LG LED UR78 50" 4K Smart TV, 2023

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When testing TVs in-house, we assess various aspects of their performance using an X-Rite colorimeter in conjunction with Portrait Displays’ Calman colour calibration software.

So, if you're wondering whether you should take the plunge and opt for one of the best 50-inch smart TVs, you're not alone. With a marketplace flooded with options, some smart - others not so much, it can seem like a buyer's minefield. And what is a smart TV anyway? Thankfully, there's a handy buyer's guide, FAQs and some jargon explained at the end of the article to help. Key specs – Screen sizes available: 42in, 48in, 55in, 65in, 77in, 83in; Screen type: OLED; Dimensions: 1,441 x 826 x 45.1mm; Weight: 14.8kg; HDR format support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision; Connectivity: 4 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB, digital optical audio output, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF tuner port High Dynamic Range smart TVs have a wider colour palette - over a billion colours compared to a few hundred thousand available on non-HDR screens. More colours mean more accurate pictures, vivid colours and better contrast and shadow detail. Dolby Vision is Dolby’s version of HDR and HRD10+. OLED and QLED

This data-led approach enables us to make direct comparisons between different models and state with confidence which modes are best for specific types of content or lighting conditions. Here’s a rough guide to give you an idea of the minimum distance you should have from your TV when viewing HD content: We need to be clear, of course, about which features LG has stripped out of the OLED48A2 to make it so affordable. The main ones are that it only carries a “standard” OLED panel rather than an Evo one; it’s only a 50Hz/60Hz panel, so there’s no support for 4K/120Hz gaming, and it only has three HDMIs rather than four. Essentially, the A2s sacrifice high-end gaming options to provide a more affordable OLED option for film buffs.

LG’s fortunes as a TV brand have been transformed over the past decade by its focus on OLED technology. The picture quality advantages associated with OLED have made it the darling of “serious” AV fans, and LG’s position at the forefront of OLED innovation has enabled it to transition from a brand once mostly associated with modest LCD TVs to a serious high-end player. Choosing a 50-inch TV offers several benefits based on personal preferences and specific needs. Firstly, the screen size of a 50-inch TV is larger compared to smaller options, providing a more immersive viewing experience. This larger display allows for a greater level of detail and visual impact, enhancing your enjoyment of movies, TV shows, and sports.Many smart TVs come with a feature called something similar to ‘Screen Mirror’ or ‘Wireless Display’. This pairs with a smartphone via an installed app. This then shows your phone screen on the TV, which is great for viewing photos, videos or video chats. These terms refer to the number of pixels that make up the image on the screen. So, 4K screens offer four times more pixels than HD screens, with 8.3 million pixels working across the screen. This makes for more detailed and accurate images. Here's a list of the most common ones when looking for the best 50-inch smart TVs. Among the measurements taken using those tools are figures for peak brightness, colour gamut coverage, greyscale and colour accuracy. Data is gathered for both SDR and HDR modes and for each of the picture modes a particular TV offers.