4K, 8K, 1080p, HD and UHD. If you’re shopping for a new TV, you’ve likely noticed these letter-number combos listed beside the word “resolution.” But what’s the difference between these resolution types? Is it worth paying more for an 8K TV versus a 4K TV? Does resolution even matter that much? Resolution may not be the …
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Nearly all modern televisions are compatible with high dynamic range video. While that doesn’t mean they all perform the same, many HDR TVs are brighter than their older, non-HDR counterparts and innovations like mini-LED make them even brighter. Some of the brightest TVs we’ve reviewed are also some of the best TVs. Although brighter doesn’t necessarily mean better, it can …
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TVs get a bit better every year, and in 2022 the improvement with the biggest impact might be mini-LED. It’s an evolution of traditional LCD TV tech that uses thousands of tiny light emitting diodes to improve picture quality, and at CES 2022 more TV makers than ever are using it. TCL, Samsung and LG all introduced new mini-LED TVs …
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For nearly 20 years I’ve used a projector as my main “TV.” Watching some of the best shows in history on a 100-inch screen has been a joy. Movies on a 10-foot-wide screen are the ultimate in immersion. All TVs are postage stamps compared to that. For years I’ve advocated getting a projector over a big TV, as the images they created …
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HDR, or high-dynamic range, can elevate the image of your TV to an entirely new level. It’s found on nearly all of the best TVs, including midrange and high-end TVs as well as many budget models. On a good-quality TV displaying real HDR TV shows, movies and games, you’ll see brighter highlights, better contrast and deeper, more realistic colors. The …
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Apple announced the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max in 2019 but they’re still worth considering in 2021. The iPhone 11 phones have wonderful cameras, a blazing fast processor and excellent build quality. If you don’t need 5G, you can probably pass on the newer iPhone 12 series. You can save some serious money, too. Apple sells the iPhone 11 for …
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TV manufacturers have been trying to combat something called “motion blur” for years. You may have noticed the blur before and not been able to put your finger on what exactly was so bothersome about it. Or you may be enjoying watching television in blissful ignorance, never even realizing that your TV looks soft. Sorry in advance for ruining your …
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There are plenty of new and confusing terms facing TV shoppers today, but when it comes down to the screen technology itself, there are only two: Nearly every TV sold today is either LCD or OLED. LCD TVs, also called “LED TVs,” have been prevalent on the market since the early 2000s. The best ones feature technologies like quantum dots or …
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The budget market has long been awash with ultracheap “HD” projectors, but there’s a catch: The vast majority of these models don’t offer true 1080p resolution — they just accept an HD signal and dumb it down to a lesser resolution, which looks all the worse when you blow the image up on your wall or in your backyard. That’s why the …
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For the biggest screen possible in your home, the best projectors can create truly massive images. In many cases they cost less than the biggest TVs. From movies to TV, PlayStation 5 to Xbox Series X, there’s just something more compelling and engrossing about big-screen entertainment. The catch is that projectors require more setup and hassle than TVs. You’ll need to …
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