Best 4K TVs Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best 4K TVs you can buy for any budget in 2018.There has never been a better time to buy a 4K Ultra-HD TV.
The technology is better now than it's ever been, and 4K content has become the new norm for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon, as well as Blu-ray discs.Yes, far from being the niche technology that it was a few years ago, 4K (also known as Ultra HD) is the 4x improvement your TV has been waiting for.But making a good 4K TVs isn't just about how many pixels you can push to a screen; it's about the quality of those pixels.
To that end, there's even newer technology that we're excited about, like High Dynamic Range and Wide Colour Gamut, that promise to take all those new pixels and make them truly shine.If the world of TV buying feels unapproachable when you're first getting into it, don't worry.
Give it some time and it will all make sense.
Plus, you've got us here to help you pick out the best 4K TV on the market.Over the years, hundreds of TVs have passed through our reviewers' doorsteps.
Using that wealth of experience, we've created a list of the best 4K TVs.
We constantly update the list with the latest and greatest panels, so if you see things shuffled around a bit since the last time you were here, don't freak out.Check out our video above for an introduction to the world of 4K.What you need to know about 4K TVsNot only do these screens have four times the amount of pixels as their aged (but still-revered) 1080p brethren, but 4K screens also usually pack in screen technology like High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) that really make those extra pixels shine in all their glory.The last reason 4K TVs have taken off is that game consoles, like the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, have totally embraced the 4K future, as have the Blu-ray industry and streaming video player market.
Pretty much everyone is on board the 4K Ultra HD train these days.If all of this sounds weird or archaic or tough to understand, don't worry.
We're here to help decipher the wild, wonderful world of Ultra HD.
Give us a few minutes of your time and we'll help you get the best 4K TV on the market.Why can you trust us Well, over the years, hundreds of TVs have passed through our reviewers' doorsteps.
Using that wealth of experience - plus some neat side-by-side comparisons - we've created a list of the best 4K TVs.We constantly update the list with the latest and greatest panels, so if you see things shuffled around a bit since the last time you were here, don't freak out.
Embrace that times change and that these are the best TVs we've ever found.Additional resources:The best 4K TV of 2018: Samsung Q9FN QLED TVThe best 4K TV ever made We think so.Spectacular HDR picture qualityPowerful, well-rounded sound Good smart system Limited viewing anglesAfter an underwhelming debut, Samsungs QLED technology really needed to bounce back in style in 2018.
It didn't surprise us in the least, then, to discover Samsung threw the kitchen sink in with its new Q9FN QLED Series of TVs.As well as being even brighter and more colorful than last years equivalent model, Samsung's 2018 flagship screens use a completely different lighting system to combat its predecessors contrast problems: Full Array Local Dimming rather than edge-lit LED lighting.
The FALD panel works in tandem with Samsung QLED Quantum Dots to produce a picture that's brighter and more colorful than near any we've seen come from the South Korean manufacturer.Do those features alone make Samsung Q9FN the best TV on the market No, but throw in technology like HDR10+ and Q HDR EliteMax what Samsung bills as its maximum High Dynamic Range experience thats exclusive to the Q9FN and there's very little doubt in our mind that this is Samsung's best TV ever.Read the full review:Samsung Q9FN QLED TV (65Q9FN)The best mid-range 4K TV: Sony XF90 SeriesThis is the 4K HDR flatscreen weve all been waiting forExcellent motion handlingGreat contrastHDR isn't the brightestRemote doesn't feel as premiumShort and sweet, the KDL-55XF9005 is a brilliant mid-priced TV.
Every one of the improvements Sony has introduced over and above last years already excellent XE90 series better processing, more brightness, slightly more backlight dimming zones, improved motion performance delivers the goods, resulting in picture quality that humbles many more expensive TVs.Its Android TV system and some generally minor backlight clouding stop it short of perfection, but its hard to imagine any similarly priced upcoming 65-inch rival getting the better of it.Read the full review:Sony BRAVIA KDL-55XF9005The best OLED: Panasonic FZ952/FZ950Panasonics flagship TV takes OLED to another levelStunning contrast performanceUnprecedented colour accuracyNo Dolby Vision supportSome occasional vertical bandingThere's a very good reason that Hollywood video editors master on OLED TVs - they simply outmatch anything else on the market.And while LG and Sony certainly have their merits in this area (the former is the largest producer of OLED panels in the entire world, after all), Panasonic is certainly no slouch in this arena.
All you need to do is look at the Panasonic FZ952, the latest OLED reference TV from Panasonic, to see why.The FZ952 is a luscious OLED that puts performance first.
Its colour handling is class-leading, and its HDR talents are a match for any of its rivals.
In fact, it just might offer the best picture performance that weve seen on a 4K OLED to date.The FZ952 isnt the complete package, lacking as it does Dolby Vision and Atmos compatibility, but it wins more arguments than it loses.
We suspect youll appreciate the easy sophistication of its smart platform, the quality of that low-lag game mode, and the sheer musicality of the Technics soundbar.Read the full review:Panasonic FZ952/FZ902 OLEDThe best premium 4K TV: Sony BRAVIA A1Sony's flagship OLED TV from 2017 is simply amazing65-inch: Sony A1E OLEDGorgeous picture qualityInnovative and excellent soundIt's not very brightAndroid TV is clunkyThe 55A1 and the A1 OLED series overall are crowd pleasers in just about every way.
Their picture only design has been beautifully realized, managing to be simultaneously subtle and dramatic.
Their vibrating screen delivers a far more powerful and effective sound performance than Id thought possible, too.The real stars of the show here, though, are the A1s exquisitely detailed, contrast-rich and colorful pictures.
These prove emphatically what weve long suspected: More brands using OLED technology can only lead to good things.Read the full review:Sony A1 OLEDThe best entry-level OLED: LG C8 OLEDLG sets a new standard with its 2018 OLED rangeSuperb picture qualityComprehensive features Highly effective smart platformLimited peak brightness for HDRMore expensive than last yearWe've long loved LG's B-Series of OLED TVs with last year's B7 OLED as the pinnacle of affordable OLED technology.
But this year, LG has delayed the B-Series and has instead made the C-Series its front-running screen.
While we're a bit miffed at the price increase from last year's B7 to this year's C8, it's hard to say it's unwarranted: LGs C8 builds on the success of last years models, resulting in a TV that can deliver astonishing HD/SDR images and equally impressive 4K/HDR pictures.
Its not as bright as an LCD TV but those deep blacks make a huge difference to the dynamic range of the image.
Its also capable of vibrant and gorgeous colors, not to mention an astounding level of detail with native 4K content.The WebOS smart platform remains the best available and the choice of streaming services is second to none.
Once you add the gorgeous design and a comprehensive set of features, you have one of the most complete TVs that weve ever reviewed.Read the full review:LG C8 OLED (OLED55C8, OLED65C8)The best-looking 4K TV: Philips 55POS9002Philips returns to OLED with stunning resultsAmbilight works a treatExcellent all-round picture qualityAttractive designAndroid TV can annoySlightly weak soundThe 2,000 TV market has started to get pretty congested this year, but Philips' OLED does enough to stand out from the crowd.
Its Ambilight system is as fun and appealing as it is unique, while its new P5 picture processing system takes Philips picture quality in an interesting and welcome new direction, trading a little of the brands customary dynamism for a lovely and immersive naturalism that many AV enthusiasts may find hard to resist.Overall, it's both a strong picture performer and unique enough in the way it goes about its picture business to stand as a genuine alternative to similarly priced OLED competitors.Read the full review:Philips POS9002a180e2fca748e4baef50aadccd219fa3.jpg#