Stuff - UK (2020-01)

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Panasonic TX-55FZ802B

from £1350 / 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.

This Panasonic is a strong

candidate, 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?

Panasonic TX-55GZ1500

£1700 / stuff.tv/GZ1500

This isn’t the biggest or most

expensive OLED in the Panasonic

range, but on a ‘quality versus

price’ basis it’s definitely one of

the best you can buy right now.

It’s a 4K screen equipped to deal

with any HDR standard you care

to mention, and its handling of

contrast has to be seen to be

believed. Colour and dynamism

are as good as you can get, and

even the little integrated soundbar

does admirable work. The GZ1500

is the complete package.

Samsung QE65Q90R

+++++ £2199 / stuff.tv/Q90R

Samsung has stuck to QLED... and upped its

game to rival OLED in virtually every way.

LG 65SM9800

++++, £1499 / stuff.tv/65SM9800

Among the best backlit TVs around and a fine

OLED-dodging compromise.

Philips 55OLED+903

+++++ £1500 / stuff.tv/55OLED903

The first fruit of Philips’ collaboration with hi-fi

specialist Bowers & Wilkins is a fine, stylish set.

Panasonic TX-58GX800

+++++ £692 / stuff.tv/58GX800

Not the last word in picture excellence, but this

is a lot of TV for the money.

Samsung UE43RU7020

+++++ £329 / stuff.tv/RU7020

Way better than its place in the Samsung pecking

order suggests, this is an unassuming cracker.

LG 55 C8

+++++ £1279 / stuff.tv/LGC8

Small improvements make this LG’s best OLED

television yet.

Sony KD-65XF9005

+++++ £1099 / stuff.tv/KD65XF9005

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

4K LCD panel is still a proper belter.

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Philips OLED+ 984

£4500 / stuff.tv/OLED984

The OLED+ 984 offers outstanding picture

performance with universal HDR support, and

goes above and beyond what we expect from

TV sound thanks to a custom-made speaker

system from British hi-fi brand Bowers &

Wilkins. Plus it looks gorgeous, particularly

with that four-sided Ambilight in full effect.

Above all, this is the best picture we’ve seen

from a Philips yet, and the best audio we’ve

heard from any TV.

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Stuff says +++++

Going big on design, performance and

sound, this is the best Philips TV yet

Stuff says +++++

An excellent TV with superb HDR

picture quality – worth every penny

Stuff says +++++

You won’t find a better OLED for the

money than this talented Panasonic

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HOT

BUY

We prefer to

keep most picture

processing off, but

the P5 chip is great

for upscaling.

Flitting between

the Movie and ISF

Day/Night presets

gives the best picture

out of the box.

TIPS &

TRICKS

Choose to have

Ambilight’s colours

match the picture,

stay static or move

to the music.

BARGAIN

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