TELEVISIONS

MAKE THE FOCUS OF YOUR ENTERTAINMENT HUB A GOOD ONE

Samsung UE43AU7100 £449

Best 40-43in TV, Awards 2021 ★★★★★

Samsung’s miniature hero proves you don’t need a bottomless bank account or a cavernous room to enjoy great picture quality.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K ARC/EARC EARC

Hisense Roku R50A7200GTU £399

Best 48-50in TV under £1000, Awards 2021 ★★★★★

With an excellent operating system and solid all-round performance, this is a complete package for a decent price.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD

Samsung UE50TU8500 £499

Best 48-50in TV under £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

“What’s the best TV I can buy for £500?” It’s a question to which there’s a new answer: the best TV you can buy for £500 is the Samsung UE50TU8500. Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Sony KD-49XH9505 £1000

August 2020 (issue 437) ★★★★★

Features a number of upgrades that make it a better TV than the Award-winner it replaces. This is an all-round cracker.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Philips 48OLED806 £1199

Best 48-50in TV over £1000, Awards 2021 ★★★★★

The picture performance on this small-sized set is quite something else. Head and shoulders above the rest, it’s the best on the market at the moment. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K ARC/EARC EARC

LG OLED48CX £1499

October 2020 ★★★★★

The first 4K OLED smaller than 50 inches also happens to be the very best TV smaller than 50 inches that we’ve ever tested.

Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/freeview HD

TCL 55RP620K £449

November 2021★★★★★

For those after an app-happy and user-friendly experience,and a good panel size without having to spend too much, this is a winning combination.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

“Shows a level of maturity, confidence and understanding of the many elements that go into producing a truly satisfying TV picture”

“Not only is the Tizen operating system smart, intuitive and snappy, it also boasts the most complete selection of apps available anywhere”

“The Roku TV smart platform is pretty close to flawless. It covers all the major streaming services”

“Tweaked accordingly, the XH9505 puts in a lovely performance”

“Its picture performance is simply the best. Sharper and more sophisticated in its use of light, it just feels a step above”

“There are no app gaps from any of the top tier services, with Dolby Vision and 4K support on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV”

“This is not a downgraded flagship TV – it’s a downsized flagship TV”