TECHWEEK
Most modern TVs are quite capable of providing comfortable viewing in a bright living room. However, for such conditions, it is preferable to choose models that have a special anti-reflective screen coating and a sufficiently high brightness.
In this brief review, we will look at TVs that best fit these conditions, taking into account the cost of purchase.
1. The best LED TV for a bright living room – Samsung Neo QLED QN85A
This premium model uses an advanced MiniLED backlight for exceptional brightness and better picture control. And the presence of a local dimming system will allow you to comfortably enjoy night movie shows.
The special glossy anti-reflective coating on the QN85A ‘s screen perfectly absorbs the light that hits it, without obstructing viewing in good daylight conditions. The high performance of this Samsung TV makes it a great choice for outdoor use as well, although it will need to be protected from the weather.
The QN85A ‘s daytime sports programs look great. The smart Tizen platform of this TV has a simple and intuitive interface, offering a huge selection of content to watch. The QN85A also boasts a wide viewing angle for when you’re at the screen with friends and family. In addition, the TV has powerful gaming features including low input latency, instant response and support for HDMI 2.1 and FreeSync .
Let’s also note a couple of weaknesses of the Samsung QN85A . Although this model is equipped with an advanced 60W 2.2.2 configuration object-oriented audio system, the sound quality may not satisfy some demanding customers. Distortions in her work are especially noticeable at levels close to the maximum.
In addition, backlighting causes screen flickering, which can annoy some sensitive viewers during prolonged viewing. In general, the Samsung QN85A is a great TV for bright living rooms, which will leave most of its customers satisfied.
2. The best compact LED TV for a bright living room – Sony KD-43X80J
The Samsung QN85A is only available in large diagonal sizes starting at 140 cm. If you need a smaller screen, take a look at the 109 cm Sony X80J ( X81J in some markets ) . However, we note that this TV is still inferior to the “Korean” both in terms of brightness and anti-glare characteristics, and we would not recommend viewing it in conditions of intense lighting, such as in a room with large windows.
In addition, Sony X80J is inferior in class to Samsung QN85A , as it is equipped with a simple backlight without local dimming and may disappoint fans of advanced HDR format .
However, the X80J has a number of undoubted pluses, including a wide viewing angle, excellent factory calibration of picture parameters, and an excellent low-format content scaling function. A smart platform Google TV this model has a user-friendly interface and offers a rich selection of programs for viewing.
3. Best OLED TV for a bright living room – LG OLED C1
The LG C1 has good peak brightness and excellent anti-glare performance, making it a great choice for bright rooms. In addition, this TV offers a wide viewing angle and is great at upscaling low-definition content. Take out your old discs and rediscover your favorite movies with the LG C1 . The smart webOS platform of this TV is one of the best on the market, and the unique Magic Remote control will help you quickly find content to watch.
OLED TVs cannot compete with their LED/LCD counterparts in terms of brightness, but their strong point is another equally important characteristic – deep contrast.
4. The best budget TV for a bright living room – Samsung AU8000
Don’t expect any revelations from this TV in terms of stunning HDR picture quality and the latest in gaming technology. The task of the AU8000 on the Tizen smart platform is to provide the average buyer with a quality image without unnecessary features and at an affordable price, which he does very well. Offering good peak brightness and high contrast ratio, this TV has a superb semi-gloss anti-glare coating that many more expensive counterparts envy for comfortable viewing in a bright room.
Another plus point of the AU8000 is its excellent zoom function, which improves the viewing experience of low-format cable programs. And finally, the model has a stylish appearance with an inconspicuous frame and a slim body.
