Or it could be that manufacturers have been offering decent innovation in their TVs? Awards are difficult to put together, especially when there is no such thing as the perfect TV. I've seen every TV bar one in this list, in my own home and side by side in many cases. So while a quick glance may give you the impression of spreading the love, the facts are that each one is deserved IMHO.My son would call this a participation awards where even the fat slow kid gets a certificate
AG9 and A9 were not reviewed in the last 12 months, which is the criteria.The Sony A8 wins best TV sound?? Even if you just look at the Sony range the AG9 and A9 have better sound (more speakers, more wattage and a woofer) than the A8.
First up please don’t take this as a dig at gamers. It’s not intended to be in any shape or form. But what has been annoying me for a long while is the reviews and in many cases the forums being dominated by 2. Bloody 1 and 120hz etc.
I would suggest that if not most then more than half of TV buyers want to watch, well, TV with either programs or movies. Now I get that many always want the tech to be the latest and get annoyed when their gaming monitor doesn’t have the latest. I would be annoyed as well. And no doubt the reviews recognise this demand but I want good blacks, colours and no motion judder. That’s it, I don’t even want a smart TV as I Only use Netflix and Prime.
Ok, rant over. Apologies to gamers
First up please don’t take this as a dig at gamers. It’s not intended to be in any shape or form. But what has been annoying me for a long while is the reviews and in many cases the forums being dominated by 2. Bloody 1 and 120hz etc.
I would suggest that if not most then more than half of TV buyers want to watch, well, TV with either programs or movies. Now I get that many always want the tech to be the latest and get annoyed when their gaming monitor doesn’t have the latest. I would be annoyed as well. And no doubt the reviews recognise this demand but I want good blacks, colours and no motion judder. That’s it, I don’t even want a smart TV as I Only use Netflix and Prime.
Ok, rant over. Apologies to gamers
Because if you are an AV fan, the apps can playback Dolby Vision and Atmos where they are available. Tizen would win if it was able to do that, but it can't as Samsung don't support DV. Most premium VOD services now use Vision and Atmos as the defacto standard, as I point out clearly in the awards write up. Your mileage will vary if you miss ITV, All4 or 5 apps, the iPlayer is available. Weighing everything up across all the services, which I have used extensively this year, WebOS was in my opinion the best system for AV fans.How on earth can the LG win Best Smart when it is still missing most of the UK catch up content and it doesn't look like it will get it anytime soon? Samsung wins hands down and it doesn't need Freeview Play to hold its hand.
I think both are neck and neck. How the overall UI works. Last year samsung won it, so hopefully it will take its crown back next yearHow on earth can the LG win Best Smart when it is still missing most of the UK catch up content and it doesn't look like it will get it anytime soon? Samsung wins hands down and it doesn't need Freeview Play to hold its hand.
I just to know about apps, even I won’t really use them and most of all, best settings, motion control and any negatives.Exactly. I am sure there are many of us sick to the back teeth with 120hz and HDMI 2.1 - it doesn't impact on us and is unlikely to for a quite a while yet. Similarly with concerns over OLED burn in when gaming - just buy an LCD, whack it up to max brightness and knock yourself out.
This statement doesn't make any sense given the criteria you just listed because the Apple TV doesn't include Freeview Play (obviously) and doesn't support HDR10+ either.Add an apple TV box to any of these and you'll never use the inbuilt smart
My son would call this a participation awards where even the fat slow kid gets a certificate
LG are missing the catch up apps? I have an ancient B7 myself and it has all of the UK catch up apps.How on earth can the LG win Best Smart when it is still missing most of the UK catch up content and it doesn't look like it will get it anytime soon? Samsung wins hands down and it doesn't need Freeview Play to hold its hand.
Ripp off? It's £180, hardly expensive. Frankly the iTunes 4K lineup is so good, and often so comically cheap it easily justifies the cost of the box.Even better, add a Google Chromecast, no need for rip-off Apple TV.
Can we all agree that no brand should win a 'Smart TV' award this year,
Pick your poison
- LG: very user friendly and fast but missing freeview play, not just the apps but the functionality it offer and no HDR10+
- Samsung: best app selection but not offering freeview play and still no Dolby Vision
- Sony Android: Great updates this year now TV apple TV BT TV ect. But missing HDR10+ and still having speed/stability issues
- Panasonic: Best freeview catch up functionality and best HDR support but missing new apps such as Disney+ and apple TV as well as others
Add an apple TV box to any of these and you'll never use the inbuilt smart