2024 TV Buying Guide (2024) - What You Need to Know!

What TV should You Buy? Tech Chap's 2023 TV Buying Guide compares Size, Resolution, Gaming Features, Panel Types (is OLED best?), Ports, Sound & Price! ▶ Featured TVs:
Samsung S95C - UK: amzn.to/45crZBq
Samsung S95C US: bit.ly/3qicfyf
LG G3 - UK: amzn.to/3DJ4FzE | US:
LG G3 - US: www.newegg.com/lg-g3-55/p/N82...
TCL - UK: amzn.to/43ZLM68
TCL - US: bit.ly/459WgRK
▶ My Current Favourite:
UK: amzn.to/3s1RGXi
US: bit.ly/3KzQ4dF
Sony A95L - Coming Soon
#TV #OLED #4k
00:00 Intro Waffle
00:45 1. When to Buy
01:48 2. Beyond Big Brands
02:50 3. SIZE
03:55 4. Best Settings
05:32 5. Don't forget Sound!
06:46 6. TV Design
08:59 7. Gaming
10:14 8. Picture Quality
12:39 9. OLED vs QLED etc.
15:37 10. Streaming & Software
16:30 My Conclusion
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[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! What TV are you rockin' right now? (and thinking about upgrading)?

[@MikeOnTrack]

LG C1. It'll be with me a good few more years yet!

[@PhilipKarnaukh-tz4vp]

I aint rocking tv BRO IM ROCKING A 10 YEAR OLD WINDOWS OVEN LAPTOP THAT OVERHEATS TO STABLE TEMP 200F Not bad for 8k 60FPS GAMING OH BRO AND DONT FORGET THE FAN SOUNDS LIKE A HARLEY DAVIDSON AND I COOK ALL OF THE FOOD BRO

[@rufdymond]

I’ve have a 65” Panasonic LZ2000 and I love it. A absolutely fantastic TV which has been criminally overlooked by all the U.K. reviewers, apart from Vincent at HDTV Test. Not saying it’s the best TV, but but I cannot understand why no one even reviews it…..will probably be the same for this years MZ2000.

[@MonkWithoutACause]

I want to retire my old Sony 55" and replace it with a 65". I'm thinking burn-in resistance may be its MOST necessary feature as it will always be showing the same screen when not showing TV/Movies. I can't remember when I last heard any reviewer covering the use case "bright as possible" and "NO burn in".

[@QueenG706]

6year old Lg Led tvs upgrading to the TCL QM8, I’ve been seeing great reviews and I have very bright rooms

[@ConManKins]

Fantastic review on newer TVs. Making me want to make this leap to OLED very soon. Maybe during the winter? Always love your videos, man! 👌🏻🤝🏻

[@corypride5096]

Everything I could possibly need to be aware of in 17 minutes! Fantastic content for an old newbie...

[@user-pt1qe2qq8k]

Chap knows how make it catchy and entertaining while being extremely informative! That's why I love his channel for all Tech. 🤠

[@jh9740]

Super video. I'm looking to upgrade and this put everything in simple terms.. Cheers

[@joKerchy]

Great video, just wanted to say that burn-in prevention features like pixel shift and pixel refresher are also on way older oled models and many of which have burn in. So while newer oleds are more resistant “maybe” those features are not exclusive to them and probably won’t make such a difference. My B7 still goes strong even after 5 years of gaming :)

[@ak_hoops]

This was such a solid guide! Thank you sir

[@aunghein2933]

Thanks for making this video.

[@lukerichards8094]

This is one of the most simple but informative TV videos I've seen for a long time 👏

[@lukerichards8094]

Please tell where you got the LED coffee table from please

[@Thetechchap]

Glad it helped! It's a Sisyphus table.

[@lukerichards8094]

Thanks for that appreciatef

[@ryanskinner93]

Thanks! Excellent clear video 🙂

[@taraskuz7317]

Thank you for the great guide!!!

[@araujoao]

thanks for this, it wassimple straight forward and packed with amazing information

[@560771]

Watching your show from South Africa. Nice review 👏👏

[@diegomarche]

Great video!

[@Projit301]

Very good informative video

[@XREAL_Global]

Monitor Guru 🤩 Helping everyone navigate such a massive market!

[@MM-Official]

Very good review

[@klaudelu18]

1:56 - Charming! 😄

[@markentwistle699]

Thanks for this video.

[@wlmontag]

WOW!! This video helped me so much. Many thanks 😊

[@Thetechchap]

You're welcome!

[@Squirrel_101]

Really useful video, thanks.. I'm looking to upgrade my TV soon so this was good timing

[@Thetechchap]

Glad it helped!

