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To promote their products, TV manufacturers employ a variety of eloquent words and technical terms.
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To promote their products, TV manufacturers employ a variety of eloquent words and technical terms.
The TV size is the foremost factor to consider. Always aim for the largest TV that fits your budget and space, as the display size has the most significant impact on the TV-watching experience. Image: Tom’s Guide.
Alongside size, manufacturers consistently emphasize resolution. Unless your TV purchase is under 10 million VND, most TVs nowadays come with a 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160), expressed in TV names such as UHD or SUHD. Image: Tom’s Guide.
Display technology specifications can be confusing. Most TVs today are labeled as LED TVs, utilizing LED bulbs for monochromatic illumination. The light passes through a polarizing layer to display vibrant colors. In simpler terms, LED TVs are essentially LCD TVs, but with LED bulbs replacing the traditional backlight. Image: Cnet.
Expensive and offering superior visuals, OLED technology surpasses others. In OLED TVs, each pixel functions as an organic LED, emitting light independently in various colors. This results in richer colors, deeper blacks, and significantly higher contrast compared to LED TVs. However, OLED TVs come at a much higher price. Some older OLED models may experience image retention issues (static images persisting permanently on the screen) after extended use. Image: Cnet.
Some high-end LED TVs feature Local Dimming technology, enabling localized dimming of light sources to achieve higher contrast images. This is a noteworthy specification to consider when buying a TV. Image: Digital Trends.
Certain brands enhance the technology of LED TVs for better display quality, such as Samsung's QLED technology. Essentially, QLED TVs remain LCD, slightly lagging behind OLED in image quality but offer advantages in durability and brightness. Image: Cnet.
HDR, or High Dynamic Range, transforms image display by expanding the color spectrum for a more vibrant visual experience. Most mid-range TVs come equipped with HDR technology, but there are different HDR standards like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision HDR. The effectiveness depends on the content source (whether the content includes HDR or not). Image: Tom’s Guide.
The capability to display HDR content varies across TVs. Expensive TVs, featuring high-end panels with enhanced color reproduction, deliver superior HDR effects. Currently, platforms like YouTube and Netflix offer HDR content. If your TV usage is primarily for regular broadcasts, HDR might not have a significant impact. Image: Cnet.
Scan frequency is a specification often exaggerated by manufacturers. In simple terms, the higher the scan frequency a TV has, the smoother fast-moving images like action movies and sports appear, reducing the occurrence of motion blur. Image: Cnet.
However, manufacturers often use interpolated scan frequencies for inflated numbers. Budget TVs typically have a 60 Hz scan frequency, while high-end TVs can boast higher frequencies like 120 Hz or 240 Hz. Image: Samsung.
The quantity and type of connectivity ports are details users should focus on if they want to connect other devices like gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, or home theater systems. Image: Cnet.
Most devices nowadays connect through HDMI ports. If your device uses a specific type of connection port, it's crucial to double-check before purchasing a TV. Image: Tom’s Guide.
The majority of TVs priced above 10 million VND already come with smart features or are equipped with an operating system. However, the key differences in operating systems lie in their interfaces; smart features usually don't vary significantly. If you frequently use specific apps, check if they are available on the TV. Image: Tom’s Guide.
