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To 4K or Not 4K (self.Blind)
submitted by Magnospider
After 20 years, my really old living room crt TV died. So it’s time to get a new, modern HDTV. Of course, my 20/300 vision is far from HD. From what I’ve been able to observe in stores, I can’t really tell the difference between 1080p and 4k. Which isn’t to say that qualities like brightness, colors, glare, etc. are irrelevant…. I just want a good TV without paying more than I need to. I’m not really sure how much stock I should put in online reviews or even friends who don’t have my “low definition” perspective.
I’m mainly looking at 32 inch TVs because of the amount of space would be ideal, but I think 40 inches and, in one case, 43 inches could work.
The specific TVs that I’m considering are Samsung 43AU8000 (suggested by the salesman at Best Buy), Samsung 32Q60A (possibly the best 4k of these based on online sources), Vizio D-Series 1080p (the cheapest), and TCL Class 3 series full HD LED.
Any opinions?
I’m mainly looking at 32 inch TVs because of the amount of space would be ideal, but I think 40 inches and, in one case, 43 inches could work.
The specific TVs that I’m considering are Samsung 43AU8000 (suggested by the salesman at Best Buy), Samsung 32Q60A (possibly the best 4k of these based on online sources), Vizio D-Series 1080p (the cheapest), and TCL Class 3 series full HD LED.
Any opinions?
anarcap 7 points 1y ago
Forget about image quality. Get a cheap TV with the software you like.
WebOS? Android tv? Some other?
Get yourself a sound bar. These are awesome.
TV manufacturers are focusing too much on negligible image improvement and ignoring sound quality.
A great option is just to use your phone with high quality speakers, and forgetting about the TV.
WebOS? Android tv? Some other?
Get yourself a sound bar. These are awesome.
TV manufacturers are focusing too much on negligible image improvement and ignoring sound quality.
A great option is just to use your phone with high quality speakers, and forgetting about the TV.
Edmikera 5 points 1y ago
I agree with focusing more on what you want out of it, or what you want to plug into it.
I have decent sight, glasses and contacts, and I can barely see a difference between 1080 and 4k. Occasionally, the motion looks a bit smoother, but to me it's more hype than practical.
I have decent sight, glasses and contacts, and I can barely see a difference between 1080 and 4k. Occasionally, the motion looks a bit smoother, but to me it's more hype than practical.
thewalruscandyman 7 points 1y ago
I bought a low end 4k because it was the not much more than the 1080p...and considering I can only sort of see out of, what used to be, my one "good" eye, I can't tell one goddamn bit of difference either. Hell, I have my old (and I mean old, I had this puppy when I was a kid...and it weren't new then) CRT TV for my VCR and laserdisc players. And I can't tell too much difference in a forty year old VHS tape and a brand new 4k Blu-ray.
Sooo...yeah. I would say go 4k simply because you'll get more longevity out of it. More and more devices will require it, I think, in the future.
Sooo...yeah. I would say go 4k simply because you'll get more longevity out of it. More and more devices will require it, I think, in the future.
Tarnagona 5 points 1y ago
I have a 4K monitor for my computer. It’s good to fit more things on the screen when I have the zoom on. But for watching movies or playing games, I do everything in 1080p because I can’t see the difference between that and 4K. Your vision sounds at least as bad as mine, so you probably won’t notice the difference.
However, if you have sighted people over to watch movies with you, they’ll notice the difference, and have a better experience with 4K. Also, the 4K tv is more future proof. As 4K becomes standard, accessories or apps may start to only run (or run most smoothly) in 4K.
However, if you have sighted people over to watch movies with you, they’ll notice the difference, and have a better experience with 4K. Also, the 4K tv is more future proof. As 4K becomes standard, accessories or apps may start to only run (or run most smoothly) in 4K.
Crafty_Dragon_roll 4 points 1y ago
While I don't have one, I've heard samsungs are pretty good. I would stay away from vizio they are kinda crappy. My parents have one and it gives them all kinds of issues. It freezes, the sound will go out, they had to get a roku stick for the apps they couldn't get, the volume is naturally low so you have to turn up pretty high and hope you get to the mute before a commercial.
TechnicalPragmatist 2 points 1y ago
Hmm. Interesting my parents have a visio and I don’t know what they think of it but interesting.
Drop9Reddit 3 points 1y ago
I would actually evaluate them more on screen reader offerings and alike. For example Sony uses Android TV which is accessible
DHamlinMusic 3 points 1y ago
I like my Sony Bravia, assuming these are all smart TVs, check what apps you can get cause OS matters with that. Went with the Sony cause it has Android TV OS which had some apps I wanted that were not on other OS. As for the resolution, I have no opinion as it really does nothing for me.
CarterCat04 3 points 1y ago
I have good eyesight with my glasses. If you really struggle to see clearly, I’d say go with 1080p. I don’t think you’d notice a difference
letspaintthesky 3 points 1y ago
I have the same issue with paying the extra dollar for HD when I purchase videos and movies off of Google.
Why pay for something you can't see?
"Cheap out" and get the 1080p tele. You can't see the difference, so it really doesn't matter. Save yourself the extra cash.
Why pay for something you can't see?
"Cheap out" and get the 1080p tele. You can't see the difference, so it really doesn't matter. Save yourself the extra cash.
Simply_Limeade 1 points 1y ago
I use a 32' insignia Roku TV. It has accessibility options. Along with the capability to download any streaming apps you may use. Not sure if it's 4k. But my sighted with enjoys it.
spider_lord 1 points 1y ago
Heard nothing good about Samsung's TVs. Just that they're overly bright and wash out contrast.
TCL with Google TV should be what you're aiming for. Access to streaming aps, plus probably an easy way to watch OTA networks.
TCL with Google TV should be what you're aiming for. Access to streaming aps, plus probably an easy way to watch OTA networks.
RagingRoman01 1 points 1y ago
Get the 43 inch fire tv. It’s 4K and Amazon puts it on sale a lot. You could also price match at Best Buy. I can’t tell the difference in the picture quality but I do know that the fire tv interface is easy to use. My sister and cousin bought the same tv because they both liked how the quality looked.
SoapyRiley 1 points 1y ago
I just bought a 65” Samsung TU7000 and have been happy with it. My only complaint is that the remote is sometimes sluggish to respond but that might be me pointing it in the wrong direction given how close I am to the tv.
r_1235 1 points 1y ago
If your sight is that poor, Forget the resolution, focus on contrast. Buy the brightest thing, that helps allot.
Size is also important, if you don't want to be glewing your face to the screen.
And, yes, Software is also important. If it's an Android, Check how many years of software updates this thing is getting. Usually 3 years or something is standard. Latest android TV versions have improoved allot I've heard with regards to accessibility.
Size is also important, if you don't want to be glewing your face to the screen.
And, yes, Software is also important. If it's an Android, Check how many years of software updates this thing is getting. Usually 3 years or something is standard. Latest android TV versions have improoved allot I've heard with regards to accessibility.
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