Who makes the best TVs? The best TV brands: review

Today I would like to finally close this issue by providing a rating of the best TV manufacturers in 2017. All the companies listed below are distinguished not only by good build quality, but also by a wide range of models, both budget and expensive!

Without a doubt, Samsung is considered the best TV brand. Since 2010, the Korean industrial concern has opened production of its digital equipment in Russia, thanks to which it is currently possible to buy a multifunctional, thin TV for little money. Samsung TV equipment is considered the most popular among all segments of the population. Their best model 32 inches is considered a device with an LCD display and LED backlight - Samsung UE32K5500AU, which can be bought in 2017 for 24 thousand rubles.

Among the advantages of the manufacturer, one should also highlight the presence large quantity service centers in cities, as well as a convenient Smart TV interface. The disadvantage is that the colors on some displays are too bright, but this problem has already been practically eliminated.

Sony

The second position in our rating is occupied by an equally popular manufacturer household appliances- Sony company. The main, distinctive advantages of TVs from this Japanese brand are exquisite design, good build quality (as they are assembled in Slovakia) and the versatility of almost all modern models.

Among the shortcomings, we should note the slightly increased cost of equipment, relative to the leader of our rating - Samsung. This is due to the fact that the assembly is Slovak or Asia Minor. In general, if you do not trust the domestic manufacturer, it is better to overpay a little and choose a Sony TV, which ranks second in our rating.

LG

Our TOP 3 is closed by another Korean household appliances company, which also made it into the list. The LG brand is famous for the fact that all products are optimal in price and quality. Those. the price segment is in the middle between luxury and budget brands. A certain advantage of LG TVs is the best 3D and direct-LED backlighting.

Philips

Moving towards the end of the rating, we should highlight one more good brand TVs - Philips. The hallmark of this brand’s television equipment is the Ambilight LED backlight, which you can see in the photo example below.

In addition, the Philips manufacturer was included in our 2017 rating due to the fact that its TV range features a wide range of functions at a relatively low price. The only thing that spoils the opinion about this brand, judging by the reviews on thematic forums, the menu on the Philips screen is a little slow. But, again, there are only a small number of negative reviews about Philips.

We left the last step in the TOP 5 for the popular brand of digital technology - the Japanese company Panasonic. As in the situation with Philips, Panasonic TVs fall into the category of being quite reliable at not such a high price. Good quality pictures and modern design leave only a positive impression about the brand.

Watching TV is one of the favorite pastimes of every second Russian. According to Roskomnadzor, the average resident of our country spends 6 hours a day in front of a television screen, that is, almost the entire working day or the entire evening. This means that the TV is used several times more actively than a computer, smartphone and even household appliances. Therefore, choosing a high-quality model is not an easy task, especially considering the diversity modern devices, their specific capabilities and, of course, companies. Often a brand means more than technical description on the store page. And the point is not at all in prestige, but in the quality and thoughtfulness of the model. After all, even everyone’s favorite Smart TV can work perfectly on one TV, but turn off at the wrong time or slow down on another.

There are a number of criteria that will help you make the right choice:

1. Viewing angle. If the viewing angle is insufficient, the image is distorted and the TV can only be viewed at a right angle. The higher the indicator, the more convenient it is to look at the screen from any angle. The maximum viewing angle is 178 degrees.
2. Screen resolution. The characteristic is responsible for the detail and quality of the image. This factor is especially important for TVs with medium or large diagonals.
3. Brightness and contrast.
4. Reliability. When choosing a TV, the buyer usually expects that the purchase will work for many years. But not all modern devices are durable. Reviews and a manufacturer's warranty will help you find a TV with a good service life. Brand reputation also plays an important role.
5. Manufacturer. The highest quality televisions are developed primarily in Japan, but decent models from European companies are often found.
6. Sound power.
7. Speed. Long pixel response times and low refresh rates can turn fun into pain. The faster the response time and the higher the refresh rate, the better.
8. Additional features. Smart TV, surround sound, 3D support, parallel viewing of several channels and recording the broadcast on a flash drive often influence the decision.

• value for money;
• wide range of models;
• availability in stores across the country;
• reviews from specialists and buyers.

Popular TV brands

The most famous and widespread brands, as a rule, have a huge selection of devices in completely different classes. Televisions from major equipment manufacturers are varied and can have different quality, cost and functional characteristics, even within the same type. This makes popular companies significantly different from the majority, which allows us to talk about them and their TVs as a separate category.

5 Panasonic

Volume. Intuitive interface
Country: Japan
Rating (2018): 4.5

Panasonic is one of the most popular Japanese manufacturers, annually introducing televisions from different market segments to consumers. The brand was prevented from taking a higher position in the review by the not always justified pricing policy and the crudeness of some individual models. Nevertheless, most of the company’s devices are loved by customers due to their decent quality, ease of operation and good loud speakers.

Even the most profitable Panasonic TVs, for example, the popular TX-DR300ZZ, have a total sound power of up to 20 watts. This volume is simply amazing for a representative of the middle price segment. Another distinctive feature was the Smart TV operating system. While most competitors equip their equipment with the often not very convenient Android platform, the Japanese company has given preference to the fast and at the same time extremely simple Firefox OS system with a clear interface.

