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How to choose a 55-inch Smart TV
How to choose a 55-inch Smart TV
How to choose a 55-inch Smart TV

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How to choose a 55-inch Smart TV

When it comes to choosing a good Smart TV, we think 55 inches is a good middle ground ; obviously a 70 or 80-inch TV is more impressive (and also more expensive), but for home entertainment purposes, a 55-inch TV is enough and more than enough, a panel of this diagonal is more than enough to offer an excellent visual experience to viewers. viewers while getting a decent range of features for a reasonable price. In this opportunity we will talk about the most important elements to consider when choosing a 55-inch Smart TV.

In this sense, we faithfully believe that size is not everything, there are more important aspects, starting with resolution; it is not the same to say 1080p than 4K. Similarly, the type of panel is an equally important factor, QLED TV technology is fashionable today due to its advances in terms of image, but it is not the only high-end option.

55-inch Smart TV: Resolution

Resolution is, along with size, one of the most relevant factors in any television or monitor. As we mentioned before, 4K offers us 4 times the resolution of a FullHD panel , which translates into better definition of details and a sharper image. Today there are still some 55-inch TVs with FHD resolution on the market, but for this screen diagonal, the ideal is to have 4K UHD.

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If you only need a 55-inch TV to watch cable or antenna TV, Full HD may be enough for you , but if you plan to get the most out of your smart TV with streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max or Disney Plus , you can that you want to make that additional investment and get a model with 4K UHD resolution , because the visual difference is abysmal.

Likewise, 8K Smart TVs (7680 x 4320 pixels) are already arriving on the market and if your budget allows it and you cannot resist the latest advances in the industry, then you already know what to choose. The bad thing is that today there is not much content available in that resolution, but it will surely come in the future.

panel technology

The type of panel used directly affects the image quality of the television. Currently the most abundant option is the LCD thanks to its price-quality ratio, but it is far from being the only option and there are alternatives that offer better visual quality. Today there are the following panel technologies and these are their advantages:

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OLED

An OLED panel is based on organic light emitting diodes and has the distinctive feature that each pixel lights up individually. Theory aside, its practical benefits start with producing purer black tones, better contrast ratio, wider viewing angles and higher maximum brightness.

Similarly, the colors are richer and these panels are capable of covering color spaces such as DCI-P3 and RGB. As if that were not enough, they exhibit a faster response time than LCD panels and that is the reason why some models are ideal for video games, not in vain there are Smart TVs that boast refresh rates of up to 144Hz and compatibility with NVIDIA G -Sync for a premium gaming experience.

The disadvantages of this kind of panels are: 

  • Higher price, after all it is a more complex technology.
  • Shorter lifespan compared to LCD.
  • Image retention is a problem.

QLED

The key to QLED technology are the so-called Quantum Dots , which are inorganic, durable, stable and deliver excellent color and brightness. They also combine an LCD panel with a blue LED backlight instead of white.

The advantage of this approach is that they are invulnerable to image retention, which gives them a natural advantage over OLED panels. Similarly, they offer image quality comparable to those panels.

The disadvantages of QLED panels are in the purity of the black color, since they cannot individually turn off the pixels to produce an absolute black. They also do not have image technologies such as Dolby Vision and their price is still higher than that of their direct rivals.

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It should also be noted that QLED is a newer technology present in a handful of models like the Neo QLED 8K, which means that there are not many options.

Which one suits me?

Well, it depends, if you plan to have your 55-inch Smart TV in a well-lit room, a QLED panel is recommended. On the contrary, if you have a room with low lighting, that tips the balance in favor of OLED panels, because in those conditions the color representation exceeds the alternative.

Other aspects to consider

There are also certain additional features to take into account, such as the refresh rate. Most TVs offer a refresh rate of 60Hz, but if you have a new generation console or a gaming PC capable of producing more than 100FPS in games, you may want to opt for a 55-inch Smart TV with a refresh rate of at least 120Hz to play more smoothly. 

Before there was one more variant, the screens come in two flavors: flat and curved . The latter is characterized by offering greater vision and creating an immersive feeling, but comes with the disadvantage of reflecting external and clear light sources, higher price and occupied space. Currently there are hardly any curved screens on the market.

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Ultimately, the choice of a 55-inch Smart TV is down to user preference, space in the home, and budget. In this sense , there is no single correct answer.

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