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Sony X720E (KD43X720E)
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TCL S405 49" (49S405)
Yes1x USB 2.0
Samsung KU6300
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Samsung KS9000
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Sony X800D
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Sony X720E (KD43X720E)

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Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Makes an excellent computer monitor

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The Sony X720E makes an excellent computer monitor because of the TV’s short input lag, full 4:4:4 color support, and well-handled motion blur. The TV has enough processing power to keep its input lag and response time to a bare minimum. Its input lag is 19.7 ms, which ensures that it takes less t...
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Great for bright rooms

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The combination of reasonably high peak brightness and semi-gloss screen finish allows this TV to deal with reflections and glare efficiently. Its 340 nits of brightness are almost double than what its direct competitor, the TCL S405, offers. Furthermore, the X720E diffuses up to 97.6% of ambient l...
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Excellent for console gaming

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The Sony X720E is a great companion to latest gen consoles, like the Xbox One X, PS4 Pro, and Wii U because of its 4K60 support, low input lag, and motion blur candling capabilities. Furthermore, the TV’s full HDR support allows you to fully experience HDR-enhanced games such as World of Tanks, FI...
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Excellent for upscaling content

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This TV does a fantastic job when it comes to upscaling low-resolution content. In a nutshell, it can upscale 480p, 720p, and 1080p content to 4K resolution while preserving details and sharp edges. Great for those with a collection of old DVDs or Blu-ray disks.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Ads-free main interface

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The main interface of the smart OS does not feature advertisements or sponsored content.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Well-rounded inputs

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Regarding connectivity, this TV is has everything you'd currently want. It has three HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI 2.0 ports, digital and analog audio output ports, and an Ethernet port. Additionally, as the TV has a composite input interface, you can enjoy playing your retro consoles, such as the N...
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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No problems with image retention

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Unlike the majority of OLED panels, this LED TV does not suffer from image retention problems. You can leave the TV on for long periods without having to worry about pixel damage.
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Suitable for viewing up-front

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The reasonably small panel size of 43-inch means you can still be comfortable looking at the screen up close. You can conveniently use this TV as a computer monitor and sit as close as 2.2 feet away from it.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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The stand does not take up too much space

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The 43-inch model of Sony X720E does not take up too much space on a work desk as the TV comes with a compact, 9.4-inch by 21.9-inch stand. In comparison, the TCL S405 takes up almost 30% more table space.
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Excellent viewing angles

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The X720E has excellent viewing angles because of its IPS panel, which gives you greater freedom than VA panels when it comes to finding a good viewing spot. In fact, you will only notice a minor color shift if your viewing angle is greater than 41 degrees.
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Can’t unleash full potential of HDR content

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Even though this TV does support HDR10 media, the low HDR peak brightness, poor native contrast, lack of local dimming, and lack of wide color gamut severely limit the quality of HDR playback. Even some lower tier TVs will produce higher quality HDR images.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Not compatible with Dolby Vision

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When it comes to HDR content, the X720E cannot display Dolby Vision-compliant content as it is only limited to HDR10 content. Even though HDR10 has more available content, multiple services require Dolby Vision for HDR playback.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Built-in speakers don’t sound right

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The X720E comes with an integrated 20W 2.0 stereo speaker system. While it can get pretty loud (around 100 dB), the quality of sound is very weak, especially when it comes to bass. The speakers sound unclear and muddy.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Dark scenes look shallow

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Because of the really low native contrast ratio of 907:1, dark scenes look washed out if the TV is placed in a dark environment.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Not suitable for competitive gaming

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While the TV's input lag of 19.7 ms is noticeably smaller than the overwhelming majority of TVs on the market, it still can not compete with rapid TN gaming monitors when it comes to fast and competitive gaming. The input lag of such panels can go all the way down to 3 ms.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Top Con

Requires an external power brick

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Both the 43-inch and 49-inch models of the Sony X720E have large and bulky external power bricks. Bulky PSUs can be a hassle to deal with especially if you’re mounting your TV on a wall.
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Non-intuitive smart OS

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Unlike other Sony TVs, the X720E has a custom, Linux based operating system which runs the Opera TV application store. OS is unintuitive and confusing to use.
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TCL S405 49" (49S405)

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Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Works well as a computer monitor

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The S405 works well as a computer monitor thanks to its low input lag, barely noticeable motion blur, and full 4:4:4 color support. The 43" model can even be used up close due to its small minimal viewing distance. The low input lag and low motion blur of ~15ms makes it highly responsive to i...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Decent picture quality