4 LG

Wide selection of models in any category
Country: South Korea
Rating (2018): 4.6

Known for its huge range of products, the South Korean company LG occupies a prominent place among the best TV manufacturers. The brand’s developments are very diverse: from the simplest models costing about 10,000 rubles to expensive giants with 4K UHD resolution and many rare properties. LG is innovative and pioneering. Televisions from mid- and premium-segment companies often combine a huge number of functions, including surround sound, voice control, timer, light sensor, support for various formats, standards and interfaces.

A real breakthrough in the history of LG was the release of a large 4K TV 105UC9V with a diagonal of 105 inches, the main features of which were support for 3D, voice and gesture control, a built-in camera and even conversion of 2D films to 3D format. However, despite the generally high technology, not all of the company’s models are thought out to the smallest detail.

3 Philips

Excellent ratio of features and price. Stylish design
Country: Netherlands
Rating (2018): 4.7

The Dutch brand is perhaps the only representative of the category that takes due responsibility for the creation of both a premium device and an inexpensive basic model. The lion's share of Philips TVs is aimed at the mass consumer, and therefore the company's developments can more often be found in the budget and middle class than in the elite. At the same time, even 3D TVs with spectacular Ambilight lighting, which have become a kind of business card Dutch manufacturer, have a relatively affordable price compared to competitors.

Despite the fact that Philips managed to release a whole series of these stylish 4K TVs with a glow effect, which received a wide response and a lot positive feedback, the most famous and popular was the most inexpensive model PFT4031. After all, the budget phone received a number of popular functions: 24p True Cinema, pleasant surround sound, timer, Time Shift and even video recording.

2 Samsung

Reliability. Functionality
Country: South Korea
Rating (2018): 4.8

Devices from the popular Korean manufacturer are not only among the richest in features, but also have proven themselves to be the best in terms of durability. Like LG, present in every niche, Samsung TVs work without problems for years. High quality successfully harmonizes with useful properties and, in many cases, with a completely reasonable price. Although the company has a reputation as far from being the most democratic concern, today many Samsung devices with similar characteristics cost no more than LG or another world-famous brand.

According to numerous reviews, the company's TVs, as a rule, fully justify their price with a long service life, a variety of design solutions and Full HD resolution, even in economy class models. The only negative was some slowness of the otherwise quite convenient Smart TV.

1 Sony

Better image quality. Thoughtfulness
Country: Japan
Rating (2018): 5.0

The leader among the best TV manufacturers was the internationally recognized Japanese company with more than half a century of history. Sony's designs are unique in their attention to detail. These TVs have thought out everything to the smallest detail, thanks to which Smart TV and other functions are stable and work without failures or unexpected reboots. Moreover, the models differ more than it might seem at first glance. Various functionality and different OS from Android to Opera TV provide the user with a good selection of devices with elegant design.

Although Sony is sometimes criticized for its pricing policy, the cost of TVs is comparable to its analogues. The not too low price of the most profitable models is largely due to the fact that the company only creates devices with a diagonal of over 32 inches, and large TVs from well-known brands are rarely cheap. Therefore, Sony can only be blamed for the lack of compact devices, but not for greed.

The best brands of economy class TVs

Today there are many companies specializing exclusively in the production of inexpensive electronics. Only a few of them deserve the title of the best. As a rule, budget-class TVs are quite compact and do not have an abundance of new features. However, some of them will be a profitable solution for a summer house or a room with a small area.

2 Fusion

Compact and economical
Country: New Zealand
Rating (2018): 4.4

Fusion is a progressive New Zealand company producing primarily compact TVs ranging from 15.6 to 32 inches. Surprisingly, all these devices, without exception, belong to the economy class and do not exceed the cost of ten thousand rubles. Many Russians associate the brand with the kitchen, since such inexpensive and miniature models can really become a practical solution for a not too spacious room. After all, weighing about 2 kilograms, any TV from the company can be placed not only on a monumental wall, but also on a small shelf.

With such minimalism, it is, of course, pointless to expect miracle properties from Fusion devices. The manufacturer took good care of the image quality, giving the Fusion FLTV-22N100T and other TVs with a diagonal over 22 inches full Full HD resolution. However, the most compact models are no different high resolution, nor an excellent viewing angle.

1 HARPER

Best brightness margin
Country: Taiwan
Rating (2018): 4.5

The youngest company in the rating, formed only in 2014, is growing rapidly and leaving many more experienced competitors behind. Despite their affordability, HARPER TVs are characterized by an excellent level of brightness and picture clarity, worthy of even more expensive models, for which the manufacturer was awarded the title of the best in our TOP of inexpensive TVs.

The vibrant color reproduction, which has become main feature all devices of the company. At the same time, the manufacturer even equipped some of the newest models with the function of saving TV shows to a flash drive and the ability to stop the broadcast and resume watching from the same moment. Such properties were until recently considered the privilege of more expensive devices and today are still not very common on budget TVs.

The best mid-range TV brands

The best mid-segment manufacturers often manage to fit a number of the most useful additions, rich images and rich sound into one device. Often, such TVs are not inferior in quality to the designs of the world's most popular brands, but are an order of magnitude cheaper, for which they deserve special attention.

