Which TV would you go for?

Swatman · Aug 9, 2015

Been looking for a TV between 43-49in and came across an LG (I have owned many and have 0 complaints), and a Vizio (every review I have read on it has been positive).

Two options I am debating between:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TZY5JC6...olid=1HKE5TLVNP9X&coliid=I30J820D6AV2DM&psc=1

and

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V0R83V0...olid=1HKE5TLVNP9X&coliid=I3R4TFCL56BB82&psc=1

Technically speaking, which would you go with and why?

ATMINSIDE · Aug 9, 2015

I have a Vizio P502ui-B1, it's an awesome TV.
If you can swing that size, go for it, if not then go for the Vizio you linked.

I would definitely choose the Vizio over the LG though, simply for the backlighting technology differences.
The Vizio is direct backlit with active dimming. The LG is edge backlit.

Swatman · Aug 9, 2015

ATMINSIDE said:
I have a Vizio P502ui-B1, it's an awesome TV.
If you can swing that size, go for it, if not then go for the Vizio you linked.

I would definitely choose the Vizio over the LG though, simply for the backlighting technology differences.
The Vizio is direct backlit with active dimming. The LG is edge backlit.

I read the vizio isnt true 120hz is that true? and what makes the backlight tech better?

ATMINSIDE · Aug 9, 2015

Swatman said:
I read the vizio isnt true 120hz is that true? and what makes the backlight tech better?

It is lit directly instead of from the edges, meaning the backlight can be controlled more accurately for better contrast.
Neither of the TV's linked are "true" 120Hz.

Edit: If you can swing the size and price, this is what I have:
http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-P502ui-B1-50-Inch-Effective-Refresh/dp/B00MK39H68

Swatman · Aug 9, 2015

ATMINSIDE said:
It is lit directly instead of from the edges, meaning the backlight can be controlled more accurately for better contrast.
Neither of the TV's linked are "true" 120Hz.

Edit: If you can swing the size and price, this is what I have:
http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-P502ui-B1-50-Inch-Effective-Refresh/dp/B00MK39H68

what makes that one better?

ATMINSIDE · Aug 9, 2015

Swatman said:
what makes that one better?

Double the refresh rate, more active LED zones

Soulcatcher668 · Aug 10, 2015

A question for you guys.

What is the point in a 4K TV at this time? Is there any content?

Do you use it as a gaming monitor? If so, how is the input lag?

ATMINSIDE · Aug 10, 2015

Soulcatcher668 said:
A question for you guys.

What is the point in a 4K TV at this time? Is there any content?

Do you use it as a gaming monitor? If so, how is the input lag?

Content is slowly starting to appear, actually.

My reason for purchase was backlighting technology, optical AND RCA output, and # of HDMI inputs; along with future-proofing.
The last TV I owned (an old 32" Insignia 720p) was used for 9 years before my current 50" Vizio replaced it.
I'd be willing to bet that 4K will even be outdated within that timespan.

Swatman · Aug 11, 2015

just being in my cart for a day on amazon, the 49 in vizio went up almost 100 $ in price haha.

sobe · Aug 11, 2015

One thing to keep in mind, you will be very hard pressed to find ANY tv set with real 120Hz. 120 and 240Hz tv sets(in reality they are 60Hz with artificial 120/240) are more or less artificial (and quite terrible IMO). So don't let a set sway you due to that.

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