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The S405 looks decent with adequately deep black levels, above-average color accuracy, and sufficient peak brightness levels for most content. It’s especially great at reproducing dark scenes thanks to the panel’s contrast ratio of about 4000:1, which means blacks can get really dark at about 4000...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Excellent value for money

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The S405 strikes a nice balance between picture quality, screen size, and input lag, all for an affordable price of below $500. It's a great choice for casual watching and gaming without breaking the bank. Compared to its direct competitors, it offers decent picture quality that is a tad below...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Main interface has no ads

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The S405 has no ads on its main interface, although there can be ads in third-party applications. Third-party ads can't be blocked, but the tracking and personalisation can be limited through the TV's settings.
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Colors are accurate even without calibration

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The S405 is excellent at reproducing colors accurately out of the box. Even without calibration, the colors are spot-on - they're very close to what the source signal demands, and any inaccuracies are generally considered imperceptible to most end users. The overall average difference between...
Ray
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Can be used up close

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The 43" model of the TCL S405 can be placed on top of your work desk and used as a computer monitor, thanks to its reasonably small panel size and low minimum viewing distance of 2.2 ft.
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Intuitive & smooth user interface

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The S405 runs on the Roku TV smart platform, touted for its simple, straightforward, and lag-free UI. It’s easy for anyone to grasp how navigation works, thanks to its two-column design with the menu on the left and options on the right. There’s also no noticeable lag during navigation or menu se...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
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Decent for watching sports

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The S405 is a good pick for watching sports thanks to its low motion blur and reasonably consistent color uniformity. Fast-moving objects, like footballs, won't leave any visible trails on the screen thanks to the low motion blur of ~15ms. While there are slight uniformity inconsistencies in t...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Excellent for gaming

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The S405 is excellent for gaming - the overall experience will be very responsive thanks to the barely noticeable input lag and motion blur. The TV only takes ~15ms to respond to the user's input, and it can also fully change its pixels color in that same time, resulting in fast-moving objects...
Ray
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Decent for casual movies/TV watching

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The S405 is a decent, affordable pick if you're a casual viewer. You'll get decent picture quality and a good 4K experience, but the HDR performance might be lacklustre due to the lack of local dimming, wide color gamut, and low HDR peak brightness.
Ray
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Colors are easy to calibrate

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Color calibration can be performed easily via the Roku mobile app. You won't have to fiddle with the remote trying to set the values correctly.
Ray
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Highly versatile

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The S405 is versatile enough to be used as a general-purpose display. The picture quality is decent for movies and TV shows, and it checks all the boxes that makes a TV suitable for gaming, sports, and as a computer monitor: low input lag, low motion blur, good screen uniformity, and full 4:4:4 co...
Ray
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Well-balanced side inputs

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Even when the S405 is mounted on a wall, you'll still have access to all essential inputs and outputs which are situated on the side of the unit.
Ray
Andris Pelcbergs
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Top Con

Not suitable for group watching

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The S405 has a narrow viewing angle that makes it unsuitable for watching with groups. Audience sitting away from the center of the screen will not experience the same picture as those sitting in the center, because the picture quality starts to deteriorate significantly when viewing from just ≥3...
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Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Top Con

HDR support is basic

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The S405 can't reproduce HDR pictures very well because it lacks various important features. HDR won't look much different from SDR due to the lack of wide color gamut and low peak brightness. It can't reproduce the full range of colors necessary for HDR, and the brightness level of on...
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Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Top Con

Can't fight glare very well

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The S405 can deal with small amounts of light, such as sunlight through curtains, but it won't be able to stand up to huge amounts of light. Its handling of reflections is only average, and it can't get bright enough. The panel has a semi-gloss finish which helps in reducing reflections a...
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
Top Con

Poor sound quality

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The speakers on the S405 is too bassy and distortion becomes a huge problem at high volumes. A relatively cheap speaker system or a soundbar will make a huge difference in sound quality.
Ray
Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
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Remote lacks functionality

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The S405 has a basic remote that is only capable of navigation, playback control, and volume control. It doesn't have fancy stuff like voice command found in remotes of other TVs.
Ray
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Lacks support for Dolby Vision

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The S405 only supports the HDR10 format for HDR content.
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14 Other Options Considered

Samsung KU6300

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Francisco
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Multiple resolutions and input modes

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The set supports all the popular resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz refresh rate. The input lag for FullHD and 4K resolution, is surprisingly low even when receiving HDR signals, making this a great gaming monitor. In addition, chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling rate is supported as well, meaning that the monitor...
Francisco
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Sharp, clear text in PC mode

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Chroma 4:4:4 input is recognized in PC mode, so text will look sharp and clear.
Francisco
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Picture specifications can live up to premium standards

