Another spec me a TV thread - 65" 4k?

Draeger · 23 May 2022 at 12:05

Hi all,

Looking to see what collective knowledge out there on what the current 'best bang per buck' is TV wise? Looking for around a 65" size, Smart TV, 4k with decent sound. Budget is around £600-£700 ish.

What's the best buys out there just now? Any decent cut price deals? I don't mind buying slightly older models which are possibly still acknowledged to be good performers if that makes sense? And not hung up on brands either, just looking for the best deals out there to choose from.

Cheers in advance for any suggestions

hornetstinger · 23 May 2022 at 12:19

For movies or gaming, or both?

Draeger · 23 May 2022 at 13:27

hornetstinger said:
For movies or gaming, or both?

Probably a bit of both, but mainly TV/Movies.

the wopster · 23 May 2022 at 17:58

Draeger said:
Probably a bit of both, but mainly TV/Movies.

See if you can pick up a 2021 OLED

Draeger · 5 Jun 2022 at 19:05

Looking at an LG C1 65" - at @£1300. Thoughts?

Have decided to increase my budget to max of £1500.

Radox-0 · 5 Jun 2022 at 19:15

Draeger said:
Looking at an LG C1 65" - at @£1300. Thoughts?

Have decided to increase my budget to max of £1500.

Exceptional TV still. Very good for movies / shows and one of the best around for gaming. If it fits into your revised budget, an easy pick IMO.

the wopster · 5 Jun 2022 at 21:21

Draeger said:
Looking at an LG C1 65" - at @£1300. Thoughts?

Have decided to increase my budget to max of £1500.

If that’s now your budget have a look for the Sony A80J or the Panasonic JZ1500 both far better than the LG for your use

JBuk · 6 Jun 2022 at 20:14

Draeger said:
Looking at an LG C1 65" - at @£1300. Thoughts?

Have decided to increase my budget to max of £1500.

Great tv, bought one 2 weeks ago

Simon0001 · 6 Jun 2022 at 20:34

Get the a80j much better than a c1

Simmz · 6 Jun 2022 at 20:48

woppy101 said:
If that’s now your budget have a look for the Sony A80J or the Panasonic JZ1500 both far better than the LG for your use

Another vote for the JZ1500, pretty much perfectly tuned out of the box.

Draeger · 8 Jun 2022 at 08:58

Finally plumped for a C1 55". Popped into a well known electricals place yesterday for a look at the 65 and the 55 and decided that 55 was the best size for me. No C1's available in stock though so went home and had a search online. They appear to be getting thin on the ground in many places probably due to the C2 coming in this year now.

Finally picked one up online and it is delivered on Saturday, looking forward to getting it up and running.

hornetstinger · 8 Jun 2022 at 09:04

Draeger said:
Finally plumped for a C1 55". Popped into a well known electricals place yesterday for a look at the 65 and the 55 and decided that 55 was the best size for me. No C1's available in stock though so went home and had a search online. They appear to be getting thin on the ground in many places probably due to the C2 coming in this year now.

Finally picked one up online and it is delivered on Saturday, looking forward to getting it up and running.

What's your viewing distance?

Draeger · 8 Jun 2022 at 18:04

hornetstinger said:
What's your viewing distance?

7ft 'ish'

MatsyLR · 8 Jun 2022 at 22:34

Draeger said:
7ft 'ish'

I say that's quite far from a 55.
I sit about 2m away from a 65 to get the "immersion" haha

Draeger · 9 Jun 2022 at 07:49

MatsyLR said:
I say that's quite far from a 55.
I sit about 2m away from a 65 to get the "immersion" haha

I think it's all fairly subjective. I read up about guidance on distances relative to screen size so I'm aware of what the recommendations are but to be honest we currently have a Panasonic 42" LED and find it's fine to view. So a 55" is going to be an improvement even at that same viewing distance

hornetstinger · 9 Jun 2022 at 07:58

Draeger said:
I think it's all fairly subjective. I read up about guidance on distances relative to screen size so I'm aware of what the recommendations are but to be honest we currently have a Panasonic 42" LED and find it's fine to view. So a 55" is going to be an improvement even at that same viewing distance

I'd have gone 65"

Watch movie that is 2:35 and your 55" is tiny

krooton · 9 Jun 2022 at 12:22

hornetstinger said:
I'd have gone 65"

Watch movie that is 2:35 and your 55" is tiny

If 65" is good, I don't understand how 85% of that size would suddenly be considered 'tiny'

hornetstinger · 9 Jun 2022 at 13:18

krooton said:
If 65" is good, I don't understand how 85% of that size would suddenly be considered 'tiny'

Because of the black bars. Makes the image smaller.

krooton · 9 Jun 2022 at 14:45

hornetstinger said:
Because of the black bars. Makes the image smaller.

It's still 15% smaller regardless.

hornetstinger · 9 Jun 2022 at 15:04

krooton said:
It's still 15% smaller regardless.

Lose 6" on 65" with flash Gordon movie