Best 4K TV Brand 2019

What we cover here?

• What is 4K resolution and why we adopt?
• Best 4K tv brand 2019 and our top pics.
• How we tested – The parameters?

What is 4K resolution and why we adopt?

4K tv is the today's most popular and prominent television. It's market share increasing especially after prices fell dramatically during 2014 and 2015. before 4K (UHD) tv, Full HD ( 1080p ) resolution television ruled the market almost obsolete the traditional TVs using Cathode Ray Tube(CRT) technology. The term 4K refers to any resolution with approximately 4000 pixel in width. 4 times the resolution of HD TVs that superseded and left the previous technology far behind. the only technology that can transmit and enhance the ultra high definition quality pictures in addition to pixel density. Specifically, dynamic range (HDR) and color are greatly enhanced, and contrast differences are greatly improved in 4KTV compared to HDTV.

On a motivational note 4K got a much faster adoption rate than that of full HD (1080p). By 2020, it has been estimated that more than half of US households would have decorated their rooms with 4K televisions.

Best 4K TV Brand 2019 and Our Top Pics

The parameters we selected to test best 4K TVs are that how much a particular product is user friendly, affordable, and the most important it’s performance. response time, picture quality, wide viewing angles (wide seating arrangements), support for wide color gamut technology, dark and bright room performance, fight against glare and more. Best 4K tv brands of 2019 we tested so far are Samsung, Lg, Sony and some providing low cost 4K brands like Vizio, TCL and Hisense

SAMSUNG CLASS Q90R QLED SMART 4K UHD TV (2019)

 Type: QLED
 Resolution: 4K
Size: 65" (also available in 75" and 82")
 Processor: Quantum Processor 4K
 Customer Reviews
 : 4.0 out of 5 stars
 Brightness: 4.7
 Remote Control: 4.7
 Picture quality: 4.6
 Smart Features: 4.5

 The Samsung Q90R TV with beautiful shape & design with really good speakers build-in. Here are some astonishing key features which distinguish it from other 4K resolutions TVS in the market.

Ultra Viewing Angle

No matter where your seating arrangements in a big room, due to Ultra viewing technology and excellent motion handling. You can enjoy with family or group of people with quality, crisp and clear picture.

Picture Quality and Color Volume

Thanks to the very fast response time with powerful quantum processor instantly upscales content to 4K for sharp detail and refined color. Having a wide color gamut allows it to deliver HDR content with vivid colors and highlights. It has excellent performance in both dark and bright room. The local dimming feature greatly enhances contrast ratio and produce deep and dark blacks while viewing dark scenes in a dark room makes you feel not just watching but really immersing yourself in it. It reduces glare and enhances color, picture quality resulting crisp and clear cinematic visuals in lighting environment. In short it intelligently and automatically adapts the picture brightness and sound according to conditions of the room.

QLED Smart Features

Samsung Q90R is a smart 4K TV connected with internet, compatible with devices, home appliances and other systems can easily be controlled. It can integrate seamlessly with soundbars, smart speakers and mobile devices. Thanks to the voice control facility. With the help of Bixby and Google Assistant, you can Change channels, adjust the volume, control playback and more making the life easier especially a great facility for visually impaired or blind community.

Gaming

The gaming experience is very great with its quantum processor, low input lag that make it very efficient and responsive. With FreeSync technology, gamers enjoy stuttering or tearing free screen. It means no seeing half of one frame and half of the other.

Cons:

• No support for Dolby vision. It’s ok as the brand Samsung has HDR10+ format which is almost similar to Dolby vision and currently no brand offering tv with perfect Dolby vision specs. Perhaps it may take approximately next 5 years to fully feature in.
•  The TV itself a heavy but understandable with the techs provided.

Sony A9G Master Series OLED (2019)

 Type: OLED
 Resolution: 4K
 Size: 55" (also available in 65" and 77")
 Processor: X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony)

 Customer Reviews:
 4.9 out of 5 stars
 Picture quality: 5.0
 Material quality: 5.0
 Brightness: 4.5
 Value for money: 4.4

 Sony’s latest, most inspiring OLED masterpiece, A flagship of it’s tv fleet, powered by picture Processor x1 Ultimate.