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Compared to other sets in this price range, this TV offers fantastic picture quality. Its high contrast ratio and black levels is comparable to TVs twice as expensive, making it great for movie watching. Color banding is not a problem as the panel offers great gradation. Brightness is even and enou...
Francisco
Top Pro

Multiple sizes versions exist

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There are several sizes available to suit various needs and budgets.
Francisco
Top Pro

Good input access

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Since the TV has all the inputs ordered neatly in one side, they can be reached easily even when the TV is mounted to a wall.
Francisco
Top Pro

Good for bright viewing conditions

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The maximum brightness of the set is 420 nits, which is good for bright viewing conditions or for bright scenes on screen. Since the TV does not have proper HDR support, HDR content does not take advantage of this, however.
HardwareHero
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Very dark blacks

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A pure black screen measures just 0.024 cd/m², which means that when black colours or loading screens appear, they will truly look black (instead of the dark purplish glow which lower quality screens produce when displaying black colours). The deviation of black level across the TV is great as well...
HardwareHero
Top Pro

Good viewing angles

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With 20° of viewing with no colour distortion, this is a good TV to use as a computer monitor. Because you'll be sitting close to it, the angle when looking at the far edges of the display are much more angled than when looking dead-on at the middle of the display. This means you'll notice...
Francisco
Top Con

Problems displaying HDR content

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While HDR content is supported by the TV, it lacks the ability to properly display it. The KU6300 will display HDR content with less highlights and without the extra color data found in HDR compared to a standard signal. So although it can read and display HDR signals, you won’t be able to take fu...
Francisco
Top Con

Thick design

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The bezel of the TV is made out of glossy plastic and it's 1.6 cm thick. The thickness of the TV itself is 6.2 cm, so it will stick out from the wall a bit.
Francisco
Top Con

Large footprint

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The stand is made of plastic and t’s quite wide and reaches far towards the back, so this TV has a large footprint.
Francisco
Top Con

Noticeable distortion at high volumes

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Harmonic distortion is minimal at low volumes, but the sound gets significant distortion at high volumes.
Francisco
Top Con

Good sound for its price

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Low end frequency response cutoff is at a decent 90Hz, but there is a drop between 10-15 kHz at low volumes. Overall the response is average, but better than almost any budget TV.
Francisco
Top Con

There may be a need for an external sound system

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The TV is loud, with a maximum volume of 89dB. However, since the sound distorts at high volumes, it is advisable buy an external sound system for larger rooms.
Francisco
Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

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The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz.
Francisco
Top Con

Color distortion and brightness loss at higher viewing angles

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The monitor is best viewed directly as the viewing angle of the screen is really shallow and colors start to get distorted at 35 degrees. There is a noticeable brightness loss at 31 degrees.
Francisco
Top Con

Reflections are noticeable

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The semi-glossy screen does not handle reflections well. Although direct reflections are seen clearly, ambient lightning reflections aren’t too noticeable.
Francisco
Top Con

Wide color gamut not supported

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The TV has a 10-bit panel but it does not support a wide color gamut, so there won’t be a visible difference when it comes to HDR content.
HardwareHero
Top Con

No display port

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Display port is a port used to deliver high amounts of data, and more favourable than HDMI for very high resolution high fps gaming.
HardwareHero
Top Con

Frame rates limited at 60Hz - poor for gaming

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Gaming in 120Hz allows the TV to show more frames each second, delivering more up-to-date graphics than 60Hz TVs. 120Hz TVs will show refreshed screens twice as much, letting the gamer see their enemy up to a whole frame quicker. While not a con for the average gamer, high intensity FPS (first pers...
HardwareHero
Top Con

High response time means longer delays

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Gamers require the fastest response possible so they aren't even a frame behind their opponents. The response time on this TV is 18.7. For comparison, computer monitors geared towards gaming often offer 5ms or lower response time. 16ms is commonly thrown around as the total delay before it can...
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Samsung KS9000

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Ryan
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Amazing for gaming

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This is one of the best screens that can be used for gaming as this 4K TV manages to deliver absolutely excellent motion control with no noticeable motion blur problems. Input lag measures around 20 ms in FullHD, 4K or 4K+HDR modes. This means that the action on the screen will not be blurred out n...
Ryan
Top Pro

Spectacular picture quality

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KS9000 screen quality and combination of black levels, contrast and color saturation is one of the best you can get from an LCD TV. Colors are true to life and very vivid. Bright and dark areas of the screen are excellent and even the slightest details are noticeable. Combining all this - movies a...
Francisco
Ryan
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Excellent movie playback and motion interpolation

