We explain what features to look for to purchase a LED HDTV in 2014. The technical specifications of the LED HDTV can be misleading. To choose the best HDTV you should look that specifications are really important to choose an HDTV.
In 2014 arrive at the stores Ultra Definition TVs (4K) TVs. We do not recommend buying these models still lie, expect a price reduction. It is advisable to buy a 4K TV in 2014?***
- Inch: 32, 40, 42, 47, 48, 50, 55, 65, 75, ...
- Refresh rate (HZ): CMR, MCI, PMR, Motion ....
- Resolution: Full HD, HD Ready, UHD
- Local Dimming
- Connectivity: HDMI / USB
- Compatibility: * MKV, Xvid, m2ts, ....
- 3D: Passive or Active
- SmartTV: free browser, flash, remote control ...
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi or Wi-fi Ready
- Design
These are the features found in advertising, but there are other important as contrast, inputlag ... that are not advertised. Do not forget to check our buying guide 2014.***
Screen Size: The more és bigger the better, no doubt. When we buy a new HDTV, you can look very big, but when a few days passed, all users prefer an even bigger LED TV. Our recommendation is to lose some features in exchange for a bigger HDTV. To view recommended screen sizes according to distance check out our HDTV buying guide U.S. 2014***
Refresh Rate (Hz): This is probably the feature that most are used to promote a LED HDTV. We should differences between this value, which is the panel with the CMR, BLS, ... announcing the shops. You can learn more about: what the Hz mean on a LED TV?***
Resolution: We recommend buy a FullHD LED TV. In 2014 models are on sale with UHD resolution, but our advice still are HDTVs.
Image Quality: This should be the most important feature to choose the best LED HDTV.
The image quality is difficult to quantify, there is not a number that tells us the image quality. What to consider to choose the LED TV with best picture?
Local Dimming is a feature that allows better contrast, along with the Hz can get an idea of the quality of the TV.
Connectivity: The HDMI connector is the most important for a LED HDTV. The more HDMI inputs have better, after we connect more peripherals such as DVD, Laptop, PS4, ...
Another important port, USB for external drives and memory. There are TVs with USB 3.0 and HDMI inputs compatible with 4K files.
3D: The 3D LED HDTV is just a bonus. The buyer must choose between active or passive technology. Difference between Active vs Passive 3D, which is better? ***
SmartTV: Smart TV allows you to connect to the Internet. Before buying a HDTV must look if they have flash support or free browser.
Design: It is a very personal aspect, but we recommend that slim HDTV if you want to hang on the wall. We do not recommend either curved hanging TVs.
There are other important features, you do not forget to check our TV buying guide 2014***.
