Help picking a 4K TV

[poults1987]

I have a budget of £1000. The TV would be mainly used for Netflix and PS4 gaming. I want at least 50 inches. If anyone can recommend anything that would be great. Been looking at the Samsung 55" UE55HU6900 and this seems ok?

 

[bigboss]

Yes, that's the best 4K TV for the price.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Yes, that's the best 4K TV for the price.

Really? http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue55hu6900-201405233782.htm

I'm not sure which I'd choose, but I trust HDTVtest 100%, and if they only give it a qualified recommendation, I'd stay well clear.

 

[bigboss]

Yes, that's the best 4K TV for the price.

Really? http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue55hu6900-201405233782.htm

I'm not sure which I'd choose, but I trust HDTVtest 100%, and if they only give it a qualified recommendation, I'd stay well clear.

 

There's nothing else to satisfy OP's requirements (55-inch 4K for less than a grand and does Netflix 4K). The only other TV worth considering is PANASONIC VIERA TX55AX630B which doesn't do Netflix 4K.

 

[simonlewis]

Alternatively their is this one at 48" other than that i don't think their is anything else around.

http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue48ju6400-led-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-48-with-freeview-hd-and-built-in-wi-fi/p1929338?tmcampid=51&tmad=c&s_pccid=pc_pr_200_40000

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

There's nothing else to satisfy OP's requirements (55-inch 4K for less than a grand and does Netflix 4K). The only other TV worth considering is PANASONIC VIERA TX55AX630B which doesn't do Netflix 4K.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/bravia-kd49x8505b/sony-kd49x8505bbu

It's only 49", but what's an inch between friends?

It's either that, or the OP starts saving a bit harder. *smile*

 

[bigboss]

I was disappointed with the Sony when I demoed it. Poor motion handling and soft pictures. That's why I didn't recommend it.

 

[bigboss]

Without a doubt, a 1080p TV will easily outperform a 4K one at this price. The OP needs to think hard if 4K is really needed.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I was disappointed with the Sony when I demoed it. Poor motion handling and soft pictures. That's why I didn't recommend it.

The user reviews are good on Richer Sounds website, though I'll admit, that's not necessarily a good pointer.

Time for the OP to raid his kids money boxes. *blum3*

 

[bigboss]

Even the Samsung enjoys excellent user reviews on Tesco and Pixmania.

Personally, at this budget, I would buy a 1080p TV like Samsung H6400 or Sony W829. In any case, the 4K TVs under consideration aren't HDR capable to display the full benefits of 4K.

 

[poults1987]

Thanks for all the suggestions. If need be I can stretch to £1,300 it just means saving for an extra month or two. As for the 4K, as this would be a bug purchase I want to make sure it's going to last. I'm not in a position where by I can replace this in 3-5 years when 4K has caught up. Any suggestions at the £1,300 would be great...

 

[poults1987]

If I go down the route of full HD and 4K would this TV be a good option? The LG 60LB650 60 inch?

 

[bigboss]

4K will take longer than that to become mainstream. If you really want a futureproof TV, wait for 2015 models. 4K standards were only finalised in January 2015.

If you still want 4K, look at Samsung HU7500.