[@nehanthreddy4267]

LG C9 been 3 yrs since I got it. Still has damn good quality

[@luvtechLynn]

Great buying guide video! I have Sony A90J which I love! Thinking about the LG G3 because I love the LG 3D look and brightness. I would like to see the Sony A95L and see if it’s a noticeable difference from my a90j.

[@DannyDjanie_UncensoredTV]

wat i like about your videos is your VOICE and tonation... lol much support

[@mimjarin8638]

I am quite aware of TV buying guide. I am here to watch those glorious HDR pictures on those oled tv, on my SDR monitor.

[@HansVDG]

Nice video. In my living room I've multiple windows. What TV should I buy ( with no glare ) . The FRame seems to have the most anti glare.

[@ProGamerTRHD]

thanks :D

[@slantia5]

The Os in 'LOOK' lining up with the owl's eyes was incredibly satisfying haha. Great vid as always!

[@Thetechchap]

It had to be done!

[@unysis212]

Great video Tom, perfect timing for me as I’m due a new TV. I’d rather not spend more than £1000 but I reckon I’ll find decent options with that budget. Thank you!

[@jdarg4163]

I just bought a TCL C641k but I've been trying to figure out if it has local dimming zones but I am more than happy with it

[@kenneth2875]

I have an LG C9 from 2019. No burn in

[@abdulhamadeh4972]

How do you feel about the s90c?

[@YoutubeUniverse]

Do a review on the legion slim 7i plz

[@adamhurley2406]

Thinking about getting a 77" G3. The studs on my wall don't line up with exactly where I was the tv though, and with that included mount it doesn't allow for any side to side adjustment. It looks like in this video you just used drywall screws and anchors for the G3. Do you think that is sufficient for a 77"?

[@avnertouitou3778]

Could you please review the tab s9 lineup and check performance and battery life please 🙏

[@masterbenjamin3348]

I bought the Hisense A85H OLED in 48 inches for my gaming area. it was on sale for €650, €400 cheaper than the Lg c2. am very happy with it! I have a Lg cx in the living room and I don't notice any difference that the Hisense should be worse.

[@joestanton1571]

Hi TTC, could you recommend the best 50" to 55" for a £500 to £550 budget? Thanks

[@donteah1706]

Samsung QN800B 8k On Connect Set Up - is amazing ! (picked up as a Grade A - Damaged box)! WOW Only Samsung for me for the past few years! However still have love for my Pioneer 50" Kuro - still a beast from 10yrs+ ago

[@russellcox4544]

i have been watchtvd youtube for 3 days now, im looking for new tv , im not very teckie , what do you think of sky glass , it does solve alot of things in one unit , ant advice will be helpful .

[@Vonklieve]

I just got an LG CS 55 inch model. C1 panel for half the price of the C3... I think its great so far.

[@Chris-xz1ii]

​@stopthehomo8811Really bro...old junk.....for a $1000, that's still premium and junk don't command that asking price. LG CS is a great oled, i get that it still uses wbc instead wbe panels "Evo" but it uses the alpha 9 gen 5 processing of the C2...not junk by any means...you might say premium on a budget😂😂...

[@Vonklieve]

@stopthehomo8811 Hardly. I like it. It's brand new. Every time you buy a car or TV. It becomes old and out of date. Even the 83 inch oleds. So, who cares.

[@ArgirisBothos]

I am moving soon to a new apartment, got an m1 macbook, i want a tv for gaming and editing and movies and also want deep blacks and bright one since the windowto go outside on the balcony will be next to the tv. Will the oled lg or samsung be ok for my case? Also the viewing distance of mine is around 2,5 to 3 meters, how many inches u recommend especially for combing both couch sitting for games and movies but also for pc setting and editing, i have heard after 42 “ the eye strain is crazy

[@1blackballed]

Still loving my LG c2 that I bought last black Friday. And also have a brilliant hisense qled in the bedroom.

[@markshirley01]

The LG C2 65" is the one Im looking at, is it better than the Hisense

[@nadasaka1]

Could you please review the Sony X95L please 🙏

[@timfagerlund8535]

Do you think sony a95l will be cheaper at the end of the year? It says it releases 20th september in sweden. $7000+ seems way too much for 77" since A95K started at about $4500+ for the 65 inch.

[@pritishtripathy4286]

Hi, is LG QNED80 a good tv to buy? In India it cost nearly 1200$.

[@marshmelowade]

Great tips, imma go buy a LG C2 from last year for around 650 quid from my local store in malaysia. Electronic item in the UK is way overpriced.

