Only closer to the 21st century, LCD TVs began to appear on the market. It is them that can now be found in electronics stores. They are very thin and light, and the resolution of their screen can already reach 4K and even 8K. Of course, not all manufacturers produce quality products. Today we will talk only about those, most of whose products deserve words of praise.
Top TV manufacturers
LG
Many of us remember the Goldstar video recorders and televisions, which were mass-produced in the 1990s. They had excellent value for money, thanks to which they enjoyed great demand among Russians, not to mention the residents of their native South Korea. In the mid-1990s, this company merged with Lucky, which resulted in the birth of the LG Group conglomerate. Now it consists of several divisions. The release of TV busy LG Electronics. It must be said that modern televisions are no match for devices twenty years ago. Now the buyer can buy a TV with a curved display. Moreover, the screen can be made by OLED-technology, when each pixel glows independently.
Buyers love LG TVs not only for the clear picture and cute design, but also for several other reasons. First, these devices are relatively cheap - especially against the background of products of several of the most serious competitors. Secondly, televisions from the middle and high price segments are endowed with the support of the Smart TV technology, thanks to which they can at least partially replace the computer and tablet.
Advantages:
- 3D does not require active glasses, working with a battery;
- Televisions are constantly evolving, new technologies are being introduced;
- Service is available in all corners of Russia;
- Very handy remote Magic Remote, bundled with some models;
- The gradual development of OLED TVs;
- Sane prices, even if they can not be called very low.
Disadvantages:
- The Smart TV feature can be based on a webOS-based OS that suffers from brakes.
Panasonic
The Japanese company Panasonic was founded in 1918, then under a completely different name, which it would be impossible for a European or an American to pronounce. The first time the manufacturer was engaged in the release of various electrical engineering. Later began the production of radio receivers, many of which went abroad - there they were distributed under the National brand. Later on, Panasonic TVs began to appear. In the 1990s, the so-called video tweens — televisions with a built-in video recorder — were very popular. Well, and then in this world there was a revolution, kinescopic products are a thing of the past.
Modern Panasonic TVs use an LCD display from third-party companies - most often it is supplied by Sharp and LG. The rest of the electronics is used own. Basically, the company specializes in the production of Ultra HD TVs. The traditional resolution of Full HD is gradually becoming obsolete - it becomes more and more difficult to find the Japanese television sets that are endowed with it.
Advantages:
- The company is trying to popularize high resolution;
- Panasonic TVs most often have a stable running Smart TV;
- Usually these TVs are fine with the image;
- Well implemented sound component;
- Many devices get a very nice look.
Disadvantages:
- Some models suffer from an overly complicated menu;
- 3D support is not very well implemented;
- Most often, Panasonic TVs have an inflated price tag.
Philips
The Dutch company has existed since 1891.Now it consists of three divisions engaged in the production of household appliances, lighting solutions and technologically sophisticated medical devices. The third division brings the greatest profit, since X-ray machines and other complex equipment are always required by developed countries. That part of the company that produces light bulbs and LEDs also feels good. Well, although Philips home appliances can be found in any store, it does not bring much profit. So much so that the right to manufacture TVs under the Philips brand had to be sold to TP Vision. Therefore, you should not consider such devices the Netherlands - from Philips they have almost nothing left.
However, the sale of the production of TVs did not prevent them from remaining very popular. Philips LCD TVs can still be found in almost every store that sells such appliances. People like the low price as well as good performance. It should be noted that many models support the Ambilight backlight function, which visually makes the picture more voluminous. She is delighted with the majority of buyers of such TVs.
Advantages:
- Ambilight technology, when its color changes depending on the image;
- High Definition Sound technology support;
- Relatively low price even for top models;
- The image most often no complaints.
Disadvantages:
- Many menus will seem too complicated for perception;
- Not the highest reliability;
- Smart TV on older models slows down and freezes.
Samsung
The South Korean company Samsung is now actively developing smart technologies. Therefore, it is not surprising that in most cases the Smart TV feature on Samsung TVs works without any complaints. It is impossible not to notice that competitors are gradually abandoning their television destinations. This is due to the fact that Samsung is gradually reducing the prices of their products, while other companies can not do this - otherwise they will face large losses.
And South Koreans are widely known for their displays, created by OLED-technology. Some televisions are also endowed with appropriate screens - in particular, this concerns expensive models with a curved body and large sizes. Such devices have better picture quality, displaying perfect black and white colors.
Advantages:
- Active development and popularization of OLED-TVs;
- No complaints about Smart TV;
- A gradual decrease in the thickness of the device and the side frames;
- Service in Russia is very well developed;
- The low cost of most models;
- A very wide range - there is plenty to choose from.
Disadvantages:
- For some people, colors seem too bright;
- South Koreans rarely make a design memorable and unique;
- The reliability of TVs is not the highest.
Sony
In the old days, it was Sony TVs that were most in demand. Their popularization began in the 20th century, when they were kinescopic. With the transition to the liquid crystal technology, at first nothing has changed. The Japanese made their choice in favor of "plasma", believing that the future was for her. The rest of the companies began to create traditional LCD TVs, even though the quality of the picture displayed by them was initially lower. Later it turned out that Sony had been mistaken - gradually LCD screens began to boast with a large number of displayed colors, and higher contrast, and a shorter response time. And plasma screens differed only in the tendency for individual pixels to fade when displaying a static image.
Of course, the Japanese realized it, in the future, making all their TVs just LCD. But the train, as they say, has already left - competitors began to produce their devices more massively, having the opportunity to lower the price tag for their products. That's why now Sony TVs are very good, but very expensive. This applies not only versions with OLED-screen, but also traditional models.
Advantages:
- The model range is very wide;
- The Japanese endow their creations with a cute and modern design;
- There are no complaints about the assembly of most models;
- Developed in the territory of the Russian Federation service;
- Very high quality picture;
- A very large number of supported technologies.
Disadvantages:
- High mark-up for the brand.
Which company TV to choose
1. When choosing a TV can not ignore the brand. He will definitely say a lot. For example, BBK and SUPRA appliances are unlikely to suit you 100%. Not to mention the fact that such TVs quickly fail. If you do not want to encounter such a problem, then choose a device from one of the companies listed in our selection.
2. Samsung products have a democratic price tag and a stable functioning Smart TV. However, in terms of design, it rarely represents something pretty and unique.
3. But this can not be said about Sony TVs - almost all of them look gorgeous. But the price tag they have much more biting.
4. As for the rest of the reviewed manufacturers, only LG and Philips should be singled out among them. And that is only because their products are often sold for quite reasonable money.
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