Today’s televisions are saturated with various technologies, and manufacturers are more than ever trying to use more such technologies to better compete with other companies. Amidst such a deluge of information, one can easily get lost and fall for marketing slogans.
In the article below, you will find out which technologies currently used in TVs make a difference and what you should pay attention to when buying new equipment.
When considering buying a TV, it’s essential to know what you will use it for and where besides deciding on specific features. Suppose the unit goes into a dark room without access to windows, or they will be generally covered. In that case, you do not have to worry so much about the maximum brightness of the device.
Conversely, the receiver should go, for instance, to a glazed living room, where you will use it mainly during the day. It is worth thinking about a TV with a really high maximum brightness. This way, you will see all the details even in the sunlight.
Also, as mentioned earlier, nearly every modern TV is equipped with HDR. However, this doesn’t always mean that you will get the full potential out of this HDR. In basic, low-cost receiver models, maximum luminance usually reaches 300-350 nits. It is understood that at least 500-600 nits of brightness is needed for comfortable viewing of HDR materials.
The bright elements stand out from the rest, and the entire picture acquires “life”. The ideal values are those close to 1000 nits – then we can talk about HDR at the highest level. TCL 65C835, which we tested, has up to 1500 nits of maximum brightness. Then all the details, including even the smallest details of the scene, should be visible on the screen.