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Movie watchers will be pleased by how it excellently handles 24 fps movies and delivers judder-free playback due to its 120Hz screen. Motion interpolation also works even on a 60fps signal, if it is needed. Pixel response time is 16ms, resulting in almost no motion blur in fast paced scenes.
Francisco
Top Pro

Pleasant to the eye

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The bezel of this TV is only 1 cm thin and has a premium polished metal finish. It's stand has a chrome finish. The back of the TV is well-designed and has a premium finish with no visible inputs or ventilation holes.
Francisco
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Respectable frequency response

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Frequency cut-off is respectable for a TV. The low end gets cut off at only 71Hz and there is no significant drop on high tones.
Francisco
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Speakers suitable for small rooms

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The TV can get loud if needed, but it is only good enough for a small room, as the maximum volume reaches 87dB and there is no significant distortion noticeable at high volumes.
Francisco
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Sharp, clear text in PC mode

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Chroma 4:4:4 input is recognized in PC mode, so text will look sharp and clear.
Francisco
Top Pro

Above average colors

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The TV uses a 10-bit panel and HDR processing, meaning it can produce 64 times more color than an 8-bit ordinary panel and covers 97% off color space range used in movie industry standards.
Francisco
Top Pro

No issues when used on sunlit rooms

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The TV can produce more than 500 nits of overall brightness, so the picture can be bright even in bright, sunlit rooms, as well as can produce a short term localized brightness of more than 1000 nits letting HDR content look stunning. The glossy TV screen doesn’t have harsh reflections or purple ti...
Francisco
Top Pro

Very good for dark scenes and environments

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The black color is deep, even and does not seem grey or bluish, resulting in wonderful dark scenes and excellent picture quality in a dark environment. Only OLED TVs can provide a better result.
Francisco
Top Pro

Excellent contrast ratio

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It has a contrast ratio of 6800:1 which is excellent for a LCD TV and results in a natural and dynamic picture with deep blacks and detailed bright scenes.
Ryan
Top Pro

Sleek design

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The TV’s design is sleek and modern, and should fit anywhere, even the back of the TV looks well designed.
Ryan
Top Pro

Easy to connect external devices

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Samsung KS9000 has a small external box called OneConnect, that has all the HDMI and USB connections for the TV, making it easy to access them, as you do not need to reach for the back of the TV.
Ryan
Top Pro

Useful for professional work

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The set supports chroma 4:4:4, meaning that small details or text displayed on the screen will remain accurate and undisturbed by the lack of color data. As the screen panel covers 97% of the color space range that is used by the film industry, it can be used as a monitor for accurate video or pho...
Ryan
Top Con

Somewhat narrow viewing angles

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Because of the display technology used, pictures will only look best in a narrow viewing angle as it significantly loses color accuracy and brightness at a wider viewing angle.
Francisco
Top Con

Troublesome to fit on some TV tables

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The TV stand's large size and cumbersome design might not make it suitable for some TV tables.
Francisco
Top Con

Some harmonic distortion

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Harmonic distortion is even as the volume increases, but significant distortion is present in the low-mids.
Francisco
Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

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The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz.
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Sony X800D

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Ryan
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Great color reproduction

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Despite the low price, this TV offers near-premium display specs and HDR functionality which separates this TV from its competitors. Sony’s Triluminos technology allows a much wider color gamut and more natural looking colors previously only found on high-end models. Pictures will look more dynamic...
Ryan
Top Pro

Smooth motion for movies and games

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The X800D’s strong motion control handling make it great for movies and games. At 15ms the pixel response time is better than its price range competitors which results in virtually no blurring or trailing with fast moving objects on the screen. Additionally, it supports black frame insertion, even...
Ryan
Top Pro

Small details will look sharp and clear

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The TV is a great monitor for tasks like text editing, web browsing, 3D modelling or other situations where detailed color information is needed for each pixel. It supports 4:4:4 chroma in PC mode or uncompressed color data for each individual pixel. It eliminates jagginess on text and loss of deta...
Francisco
Top Pro

Thin TV with thin bezels

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The bezels are only 1 cm thin and TV itself is only 4.5 cm thin, so it will look good either on a wall or on a table.
Francisco
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Attractive, compact stand

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The stand is metallic and does not require much space on a table.
Francisco
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Good frequency response

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Low frequency cut off is at 90Hz and there are no major drops on the high frequencies, ranking this TV above average
Francisco
Top Pro

Picture enhancement

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This TV has a special processor that enhances picture quality. The signal is broken down and sent to the display in several components (texture, outline, contrast, and color). Each one is separately analyzed and processed, to ensure the clearest, sharpest, most attractive final image.
Ryan
Top Pro

