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55" TV recommendations

  • 10-08-2020 8:17pm
    #1
    Steak
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking for some advice on a new 55" TV. My criteria are pretty loose; Smart, 4K / the best picture quality I can get for my budget.

    I've been browsing your site and I'm torn between the following;

    The LG 55SM8050PLC obviously looks the winner in the above list and has the NanoCell technology, but it's a bit out of my price range. I was hoping to stay below €600. I also quite like the look of the ambilight function with the Philips, but this might be a bit of a gimmick?

    Do you have any other 55" TVs that aren't listed on your site? I'd ideally be sticking with one of the more established brands; LG, Samsung, Philips, Sony.

    Thanks,
    Steak


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  • #2
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS
    Company Representative Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: DavidS


    Steak wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking for some advice on a new 55" TV. My criteria are pretty loose; Smart, 4K / the best picture quality I can get for my budget.

    I've been browsing your site and I'm torn between the following;
    [*]

    The LG 55SM8050PLC obviously looks the winner in the above list and has the NanoCell technology, but it's a bit out of my price range. I was hoping to stay below €600. I also quite like the look of the ambilight function with the Philips, but this might be a bit of a gimmick?

    Do you have any other 55" TVs that aren't listed on your site? I'd ideally be sticking with one of the more established brands; LG, Samsung, Philips, Sony.

    Thanks,
    Steak
    [*]
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for the post.

    Those would be the main runners in and around that price point.

    For me it would be the SM8050 too as it is the one that has the best image reproduction and the LG Smart hub is very good.
    In 2nd it would be the 55TU7100 which is also a great televisions and again the Samsung smart hub does a good job.

    The Ambi light feature on the Philips is a nice touch and can be good for watching movies or sports, it can also be switched off if you don't wan to use it all the time.

    I would say you would be more than happy with any of the above if the Nano cell is stretching the budget.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.


  • #3
    Steak
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭Steak


    Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »
    Steak wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking for some advice on a new 55" TV. My criteria are pretty loose; Smart, 4K / the best picture quality I can get for my budget.

    I've been browsing your site and I'm torn between the following;
    [*]

    The LG 55SM8050PLC obviously looks the winner in the above list and has the NanoCell technology, but it's a bit out of my price range. I was hoping to stay below €600. I also quite like the look of the ambilight function with the Philips, but this might be a bit of a gimmick?

    Do you have any other 55" TVs that aren't listed on your site? I'd ideally be sticking with one of the more established brands; LG, Samsung, Philips, Sony.

    Thanks,
    Steak


    [*]
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for the post.

    Those would be the main runners in and around that price point.

    For me it would be the SM8050 too as it is the one that has the best image reproduction and the LG Smart hub is very good.
    In 2nd it would be the 55TU7100 which is also a great televisions and again the Samsung smart hub does a good job.

    The Ambi light feature on the Philips is a nice touch and can be good for watching movies or sports, it can also be switched off if you don't wan to use it all the time.

    I would say you would be more than happy with any of the above if the Nano cell is stretching the budget.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.
    [*]
    Thanks Kenny, appreciate your reply.

    Think I'll go with the SM8050.

    Before I order through your website, is the price quoted online £585.99 (£579 + £6.99 delivery) the best you can do?


  • #4
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS
    Company Representative Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: DavidS


    Steak wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »
    Steak wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking for some advice on a new 55" TV. My criteria are pretty loose; Smart, 4K / the best picture quality I can get for my budget.

    I've been browsing your site and I'm torn between the following;
    [*]

    The LG 55SM8050PLC obviously looks the winner in the above list and has the NanoCell technology, but it's a bit out of my price range. I was hoping to stay below €600. I also quite like the look of the ambilight function with the Philips, but this might be a bit of a gimmick?

    Do you have any other 55" TVs that aren't listed on your site? I'd ideally be sticking with one of the more established brands; LG, Samsung, Philips, Sony.

    Thanks,
    Steak




    [*]
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for the post.

    Those would be the main runners in and around that price point.

    For me it would be the SM8050 too as it is the one that has the best image reproduction and the LG Smart hub is very good.
    In 2nd it would be the 55TU7100 which is also a great televisions and again the Samsung smart hub does a good job.

    The Ambi light feature on the Philips is a nice touch and can be good for watching movies or sports, it can also be switched off if you don't wan to use it all the time.

    I would say you would be more than happy with any of the above if the Nano cell is stretching the budget.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.


    [*]
    Thanks Kenny, appreciate your reply.

    Think I'll go with the SM8050.

    Before I order through your website, is the price quoted online £585.99 (£579 + £6.99 delivery) the best you can do?
    [*]
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for coming back to me.

    The best price would be the web listed £579 but I could drop the shipping charge for you to help a little.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.


  • #5
    Steak
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭Steak


    Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for coming back to me.

    The best price would be the web listed £579 but I could drop the shipping charge for you to help a little.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.
    Thanks Kenny.

    I actually went ahead and ordered it this morning :)

    I'd happily take the discount but it might be a bit of effort on your side. No worries if it is!


  • #6
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS
    Company Representative Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: DavidS


    Steak wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »
    Hey Steak.

    Thanks for coming back to me.

    The best price would be the web listed £579 but I could drop the shipping charge for you to help a little.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.
    Thanks Kenny.

    I actually went ahead and ordered it this morning :)

    I'd happily take the discount but it might be a bit of effort on your side. No worries if it is!
    Hey Steak.

    Drop me a PM with the name you purchased under and I'll arrange for the little refund back to you ;)

    Kenny.


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