3 Supra

Variety of functions
Country: Japan
Rating (2018): 4.6

Supra is one of the most versatile and modern brands in the category. By offering the maximum number of available TVs, the manufacturer has made them very different from each other. Some devices have a very impressive diagonal and attractive price. Others delight the eye with a bright 1080p Full HD screen and reactive image refresh. Still others received the ability to connect to the wireless Internet, support for two independent TV tuners, as well as powerful speakers with a surround sound effect.

Moreover, all these TVs are related not only by the company name, but also by the presence of additional properties for working with TV shows, including recording them on a USB drive. The device also won a lot of positive reviews due to its compatibility with many formats and devices, including a computer, and excellent build quality.

2 Akai

Smart TV on the Android platform
Country: Japan
Rating (2018): 4.7

Televisions from the original Japanese company are found in a number of segments, but they are most widely represented by middle-class devices. It was these Akai models that became the golden mean, combining accessibility and support for the popular Smart TV function, which is quite rare for inexpensive devices. However, not only this allowed the company to enter the TOP of the best.

Many call TVs of this brand an excellent solution for the kitchen, thanks to the rich picture with a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees and useful additions. Moreover, the Japanese did not skimp on decent speakers, which are considered a separate advantage of modern Akai. And the stylish design in the traditional Japanese style and the headband with the image of a fan have become a recognizable calling card and a sign of quality.

1 Thompson

Best response time
Country: France - USA
Rating (2018): 4.8

Founded over a hundred years ago, the Thompson brand is the most conservative but high-quality manufacturer of mid-segment TVs. Almost all devices from this company do not have Smart TV and wireless internet, but that doesn’t make them any less in demand. The lack of popular modern features, however, is compensated not only by a very affordable price, but also by high-quality images with excellent levels of brightness and contrast. At the same time, all Thompson TVs have best time pixel response in the category, as well as good overall system performance.

Despite the lack of Smart TV, many users in reviews mention very rich functionality. Unlike the most popular manufacturers, Thompson did not regret additional features even for the cheapest models. Hotel TV, a timer, stopping and recording live broadcasts and other useful features were received by all televisions.

Modern televisions have gone far beyond the scope of their original tasks. Today they perform many additional functions that open up new dimensions and possibilities for their use. The best manufacturers according to Mark.guru offer multifunctional TVs, which embodies innovations and modern technologies.

When choosing the best TV, you need to decide on a number of parameters:

1. LCD (LCD/LED). The most common models that use liquid crystals. They have small thickness, energy consumption and weight. They are characterized by a large selection of diagonals, the absence of operation restrictions and service life. Ice models are distinguished by high brightness, which allows achieving have a nice watching at different types lighting. However, their depth of black color is often inferior plasma models. In addition, they have a long response time, which interferes with watching dynamic scenes in games and movies. They also have high demands on signal quality.
2. Plasma. A good option with a special screen design. In terms of brightness, plasma is inferior LED TVs. They are distinguished by rich black color, high color rendering and a wide viewing angle. The technology is distinguished by its high refresh rate, which improves the transmission of dynamic scenes. Signals with low quality have a softer picture. When choosing such a model, one must take into account the fact that they are characterized by higher energy consumption and quite high heating; an afterimage may appear on static elements. In addition, the brightness is lower than that of the Ice models. In addition, TV manufacturers practically do not produce TVs with a small diagonal.
3. OLED. They are characterized by an absolutely black color, high contrast, improved color rendering, large viewing angles, fast response and minimal display thickness. But so far it is only possible to produce large diagonals, and they have a very high cost.
4. Permission. HD Ready and Full HD with high definition images.
5. Dimensions. 15, 19, 22, 26 (for small bedrooms and kitchens), 32 (for medium-sized kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms with rich furnishings), 37, 40, 42 (for large rooms) and 46, 50, 52, 55 inches (for home theaters and very large rooms where the distance between walls is more than 4 m).
6. Features and functionality. 2018 models are equipped with numerous functions, including support for 3D, Smart TV, media player, connectors (HDMI, SCART, DVI, VGA, RCA, Wi-Fi adapters), video recorders, modes (100, 200 Hz and others), digital tuner and PIP mode.

Today there is a TV in almost every home. Thanks to him we will know last news and rest. But thanks to modern technologies, you can now also play, go online and communicate. And design solutions allow you to bring originality and zest to the interior.

The best brand of TV is different for everyone, but each company has its own advantages and disadvantages, which sometimes significantly influences the final choice of the consumer.

1.LG

Probably the most popular company that has been known to domestic buyers for a very long time. The company produces models of all types (LCD, plasma, OLED). Now the company offers a huge range of models with different matrices.

Thanks to numerous positive qualities, LG products are in great demand all over the world and are top sellers.

• current models;
• modern design;
• functionality, offers with different resolutions and diagonals;
• best quality/price ratio;
• economical, excellent sound and picture;
• high performance indicators.

But even this brand of TV has some disadvantages. For example, people with poor vision often report discomfort when watching TV. 3D glasses have standard sizes, so they may not suit everyone, and they are produced only for specific models. 3D is present, but it is expensive. In LCD models, over time, the resource is exhausted and the screen dims, pixels burn out, brightness and colors depend on the viewing angle, expensive repairs. In "plasmas" there is an inconvenient location of the plugs and a lack of dynamics.