49" model has good viewing angles

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For the 49-inch model the viewing angle is very generous and can suit almost all situations.
Ryan
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Handles reflections adequately if the room isn’t too bright

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The screen has a semi-glossy finish which helps reduce reflections.
Francisco
Ryan
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43" model has excellent contrast ratio

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It has an excellent contrast ratio of 3900:1, providing a dynamic looking picture.
Francisco
Ryan
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Speakers suitable for daily use

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This TV's speakers are okay for regular use at normal volumes, reaching 92dB which is enough for a mid-sized room. But for larger rooms it is recommended to buy a separate sound system.
Ryan
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Good support for various input formats and resolutions

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The X800D’s support for different resolutions and refresh rates, when hooked up as a PC monitor, is excellent.
Ryan
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Input lag sufficient for casual gamers

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Casual gamers will be satisfied as X800D delivers barely noticeable input lag of 33ms at 1080p and 35ms at 4K.
Ryan
Top Con

49" model has mediocre contrast ratio

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Contrast is about 1500:1 for the 49-inch model.
Francisco
Top Con

Separate power brick

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There is a separate power brick on the 49” version.
Francisco
Top Con

Depending on the setting, inputs can be hard to access

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Note that if the TV is mounted on a wall, some inputs are difficult to access.
Ryan
Top Con

43" model has rather poor viewing angles

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Colors start to shift at 20 degrees and a noticeable brightness loss begins at 40 degrees.
Ryan
Top Con

Somewhat lacking brightness

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The maximum brightness of the set is 375 nits, which provides acceptable performance in sunlit rooms. HDR content, where brightness is needed, will look decent but lacks the peak brightness of higher-end models.
Francisco
Ryan
Top Con

Distortion at higher volumes

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Harmonic distortion is not a problem in low and mid high volumes, but the sound becomes heavily distorted at maximum volume.
Ryan
Top Con

Lacking black levels

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Although the TV can reproduce colors brilliantly, provides a great picture in a dark environment and the shadows can be distinguished clearly in complex dark scenes. The black levels won’t compete with higher end models since it lacks local dimming, or the ability to dim the LEDs only on parts of t...
Ryan
Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

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The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz.
Ryan
Top Con

Input lag might be too much for pro gamers

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If you are a serious first person shooter or racing game player, where every millisecond counts, the input lag may not suit you.
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Samsung KU7500

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HardwareHero
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Immersive curved display

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Typically, wide monitors have some distortion near the edges whether it be colour distortion, or field-of-view distortion (because the edges are further away, images near the edges will appear smaller than if they were dead-centre). Because of the curve, this effect is negated. In addition to meas...
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TCL 43UP130

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HardwareHero
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Headphone jack allows for a convenient headphone plug

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Most TVs don't come with a headphone jack, but it's very convenient to have instead of plugging your headphones into your desktop which is typically placed on the ground.
HardwareHero
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Pretty good black levels

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Pure black emits 0.036 cd/m² of light, which is pretty good. This makes shadows pop, and help it achieve a very respectable contrast ratio of 4000:1.
HardwareHero
Top Con

Wide stand

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While most TVs and monitors have a centralized stand which can fit on smaller desks, this TV has legs near the edge of each side of the TV. This means that your desk will need to be as wide as the TV, because virtually none of the TV hangs out past the legs.
HardwareHero
Top Con

Colours aren't balanced

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The backlight on this TV is disappointing - it doesn't provide even lighting. Some sections are a bit brighter, and the colours there appear more washed out than other sections. This is a big disappointment for general use, but a really big issue for content creators who rely on accurate colou...
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Samsung KU7000

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Vizio P-Series

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Francisco
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Great for sports watching and video games

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Great motion handling and low input lag make it a great choice for watching sports or playing video games, respectively.
Francisco
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Control through Chromecast via a pre-installed custom tablet or your personal smartphone

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A custom tablet with Chromecast is included with the TV. You can then use it to control the TV or use any app or use Chromecast compatible apps like YouTube and Netflix to directly stream to your screen. Your own smartphone can be used as well, provided you install Chromecast. However, since there...
Francisco
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Capable of displaying HDR and DolbyVision content

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The Vizio can display HDR and DolbyVision content so you won’t have problems streaming content in these formats.
Francisco
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Excellent black levels and contrast ratio for its price tag

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It has a full-array local dimming backlight system, allowing it to produce excellent black levels and giving it a contrast ratio of 5,700:1. In comparison, other similarly-priced TV sets have an average contrast ratio of 4,000:1.
Francisco
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Wide color spectrum with virtually no visible gradient

