There was a time when the mere notion of buying a large-screen TV conjured rather luxurious associations for many of us.
Today, there are somewhat more options available for prospective purchasers of “big-screen” TVs. These include models that deliver impressively cinematic performance, even for households on a tight budget.
What size of TV can be regarded as ‘large’?
It might not be immediately obvious to you what “counts” as a large-screen TV these days.
For the purposes of this article at Cello Electronics, we’re considering a TV screen to be “large” at 55 inches or above. However, if the space in which you intend to site your TV is relatively small, you may have a slightly different definition of what constitutes a “big” TV.
Whatever size you might have in mind, it remains the case that a TV is one of the biggest purchases a typical British household will ever make, after a car or a sofa. So, you’ll want to be sure of only buying the best large-screen TV for your requirements.
Below, we have set out three questions you should be asking yourself, to help ensure you make the right choice.
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“What is my realistic budget?”
It will be crucial for you to be honest about your spending limit. After all, your answer to this will inform so many of the other questions you ask yourself as you compare your TV options.
Depending on what you consider to be a “large” TV relative to your living space, you might even be spending less than £200 on your next set. Here at Cello, for instance, we make available a 32” HD Ready LED TV that incorporates a DVD player and Freeview T2 HD channels.
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“How far away will I actually sit from the TV?”
What we’re ultimately trying to get at with this question, is the distance you should be sitting from your TV. If you sit too close, you will see the pixel structure on the display. Sitting too far away, on the other hand, will mean effectively wasting money on size and resolution.
One common recommendation for 4K TVs, is to sit between one and 1.5 times the diagonal screen size away. So, in the case of a 55-inch 4K TV like this one from the Cello range, you could use the calculation 55 x 1.5 = 82.5 inches, or 6.875 feet.
Depending on the dimensions and shape of your room, it may or may not be easy to achieve this ideal distance. So, this could be one way of immediately removing about half your potential TV purchases from your shortlist.
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“What will I be mainly using my TV for?”
We already touched above on the fact that some large-screen TVs come with a DVD player incorporated. This can be great if you already have a substantial collection of physical media and don’t necessarily want to depend on streaming services. After all, certain favourite shows and movies of yours may disappear from streaming platforms from time to time.
However, there are many large-screen TVs available today that lend themselves well to watching on-demand content via popular streaming apps like BBC iPlayer, Netflix, and YouTube.
One example of such a TV is this 55” Smart WebOS 4K Ultra HD TV in the Cello range. This model allows for apps to be downloaded through the web browser. It also offers such perks as a built-in satellite tuner with Freesat, and Bluetooth connectivity. So, it really is a device that will give you a great amount of entertainment flexibility.
Three HDMI 2.0 ports are also incorporated into the aforementioned 55-inch Cello TV – so, external devices like games consoles can be connected as well.
We’re here to help you pick the best large-screen TV
Would you appreciate further advice and guidance as you try to determine the best large-screen TV for your own home and day-to-day requirements?
If so, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the professional and friendly Cello customer support team before you commit to a particular model.