homerhotspur
Novice Member
I have been driving myself totally mad, trying to arrive at a new TV choice. We currently have an 11 year old Sony Bravia 32ex503, which has never given us a minute's problem and, to my mind, gives an excellent picture. We largely watch TV via a BT You view box connected via HDMI. Over the last couple of years, I have gradually been drawn to a larger screen and to take advantage of 4k technology. The intention is to move the old Sony to the bedroom.
The maximum size screen I can possibly get away with is 43inches. This is non-negotiable . My extensive research has revealed that I am, therefore, fishing in a pond for some very disappointing fish. So be it. I have also taken note of the fact that I shouldn't expect to see any difference from claims of HDR and the best I can hope for is that it doesn't make matters worse. The research is actually quite alarming with the generally negative reviews of this range of sets and I am almost wondering whether to bother at all, given that my current Sony (non LED) has been so good.
Anyway, having taken note of all manner of reviews and forum comments, I have arrived at a short list of 3 (2020) models. I may be too late and, if so, will wait until much later in the year for prices to drop and 2021 tvs to be properly reviewed and evaluated. So, simply for a bigger (4k) screen with a few more ' smart' features, these are my candidates; ( I would like a tv which could get something extra from HDR technology if possible)
Samsung 43UE7100 £398
Sony 43XH8505 £649
Panasonic 43HX940B £649
Any observations welcome. Thanks in anticipation.
The maximum size screen I can possibly get away with is 43inches. This is non-negotiable . My extensive research has revealed that I am, therefore, fishing in a pond for some very disappointing fish. So be it. I have also taken note of the fact that I shouldn't expect to see any difference from claims of HDR and the best I can hope for is that it doesn't make matters worse. The research is actually quite alarming with the generally negative reviews of this range of sets and I am almost wondering whether to bother at all, given that my current Sony (non LED) has been so good.
Anyway, having taken note of all manner of reviews and forum comments, I have arrived at a short list of 3 (2020) models. I may be too late and, if so, will wait until much later in the year for prices to drop and 2021 tvs to be properly reviewed and evaluated. So, simply for a bigger (4k) screen with a few more ' smart' features, these are my candidates; ( I would like a tv which could get something extra from HDR technology if possible)
Samsung 43UE7100 £398
Sony 43XH8505 £649
Panasonic 43HX940B £649
Any observations welcome. Thanks in anticipation.