Sound and Picture Quality

Sony’s best processor ever works alongside pixel contrast booster Technology to deliver unbelievable picture quality with 4K HDR clarity. Bright, crisp and clear, vibrant colors, absolute inky black, and stunning contrast come to everything you watch from any angle, any seating arrangements in a room. Watching in either daylight or dark room is really immense. It’s sound quality is just perfect with Acoustic surface Audio+, it makes you feel as if you were in a concert hall or cinema where voice comes at you from different directions. With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos provide cinematic thrills at home.

Smart Features

The auto-switch setting is a game changer feature for a normal user who usually tweak and fuss with the settings on a new tv. But unfortunately available for only compatible inputs which allows it to sense and auto adjust and selects the best screen according to the content. For example put in 4K blue-ray and it changes the screen to Cinema Pro mode.

Cons:

This set-up is also not without flaw.

• No support for HDR10+.
• Some complaints about settings, like Bluetooth pairing difficulty, navigating downloaded apps in other menu instead of built-in apps list, one-button Netflix access works with flaw. Struggling for such a pricy TV is fairly galling.
• TV is very thin and if you mount it to a wall, it fits as close as picture. It comes with plates that cover input area and you have to leave one plate off to fit in your cables.

Conclusion

Overall it’s a very stunning TV with awesome design and audio and video quality. If enough amount to buy, fairly you will not be disappointed.

LG OLED 4K TV - E9 2019

Type: OLED
 Resolution: 4K Sizes : 55", 65"
 Processor: New 2nd Gen α9 Processor with AI
 Customer Reviews:
 5 out of 5 stars
 The LG OLED a top notch in sound and picture quality with minimalistic design Blends into any space.

Sound and Picture Quality

The LG OLED display unveils richness in all colors. Perfect black and infinite contrast portray the darkest scenes in stunning detail – outclass performance whether in dark or bright room with support of wide viewing angles. Most powerful AI-powered 4K processor optimizes sight and sound according to the content and enhances your movies and shows. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Advanced image and sound technologies inspired by the cinema optimize picture and sound enhances a spectacular, breathtaking experience in every scene resulting ultra vivid picture and powerful, moving audio that seems to flow all around you. Although many aesthetic tweaks in E9 and C9 set, but the main difference you will see in sound performance with more speakers (4.2ch vs 2.2ch), more amplifier power (60W compared to 40W)and different positioning (forward-firing against down-firing). the sound options are great like the One Touch Sound Tuning feature, which uses a test tone to set up the TV’s sound to suit your room environment.

Smart Features

The TV has built-in intelligence and the voice control through Google Assistant and Alexa. The LG powered by α9 AI Processor The world's most intelligent TVs listen, think and answer to provide the ultimate in personalized entertainment and integrate and control over your smart home appliances.

Gaming Experience

Also best for gamers. 4K HDR gaming delivers more vibrant colors, even from a Wide Viewing Angle. A 1ms response time and low input lag allow smoother, real-time action – completes your gaming experience.

Cons:

• No support for HDR10+.
•  Volume above 30% cause an issue of speaker housing and vibration from the rear plastic grill. You need some external source like sound bars to cure which will increase your cost.

Vizio P-Series Quantum X (2019)

Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K
Size: 65" (also available in 75")
Customer Reviews: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Brightness: 4.1
Picture quality: 3.7
Value for money: 3.7

The VIZIO P Series Quantum 65” Class 4K HDR Smart TV delivers the ultimate home entertainment

Picture Quality and Color Volume

The TV has taken a quantum leap forward in picture quality. experience: cinematic quantum dot colors, extraordinary clarity, and deep, inky blacks. Powered by VIZIO’s next generation quantum dot technology, the all new P Series Quantum delivers over a billion shades of color, a remarkable performance both in dark and bright room. Dolby Vision HDR with Ultra Bright brings remarkable detail, depth and brightness to every scene. And with a powerful Active Full Array backlight with 200 local dimming zones, you’ll see a striking contrast, even in the darkest scenes — in short, you’ll experience scenes just as the director intended.

Smart Features

VIZIO’s Smart Cast 3.0 is the one stop smart TV solution that brings more of the fun and entertainment you love, thanks to Apple Airplay 2 support and Chromecast Built in. With Apple Airplay, stream movies, shows, music, and photos from iPhone, iPad or Mac, iTunes, Apple TV and other Airplay compatible apps to the TV. Browse favorites like Netflix and Hulu right on the TV or enjoy free & unlimited TV from over 150 channels with VIZIO Watch Free . Streaming, controlling, and sharing has never been easier — no extra streaming devices or remotes needed. And every P Series Quantum makes a great smart home companion, with voice control support for Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Power on your TV, stream apps, and much more with simple hands free voice control.

