I want a new TV. Which should I buy?

Steve May replies:

It’s a given that your next telly should be a 4K UHD model. With even budget screens now offering 3,840 x 2,160 resolution it no longer makes any sense to buy a regular HD model. Samsung has a fleet of next-generation Quantum Dot TVs inbound.

Dubbed QLED, its Q9F (flat), Q8C (curved) and Q7F (both) models feature newly formulated metal core QD technology for better colour and improved off-axis viewing. They also boast a peak luminance between 1,500 and 2,000 nits, which should really make your HDR (High Dynamic Range) content pop!

LG more your brand? The company is refreshing its SUHD LED TV line-up this year with a new range of screens that use nano cell technology to similar effect. Sony is also revamping its ultra-thin X range of LED LCD sets. Featuring a revised Slim Backlight Drive + (Plus), the X930 and X940 promise better contrast for 4K HDR, and could be a great buy for 4K gamers. The big TV trend for 2017, though, is OLED. Panasonic will launch the 65-inch EZ1002 this summer. Image quality rivals that of a Hollywood Pro-OLED screen, thanks to its Studio Colour HCX2 processor. It’s a stunner!

Sony is also going OLED with the A1 series. Available in 77-, 65- and 55-inch sizes, these minimalistic sets use novel Acoustic Sound transducer technology that actually turns the screen itself into a speaker! And they sound great. Prepare to be spoilt for choice – the TV scene has rarely been this exciting.