Best 4K TVs – we reveal the best cheap 4K televisions for any budget before Christmas 2018
If you're on the prowl for a brand-new 4K TV, you won't find better value than the impressive lot we've rounded up here – and we've decoded the key bits of jargon you need to know, too...
LOOKING for a cheap 4K TV before Christmas? Or have you got money to burn and want a top model? We've hand-picked the best Ultra HD televisions for any budget.
It's a great time to buy a new TV too: there's loads of 4K content available to watch these days, and it's cheaper than ever to pick up a high-spec television.
4K TVs – what you need to know
Before we dive into our recommended models, here are some key terms you need to know about first:
4K / Ultra HD / UHD – These terms all mean the same thing. They mean that a TV screen has four times the number of pixels as a regular Full HD television.
So if you've got a TV show or movie that's been filmed in 4K (from Netflix or Amazon Video, for instance), then you'll be able to watch it in its "native" resolution i.e. the high quality it was originally filmed at.
HDR – This stands for High Dynamic Range, and it simply means that a piece of video has improved contrast (so better lights and darks) and a wider range of colours.
Netflix and Amazon both offer lots of HDR content, but you'll need to make sure you have a HDR TV to watch it – otherwise you won't see any difference.
OLED – This is a type of display that generally only appears on high-end televisions. Unlike traditional LED-backlit LCD screens, an OLED display has pixels that produce their own light. This means an OLED screen doesn't need a backlight.
For a start, it means the screen can be much more power-efficient (and potentially reduce your energy bills). But it also means that individual pixels can be turned off, so you can show "true" blacks.
But don't confused with QLED, a type of Samsung screen that isn't OLED – but still serves up extremely high quality images.
Best 4K TVs to buy in November 2018
Try these 4K TVs under £500:
- Hisense 50inch 4K HDR TV at Argos for £329 –
- Philips 50-inch 4K HDR TV at Amazon for £438.45 –
- Samsung 49-inch 4K HDR TV at John Lewis for £449 –
- Philips 50-inch 4K HDR TV at Argos for £479 –
Try these 4K TVs under £1,000:
- LG 55-inch 4K HDR TV at John Lewis for £699 –
- Samsung 65-inch 4K HDR TV at Currys for £899 –
Try these 4K TVs under £1,500:
- Sony 49-inch 4K HDR TV at Richer Sounds for £1,049 –
- LG 55-inch 4K HDR OLED TV at Currys for £1,499 –
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Try these 4K TVs under £3,000:
- Samsung 65-inch 4K HDR QLED TV at John Lewis for £2,399 –
- LG 65-inch 4K HDR OLED TV at Amazon for £2,699 –
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