HovisB
Novice Member
Hi everyone, new member here.
Would like to upgrade my 10yo sony bravia 40" for something new and bigger. It will need to go into an alcove that measures ~1150mm wide, so that limits me to 49" or some thinner bezelled 50" TV's.
Main uses will be connected to a HTPC, use as a PC monitor. Youtube, Netflix, iplayer and movies. Most of the content will therefore be 1080p, but would like to future proof a little bit. I have yet to experience a smart TV so I don't know whether that could replace the PC functionality, but I do like being able to browse the internet from it.
Budget is £700, although can be flexible. I'm not too fussy, but would like a better than average picture, blacks to be black and nice contrast ratio for stuff like Blue Planet and Planet earth.
From what I have read so far, forum favourites seem to be:
Panasonic 50EX700
SONY BRAVIA KD49XE70xx
Hisense H50N6800
Samsung 49MU7000
With the Sammy being a fair bit more expensive that the other 3. Worth the extra £200?
Will probably get a soundbar too.
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks
Would like to upgrade my 10yo sony bravia 40" for something new and bigger. It will need to go into an alcove that measures ~1150mm wide, so that limits me to 49" or some thinner bezelled 50" TV's.
Main uses will be connected to a HTPC, use as a PC monitor. Youtube, Netflix, iplayer and movies. Most of the content will therefore be 1080p, but would like to future proof a little bit. I have yet to experience a smart TV so I don't know whether that could replace the PC functionality, but I do like being able to browse the internet from it.
Budget is £700, although can be flexible. I'm not too fussy, but would like a better than average picture, blacks to be black and nice contrast ratio for stuff like Blue Planet and Planet earth.
From what I have read so far, forum favourites seem to be:
Panasonic 50EX700
SONY BRAVIA KD49XE70xx
Hisense H50N6800
Samsung 49MU7000
With the Sammy being a fair bit more expensive that the other 3. Worth the extra £200?
Will probably get a soundbar too.
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks