This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Amazon’s Fire TV devices let you stream most major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and its own Prime Video. Like its chief rival Roku, Fire TV is a popular and affordable way to stream TV shows and movies, …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone and with it some of the best prices on TVs this year. But if you missed a deal, don’t worry. Many of the best TVs we’ve reviewed are still available at the same prices, or just slightly higher, as they …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Vizio M7-Series Quantum TVs can produce a solid picture thanks to full-array local dimming and a variable refresh rate for gaming. And during Cyber Monday (that’s today) you can save up to $350 on sets from 50 to 75 inches. Full disclosure: The Vizio MQ7 doesn’t perform as well …
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Samsung’s The Frame looks like no other TV. Its ultrathin screen can double as a place to display digital art and measures just 24.9mm thick, similar to a typical picture frame. By subscribing to Samsung’s Art Store for $5 per month, users can gain access to over 1,400 pieces of art to show on the screen. Design-conscious buyers might also enjoy the …
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A few days before Black Friday, the holiday buying season is upon us, and TV shopping has kicked into high gear again. This time of year TV prices typically fall — dramatically — as retailers and manufacturers compete for your big-screen dollars. But there’s something different about TVs in 2021, and I’m not talking about 8K resolution, OLED versus QLED …
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Many of us want home-theater surround sound, but space and budget can be a hurdle. Soundbars are a low-profile, big-impact option that will enhance your audio experience at an affordable price. The Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Soundbar features two full-range speakers with DTS Virtual:X sound enhancement and has been optimized for 4K HDR content with Dolby Audio, delivering striking clarity …
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The latest version HDMI is called 2.1, and it’s a big leap forward compared to HDMI 2.0. It’s currently found on the best new TVs, including recent models from LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, Vizio and more. HDMI 2.1 is also on both of the next-generation game consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In fact, to get the most out …
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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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Roku is best known for its popular streaming devices, including the excellent Roku Express 4K Plus, but it also powers TVs and speakers. The TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar is an attempt to bring these two latter categories together. Compared against other soundbars at the price it certainly sounds good, but being totally wireless is its most limiting characteristic. Also known as …
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Refresh rate is one of the more confusing aspects of TV technology and TV makers don’t do much to explain it. In fact, they often obscure it. Refresh rate is a number that specifies how many times per second the image on your TV changes. With most TVs it’s 60, though it’s rare you’ll ever see a TV with that …
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