Prices TV LG 49UJ630V:

2. Samsung

A well-known brand all over the world that offers reliable TVs in a large assortment. 3D and LCD models of the brand are read by leaders in the global market.

Most models are characterized by an unusual and original design; the remote controls are very similar to each other, but without unnecessary buttons and are intuitive.

The main advantages of the models:

• huge functionality;
• the ability to connect additional devices;
• menu hints;
• additional outputs for various devices;
• customization by colors;
• high image and sound clarity;
• ease of selection by series;
• high reliability and performance.

The main problem with all LCD TVs is that over time they lose brightness and color due to the fact that they gradually fade. There is also a problem that often arises when using standard 3D glasses. However, thanks to many additional options, the problem can be solved quite easily.

Prices Samsung TV UE55MU6100U:

3.Sony

It was not by chance that Sony was included in the ranking of manufacturers. It is also well known to the domestic buyer for a very long time and has proven itself to be excellent in its time. Today the company adheres to its original tradition, offering new solutions every year.

Every year the company presents latest solutions modern generations.

Advantages of new Sony TV models:

• use of the most modern technologies, including 4K Ultra HD;
• installation latest models decoders, video processors, backlighting and so on;
• unique, inimitable and original design;
• high quality images and sound;
• TVs with curved and large screens.

But, despite the many positive aspects and innovations, the company's products have their drawbacks. The majority of users note that the sound and image quality of the products is to some extent inferior to previous brands. However, if you understand the settings, this problem can be solved quite simply. Also, some users have questions about the TV menu.

Prices Sony TV KDL-40WD653:

4. Philips

When looking for the best TV models for your home, don't miss out on Philips models. This is another brand that is known to our customers from the distant 90s. Although the products of this brand were not as widespread as other companies, they still had their own consumers, who gladly preferred only Philips. And there are arguments for this.

As reviews show, Philips products have their advantages:

• favorable price;
• great functionality;
• excellent assembly;
• good selection of models;
• use of modern technologies.

But even the best and highest quality TV made by Philips can be inferior in many respects to the products of the most popular brands. And there are a number of reasons for this. First of all, the high functionality of the models is noted, but slightly inferior to the advanced leaders. Sometimes problems arise in the operation of the TVs themselves, for example, freezing and even rebooting, problems with the software. But the update solves this problem quite easily.

Prices Philips TV 24PHT4031:

5. Panasonic

A high-quality and durable option at an affordable price. And all this is about Panasonic products, which were initially known to our consumers only in the form of VCRs.

But today the brand offers a large selection of equipment, including many options for modern TVs.

And the company knows how to attract the buyer and surprise him:

• the main advantage is favorable prices;
• availability of models and configuration options;
• the ability to connect modern technologies;
• initially installation of advanced electronic systems.

But there are also some problems that users really don’t like. Many people are not happy with the fact that when viewing websites through installed browser problems arise. There is not enough TV memory, websites constantly freeze and you have to reload them. In general, the same as in LG.

Prices TV Panasonic TX-43DR300ZZ:

6. Toshiba

If you want to choose an inexpensive TV, then Toshiba would be a good option. Everything is simple and standard - a well-known brand from the 90s, which initially established itself quite well. But over time, the company lost its position and for some time practically disappeared from the domestic market. However, the use of modern technologies allowed the brand to loudly declare itself again. And this became possible thanks to certain advantages of the company:

• competitive prices;
• high-quality assembly;
• high performance indicators;
• efficient use of installed software.

But many users note that this brand has its drawbacks. Many people do not like the functionality of the models. Others are dissatisfied with the inconvenience of the developed software, problems with the operation of numerous applications, browsers, and so on. There are questions regarding service.

Prices TV Toshiba 32S1750EV:

7. Thomson

This company became known not so long ago. But if you want to save money, then this would be a great option. Thomson offers numerous solutions for a wide variety of wallets.

The company itself positions its products as high-quality and affordable, thanks to a thoughtful and advantageous combination of functionality and equipment.

The advantages of the brand's products are as follows:

• cost-effectiveness of models due to minimal software equipment;
• use of modern technologies;
• installation LED backlight;
• adjust image colors and much more.

But all the advantages can be canceled out by the sound and picture of Thomson TVs. It is necessary to understand that you cannot expect high quality in all aspects from an inexpensive TV. This means that a problem may arise where it was not expected - mismatched connectors and bolts, low-quality plastic, poor picture, functionality and much more.

Prices TV Thomson T40D21SF-01B:

Conclusion

What to choose is a personal matter for everyone. But as practice shows, it is better to pay more and get quality that will please you for a long time. Inexpensive and not always high-quality models in all forms can cause a lot of negativity. The best manufacturers of modern TVs offer their own options and solutions to various problems that worry consumers, but the amount of the product depends on the final result. And here you need to think - you need a TV for pleasure, work, decoration, entertainment or information.

Before you buy something, you need to clearly answer the question: “How much money can I spend on this?”

Televisions belong to the category of equipment where the price is practically unlimited from above. There are more than worthy models for 20 thousand rubles, and there are also for six and a half million.