Cons:

• The main concern about this tv is about viewing angles. If your TV room is big and often watch along family with wide seating arrangements, then this isn’t the best choice.
• One may witness a dirty screen while viewing pure white images like ice etc. – will see a grey band across the whites, but not a concern for majority users.
• No support for HDR10+.

Conclusion: A best choice in the absence of handsome amount.

TCL 6-Series R625 (2019)

Best 4K TV brand 2019 for the money.

Type: QLED
Resolution: 4k
Sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5

By feature
Value for money: 4.6 | Brightness: 4.5 | Picture quality: 4.4
Remote Control: 4.4 | For gaming: 4.1 | Sound quality: 3.9
Aesthetically, it looks great with edge-to-edge glass display, and on performance basis, it competes its position against VIZIO and Hisense at this price point.

Sound and Picture Quality

The TCL 6-Series model's sound and picture quality justify its price and challenges its position against VIZIO and Hisense. It supports Dolby Vision which delivers superior 4K HDR while Dolby Atmos provides immersive surround sound.
It delivers great performance in any environment – from the darkest home theater to the brightest sun-lit living rooms, and no color banding issue any more which was found in previous version of this series.
With a VA panel, it's full-array local dimming feature produces dark and deep blacks while viewing black scenes in dark rooms. Its black uniformity is outstanding and immersive.
Powered by Contrast Control Zone technology, it optimizes striking contrast between dark and bright areas of the image.
Overall, Wide color gamut, 4K ultra HDR, stunning color contrast, Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos delivers cinematic thrills with immersive effect.

QLED Smart Features

The TCL 6-series model Roku 4K TV provides a smart platform. It provides built-in seamless access to over 500,000 movies and TV shows through a simple, intuitive interface.
With powerful mobile app, you can stream through mobile, and enjoy your favorite content.
This TV provides Easy Voice Control facility with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility
You can easily Find your favorite content, adjust the volume, launch or change channels etc. through the Roku mobile app, and compatible voice assistant devices.

Gaming

The gaming experience is fine and justify its price.
With Auto Game Mode, this set become very efficient, responsive, and the gamers will experience the smoothest action, lowest latency and the best picture settings for gaming, automatically.

Cons

• Unfortunately, this set has narrow viewing angles, and not suitable for big room with wide seating arrangements. You have to sit in front of it, and if you sit off-axis from the tv - far left or right, it loses color saturation quickly.
• This TV set comes with only a 60Hz panel. This means it is not so good in motion handling especially during fast motion. We find this feature rather better during Natural Cinema mode.
• It lacks out-of-the-box color accuracy. It has visible dirty screen effect, which may distract if you watch hockey games or other sports.
• Built-in speakers aren't quite as impressive or beefy as some of the ones found on other brands like Samsung, Sony, and you need some external sound source to enjoy TV shows or movies.
• TCL Roku TVs do not come with Bluetooth, you have to connect this TV to external audio by using either HDMI ARC, a digital optical audio out, or an analog audio out in the form of a 3.5 mm Jack.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a best budget 4K TV, and well familiar with snappy UI or a fan of the Roku operating system that's easier to use than Android TV, then the TCL 6-Series/R625 2019 really suits you as a good alternative.
Overall, its performance is very well in most usage at this price point.

Summary

We have reviewed 4K TVs, mainly containing two technologies QLED and OLED. A common question may arrive in mind that what is the best 4K tv brand 2019?, What TV should I buy in 2019?, Is QLED better than OLED?, Are LG TVs better than Samsung?. Answer to all these type of questions is… it depends on your choice, priority, and affordability.

No TV is flaw less or perfect. Most TVs are great enough to please almost every user. Almost all TVs are same in picture and sound quality but with minor differences.

OLED technology provides slightly more contrast ratio and less brightness than QLED.

The main difference between Samsung using QLED and LG using OLED, is of affordability. Samsung is cheaper than LG especially in large screen. If color accuracy is priority and important to you then go for Sony and if gaming is your passion then Samsung is the best choice. And go for Vizio, TCL with low budget.

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