TVs
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Panasonic TX -50CX802B
www.panasonic.co.uk PRICE £1,799 Tested T3 246 Incredible 4K imagery, matched to 4K services from Netflix and Amazon, plus the combination of Firefox OS and Freeview Play, make this masterpiece a dream to use. t3 says As modern as screens get, this TV will future-proof your lounge.
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samsung ue55js9000
www.samsung.com PRICE £3,099 Tested T3 243 This beautifully designed TV is capable of an amazing picture and clear sound. It needs its settings tweaked to get the best picture, though, and standard def looks horrid. t3 says This 55-inch is amazing in Ultra HD, but also brilliant in regular HD.
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panasonic tx-50ax802
www.panasonic.co.uk PRICE £1,299 Tested T3 236 Great looks, as well as superb picture quality and motion handling. Upscaling isn’t as spectacular as other budget 4K TVs. t3 says If you want a 50-inch TV that has the wow factor – both in terms of looks and picture quality – this is a great choice.
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Sony KD-55X8505C
www.sony.co.uk PRICE £1,799 Tested T3 246 Gorgeous picture quality, superlative design and great connectivity. It’s let down only by the marred Android OS, though integrated YouView is a real boon for this set. t3 says Sony has delivered the goods with an amazing picture and features galore.
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LG 55UF850V
www.lg.com
PRICE £1,299 Tested T3 246 Featuring the brilliant webOS, this is one of the smartest TVs around. The picture is exceptional, and you’ll be impressed with the audio performance from this big LG.
t3 says If your budget won’t stretch, this is a solid performer with top image quality.
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LG 55EC930V
www.lg.com
PRICE £1,999 Tested T3 240 This 55-inch offers amazing picture quality, a host of brilliant smart features and dazzling looks. However, there’s no 4K and it’s quite expensive compared to others.
t3 says Looking for smart features and eye-popping images? This won’t disappoint.