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Color gamut is wide with almost no visible gradient banding, especially if the TV is calibrated correctly.
Francisco
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Handles fast moving scenes well

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Fast moving scenes appear smooth since there is no judder, a visual artifact where dynamic scenes filmed in 24 fps (such as in movies) appear to stutter and shake.
Francisco
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Great build quality

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The build quality of this set is excellent, with a texturized metal frame that feels premium compared to plastic frames of similarly priced TVs.
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Superb picture quality

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The Vizio P-series can display a wider color palette, deeper blacks and brighter whites compared to other TVs in its price range. The contrast and black levels are outstanding for an LCD TV. It uses a 10-bit panel so the color palette range is 64 times larger than a standard 8-bit panel.
Francisco
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Viewable in bright conditions

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The backlight is bright enough to make the screen viewable in bright conditions, like a sunny room.
Francisco
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Equipped with HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input.

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Since most new video players, receivers, and laptops come with HDMI 2.0, you shouldn't have any problems connecting them as the TV comes equipped with four HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input.
Francisco
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Good design

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The design doesn’t appear cheap and has a nice textured metallic finish at the borders.
Francisco
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It's a bulky TV

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It's a bit bulkier than most of the TVs today, measuring 6.5 cm.
Francisco
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To adjust settings, a smartphone or tablet needs to be used

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The TV itself does not have smart features or even a traditional menu, meaning you have to use a smartphone or tablet to adjust settings.
Francisco
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Low brightness

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Brightness measures at only 500 nits, which is enough for viewing in bright conditions like sunlit rooms but isn’t comparable to the brightness of high-end sets.
Francisco
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It won't fit narrow TV stands.

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The stands are placed wide on each side of the TV, thus making it stable. However, it also means it won’t fit in narrow tables stands.
Francisco
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Color shifts are noticeable when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees

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The viewing angle is unimpressive with the P-series, as you can notice color shifts when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees.
Francisco
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Issues with Chromecast

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Chromecast streaming has issues with responsiveness and occasional bugs in the applications that result in the app freezing or crashing.
Francisco
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Some reflections are noticeable

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Reflections are noticeable due to the semi-glossy screen used, but there are no major halos or rainbows noticeable from direct light exposure.
Francisco
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Using the basic remote is not really an option

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Not all users are comfortable using a tablet for almost all TV functions, and the smaller, basic remote that also comes with the TV offers very limited control.
Francisco
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Sound volume not suitable for large rooms

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The TV itself isn't very loud, so it's better to buy a separate audio system if you will use this TV in a large room.
Francisco
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Frequency response isn't very good

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Frequency response is not that good as the highs dip down at around 10kHz and the lower end cuts off at 120Hz, meaning the lower bass is completely absent.
Francisco
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Watching cable or broadcast TV requires an external decoder

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If you want to watch cable or broadcast TV, then you will need to buy an external decoder. Vizio included one extra HDMI port to make up for that, so you can connect the decoder and still have four free HDMI slots like most TVs. For those who dislike using a tablet as a remote, you can choose to b...
Francisco
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Noticeable harmonic distortion

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Harmonic distortion is noticeable in the mid range, especially in high volume.
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Sony X850D

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Francisco
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Excellent motion handling

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This TV will please gamers and sport lovers, as motion on this set is handled superbly, mainly thanks to the fast pixel response and its 120 Hz panel.
Francisco
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Advantageous for gamers

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PC gamers, or everyone thinking of using this TV as a PC monitor, will enjoy the multiple input resolutions and formats this TV supports, including HDR support. But the biggest advantage for gamers is the 120 Hz input signal support for this screen at 1080p resolution, since it's a very rare fe...
Francisco
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Good picture quality

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Overall, this TV's picture looks sharp, natural and appealing to the eye. It has a decent, wide color gamut and no visible color banding or uniformity problems.
Francisco
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Can be used as a media centre

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Since the TV has Android TV build in, it can be used as a fully functional media centre.
Francisco
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Excellent viewing angles

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Thanks to the IPS technology used, the viewing angles are excellent and will not cause any color shifts.
Francisco
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Low input lag in almost every condition

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The input lag is low if you use a FullHD resolution. On top of that, if it is a 120Hz signal, the gaming experience will be smooth and responsive and should please even the most demanding gamers. However, if the input resolution goes up to 4K, the input lag rises significantly and will start to bec...
Francisco
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Native sound system will not be enough for most people

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The sound is below average and most buyers will find the need to invest in an external sound system.
Francisco
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Only exists in large sizes