How do you like a TV that costs more than the new 420-horsepower Porsche Cayenne S? The best thing about such models is the comments and feedback from the “buyers”.

I sold my apartment in Moscow and bought a TV! I live in the box from under it, enjoying the 4K format! Everything is great, I recommend it!

I bought four TVs for the room instead of wallpaper. Everything is beautiful, you can choose the terrain. The only downside is that you can’t leave the room, since there are no doors on the TV. Help me leave the room.

It’s a shame that the kit doesn’t come with a person who will praise your choice during the warranty period.

But seriously, the combination of the uncertainty of acceptable spending, lack of knowledge on the topic and some of the sellers’ tricks that provoke a person to buy and dull his sanity is a very real risk of losing a large sum or getting put on credit.

Determine the dimensions

“I’ll buy it now, and then I’ll figure out something about placement” is a very bad way to think before purchasing any large product.

Most likely, you will want to place your newly purchased TV in an existing environment. This can be a separate bedside table, a set or a wall mount.

1. If the TV turns out to be noticeably narrower or wider than the bedside table, then such a design will look very poor.
2. A TV that is too large will simply not fit into the wall set, and this will become a big problem.

Mounting it on a wall gives you more freedom, but it also has its limiting factors.

There is such a thing as the optimal viewing distance. It is generally accepted that these are 3–4 diagonals of the TV.

Let's say the diagonal is 40 inches. An inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. 40 inches is 106.2 centimeters, that is, you are supposed to watch TV from at least three meters. Will it be possible to apply this rule in your house or apartment? No? It’s okay, because the optimal distance is a rather arbitrary parameter.

It is much better to first measure the distance from which you will watch your future TV and evaluate candidates for purchase at exactly this distance. You yourself will understand which screen diagonal will be optimal for you.

Too much big screen will not allow you to capture the entire picture, your eyes will begin to run around the image, trying to see details in the periphery, and will quickly get tired.

A screen that is too small will not work either. You realize that you do not see small details, and in general there will be no cinematic presence effect that a person expects to receive from a modern widescreen TV.

Coming for a TV with a tape measure is normal.

Optimal resolution

Resolution is the number of pixels that make up the screen.

Now the de facto industry standard is Full HD displays, in which the image consists of 1,920 pixels horizontally and 1,080 pixels vertically, but advertising is actively promoting 4K TVs, beautifully talking about the delights and advantages of this technology over “outdated” ones. Full HD.

A 4K screen typically consists of 3,840 horizontal pixels and 2,160 vertical pixels.

It turns out that such a display has four times more pixels.

The more pixels, the clearer the image the screen can produce. Logical? Logical.

This means that 4K TVs provide four times clearer images. Logical? No.

Marketers are silent about two very important things:

1. A 4K TV requires 4K content.
2. The human eye is quite limited in perceiving clarity at a distance.

The first feature can be easily demonstrated using any picture.

Here is the Lifehacker logo in a resolution of 150 by 150 pixels. Let's assume this icon is designed to be viewed in Full HD.

And here is the Lifehacker logo in a resolution of 300 by 300 pixels. Let's assume it's made to be viewed in 4K.

The difference in detail is noticeable, isn't it?

Question: what happens if you don’t have an icon in 4K resolution, but only have one for Full HD? That's right, the TV will try to stretch the image to fill the screen. Look closely at what a 150 by 150 pixel icon looks like if you stretch it to 300 by 300 pixels.

Do you see? The image has clearly gotten worse.

For comparison, look at a normal 300 by 300 pixel logo, to the right of which is a logo with its original size of 150 by 150, stretched to 300 by 300 pixels.

The difference in quality is obvious.

Almost the same thing happens on the screen of a 4K TV when you run Full HD and even lower quality content on it.

In a real situation, the difference will be less noticeable due to the so-called upscaling - image stretching, in which special algorithms try to neutralize associated defects. It turns out better, but it still can’t compare with the quality of real 4K content.

Even in 2017, there is very little 4K content. The vast majority of films and programs are provided in Full HD or HD format.

The second factor, due to the limitations of the human eye, is even easier to demonstrate.

Take another look at the normal and stretched logos.

Now slowly move away from the monitor.

When Steve Jobs showed the world the iPhone 4, the world's first smartphone with a Retina screen, he meant that the pixels on the display of this device are so small that the eye cannot see them from a typical distance for working with a mobile phone.

Human vision is actually not that sharp. For every screen, there is a distance from which the pixels that make up it are no longer visible. The larger the pixel, the greater this distance.

You can use Lifehacker’s Retina calculator to independently calculate the pixel indistinguishability distance for any of your gadgets.

The paradox is that on a Full-HD TV with a diagonal of 40 inches (106 centimeters), pixels cease to be visible from a distance of 160 centimeters, and the recommended minimum distance for comfortable viewing for it is 300 centimeters. The 4K advantage will only appear when you sit in front of the same screen 80–150 centimeters away, but who will do that and why?

Full HD already provides excessive clarity.

Why then is 4K advertised so actively? In fact, this technology is needed, but only by designers and other specialists for whom it is important to correctly see the smallest details at close range on the monitor, but everything else is a marketing necessity that exists and works solely due to the lack of education of consumers.

