TV Buying Guide
Shopping for a new TV? Let us help you get up to speed on the latest technologies to optimise your viewing pleasure.
KNOW YOUR TV
LED vs. OLED vs. QLED
Differentiate between the acronyms to make a better-informed purchase.
LED A Light-Emitting Diode TV has a Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen that uses backlighting.
2 types:
Full HD (2K resolution) - considered entry level
Ultra HD (4K resolution) - considered mid-range
Suitable for:
Those with a low to medium budget
OLED An Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) TV works without backlighting, allowing it to be slimmer.
2 types:
4K or 8K resolution
with screen sizes up to 88”
Suitable for:
Those with a low to medium budget Tech-savvy viewers, Sports fanatics and Movie lovers
QLED A Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diode TV uses technology that’s capable of reproducing all colours.
2 types:
4K or 8K resolution
with screen sizes up to 98”
Suitable for:
Those who like classy, minimalist aesthetics
All About High Definition
As TV sizes get bigger, display resolutions increase to reduce visible pixelation.
8K7680 x 4320 pixels; 4 times the picture clarity of HD
4K4096 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD3840 X 2160 pixels; double the pixels of Full HD
Full HD1920 x 1080 pixels
HD1280 x 720 pixels
