Fitz1985
Novice Member
I'm interested in an upgrade and looking at whats available in the sales etc. and would appreciate some input from owners / more experienced people. I've had a look round the shops today and it is very difficult to compare with the rubbish sources being fed and settings that are messed up etc.
Current TV: Panasonic AS640 40"
Budget up to around £800
Size: 40-50" (any bigger and it will look oversized in the sitting room.
I'd want it do a fairly good job of 4k HDR content without having other sources appear terrible.
Sources will be: 720/1080p directplay via plex on a raspberry pi or via tv app / youtube / Netflix / Amazon Prime / iPlayer
I don't play games on it
I don't really watch broadcast tv anymore.
Am considering the following: Sony 49XG9005, Sony 49XG83xx, LG 49SM9000, Panasonic 40/50GX800 maybe Samsung Q70.
Don't fancy OLED as I watch quite a few streams on youtube in the background which have overlays that would risk screen burn.
Also power usage and environmental creds are a factor too, disappointingly the Sony XG seems particularly power hungry compared to the others? If its the best I don't mind too much but curious as to why maybe?
From the look in the shops today, I'm not sure I can tell a massive difference between the two Sony's above, the Samsung was nearby and looked identical, something was up with the LG as people appeared blue - Is this something set funny with HDR?
Looking for something all round which is good enough to impress with a good Movie or One Planet etc. I prefer natural colours to anything overly vivid. I've been very happy with my current Panasonic.
Current TV: Panasonic AS640 40"
Budget up to around £800
Size: 40-50" (any bigger and it will look oversized in the sitting room.
I'd want it do a fairly good job of 4k HDR content without having other sources appear terrible.
Sources will be: 720/1080p directplay via plex on a raspberry pi or via tv app / youtube / Netflix / Amazon Prime / iPlayer
I don't play games on it
I don't really watch broadcast tv anymore.
Am considering the following: Sony 49XG9005, Sony 49XG83xx, LG 49SM9000, Panasonic 40/50GX800 maybe Samsung Q70.
Don't fancy OLED as I watch quite a few streams on youtube in the background which have overlays that would risk screen burn.
Also power usage and environmental creds are a factor too, disappointingly the Sony XG seems particularly power hungry compared to the others? If its the best I don't mind too much but curious as to why maybe?
From the look in the shops today, I'm not sure I can tell a massive difference between the two Sony's above, the Samsung was nearby and looked identical, something was up with the LG as people appeared blue - Is this something set funny with HDR?
Looking for something all round which is good enough to impress with a good Movie or One Planet etc. I prefer natural colours to anything overly vivid. I've been very happy with my current Panasonic.