Think for yourself, what else should a TV manufacturer do when there are dozens of the same companies with the same products around? Of course, invent something new, something that will set him apart from the swamp of carbon-copy teleclones. Such innovation does not necessarily have to be beneficial to the user. The main thing is the very fact of the presence of something special, and the PR people will come up with everything right.

Competitors, in order to keep up in the eyes of consumers, have to repeat such essentially useless innovations, but as a bonus, manufacturers get the opportunity to significantly raise prices. New technologies!

Frequency

Frequency is the number of times the image on the screen is updated in one second, measured in Hertz. 60 Hz means that in one second the image can be updated 60 times.

It is believed that image refresh rates above 60 Hz are not detectable by humans. But to view three-dimensional content at 60 fps, when you need to alternately show frames for the left and right eyes, you need a 120 Hz TV.

Higher frequencies, be it 240 Hz or 100,500 Hz, are just another marketing noodle.

Matrix type

In fact, the matrix market is now dominated by a single technology called LED, on the basis of which the vast majority of displays are created. That is, the screens of all TVs are approximately the same.

Only the type of matrix is ​​important, and it will be either LED or the now actively promoted AMOLED.

AMOLED is otherwise called organic matrices. It is very easy to distinguish an LED TV from an AMOLED TV based on price. The second one, with the same diagonal and other parameters, will cost much more.

At the level of perception, an AMOLED screen beats an LED in only one, but very important, property: it is able to show you true black color.

The main problem with LED is the accuracy of black display. The entire screen area is illuminated, regardless of the color of individual pixels, and black, as we know from the initial physics course, is not light, but the absence of light. As a result, black turns into some kind of gray, which is especially annoying in dark films and scenes.

AMOLED works differently. In an organic matrix, each pixel glows independently, and when black is needed, the diode simply turns off, becoming truly black.

Left - LED, right - AMOLED

AMOLED displays are also credited with high “juiciness,” but this often has the opposite effect. The colors seem unnatural and acidic. Not everyone likes looking at such a picture. But when sunlight enters the room, the contents of the organic screen are almost invisible at all.

Unjustifiably high price AMOLED does not allow us to call this technology competitive. Buy a regular LED TV and you won't go wrong.

Color gamut

As mentioned above, screens are now made using the same technology. And this technology is sufficiently debugged to show a picture of acceptable quality, covering the entire color range. For aesthetes there is a subtle manual setting colors, and everything else has enough preset modes.

All sorts of powerful phrases like Super True Absolute Elite Pro Vision are again marketing, dust in the eyes, just additional pre-configured modes. No more.

Color gamut is a parameter that you don’t need to pay attention to at all.

Flat screen or curved

The curved screen is another example of a forced race among manufacturers, one of the most senseless innovations that brings more inconvenience than benefit.

A curved TV must be viewed from a strictly defined position, when the distance from any point on the screen to the eyes is the same, otherwise the picture will be distorted. Try looking at the screen a little from the side, and you will understand everything.

Accordingly, watching such TV with the whole family or with friends will be extremely inconvenient. The curved screen significantly reduces comfortable viewing angles.

To put it simply, curved screen TVs are bullshit marketing and a waste of money.

Smart TV or regular

Essentially, Smart TV is a set of applications built into the TV shell for broadcasting various content from the Internet. Recently, manufacturers have offered full Android With Google Play and their own sets of applications.

The weak point of such solutions is management. Entering queries and moving the cursor using the remote control is long and inconvenient. A solution could be to use a smartphone or tablet as a control element. Check the availability of this option when choosing a model.

However, if you buy a TV without a Smart TV and an Internet connection, you can make it smart later using an external set-top box from Apple or based on Android. Or use an intermediary like Google Chromecast to stream content from your smartphone or computer.

Which option is better? Choose according to your preferences and price. It is quite possible that a separate set-top box will cost much less than a built-in Smart TV in a TV.

The downside of an external set-top box is that it will take up one HDMI port, which could be adapted for something else.

The advantage of external attachments is that they can be changed based on needs. They can also be installed third party firmware. The speed and frequency of software updates depends on specific model consoles.

The choice of external set-top box is also determined by your budget. The price of a device, as a rule, directly depends on its capabilities and set of functions.

The only critical criterion is whether your TV supports the resolution. Very cheap set-top boxes may work poorly or may not support Full HD resolution at all. Pay attention to this.

If you know little about Smart TV and are not sure whether you will use it, then buy a TV without this feature. If necessary, you can always purchase a separate set-top box to view content from the Internet.

Number of HDMI ports

In many families, the TV becomes a multifunctional media center, that is, a lot of different devices are connected to it.

If you plan to use a lot of peripherals, consider the number of HDMI connectors based on one port per device.

For example:

• TV set-top box as a substitute for Smart TV - 1 port.
• Game console like PlayStation 4 or Xbox One - 1 port.
• Media player - 1 port.

As you can see, even a minimal set of equipment requires three HDMI ports. Calculate in advance the number of connectors you will need.

Sound

good acoustic system by definition, bulky, and modern TVs, on the contrary, try to make them as thin and light as possible. There is simply nowhere to place a sound system.

