Hey AV Forums
I would appreciate any advice on my next TV choice. My old 2012 32" Toshiba 720p LCD TV has recently given up the ghost so I've been hoping to replace it with a 40" model. I sit about 2m from the TV and I don't need 4k UHD capabilities so a sub-43" 1080p TV is all I need right now and with the current economic climate I am looking to spend max £250.
From reading existing posts I appreciate that TVs in this range are not going to be quality products with good quality screens and features but I am not in a position to be fussy so all I need is a workmanlike screen for TV, movies and sub-4k gaming. The extent of any built in smart features aren't a deal breaker as I use a youview box and Chromecast.
I've identified three products all at £219 with Currys (one of which is a 32" mind you!):
* 32" LG 32LM6300PLA (LG 32LM6300PLA 32" Smart Full HD HDR LED TV)
* 40" Sharp 2T-C40BG2KE1FB (SHARP 2T-C40BG2KE1FB 40" Smart Full HD LED TV)
* 40" Toshiba 40LL3A63DB (TOSHIBA 40LL3A63DB 40" Smart Full HD LED TV)
I have seen the LG in store and the HDR10 screen was excellent however I feel I can look past this for the larger screen for now as I will probably replace whichever TV I buy next with a quality 4k unit in a few years and move this TV to the bedroom. Therefore, my question is really which is 'best' between the Sharp and Toshiba? Neither appear to have any HDR10 function and are just 1080p, which is fine for me.
I have read on other posts that Toshiba TVs are made by Vestal and aren't great quality. Would this also apply to the Sharp? Might they both be Vestals with different bezels and software with no appreciable difference?
The Toshiba has been reduced by Currys today from £250 to £219 whereas the page for the Sharp suggests that it was originally £300 and is £219 in a 'limited deal'. I gather this is probably just marketing and original RRP may not have any bearing on the quality of either TV as they are merely budget products. I need to get a TV soon so I may just have to toss a coin!
Any comments or advice are welcome, thanks!
I would appreciate any advice on my next TV choice. My old 2012 32" Toshiba 720p LCD TV has recently given up the ghost so I've been hoping to replace it with a 40" model. I sit about 2m from the TV and I don't need 4k UHD capabilities so a sub-43" 1080p TV is all I need right now and with the current economic climate I am looking to spend max £250.
From reading existing posts I appreciate that TVs in this range are not going to be quality products with good quality screens and features but I am not in a position to be fussy so all I need is a workmanlike screen for TV, movies and sub-4k gaming. The extent of any built in smart features aren't a deal breaker as I use a youview box and Chromecast.
I've identified three products all at £219 with Currys (one of which is a 32" mind you!):
* 32" LG 32LM6300PLA (LG 32LM6300PLA 32" Smart Full HD HDR LED TV)
* 40" Sharp 2T-C40BG2KE1FB (SHARP 2T-C40BG2KE1FB 40" Smart Full HD LED TV)
* 40" Toshiba 40LL3A63DB (TOSHIBA 40LL3A63DB 40" Smart Full HD LED TV)
I have seen the LG in store and the HDR10 screen was excellent however I feel I can look past this for the larger screen for now as I will probably replace whichever TV I buy next with a quality 4k unit in a few years and move this TV to the bedroom. Therefore, my question is really which is 'best' between the Sharp and Toshiba? Neither appear to have any HDR10 function and are just 1080p, which is fine for me.
I have read on other posts that Toshiba TVs are made by Vestal and aren't great quality. Would this also apply to the Sharp? Might they both be Vestals with different bezels and software with no appreciable difference?
The Toshiba has been reduced by Currys today from £250 to £219 whereas the page for the Sharp suggests that it was originally £300 and is £219 in a 'limited deal'. I gather this is probably just marketing and original RRP may not have any bearing on the quality of either TV as they are merely budget products. I need to get a TV soon so I may just have to toss a coin!
Any comments or advice are welcome, thanks!