The Vizio P2ui-B series is one of the few budget 4K resolution TVs available, and it shows in some ways, such as the lackluster TV remote and design. However, the picture quality looks far from cheap. For gamers, it offers very low input lag, even compared to plasma screens. Its picture quality is also pretty good for a $2,000 4K TV. The included features are also decent, which include Smart TV suite, HDMI inputs, 4K streaming capabilities, and the usual connections (USB, Component, and Composite).

The TV offers a minimalistic design that is definitely not top of the line, but it also does not look as cheap as a $200 budget TV. This series is much thicker than many other HDTVs, due to the direct backlighting, which is a drawback to its design. The outside bezel is also thicker, and it is a dark, featureless gray. The remote that comes with this HDTV is mostly featureless. It does not offer backlighting, the keys are close together, and the keys around the cursor make using it difficult. It does offer a QWERTY keyboard that works quite well, which makes navigating the smart TV suite easy.

Pros:

• 4K resolution at a cheap price
• Deep black levels and good contrast
• Color accuracy is good and video processing is okay
• Very low input lag
• Excellent features

Cons:

• Video processing makes picture worse at times
• Picture too sharp
• Screen artifacts

Bottom Line:

This 4K TV is a good one, especially for those who are budget conscious. Many of the video processing issues will hopefully be addressed in a future software update.

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The Vizio M1d-A2R and the TV remote for it seem to have little in common, which is odd for this TV brand. The TV itself is an exceptional value for just under $2,000 for a 55-inch screen. The brand was once considered a budget one, in line with TCL and other similar brands. This first TV in the M series is one of the models that are making strides towards a more high-end style. For the price, this Vizio HDTV offers an excellent picture and a nice set of features.

Prior to this model, most Vizio TVs looked cheap. This one does not at all. It has a barely-there bezel that resembles the bezel of a smartphone. The ends are brushed aluminum, rivaling many of LG’s HDTV designs. Even the Vizio logo is subtle at the bottom right corner of the TV. Its stand is simple, yet effective, and leaves the TV looking similar to a computer monitor. However, the remote that comes with the M1d-A2R is less than stunning. It looks promising, with it being a good size and having all the buttons in the right places, but its performance underwhelms. It has backlighting, but no dedicated button, so you have to press blindly for it to work. It is also sluggish, and it freezes.

Pros:

• Great value
• Excellent picture quality
• Good shadow detail
• Deep black levels
• Great processing
• Smart TV suite
• Nice design

Cons:

• Some apps are sluggish
• Remote is not great
• Has a slight red push
• Screen is very reflective

Bottom Line:

This is a great TV to own. The design and the features included, with the generally low price tag, are a win.

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For an expensive HDTV, the LG LA6200 Series disappoints with a poor picture and standard TV remote compared to the remotes shipped with their nicer TVs. Even though it has an almost $2,000 price tag, this LCD HDTV is considered a mid-range model. It offers many good features, but features alone do not make a TV worth buying, unless it can make you coffee or something cool like that.

This LG HDTV looks like an excellent piece of electronic luxury when it is turned off. Is has a modern style with a thin, aggressive silver bezel. The stand also has the same silver brushed finish, which looks so very sleek. The remote is standard, but, for $80 more, you could upgrade to a so-called smart remote. So, looks-wise, LG has it covered with the luxurious look of this HDTV. However, when it is turned on the problems start. It has a picture quality that leaves much to be desired.

Pros:

• Beautiful exterior
• Swivel stand
• Excellent Smart TV suite
• Accurate color
• 3D ready with 4 sets of glasses
• Adjustable picture settings

Cons:

• Poor value for the money
• Subpar picture quality
• Black levels too light
• Bad video processing
• Poor 3D image

Bottom line:

If you want a beautiful HDTV for looks, this is it. However, if you want a TV that is a good value and that works well, look elsewhere. The picture quality is very subpar compared to the price. The picture quality lacks contrast and definition, which is not a good thing when you’re paying almost $2,000 for a TV.

