Cheap 4k or decent HD

[adamwillan]

Hi

I haven't bought a TV for 7 years so I'm a bit behind the loop. Am looking to spend around £500ish and want a TV around the 42inch size. What is my best option? The LG 42UB820V LED 4K Ultra HD is currently on offer at argos for £499, or for the size I'm buying is it best to stay away from 4k and buy something like the Samsung UE48H6400 (or something similar at 42inch)?

Thanks in advance

Adam

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I'd go for the Samsung, 4K will make little if any difference at that size.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Go for the Samsung UE40H6400 or UE48H6400. I doubt whether you'll get the benefit from 4K at those relatively small sizes. The Samsung H6400 series gets very good reviews at all sizes.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Most importantly, DO NOT BUY FROM ARGOS.

You can get the UE40H6400 with a free 5 year warranty from Richer Sounds for £449.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40h6400/sams-ue40h6400

Also consider the Sony KD-LW705B for £449 with free 5 year warranty.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/bravia-kdl42w705b/sony-kdl42w705bbu

 

[relocated]

Most importantly, DO NOT BUY FROM ARGOS.

You can get the UE40H6400 with a free 5 year warranty from Richer Sounds for £449.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40h6400/sams-ue40...

Also consider the Sony KD-LW705B for £449 with free 5 year warranty.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/bravia-kdl42w705b/sony...

Thoroughly agree about Argos comment. The only use of Argos is quoting them when getting a price match elsewhere, John Lewis for example.

 

[Ced Yuen]

You definitely can't go wrong with the Samsung UE48H6400. It's our favourite at that size (and it won our TV Product of the Year award a month ago). We tested it at £700 but it can now be had for about £500. It's worth going with companies like Richer Sounds or John Lewis, who offer decent warranties.

As much as we love 4K, there's still barely any content!

 

[adamwillan]

Thanks for the help with this. Unfortunaterly a trip to the vets ended up costing me £650, so my TV budget is no more... the dog best pick up its entertainment to make up for the lack of a decent tv.