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As we are all stuck at home and running out of entertainment options, more of us are increasingly turning to binge-watching and gaming to past our time. And be it streamed content, soccer, or video games; they all look better with a good TV.

Whether you are a new homeowner, entertainment system enthusiast or avid gamer who wants a TV you can also stream content from, we have the pick of the season here for you!

Samsung QN90A: The Best 4K Experience

Type of Display: QLED Panel

Screen Size: Comes in 50-, 55-, 65-, 75- and 85-inch screen sizes for your choice of viewing pleasure.

Resolution: 4K – also known as Ultra HD

Special features: Anti-reflection and glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Object Tracking Sound, SpaceFit Sound, Active Voice Amplifier amongst others.

Price: Starting from SGD $3,179/ MYR 9,499/ PHP144,999.

Newly introduced in 2021, the Samsung QN90A offers their newest screen technology, NEO QLED panels with brightness levels and contrast details significantly better than most OLED models out there. Their added "quantum matrix" help direct LED light with better accuracy, improving HDR highlights, and shadow detail, while reducing blooming (stray light that bleeds from brighter to darker areas).

Unlike OLED, Samsung's QLED technology also has no risk of permanent burn-ins.

Combined with other useful features like anti-reflection so that ambient lighting is no longer an issue, and Object Track Sound technology with its built-in speakers all around the TV to immerse you fully in the show, the Samsung QN90A is the perfect upgrade for a much more enjoyable viewing experience.

Editor’s note: If money is no object and you are after that glorious 8K resolution, do consider the Samsung QN900A (the best that Samsung has to offer) with all the same exciting features as the QN90A, but better.

LG G1 Gallery: The Best 4K Smart TV That Doubles as A Work of Art

Type of Display: OLED evo Panel

Screen Size: Comes in 55-, 65-, 75- inch screen sizes

Resolution: 4K – also known as Ultra HD

Special features: Dolby Vision™ IQ and Dolby Atmos®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, Game Optimizer, Sports Alert, and OLED Motion Pro amongst others.

Price: Starting from SGD $3,517.

One of the most attractive smart TV models available in the market, the LG G1 Gallery comes with a beautifully sleek design that allows it to mount flush against the wall or form the perfect centrepiece on an elegant stand in any modern household.

But that is not all to it. Equipped with the latest OLED technology, the LG G1 Gallery offers some of the highest levels of image quality and performance available to OLED technology with its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. Unfortunately, as with all OLED, permanent burn-in is a small but plausible risk which the aforementioned Samsung's QLED avoids.

It is also wonderful gaming features like variable refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 inputs (which support 4K 120 Hz), and a near-instant response time for a smooth gaming experience.

Whether you are looking to showcase a work of art, an action movie, or a sporting event on screen, it will take your viewing experience to the next level with stunningly bright and sharp images.

LG C1 OLED: An All-Rounder for Movies, Sports, and Gaming

Type of Display: OLED Panel

Screen Size: Comes in 48-, 55-, 65-, 77- inch screen sizes

Resolution: 4K – also known as Ultra HD

Special features: Dolby Vision™ IQ and Dolby Atmos®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, Game Optimizer, Sports Alert, and OLED Motion Pro amongst others.

Price: Starting from $2,499 (with SGD $747 savings)/ PHP 109,990.

Not only is the LG C1 more affordable than the first 2 entries, it is jam-packed with interesting features that makes it the perfect all-round contender for entertainment needs in a household. For example:

        · Dolby Vision™ IQ and Dolby Atmos® work hand in hand to deliver the ideal picture setting combined with immersive surround sound for the ideal

          movie-watching experience.

        · G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync™ compatibility means that the C1 offers top-in-class picture quality and response times for the ultimate gaming

          experience.

        · Game optimiser mode and HDMI 2.1 input ports that support up to 120 Hz at 4K, variable refresh rates and eARC for use with new AV receivers.

        · OLED Motion Pro technology helps to reduce motion blur such that you can enjoy even the subtlest of quick plays during those soccer matches.

        · 3 built-in voice assistants: Google, Alexa and LG's own ThinQ.

Sony X90J: A Fantastic Mid-Range Smart TV

Type of Display: LED Panel

Screen Size: Comes in 55-, 65-, 75- inch screen sizes

Resolution: 4K – also known as Ultra HD

Special features: XR Picture, XR Contrast, XR Motion, XR Sound, Voice Zoom, built-in Google TV, amongst others.

Price:Starting from SGD $2,999/ MYR 7,399/ PHP 89,990.

Don’t want to break the bank for a new Smart TV? Here’s a reasonably priced option for you! For its affordable price tag, the Sony X90J is a great mid-range general-purpose smart TV that will fulfil the needs of most households!

Using a VA panel, it produces an outstanding contrast ratio, and has a full-array local dimming feature that gives deep blacks though not on par with that of abovementioned TVs. It also has decent reflection handling, and provides a good enough HDR experience, despite not having the best colour gamut.

That said, with its upgraded Cognitive Processor XR technology, the Sony X90J brings colours and contrast to life in breath-taking details, delivering a great viewing experience every time.

It also has low input lag, good response time, and a 120 Hz refresh rate, that makes it great for gaming.

PRISM+ Q75: Best Budget-Friendly Big Screen

Type of Display: IPS

Screen Size: 75- inch screen size (but comes in smaller 55” and 65” options)

Resolution: 4K – also known as Ultra HD

Special features: Google Play Store, Built-in Chromecast, Google Voice Assistant, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, MEMC Motion Smoothing, Dolby Audio and TruSurround Sound, Swivel Mount.

Price: Starting from SGD $1,699.

At 75 inches, the PRISM+ Q75 is the biggest Smart TV that the local tech firm has to offer. Apart from its massive size, it also comes with a huge variety of smart features to make your viewing experience all the more enjoyable.

As opposed to the older E series, PRISM+'s Q series replaced its own interface with Andriod 9.0, allowing access to more than 5,000 apps on the Google Play store from streaming services to arcade games. The remote has also been updated to Bluetooth which means you no longer have to aim for the receiver when clicking buttons. On top of that, the remote doubles as the microphone for your Google Assistant.

The Q75 also has a pair of downwards firing speakers, supporting Dolby Audio and TruSurround. Visually, MEMC motion smoothing is supported, which adds frames to smoothen your video output, making it ideal for fast-paced action films and sports.

While it isn't the best TV money can buy, the PRISM+ Q series and the Q75 in particular just made the big TV experience a whole lot more affordable with features that are still amazing.

Final Thoughts

As far as lists go, while this one contains our 5 favourite picks, there were many others that simply didn't make the cut because we didn't want to write an overly long snooze fest. If you already have a favourite that didn't make it to this list, feel free to compare prices for them here.