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How to Choose a TV (Fast 2025 Guide)
The quick, no-fluff checklist for getting the right TV for movies, sports or gaming. Save it, compare, and youāll avoid the common pitfalls.
Tip: Pick the size first. For a typical sofa distance (2.2ā2.8Ā m), 55ā65ā³ works best. If you sit ~3Ā m or more, consider 75ā³.
1) Size vs. viewing distance
- 2.0ā2.4Ā m: 50ā55ā³
- 2.4ā3.0Ā m: 55ā65ā³
- 3.0ā3.6Ā m: 65ā75ā³
- 3.6Ā m+: 75ā³+
2) Panel type (image quality)
- OLED: best contrast & blacks; excellent for movies, great gaming; dimmer at full-screen daylight scenes.
- QLED / Mini-LED (VA): very bright & punchy; great for bright rooms and sports.
- IPS / basic LED: wide viewing angles, moderate contrast; budget-friendly.
3) Resolution & HDR
- 4K is the sweet spot; avoid 8K for now.
- Look for HDR formats supported: HDR10 (baseline), Dolby Vision (nice to have).
4) Gaming features
- 120Ā Hz panel + HDMI 2.1 for PS5 / Xbox Series X and PCs.
- VRR / ALLM support reduces tearing and lag.
5) Smart OS & ports
- WebOS / Google TV / Tizen ā all good; choose the apps you need.
- Ensure enough HDMI ports, incl. one eARC for a soundbar/AVR.
- Ethernet gives the most stable 4K streaming.
6) Sound & mounting
- Built-in speakers are okay; a soundbar improves clarity & bass.
- Check the VESA mount pattern for wall mounting.
Quick checklist before you buy
- Right size for your room & distance.
- Panel type matches your light conditions & priorities.
- Gaming? 120Ā Hz + HDMI 2.1 + VRR/ALLM.
- HDR10 / Dolby Vision if you care.
- Enough HDMI ports + eARC for soundbar.
