The Gadget Stuff Awards 2022: Premium and mediocre TV series of the year | Tech Reddy

The humble television is a product of technology that keeps on giving. Whether you’re addicted to gritty reality shows, a chin-up cineaste looking for the next art house or a hard-drinking gamer planning an all-nighter, quality TV is the secret to true happiness.

We have plonked ourselves over Things The sofa in front of a large range of TVs in 2022, and here we reveal our favorite models in two different categories: middle class and premium. So whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly screen that punches above its weight or the real cream of the crop, read on to discover our year’s champions. Oh, and there are a few other models we liked, too – so check those out while you’re here.

Best premium TV: Sony XR-55A95K

With its QD-OLED screen offering a brighter, richer taste of OLED performance (while retaining those bright blacks and high-impact contrast that make the technology look so impressive), the Sony XR-55A95K definitely excels when it comes to imaging. to work. In fact, we think this TV is about as good as it gets for 4K models right now, serving impressive images no matter where they come from.

The sound is also very impressive, with the screen itself acting as a speaker thanks to a pair of actuators, while another pair of rear-firing subwoofers lends everything a welcome measure of heft and power. As with most Sony TVs, the price tag may seem high compared to some of its competitors, but the overall performance, display and build quality of this product do not disappoint. The perfect screen for 2022 – take a bow.

Highly recommended: Philips 55OLED807

If you’re looking for premium OLED at a less-than-premium price, Philips’ excellent effort is crying out for a place in your living room. It’s not without its issues (we weren’t impressed with its long-term setup process or its Android TV platform) but it delivers where it counts, with all-around picture performance, solid specs and design and now Philips Ambilight backlighting. . lighting system, which washes the background wall in a light color to match whatever is currently on the screen.

Also on the shortlist: LG G2 77in OLED, Samsung QN85B NeoQLED

We’ve also been left agog by LG’s flagship model, the G2 77in OLED – and not just by its screen size and modest £4,500 price tag; Its image quality and brightness leave a mark. Another interesting effort comes from the Samsung QN85B NeoQLED, which is designed for next-gen consoles and offers great specs for its price.

Best mid-range TV: Panasonic TX-42LZ980

This 42-incher may not seem like much at first glance, it’s one of Panasonic’s entry-level models, but the deep dive left us in no doubt about the size. Delivering amazing picture quality for its price, the 4K OLED screen supports all types of HDR and excels when it comes to providing a natural, vivid image. The screen may be the star that turns here, but it is not the only thing that is attractive: the build quality ensures high quality, the connection is flexible (four HDMI 2.1s!) and the smart TV platform is well implemented. Pats back all around, Panasonic.

Highly recommended: Sony XR-42A90K

Like the Panasonic above, this Sony TV is one of the smallest OLED-based models available. And we love that – after all, not everyone lives in a space with room for a 50in screen, no matter how small and flat it is. The picture is a joy to see, despite the lack of a little brightness (fingers crossed you have a working set of blinds or curtains at home), and the support of the next console is also welcome – but the price is very small. up to suggest over Panny.

Also on the short list: Xiaomi F2 TV

Powered by Amazon Fire TV and available in 43, 50 and 55in sizes, this budget-friendly model doesn’t feel like a bucket of compromises have been made to keep the price low. All four HDMIs 2.1 and the screen is compatible with HDR10 and HLG.