with my TV I bought recently.

 

Managed to pick up a top notch brand new Samsung 2016 model, full 10 bit and quantum dot display that was heavily discounted in John Lewis with a 5 year guarantee for less than £500.

 

2016 models piss over their 2017 counterparts.

[Pureblood]

Bought a 55” LG 4K today.

 

It replaces the 49” Samsung curved that I fucking broke today by lifting it, which resulted in some of the central panels breaking and leaving a black strip down he centre of he screen.

 

No idea how it broke, obviously an inherent weakness in the centre of a curved screen. Buyer beware.

 

Sounds like a ribbon cable might have come loose.  I had this problem with a Panasonic plasma and found a quick fix on a youtube tutorial.  You might be able to save the TV and sell it. 

 

When I say quick, I had to unscrew about 50 phillips-heads and follow the geek instructions on the video, then put it back together which took me about an hour or so. But it worked for me.

[Guest]

Has anyone got one of those newfangled portable televisions with teletext?

 

I'm thinking of getting this one. Reckon it will be ace for using on the bus and stuff.

 

Can you watch 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' on it? No? Swerve.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I bought an LG 55 4k last year, best tv I've ever had, easy.

 

Same here. I reckon this telly should last me a good few years before the old upgrade itch hits. Can't see anything on the horizon that'll make me hanker after a new set.

[VladimirIlyich]

Has anyone got one of those newfangled portable televisions with teletext?

 

I'm thinking of getting this one. Reckon it will be ace for using on the bus and stuff.

 

As long as you can get Bamber Boozle's daily quiz then its worth it.