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The Samsung UNF6300 series is another mid-range set that offers a decent mixture of features and solid picture quality, but lacks an advanced TV remote. Overall, this LED LCD TV has much to offer with a price that is slightly over $2,000 for a 55-inch model. The series ranges from 32 inches, all the way to 60 inches. Aside from great TVs such as the Panasonic E60 or Vizio M series, this TV offers almost as good of a value, which is a lot to say for a non-plasma set.

This LED LCD TV offers a unique look that makes it look pricier than it is. It has a thin, black bezel with transparent edging. The edges of the bezel are rounded, leaving a sleek outline of the HDTV. It has a spider stand, dressed in a light gray color. The stand looks nice, but feels cheap– to the extent that you might feel safer mounting the TV to the wall. The very standard remote is cluttered with many buttons. However, it does offer easy access to many features, including cable box control and Smart TV features.

Pros:

• Smart TV suite
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Great picture quality
• Accurate color
• Excellent quality video processing
• IR blaster remote
• Cable box control
• Modern design
• Good sound quality

Cons:

• Light black levels
• Flimsy stand
• Dark areas look bluish

Bottom Line:

This LED LCD TV presents a great value for the price. Its picture quality is better than many other similar and higher priced HDTVs.

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The Sony KDL-400A is a small 32-inch TV with an equally compact TV remote. The TV is very affordable, at under $300, compared to most of what Sony offers. Though it’s not a huge TV, it is perfect for a small game room or for a child’s bedroom. It offers a decent picture quality for a low-priced TV, although it is not the best out there. However, it has the best sound compared to TVs of a similar price range. It has an LED LCD screen, but it lacks features, such as Smart TV.

This KDL might cost little, but the set itself does not look cheap. Its base and bezel have a mirror-like finish. The bezel is very thin, similar to many of the higher end HDTVs. The compact remote doesn’t have too many buttons, and the buttons it does have are all highly usable. It even has a dedicated set of buttons for the built-in media player.

Pros:

• Solid black levels
• Low price, decent value
• Good color saturation
• Excellent sound quality
• Sleek and modern design
• Decent remote
• Great shadow detail
• Includes a USB port

Cons:

• No Smart TV features
• TV menu does not look good
• No 3D technology
• No de-judder processing
• 120Hz processing looks more like 60Hz

Bottom Line:

This small TV is excellent for a spare room or for a child’s room. It is not a TV to use for playing video games, but those who just want an extra TV for watching movies will enjoy it. It is not the best value out there, but it is one of the best TVs for under $300 that you will find in this size.

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The Samsung UNH6400 is an HDTV that is almost worth buying for the TV remote. This TV is a mid-range model, with many of the bells and whistles you can expect from the $1,000+ price tag. Its Smart TV suite has many more apps than many of the competitors. The picture quality is excellent for the price, but the sound quality does not measure up. However, it does have active 3D technology and comes with 2 sets of 3D glasses.

The bezel on this TV is so thin that it seems to provide the whole-picture look. The bezel is all black, and there is no chrome in sight. However, the stand is chrome, but it does let the TV itself swivel. The model is on the thicker side, at 2.5 to 2.8 inches. The included remote is the Smart Touch Remote. It is a small motion remote that is small enough to feel good in the palm of the hand. Navigation is fluid and easy, which is better than most remotes. The only downside is that many functions require the use of an on-screen remote.

Pros:

• Excellent minimalistic design
• Awesome remote control
• Smart TV suite that offers a lot
• Accurate color
• Good bright room image
• Active 3D technology and 2 pairs of glasses
• Great image processing

Cons:

• For the price, picture quality could be better
• Bad sound quality
• Black levels too light
• Smart TV suite offers almost too many apps

For a decent quality TV, the price tag is almost worth it. The remote is wonderful, it has a wide range of features, and the design is very sleek.

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