Stuff UK – September 2019

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LG 55 C8

£1399 / stuff.tv/LGC8

The current LG flagship television

doesn’t appear to be a huge

upgrade on 2017’s model, but

some clever tweaks to the

processor have turned this into

one of the finest OLED screens

you can get. Sure, the E8 has

a more jaw-dropping design

and more immersive audio,

but the C8 offers the exact

same picture quality at a less

premium price. For this reason,

it’s our top pick from LG’s

impressive range.

Philips 55OLED+903

£1499 / stuff.tv/55OLED903

This handsome device is capable

of stunning video and audio – the

latter thanks to the contribution

of British hi-fi kings Bowers &

Wilkins. You won’t confuse the

sound this telly makes for that

of a dedicated audio system,

but it’s superior to any other

TV you’ve heard – and by a

considerable margin. The price

keeps it off top spot, but if you

have this sort of money to spend

on a new TV, you have to see (and

hear) this one.

Philips 55POS9002

+++++ £999 / stuff.tv/55POS9002

Available at a relatively affordable price for an

OLED 4K HDR set, this Philips is an ace bargain.

Philips 55PUS6753

++++, £429 / stuff.tv/55PUS6753

A bargain Ambilight TV that offers an awful lot of

4K HDR screen for the price.

Samsung QE55Q8DN

+++++ £1099 / stuff.tv/SamsungQ8D

This affordable QLED option is a brilliantly

accomplished TV and worth every penny.

LG 65SM9800

++++, £2199 / stuff.tv/65SM9800

Among the best backlit TVs around and a fine

OLED-dodging compromise.

Sony KD-65XF9005

+++++ £1399 / stuff.tv/KD65XF9005

It may have a mid-range price, but this Sony’s 4K

LCD panel is still a proper belter.

Samsung QE65Q90R

+++++ £3799 / stuff.tv/QE65Q90R

Samsung has stuck to QLED... and upped its

game to rival OLED in virtually every way.

Panasonic TX-58GX800

+++++ £889 / stuff.tv/58GX800

Not the last word in picture excellence, but this

is a lot of TV for the money.

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Panasonic FZ802B

from £1299 (55in) / stuff.tv/FZ802B

As 4K TV prices continue to tumble, there’s

been a mad dash from manufacturers to

convince the world their OLED panel looks

better than everyone else’s. So which one

really does? This Panasonic, showcasing one

of the best 4K HDR displays on the market for

a pretty affordable price. OK, so the design looks

plain and the lack of Dolby Vision might surprise

a few, but when the picture looks so detailed

and natural, who really gives a damn?

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O NOW ADD THIS Sky Q

Once you’ve got a 4K TV, you’ll want

access to the best 4K content. Sky Q

is a good bet for watching and recording

all your favourite shows and films.

from £20 + £22/month / sky.com

Stuff says +++++

You won’t find a better OLED for the

money than this talented Panasonic

Stuff says +++++

Philips enlists the hi-fi specialists to

deliver a stylish TV with great sound

Stuff says +++++

Small improvements make this

LG’s best OLED television yet

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HOT

BUY

Pick one of the expert

preset modes and

you won’t have to do

too much tweaking to

get a fantastic picture.

First turn off any

extra processing,

then bring it back

bit by bit to see if

you like the changes.

TIPS &

TRICKS

Looking for some

HDR10+ content?

Warner Bros, Fox and

Amazon are on board

with the format.

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