jesuisclandestine
Novice Member
Hi all,
Unfortunately I'm in the market for a new TV as my current one has developed horizontal/vertical lines and no longer displays a full picture. This TV is a 2015 40" Panasonic TX-40CS520B, Full HD, LCD Smart TV which I purchased ex-display for around £330 (originally priced at £370).
I'm looking for a slightly bigger unit now and, as such, recommendations would be appreciated. I've never had any complaints about the picture or sound from the Panasonic, which is primarily used for streaming, watching live sports and gaming, and I've been very happy with it since purchase. Whilst I use the TV a lot for gaming, 4K HDR is a bonus, rather than an essential.
With regards to processing speed, the onboard OS has been slow since purchase but this is no longer an issue since investing in streaming boxes.
My budget is upto £400 (unless purchased from Amazon or Argos where I could stretch to £450 as I have credit with them. However I believe they don't offer the best warranty!)
At this price point, am I better off sticking with the more 'premium' brands e.g. Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, LG and settling on an HDTV (no 4K) but getting a better quality set, or is it more advisable to look at more budget-friendly brands e.g. Hisense knowing that I'll be compromising on picture/sound quality, but getting potentially higher specs at a lower price?
Bearing in mind the above, are there any recommendations at this price point?. This is the only TV in the house- waiting until Black Friday is a stretch but is still an option, depending on options and availability.
Thanks
Unfortunately I'm in the market for a new TV as my current one has developed horizontal/vertical lines and no longer displays a full picture. This TV is a 2015 40" Panasonic TX-40CS520B, Full HD, LCD Smart TV which I purchased ex-display for around £330 (originally priced at £370).
I'm looking for a slightly bigger unit now and, as such, recommendations would be appreciated. I've never had any complaints about the picture or sound from the Panasonic, which is primarily used for streaming, watching live sports and gaming, and I've been very happy with it since purchase. Whilst I use the TV a lot for gaming, 4K HDR is a bonus, rather than an essential.
With regards to processing speed, the onboard OS has been slow since purchase but this is no longer an issue since investing in streaming boxes.
My budget is upto £400 (unless purchased from Amazon or Argos where I could stretch to £450 as I have credit with them. However I believe they don't offer the best warranty!)
At this price point, am I better off sticking with the more 'premium' brands e.g. Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, LG and settling on an HDTV (no 4K) but getting a better quality set, or is it more advisable to look at more budget-friendly brands e.g. Hisense knowing that I'll be compromising on picture/sound quality, but getting potentially higher specs at a lower price?
Bearing in mind the above, are there any recommendations at this price point?. This is the only TV in the house- waiting until Black Friday is a stretch but is still an option, depending on options and availability.
Thanks