[@RaiseDennis]

I still like my apple tv since it optimizes settings for the tv/monitor I use it with. also higher quality when using some streaming apps than on windows/desktop

[@jpquinn4550]

Hi there what is the best 4K 50 inch TV for PS5 for about £500 in the UK?

[@simonbodill]

Hi I’m looking for a 65 or 77 inch OLED tv for my front room for under £1500 I have an Xbox S and my wife and kids like watching movies can you suggest a couple of models I should take a look at I’m happy buying a 2021 tv or newer Cheers really enjoyed your vid 🤙🏼

[@rugbyrick]

I have a 70" 2010 Sharp Quattron , not sure what is the best option but finally want to upgrade quality and maybe go to a 65"

[@pietromaximoff2363]

I am on a dileimma between Samsung 50' Q60C and LG 50' QNED 756RA..Any opinions?

[@jedimaster12100]

I have an LG C1 48" as my monitor it's great. For my living room TV I have a 65" Samsung KS8000. I thought about upgrading my living room TV but won't since I game on the OLED. For a 2016 TV it looks great and with the settings I got it looks pretty good though not as good as my OLED. I use a 1080p Sony KDL-55W900A in my bedroom that I bought in 2012 it works great and I occasionally watch 3D movies on it. I don't have the latest and greatest but they all have their purpose.

[@16xthedetail76]

I work with tvs and those Samsungs and early LEDs are rubbish. The 8000 series from Samsung drive me crazy because so many people want them but ultimately they break, the picture quality sucks. The only good thing about them is that they're cheap and thin. Legit buy a cheap Hisense mini led and it will destroy most tvs in their respective price brackets.

[@jedimaster12100]

@@16xthedetail76 I really liked mine Samsung. I use settings from AVS forums and it looks very good to me. Honestly not very interested in a Hisense, but ofc that's personal preference. I would go for an OLED if I decided to upgrade my Samsung, I love the contrast and colors on OLED

[@user-ne3dz1gw4m]

Is qned 80 from lg good for gamming in ps5 and watching content ?

[@Burkery373]

review the msi creator z16p

[@techsamurai11]

Great video - fwiw, I'll add my 2 cents regarding size. The human eye has a very narrow focal area of around 20 degrees and watching the full screen within as much of the focal area as possible is a completely different experience than watching 50% of the movie in focal vision and the rest in peripheral vision. Essentially, you choose 100% of the image vs 50% of the image in focus. Sony is now offering the ability to reduce your TV size through the settings so you have the option to go from a 65 inch to a 60 or 55 inch (or any size you choose) which is an interesting twist to the mix allowing for different FOVs based on content. E.g. if you're watching sports like tennis or soccer, it's easier to see the whole field in a smaller TV or to follow the tennis ball without your eyes darting back and forth from one side of the TV to the other. If you're watching a TV show, you may opt for the full size or a slightly reduced size. With a movie, you can choose the whole screen for a more cinematic experience. Also size affects brightness and in this age of 2,000 nit TVs, a 65 inch isn't just 40% large but it's also 40% brighter at the same brightness level as a 55 inch (40% more light bulbs emanating the same brightness). So those 2,000 nits on a 65 inch will be the equivalent of 2,800 nits on a 55 inch from your eye's perspective. A 77 inch TV is going to be 4,000 nits and so on and so forth. You will tone down brightness massively as you increase size to reduce eye strain and bias lighting is a must for larger TVs and probably should come with it like the Philips. Finally, wall mounting reduces the TV's size by 7-10 inches which means you can save money by placing it on a cabinet (one foot away from the wall).

[@2kBofFun]

Just got a second hand fullHD Panasonic Plasma for 30€, and it blows anything out of the water when it comes to price/performance. OLED like colours, magnificent uniformity and brightness, deep blacks, excellent viewing angles, 1:1 pixel perfect Blu Ray playback, 3x SCART RGB, composite, 4x HDMI, so perfect for a bunch of retro consoles. Best of all, no stinking smart OS that ruins the experience.

[@kesavaraj8693]

Buy an Android stick for smart tv experience

[@2kBofFun]

@@kesavaraj8693 I have a better solution, 25€ MacMini. No google snooping.

[@Domzmcglynn1]

TCL 50C641K 50-inch QLED anygood?

[@technocatdance]

I have a TCl qled and its been great for the past 1.5 years I hope TCL or Hisense release an oled to take on LG and sony more expensive models one day

[@harshwardhansinghrathore1033]

anti reflective coating got me liking the video

[@dav6395]

Is this the best time to buy S95C pls , or likely to get further discounts in January? Anyone?

