55" or larger TV

masterboy123

So i am planning to buy a 4K TV.
Requirements:
1. 4K or better
2. Has inbuilt apps like netflix, YouTube, etc.
3. Able to connect my Android tv box
4. Budget 800 euros max.
5. Anything else to consider?

Thanks

Atlantic Dawn

I'd get one with 4 hdmi ports, some only have 2.

colm_mcm

Some TVs upscale better than others as they'll have different processors.

PeterTheNinth

I'd get a decent warranty with it.

MayoForSam

Ask these lads over here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1105

masterboy123

Why do we need so many hdmi reports?

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I'd get one with 4 hdmi ports, some only have 2.

judeboy101

Hisense from amazon great reviews

masterboy123

Can i post same post in other forum?

MOD: CAN YOU PLEASE MOVE MY POST TO THE FOLLOWING SECTION PLEASE?

MayoForSam wrote: »

Ask these lads over here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1105

masterboy123

Any particular Hisense model?

A colleague told me Hisense tv loose pixels after a while? Anyone experienced something similar? They have great prices though

judeboy101 wrote: »

Hisense from amazon great reviews

judeboy101

masterboy123 wrote: »

Any particular Hisense model?

A colleague told me Hisense tv loose pixels after a while? Anyone experienced something similar? They have great prices though

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01GPIM4MC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498938746&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hisense%2B4k%2Btv&dpPl=1&dpID=51iniJhAkJL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Atlantic Dawn

masterboy123 wrote: »

Why do we need so many hdmi reports?

If you have a Sky/Cable box, Android box, and a games console or two it's a pain to have to go disconnecting cables every time you want to use them if you only have 2 ports.

Clareman

Sky box and DVD player (for kids DVDs) will probably take up 2 ports straight away, even though Miracast is inbuilt in most TVs now a Chromecast is extremely handy, that's a third, throw in an Android box and Game Console and you've 5 ports needed.

I got a Sharp 55" 4K TV in Tesco for €400 a couple of months ago, it's a top notch TV and I'm watching it now, saying that I don't use it much. I think this is the 1 https://www.tesco.com/direct/sharp-lc-55cfe6241k-smart-full-hd-55-inch-tv-with-freeview-hd/551-9837.prd?source=others

masterboy123

On the reviews it says there are cooling fan/chirping noise issues with this model.

Any other reasonable options?

Is considering a 1080p TV a good idea?

judeboy101 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01GPIM4MC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498938746&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hisense%2B4k%2Btv&dpPl=1&dpID=51iniJhAkJL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

JoeA3

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

If you have a Sky/Cable box, Android box, and a games console or two it's a pain to have to go disconnecting cables every time you want to use them if you only have 2 ports.

If you have an AV Receiver (a must IMO with modern TV's as their speakers are absolute pants) then you'll get away with just one HDMI input on the TV. Even a decent soundbar may facilitate this (all your devices connect to the AVR / Soundbar and just one hdmi to the TV).

masterboy123

Ok so i must look for AV receiver and ask them if a soundbar can be connected.

I agree that these new TVs have terrible speakers

JoeA3 wrote: »

If you have an AV Receiver (a must IMO with modern TV's as their speakers are absolute pants) then you'll get away with just one HDMI input on the TV. Even a decent soundbar may facilitate this (all your devices connect to the AVR / Soundbar and just one hdmi to the TV).

JoeA3

masterboy123 wrote: »

Ok so i must look for AV receiver and ask them if a soundbar can be connected.

I agree that these new TVs have terrible speakers

It would be Soundbar OR AVR + set of speakers.
The latter option generally much more expensive and more involved / messy in terms of setup (a lot more wires to hide). Soundbar would be very tidy and neat and easy to setup but obviously doesn't give anything like the flexibility or sound quality that an AVR / separate speakers would give.

The likes of Richersounds (they have a forum on here) would give you some options to mull over.

HDR is pointless unless it meets the "Ultra HD Premium"/"UHD premium" standard certified.
So if you really want proper HDR (which is impressive and will be more important over the coming years) you need to go for a tv with that certification (1000 nits brightness and high contrast)

masterboy123

So guys i found a TV with good reviews and price.

Hisense H55M3300 55 Inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5323823/Trail/searchtext>Hisense+55.htm

It has 4 hdmi ports, 3 usb, AV socket (will it connect to sound bar?), good energy rating A.

Any important feature missing on this TV?

Skerries

judeboy101 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01GPIM4MC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498938746&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hisense%2B4k%2Btv&dpPl=1&dpID=51iniJhAkJL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

cheaper here but not sure on delivery

snickers

I know u said 55" but consider the Samsung curved 49" Ultra hd 4K smart TV €750 in did Elec I just got one picture quality is nothing short of breath taking even black and white movies look amazing super TV at very reasonable price .

masterboy123

Yea amazon not delivering these to Ireland at the moment.

Richersounds.ie got limited hisense selection

Skerries wrote: »

cheaper here but not sure on delivery

masterboy123

Thanks for letting me know.
Actually not keen for a curved tv.
Will keep an eye on did elec.

snickers wrote: »

I know u said 55" but consider the Samsung curved 49" Ultra hd 4K smart TV €750 in did Elec I just got one picture quality is nothing short of breath taking even black and white movies look amazing super TV at very reasonable price .

tedpan

Check out richer sounds. Give them a call even, since peats shut down, there's nobody better informed on TVs and home entertainment. They usually have excellent deals on warranty and pricing too.

sReq | uTeK

judeboy101 wrote: »

Hisense from amazon great reviews

Have this. Quality is exceptional

masterboy123

Where did you buy??

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Have this. Quality is exceptional

masterboy123

I have posted on richer sounds forum on boards.

Their website dont seem to have this 55 inch model.
I agree they offer 6 years guarantee

tedpan wrote: »

Check out richer sounds. Give them a call even, since peats shut down, there's nobody better informed on TVs and home entertainment. They usually have excellent deals on warranty and pricing too.

TerrorFirmer

I hear good things about the Hisense though I would advise you to check out what it's like for normal TV with Sky/Virgin etc. Some sets will have excellent 4K quality but upscaling will fall flat on its face and look exceptionally poor. Not saying Hisense does, but it's worth investigating.

I got a 55" 4K Samsung in Curry's the other day for €849 and it took me about 20 hours of research before I made that decision! I would not rush into it.

masterboy123

I have been doing the research for a while now.

But again will not experience the reality bit unless i get it or hear from someone who has it.

Thanks

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

I hear good things about the Hisense though I would advise you to check out what it's like for normal TV with Sky/Virgin etc. Some sets will have excellent 4K quality but upscaling will fall flat on its face and look exceptionally poor. Not saying Hisense does, but it's worth investigating.

I got a 55" 4K Samsung in Curry's the other day for €849 and it took me about 20 hours of research before I made that decision! I would not rush into it.

masterboy123

http://euro.richersounds.ie/p-202450-58kec730.aspx

Planning to get this one. Suits our budget and it's 58"

Anyone had bad experience with this set?
Can you check if something important is missing on this? I am not upto date on tv tech