CazzaC
Novice Member
Hi,
I have been trying to do a ton of research to purchase a TV for our new flat (being renovated right now).
I have read the "primer" and "value" guides. But I am still a bit confused.
Any help would be appreciated.
Some basic Answers:
1. Usage will be very mixed:
No cable service, only streaming + gaming
4k Netflix/Amazon
1080p/4k Kodi
4k Sports through streaming services (TSN/RDS in Canada for hockey, mostly)
Some gaming (eventual PS5 for some games, but main gaming will occur on gaming PCs that are in a different room). So this is a factor, but not the MOST important one.
2. it will be used with the following equipment:
Nvidia Shield TV for most content (Kodi, Amazon, Netflix, Sports, etc)
Sonos Beam (via HDMI-ARC?) Soundbar
So really, I don't care much about the "smart" or "sound aspects?
3. The room will be bright (lots of windows). We do have blinds we can pull down, but I am assuming it will still be a factor?
4. The viewing angle is important (open area living/dining/kitchen) concept: most of the watching will be straight on, but enough will be from kitchen or table that wider is better?)
5. I know nothing about HDR or PQ. This is probably not the biggest factor for us unless it is very noticeable and/or broken. We are not the type to complain about PQ as long as it's not garbage. But I also want to have this TV for a long time. So some level of future proofing is interesting here.
6. THICKNESS/THINNESS and LOOK (borders?) are important to us. It will be wall mounted and very centrally located (and possibly be visible sideways, hence the thickness aspect)
Now for some questions:
Am I better off with a basic OLED for the extra money (for viewing angles and the "thin" aspect?) or a higher end QLED
I cannot seem to find the Philips 65OLED754 in Canada, but the LG 65B9 can be found for just under 3,000$ CDN. This stretches my budget quite a bit, but COULD be doable if somebody explains what I am really gaining over the medium/highend QLEDs that would save me money? Please note that I am having a VERY hard time finding some of the recommended models in Canada in the value guide in Canada. Also, the burn in issue with OLED scares me. Am I blowing it out of proportion? I do have kids that may "forget" things power on.
To Summarize the question: What do I gain or lose by choosing a basic OLED (LG 65B9) vs something else for my criteria? And which "non-OLED" should I attempt to find in Canada for my usage?
I have been trying to do a ton of research to purchase a TV for our new flat (being renovated right now).
I have read the "primer" and "value" guides. But I am still a bit confused.
Any help would be appreciated.
Some basic Answers:
1. Usage will be very mixed:
No cable service, only streaming + gaming
4k Netflix/Amazon
1080p/4k Kodi
4k Sports through streaming services (TSN/RDS in Canada for hockey, mostly)
Some gaming (eventual PS5 for some games, but main gaming will occur on gaming PCs that are in a different room). So this is a factor, but not the MOST important one.
2. it will be used with the following equipment:
Nvidia Shield TV for most content (Kodi, Amazon, Netflix, Sports, etc)
Sonos Beam (via HDMI-ARC?) Soundbar
So really, I don't care much about the "smart" or "sound aspects?
3. The room will be bright (lots of windows). We do have blinds we can pull down, but I am assuming it will still be a factor?
4. The viewing angle is important (open area living/dining/kitchen) concept: most of the watching will be straight on, but enough will be from kitchen or table that wider is better?)
5. I know nothing about HDR or PQ. This is probably not the biggest factor for us unless it is very noticeable and/or broken. We are not the type to complain about PQ as long as it's not garbage. But I also want to have this TV for a long time. So some level of future proofing is interesting here.
6. THICKNESS/THINNESS and LOOK (borders?) are important to us. It will be wall mounted and very centrally located (and possibly be visible sideways, hence the thickness aspect)
Now for some questions:
Am I better off with a basic OLED for the extra money (for viewing angles and the "thin" aspect?) or a higher end QLED
I cannot seem to find the Philips 65OLED754 in Canada, but the LG 65B9 can be found for just under 3,000$ CDN. This stretches my budget quite a bit, but COULD be doable if somebody explains what I am really gaining over the medium/highend QLEDs that would save me money? Please note that I am having a VERY hard time finding some of the recommended models in Canada in the value guide in Canada. Also, the burn in issue with OLED scares me. Am I blowing it out of proportion? I do have kids that may "forget" things power on.
To Summarize the question: What do I gain or lose by choosing a basic OLED (LG 65B9) vs something else for my criteria? And which "non-OLED" should I attempt to find in Canada for my usage?