[@aapddd]

I’m in the Netherlands and the LG G3 is on sale now. I’m moving out of my parents house probably summer 2024. Should I buy now or wait until then ? I’m afraid the G3 will be out of stock by that time…

[@femibolaji1492]

Hey there how can I get it this TV

[@manqobakunene]

Thank you for this video Tom, I'm currently in the market for a new TV, I'm coming from a regular HD TV. Quick question, will 55 inch feel somewhat immersive from a 6 foot viewing distance? Or should I save for a 65 inch?

[@billtinnell2206]

G3 or A95L. You get what you pay for. 77" is best overall size too. They get distorted after 77".

[@timfagerlund8535]

Do you think A95L gets cheaper at the end of the year? In Sweden with our electronic tax it's about $7000+ for the 77". 😮

[@Gabeyre]

I see the Tech Chap thumb and Click! Doesn't matter what its about. I always learn something.

[@Thetechchap]

I really appreciate that - thank you

[@the_king5928]

What about Sony A-95L TV ?

[@leokartikrajkumar9109]

I prefer Samsung's QLED 4K TVs. My personal favorite is the Lifestyle TVs by Samsung, especially The Frame TV. I just hope some day TVs by Samsung come under the Galaxy name tag.

[@wesfishcare]

I just got the new TCL QM8 (75") and its dazzling! Its Mini LED *and* QLED, with Dolby Vision support. Blows my 2018 TCL 6-Series out of the water

[@brandonhowarth2402]

Whiteboard reflective mirror tv that you can touch and speak and talk to you apps apks in tvs that send to gmail account would be nice, new features with surveys you like😊, maybe later in future more comments if i get to it or get around to it, from September- December 2023 or 2024+- driv3r mod in super mario 64 crossover also? Whiteboard clear mirror- that talks and speaks to you and touchscreen tv? With suggestion in t.v.

[@isiah401able]

I’m new to lg oled tv I’m been keeping an eye on the c3 I looked at the g3 but it was too expensive for someone that’s new to lg oled would the lg c3 would be perfect for it

[@GodRowan]

If you are looking at the C3 better get the C2. Probally way cheaper cause 1 year older and is like 99% the same.

[@mastafaahmed7904]

متابعك من العراق 🌍📸👌

[@richardbadger]

I need some advice. I have a 3-year-old Sony Bravia, XR65X90H, and I would like to upgrade to a larger sized Sony Bravia, either 75” or 85”. Several months ago, I read that the 2024 Bravias will have several new features, one of which was a significant improvement over the current ‘L’ model. Unfortunately, I don’t remember what it was or where I read it. Bottom line: would you recommend that I buy the current model but with a larger screen (Sony XR75X90L or XR85X90L), or should I wait for the 2024 models? Thanks.

[@KingKwasi90]

X95L

[@hawkeyes4768]

tlc n hisense ftw perfer the hisense for features for gameing and pc monitor

[@SpaniardNL]

Only buy a soundbar if you don't care about sound quality. Otherwise, buy literally anything else.

[@sanonmars]

My Sony 55X9000F display conked off. Which tv should I buy. Don't want to spend that much for 55x90L.

[@murilostokes2]

Bought one but Samsung was unable to install them on the wall 😅 they sold a wall mount together that doesnt fit it

[@jamalonso2360]

Samsung QN90A 65 model for $1,3K usd so I save a lot of money vs this year tv

[@Whiteskytk]

Is it me or is the video quality getting better. he's definitely the best and 🎉 a sub from me. Two questions please house tour please. And if i ask for a phone giveaway will i get one 😂😂😂

[@Thetechchap]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@gouravrawtani2720]

Suggest some tcl and hisens model in 55 inch please

[@sukhdevr3489]

I'm probably going to get a TCL 55RP630K, only 330 pounds.

[@lurtiskoe]

cant lie refresh rate is king as well as hdr modes, especially when mostly using a pc as an input. I used to think 60hz was plenty but once you start using 120/144 hz its tough to go back. HDR10 is problematic especially using a windows computer as sadly windows implementation of HDR is still piss poor.

[@Lozin80]

I myself unless something fails will always purchase any new TV’s between late October and early April and last year I bought two. Last October I picked up a 65” Samsung QN90B which has been a phenomenal set and one I use every day but I couldn’t quite get the OLED out of my mind and two months later(Dec 21 to be exact) I went in and purchased a 77” LG G2(my first OLED) and also bought the Denon X4800H AVR. I had to wait until end of January for the Denon to release so I had them both delivered and installed at the same time(Feb 13) and I moved the QN90B to my upstairs living room and have been rocking it all ever since. It’s been great and don’t anticipate needing to upgrade again anytime soon especially with the extended 5 year panel warranty on the G2. That being said if I were looking this fall instead of last fall I’d have absolutely no problem getting the TCL QM8 and I’d most likely get the 98”. The tv is just phenomenal this year and TCL really knocked it out of the park.

