Turbo Dragon
Established Member
Hi folks,
This is a bit long but hopefully I can get some much needed thoughts on which path to take......
Looking for some opinions, I currently have a Samsung QLED Q7F 49" that has developed a problem with flashing bursts of colours when it turns on for the first time. I have a warranty with Solocare who have looked at the TV and declared it beyond economical repair. Once it is up and running it will be fine for the rest of the day but apparently it is only going to get worse.
So I have been offered a few options for replacement/upgrade and have been in negotiations for a few days.
They have offered for free a:
Samsung QE50Q60TA
This I do not view as a comparable replacement and have told them so, but I am trying to avoid getting into a big argument if possible. They say it is the current equivalent as they use screen size and RRP as the guiding factor...... hmmmm.
They have offered me the choice of paying to upgrade to a new 2020 model.
The problem I am coming against is that a 55" screen does not really fit in our living room without compromising the fireplace and windowsill, if there is no option then we have to go bigger, so be it. But I really wanted something at 49"-50"
I have the option of paying to upgrade to a few Samsung choices, I have listed some options and the cost to upgrade and my thoughts about them:
QE55Q70TA - £251 - as I understrand it the 70T range is not as good a picture quality as the older Q7F also 55" not ideal
QE49Q80TA - £250 - I believe this 49" model is not as good as the rest of the 80T range for dimming etc.
QE55Q80TA - £383 - 55" so not ideal but at a push I could try to convince my good lady
QE55Q90TA - £543 - getting a bit pricey as I am getting nearly into the cost of OLED upgrades (also 55" not ideal)
In Sony I have the options of:
KD55AG9BU - £901 OLED but really is more money than I want to spend
KD48A9BU - £819 OLED but smaller screen size than I currently have
KD55A8BU - £735 OLED I could stretch to it if I can justify it to my good lady but 55" is a bit of an eye-sore
KD49XH9505BU - £340 - Seems like a great choice, but apparently the 49" is limited compared to the 55"
KD55XH9505BU -£574 - 55" and is it worth it over the 80T?
In LG:
OLED48CX5LC -£698 - OLED but I feel it's getting too much money for a smaller screen
Panasonic is not a brand they can offer.
Quick notes:
Not bothered about sound as I use a seperate Dolby Atmos AVR setup.
Not bothered about smart features for streaming etc. as I use Nvidia Shield for all that, this is just about picture quality.
There is no option for a refund or cash apparently, I really don't want a fight and to feel bitter about this if I can avoid it.
I can insist on having mine repaired if I choose.
The TV is used in daylight in a living room and dimly lit (lights off) in the evening for 4K UHD Bluray movies and also for gaming PS4/PS5.
If I get a Samsung replacement it carries on under my current insurance warranty (roughly 3.5 years remaining)
If I get a Sony / LG I get a new 5 year warranty
IF I upgrade to any other TV I still get to keep my current one to sell for spares/repairs etc.
I guess my conclusion is that I don't want to pay money to stay still in terms of picture quality, if I am forced into going up to 55, an 80TA seems a reasonable compromise for outlay of a few hundred quid to get a bigger screen of a comparable (or better?) quality than my currrent Q7F.
I dont think that paying around £700 for a smaller OLED is a great idea. The 49" Sony 9505 LCD will cost me the same near enough as a Samsung 55" LCD
Ideally I would want a 50" OLED but that is a gap in the market, yet to be filled.
Phew! Thanks for everyone who stuck around to the end of this, I would welcome any thoughts or any other models that I have missed.
Si
This is a bit long but hopefully I can get some much needed thoughts on which path to take......
Looking for some opinions, I currently have a Samsung QLED Q7F 49" that has developed a problem with flashing bursts of colours when it turns on for the first time. I have a warranty with Solocare who have looked at the TV and declared it beyond economical repair. Once it is up and running it will be fine for the rest of the day but apparently it is only going to get worse.
So I have been offered a few options for replacement/upgrade and have been in negotiations for a few days.
They have offered for free a:
Samsung QE50Q60TA
This I do not view as a comparable replacement and have told them so, but I am trying to avoid getting into a big argument if possible. They say it is the current equivalent as they use screen size and RRP as the guiding factor...... hmmmm.
They have offered me the choice of paying to upgrade to a new 2020 model.
The problem I am coming against is that a 55" screen does not really fit in our living room without compromising the fireplace and windowsill, if there is no option then we have to go bigger, so be it. But I really wanted something at 49"-50"
I have the option of paying to upgrade to a few Samsung choices, I have listed some options and the cost to upgrade and my thoughts about them:
QE55Q70TA - £251 - as I understrand it the 70T range is not as good a picture quality as the older Q7F also 55" not ideal
QE49Q80TA - £250 - I believe this 49" model is not as good as the rest of the 80T range for dimming etc.
QE55Q80TA - £383 - 55" so not ideal but at a push I could try to convince my good lady
QE55Q90TA - £543 - getting a bit pricey as I am getting nearly into the cost of OLED upgrades (also 55" not ideal)
In Sony I have the options of:
KD55AG9BU - £901 OLED but really is more money than I want to spend
KD48A9BU - £819 OLED but smaller screen size than I currently have
KD55A8BU - £735 OLED I could stretch to it if I can justify it to my good lady but 55" is a bit of an eye-sore
KD49XH9505BU - £340 - Seems like a great choice, but apparently the 49" is limited compared to the 55"
KD55XH9505BU -£574 - 55" and is it worth it over the 80T?
In LG:
OLED48CX5LC -£698 - OLED but I feel it's getting too much money for a smaller screen
Panasonic is not a brand they can offer.
Quick notes:
Not bothered about sound as I use a seperate Dolby Atmos AVR setup.
Not bothered about smart features for streaming etc. as I use Nvidia Shield for all that, this is just about picture quality.
There is no option for a refund or cash apparently, I really don't want a fight and to feel bitter about this if I can avoid it.
I can insist on having mine repaired if I choose.
The TV is used in daylight in a living room and dimly lit (lights off) in the evening for 4K UHD Bluray movies and also for gaming PS4/PS5.
If I get a Samsung replacement it carries on under my current insurance warranty (roughly 3.5 years remaining)
If I get a Sony / LG I get a new 5 year warranty
IF I upgrade to any other TV I still get to keep my current one to sell for spares/repairs etc.
I guess my conclusion is that I don't want to pay money to stay still in terms of picture quality, if I am forced into going up to 55, an 80TA seems a reasonable compromise for outlay of a few hundred quid to get a bigger screen of a comparable (or better?) quality than my currrent Q7F.
I dont think that paying around £700 for a smaller OLED is a great idea. The 49" Sony 9505 LCD will cost me the same near enough as a Samsung 55" LCD
Ideally I would want a 50" OLED but that is a gap in the market, yet to be filled.
Phew! Thanks for everyone who stuck around to the end of this, I would welcome any thoughts or any other models that I have missed.
Si