If you have the money, connoisseurs can choose among top-end TV models that have really cool sound. Such devices are huge, cost as much as a car and weigh several tens of kilograms.

If you want it to rumble and bomb, buy the sound separately, multi-channel, with a subwoofer and a good amplifier.

No “ordinary” TV will give you the richest bass, balanced mids and crystal highs, and therefore you don’t need to pay attention to acoustics at all.

Action plan

So, have you read everything and are ready to buy a new TV? Great. Well, so as not to forget anything, we offer you everything described above in the form of a short list.

1. Decide on the maximum amount you can spend on a TV.
2. Decide on the permissible dimensions of the future TV.
3. Measure the distance from which you will watch TV. When choosing, evaluate candidates for purchase from the same distance.
4. Decide on resolution. Think about whether you will need 4K in the near future, or whether Full HD will suffice.
5. Decide on frequency. Consider whether you need a TV with a frequency greater than 120 Hz.
6. Decide on the type of matrix. Visit the store in advance and compare the images and prices of regular and AMOLED TVs in person.
7. Decide on the shape of the screen. Visit the store in advance and compare the images and costs of regular and curved TVs in person.

Every home today has many different household appliances. And how long it will work largely depends on the reliability and reputation of the manufacturer. As a rule, every user prefers to purchase products from brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips. But their production facilities are located in different countries. And although each company assures that the quality remains unchanged, regardless of the country of manufacture, sometimes facts are observed to refute this position. In this article we will look at where TVs from LG and other brands are assembled and what is the difference between the quality of equipment from different countries at the output.

LG Electronics. Main business areas

LG Electronics is a South Korean company that is one of the largest manufacturers producing consumer electronics and home appliances. The company's main office center is located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. 95 countries around the world have 120 representative offices of LG Electronics.

LG's main activities:

• production and sale of plasma and liquid crystal televisions;
• production and sales cell phones and accessories;
• production of a huge selection of video and audio equipment;
• production of air conditioning and filter systems;
• production and sale of monitors, laptops, as well as their components;
• manufacturing a huge range of household appliances;
• developing solar panels that are energy-saving products;
• production of business tools, such as industrial monitors, tracking systems.

Top 5 most reliable TV companies

There are many TV manufacturing companies on the market today. To make the selection process easier of this device, consider the rating of the best brands. When compiling the TOP list, the main criterion was the ratio of price and quality of products.

Samsung

Samsung is one of the best manufacturers of TV devices. Opening by the Korean industrial center of production of its digital equipment in Russia made it possible to purchase a multifunctional TV device with a thin screen at a low cost. TV equipment Samsung acquired by all segments of the population.

Important! The 32-inch model Samsung UE32J5500AW is the best, it has an LCD display and LED backlight. The advantages include an advantageous Smart TV interface, as well as the ability to contact service center, which are located in many cities. Browse others good models You will find this brand in our separate article.

Sony

The second position in our ranking is occupied by the popular Japanese manufacturer of household equipment Sony. Stylish design, multifunctional use and excellent assembly quality, which is made in Slovakia, are the distinctive advantages of these devices.

Important! The disadvantages include the increased cost, which is associated with the fact that the assembly process takes place on the territory of a European country.

Important! Televisions from both manufacturers are very popular. And it’s difficult to decide which brand to choose. Our special comparison will help you figure it out.

LG

The Korean company LG is characterized by matching quality and price. For LG devices, a definite advantage is the presence of the best 3D format and direct-LED backlight. By following the link, you will learn about. The main office of this company is located in Korea, but many are interested in the question of where LG TVs are assembled.

Important! Are you planning to buy a TV with 3D? We have prepared a separate review, the information from which will help you clearly decide for yourself.

Philips

Philips television devices are also very popular in the modern market. The presence of Ambilight LED backlight distinguishes TV equipment from other branded models. Moreover, with a relatively low price for model range TVs manufactured by Philips are characterized by the presence of wide functionality.

Important! This branded model does not have any obvious shortcomings, but according to user reviews on thematic Internet forums, sometimes there are cases where the menu on the device display slows down. Such negative reviews can be traced in very small quantities.

Panasonic

The Japanese company Panasonic is a popular digital technology brand. At a relatively low price, the devices are quite reliable and of high quality. The presence of excellent pictures and stylish design leaves a pleasant impression of the brand model.

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TV production in Russia

Kaliningrad, Kaluga, Voronezh, Ruza and Alexandrov - these Russian cities are notable for the manufacture of television devices with a production volume of about 5 million units per year.

Today there are representative offices of the following companies in Russia:

• Samsung
• Philips,
• Rolsen,
• Vestel,
• Rubin.

Important! All owners of new TVs want to enjoy a good picture on their device. We have prepared separate reviews on choosing set-top boxes for digital television:

Kaliningrad region

IN Kaliningrad region video, audio and household appliances are produced under the leadership of the Russian company Rolsen Electronics.

Important! The presence of the Rolsen brand logo in the modern market is positioned with the Korean company, despite the fact that the share of the company’s main business is concentrated on Russian territory.

Where are LG TVs assembled? Rolsen specializes in the production of plasma, LCD TVs and multiviewers, DVD players, DVD recorders, portable DVD players, MP3 and MP4 players, as well as small household appliances. In addition, under OEM agreements, Rolsen Electronics produces the final assembly, which is used by such branded companies:

• Toshiba;
• Hitachi.