[@FactNight]

If you had to make a TV choice today, would you opt for the Sony A80L OLED or one of the Samsung 4K/8K models, such as the Qn90b or Q800c?

[@Lozin80]

@@FactNight the quality is extremely close with them all and I’d most likely go with the Samsung but you wouldn’t be disappointed either way and the blooming you would see on the mini-led Samsungs wouldn’t bother me. Now it was A95L that might be a different story

[@thedragonsin4834]

Do another PC setup video

[@chmpgntv8675]

I'm planning to buy 85" tv. Which brand and model do you recommend?

[@pilot88pro]

Sony

[@lozanzana8327]

I use the old Samsung Q70A 55 inch

[@crucialtrends9545]

Liking cos I saw the SF6 Luke

[@Charlie-zj3hw]

The 77" Samsung S90C, was the best 3k I've ever spent ..

[@swiix8500]

I've ordered the Philips 707 48 inch oled tv for €999

[@Fragment38]

I only use my TV for gaming, and looking at a 48" for the corner of my room. LG C2 or C3 are what I'm looking at. C2?

[@isiah401able]

What about the g3 I’m gonna go for the c3

[@tezdevries]

Top dad quote lol

[@waynehazzard4219]

Hey Tech Chap, can you please check out some of the latest Panasonic sets, because nobody seems to mention them because they don't sell them in US? But they talk about the TCL and Hisense, which are nowhere near as good as Panasonic. I'd go as far as saying that the latest Pana sets are better than Samsung S95C.

[@Thetechchap]

I'll certainly look into it! Just a shame they don't launch in the US

[@waynehazzard4219]

@@Thetechchap Like you, I'm based in the UK so I'd like to hear more about their 2023 range of sets. Probably my favourite TV brand

[@markmd9]

I just can't decide: a bit bigger size vs a bit higher quality, a higher model from last year vs a lower class but current year 55A80K or (65X90K or 65X85L)

[@adilmohamed2198]

55 A80k go for it

[@trayvonlittle9326]

Id go for size for sure

[@zahranoushad1648]

So my question is which tv is overall the best

[@joygonawala]

Compare side by side g3 vs s95c

[@Thetechchap]

Waiting for the A95L, then I'll do a 3-way test!

[@joygonawala]

@@Thetechchap I am going to buy new soon.. Do ASAP. I want good picture quality TV.. Which one I should buy?

[@SJ-rp1kf]

You only buy TV's during Black Friday, Before Xmas and Boxing day. Been following the patterns of Samsung price drops since 2011 and you always get bargains then

[@MonkWithoutACause]

I need a TV specifically FOR static elements. It will stay on the same screen (a "news mix" with 6 sub-windows) unless being used for TV/film, which will be rare. And it's a bright room. So what display tech is best for me? Probably not OLED, but what? I just love that keeping it on the same screen is now considered "TV abuse". Ridiculous.

[@Thetechchap]

Definitely not OLED, either Mini LED or QLED TVs

[@GraceLifeMinistries]

I just ordered my 77” S90c for $2,499

[@david.jones.8]

But what about longetivity of brands like TCL. Lot of people say it has extremely poor after sales support and longevity

[@MrAwol007]

Disposable TVs that’s why they so cheap

[@david.jones.8]

@@MrAwol007 Sadly yeah.

[@sukhdevr3489]

​@@MrAwol007What does that actually mean? New to looking at tvs. Are they reliable?

[@sam-gp3ov]

@@sukhdevr3489not really, some last a few years others a few months.

[@aliaazazmeel757]

How much cost 📺 tv

[@FactNight]

Between the Sony A80L OLED and the Samsung 4K/8K models, like the Qn90b or Q800c, which one is superior?

[@pilot88pro]

Stay away from the 8k TVs. Not worth it. Sony oled and q90 are both excellent TVs. If you have a lot of natural light I'd do the samsung. If you watch primary in the evenings or a darker room oled.

[@bellicose100x]

I disagree with the part that picture quality doesn’t matter, and that size is all that matters. Black Levels, HDR (especially with OLED) do elevate your viewing experience significantly.

[@Thetechchap]

Did I say that?

[@wazeeryusry2518]

@@Thetechchaphahahaha