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The TV comes only in large sizes, starting from 55” and up to a staggering 85”.
Francisco
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Low contrast

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Despite the overall picture quality being good, contrast is low, making the blacks look grey and a bit washed out.
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LG OLED B6P

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Theoretically infinite contrast ratio

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Aside from having excellent picture quality, the contrast ratio is theoretically infinite because there is no backlight. The black colors can actually be truly black when needed.
Francisco
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WebOS is here to stay

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WebOS is only available on LG TVs, but the apps are frequently updated and it seems unlikely that LG will drop the system without warning.
Francisco
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Impressive design

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Design is impressive with a metallic finish, really thin bezels, and a transparent plastic stand making it seem like the display is floating.
Francisco
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Frequent updates and bug fixes

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LG updates their TV firmware often, introducing bug fixes and even picture processing improvements.
Francisco
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Acceptable lag for casual gaming

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Input lag measures at around 40ms, which is acceptable for casual gaming. Previously, the lag was measured at 60ms, but it has since been fixed through firmware updates.
Francisco
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Good sound quality

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This set offers better sound quality then most of the TV sets you can buy today, but it's not very loud, measuring at 87dB. The frequency response is good, cutting off the lower end only at 90Hz and highs are there as well without any dips.
Francisco
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Picture quality much superior to LCD TVs

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The LG brings stunning scenes with detailed dark areas and rich colors that aren't possible with LCD TVs. LCD screens need a backlight to produce a picture, whereas in OLED screens, each individual pixel emits its own light. The bright screen means you will have no problem watching it in sunny...
Francisco
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Set up is easy

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Set-up is easy as it offers a guide for first time users and has the most popular streaming services already pre-installed.
Francisco
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Excellent viewing angle

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The viewing angle is excellent even in wide angles, color shifts will only occur if the screen is viewed from way off to the side, which would be unwatchable anyway.
Francisco
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Suitable for watching in sunlit rooms

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With a brightness measure of 650 nits, watching it in bright conditions like sunlit rooms won’t be a problem.
Francisco
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Minimal reflections

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Reflections are minimal on this screen despite its glossy finish.
Francisco
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Prepared to accompany new and emerging technologies

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Broadcast TV is being replaced by on-demand video streaming in 4K resolution and standards like HDR (High Dynamic Range), which this TV can handle with ease. It can stream from popular services such as Amazon and Netflix. You can also connect 4K Blu-ray players, satellite receivers, or external sto...
Francisco
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No juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes

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Motion handling is excellent and there are no juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes. LG has some motion processing included as well for those who want smooth, “soap opera-like” motion.
Francisco
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The TV's stand is narrow, but stable

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The stand is narrow, but feels stable and can fit in almost any TV table stand.
Francisco
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Easy to use and clean interface

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LG uses its WebOS 3.0 system in the TV. It looks clean and easy to understand with a customizable strip of applications on the bottom of the screen. Menus are fast, responsive, and easy to navigate. The included remote, which can also be used as a pointer, helps moving through menus easily.
Francisco
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It's a very thin TV

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The TV is really thin, measuring only 4.5 cm at its thickest point.
Francisco
Top Con

Some purple tinting under direct light

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The coating of the screen can produce purple tinting in direct light.
Francisco
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Expensive

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Although the prices have dropped significantly for OLED technology, it is still more expensive than the rival LCD TVs.
Francisco
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Doesn't handle high sound volume well

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Harmonic distortion is good at low to mid high volumes, however the sound gets very crippled at higher volumes.
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Vizio D40u-D1

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Very dark blacks

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A pure black screen measures just 0.023 cd/m², which means that when black colours or loading screens appear, they will actually look black (instead of the dark purplish glow which lower quality screens produce when displaying black colours).
Francisco
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Great colors

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The colors on this TV deliver great accuracy and very little banding, easily outperforming any other TV in its price range.
Francisco
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Size options

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The TV comes in various sizes, starting from 40” up to 65”, making it easy to choose the best size for you.
HardwareHero
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Decent response time for gaming

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This TV has a response time of 12.3ms, which is pretty good but not optimal for gaming. 16ms is considered the total response time (from mouse to monitor) before humans can detect the delay, so as long as you use a very fast mouse you shouldn't notice any delay whatsoever.
Francisco
HardwareHero
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5 HDMI ports

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With 5 HDMI ports, which offer extremely low latency in Game mode, you can have everything plugged into this TV.
HardwareHero
Top Con

Mediocre viewing angles

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This TV has been testing to have a viewing angle of about 15°. While great for a TV, this is sub-par for a computer monitor. Because you'll be sitting closer to it, the angle from center to the edge of the screen will likely be past the 15° mark, which could leave colours washed out by the edg...
Francisco
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Not the best choice for text or photo editing