In terms of the volume of television equipment produced, Rolsen Electronics is one of the ten largest manufacturers of television devices. The company's own production facilities are located in the Kaliningrad region. Factories are characterized by the presence of the latest production lines. Today, such factories are the most modern enterprises that produce electronics in Russia. Invited Western specialists control all production processes.

Important! Producing products of its own brand, the company also receives orders for the manufacture of technical equipment from prestigious companies LG, JVC, Hitachi, Toshiba, Thomson, Daewoo, Philips.

Fryazino

A new enterprise has been built on the territory of the Moscow region town of Fryazino, which specializes in the process of assembling acoustic systems and audio equipment. The Rolsen plant in the city of Fryazino assembles televisions, which account for 15% of the entire Russian technical equipment market.

Important! Devices for watching TV programs, which are manufactured in Fryazino, are sold under the LG and Samsung trademarks.

Ruza

Where are LG TVs assembled? In the city of Ruza, Moscow region, there is a representative office of LG Electronics, where the assembly process of television devices is carried out. Today it is the largest enterprise in Europe for the manufacturing process of household technical equipment and electronics.

Important! The occupied area of ​​the plant is 50 hectares, with a total number of employees of more than 1,400 people and 650 specialists from contractor companies.

The enterprise includes four production buildings:

• In building A, the assembly process of plasma, liquid crystal and CRT TV devices takes place. This building also houses a home theater production line.
• Building B is engaged in the production of large household appliances - refrigeration equipment, washing units from available options to premium model types.
• In buildings S1 and S2 there are companies that produce a range of components.

Important! According to specialists of the brand company LG, the equipment produced at the plant near Moscow and the quality of its products are in no way inferior to the Korean enterprise. In addition, a new stage of quality control of manufactured products has been introduced at the enterprise near Moscow, and such a system does not exist even in South Korea.

Krasnodar

In the city of Krasnodar there is a branded enterprise ONIKS for the production of household appliances and electronics. In its equipment, the plant uses picture tubes and element base from prestigious companies Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung, LG and Philips. ONIKS household appliances are assembled at the production facilities of a state-of-the-art conveyor line. This enterprise produces CRT televisions, liquid crystal equipment, DVD players, acoustic systems, dust collection units, air conditioning units and other household appliances, which are of high quality.

Important! Over the years of its work, the Russian manufacturer LG has made a significant contribution to the development of scientific and technological progress and the Russian economy.

LG TVs in Russia

Where are LG TVs assembled? LG Electronics is one of the world leaders in the development and production of consumer electronics. The advanced plant is located in the Moscow region.

Important! Since 1958, LG has led scientific and technological progress South Korea. This company was the first to produce radio, refrigeration unit, TV device and air conditioner in its country. In keeping with the needs of the modern market, the innovative company constantly brings the latest technologies to its branches.

Scale of production

From the moment the “first stone” was laid to the present day, the advanced plant located in the Ruzsky district of the Moscow region has been characterized by a stable growth of high-tech capacities. Every year there is an increase in the volumetric indicator of the company's production with an ever-increasing consumer demand for manufactured products. Thus, the company has already produced its 15 millionth LCD TV device. In addition, at the moment the production of washing units and refrigeration equipment has crossed the million mark.

Important! In recent years, LG has Russian market was the first brand in the washing units category for four years in a row and the leader in the refrigeration segment for two years. In addition, the manufacturer LG is constantly increasing its share in the LCD TV segment in the Russian market.

Innovation and technology

LG is the first brand in the 3D TV segment and occupies a leading position in the ULTRA HD category. The presence of such natural success is explained by the presence of the company’s long-term strategic activities aimed at constantly increasing the localization of components and devices. Such a system helps optimize the cost of manufactured products while maintaining high quality that meets international standards.

Important! On the territory of the Moscow Region enterprise, along with the assembly shops of LG Electronics, there are production complexes of nine partner companies. They contribute to the production of all kinds of parts for the main assembly process from the production of printed circuit boards to television devices using latest technologies before the process of casting housings for household equipment, as well as the production of packaging containers for equipment. It is at the enterprise near Moscow that LG TVs are assembled.

Technological equipment

A specially designed robot performs the operation of screwing the device printed circuit board to the TV device panel. Previously, this procedure was performed manually, but more recently such a unit has made it possible to simplify this process. The matrices are delivered to the enterprise already placed inside the panel with the presence protective glass. In fact, this is a blank to which electronics are attached and the process of packaging into a housing is carried out. The testing process takes place on a constantly moving conveyor belt.

Important! The LG Electronics enterprise is characterized by the production of a wide range of advanced television devices and household equipment, which are focused on creating a more comfortable, environmentally friendly standard of living for the Russian consumer.

LG has built a full-fledged enterprise in Russia, where the atmosphere is very clean and tidy, the conveyor works quickly, and the operations performed are divided into smaller ones. All actions are characterized by thoughtfulness, in which the third part of the pipeline is testing.

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Now you know everything about where LG TVs are assembled and how exactly this happens. We hope that thanks to the information received, you were able to decide whether this technique is suitable for you or not.