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The TV does not support chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling. Therefore, small fonts and small details on photos lose color data and detail.
Francisco
Top Con

No Chromecast

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Unlike Vizio's more recent TV ranges, which use Chromecast, this TV still uses a standard smart TV system, providing only basic functionality and apps.
Francisco
Top Con

Low brightness

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The TV is not the best option if you plan to use it in bright conditions as the brightness level is one of the lowest in the market, reaching only 260 nits. If it was not for the excellent contrast ratio, the picture would look bland.
HardwareHero
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120Hz only runs in 1080p

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Because of the lack of a Display Port, 120Hz can only be achieved at 1080p. 120Hz is preferable when it comes to gaming, so for the best performance you will need to game at 1080p. 4K only supports 60Hz, which isn't ideal for gaming but will work fine for productivity purposes.
HardwareHero
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No display port

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Display port is a port used to deliver high amounts of data, and more favourable than HDMI for very high resolution high fps gaming.
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Philips PFL405605/98

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LG OLED65C6P

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Francisco
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Excellent motion interpolation for movie watching and sports.

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If you like the smoothened effect that motion interpolation offers, than C6 is an excellent choice: the combination of excellent motion processing and non-existent motion blur delivers the smoothest experience possible.
Francisco
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Exceptional picture quality

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This TV's picture quality is excellent. With an infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, very wide color space coverage, accurate color representation and non-existent motion blur the picture will always look in the best possible way. HDR content looks absolutely stunning and lifelik...
Francisco
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3D support

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This TV has 3D support, which is a nice addition.
Francisco
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Curved display for easier viewing

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The TV is curved, which does not make much of a difference when viewing from a far distance, but can make it a bit easier to watch from a closer distance.
Francisco
Top Con

Heavy sound distortion on high volumes

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The TV will sound reasonably good at low volumes. However, on higher volumes, the sound gets heavily distorted. For good sound quality with this TV, it is advisable to buy a separate audio system.
Francisco
Top Con

Temporary image retention after displaying static images

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For uses where static images will be displayed on the screen for a long time, the LG C6 is not the best option, as OLED panels are known by suffering from temporary image retention. The same goes for gaming: if there are screen areas where maps or health indicators are displayed for a prolonged per...
Francisco
Top Con

Slightly disappointing input lag

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The input lag is a bit disappointing, as it is more than 30ms in all input formats. This should be enough for casual gamers, but won't satisfy serious FPS gamers.
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TCL 55P605

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Samsung KS8000

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Francisco
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No input lag issues

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This is one of the best TVs that can be used for gaming as it manages to deliver absolutely excellent motion control with no noticeable motion blur problems. Input lag measures around 20 ms in FullHD, 4K or 4K+HDR modes. This means that the action on the screen will not be blurred out nor will it l...
Francisco
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Superb contrast and color reproduction

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The Samsung KS800 does not disappoint when it comes to picture quality. The TV has a 10 bit panel with excellent color gamut coverage, meaning that the picture will look detailed and colors will look natural without any banding issues, especially if HDR content is displayed. Contrast and color unif...
Francisco
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Easy access to inputs

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This TV has a small external box called OneConnect that has all the HDMI and USB connections for the TV, making it easy to access them, as you do not need to reach for the back of the TV that is especially useful if the TV is mounted to the wall.
Francisco
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Very thin

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The TV is only 3,8 cm thick, making it one of the thinnest TVs in the market.
Francisco
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Beautiful design

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The TV has an impressive design, with almost non-existent borders, high quality finish and even the back of the TV is well designed, meaning that it can be a wonderful centre piece in the living room interior. Its stand has a chrome finish.
Francisco
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Variety of input formats supported

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The KS8000 TV supports all resolutions up to 4K and signals up to 60 Hz. In addition, HDR support is there as well. Chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling is supported as well, meaning correct color information for photo editing.
Francisco
Top Con

External sound system may be needed

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The sound of the TV is above average, when compared to other sets, and can even be enough for small rooms, but for larger living rooms it is recommended to use an external audio device.
Francisco
Top Con

Big footprint

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This TV will not fit all TV tables, as the stands are mounted on each side of the TV, creating a wide footprint.
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I'm very happy with this TV as a monitor (I have a 49 inch). Been running it since last year and this has definitely made work and gaming a whole lot better for me. This handles 4k 4:4:4 chroma no issues, so no weird artifacts on desktop test and the like. Input lag can be a problem though, so maybe stay...
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