Technology changes, things come and go, but what stays the same is our necessity for a good TV. Despite the possibility to watch our favourite series, shows, and videos on our smartphones and tablets, a good TV is more than the means to get access to entertainment.

The TV is a piece of technology that enhances our comfort at home, gives depth and dimension to the living area, and can be a fancy focal point especially if it’s teamed up with a stylish and affordable TV stand. Let’s not forget it also helps bring a family closer by enjoying film time together over a nice cup of hot cocoa or popcorn.

All of these roles a TV can have give it a rather serious aspect which may make shopping for a new one slightly more complex. That, and the fact there are just far too many options available on the market. Who knew finding the right TV wasn’t that straightforward experience it appears to be?! Lucky for you, I’ve piled up a few guiding points to show you the way to buying the ideal device for you.

Decide on the Perfect Size

This specific factor has a lot of say about how we experience our favourite Amazon or Netflix shows. Bigger is always better, but that may not work in every home since one size doesn’t fit all. With this thought in mind, you’re likely to make the shopping less of a hassle if you first consider the area where you plan on installing the TV.

Would it overwhelm the room if you were to add something bigger like one of the smart TVs with 65 inch screens or would it be better to fit in a smaller model like one of the 40-inch models instead? Before you answer, be sure to take a tape measure and do the measuring to get the exact numbers. By the way, you know the diagonal length of the screen, from the bottom corner of one side to the upper corner on the other side, is the number of inches, right?

To get the precise numbers space-wise, you need to measure the TV’s width and height. This would help you decide which size is ideal for you and your room’s size, and whether you can fit it on the TV unit or have it wall mounted. Don’t forget the viewing distance plays a key role in the decision too, so it’s just as important to measure up the space from the TV to the sofa/bed. The recommended distance is the double number of the screen size.

For example, with a 65 inch smart tv you’re best seated around 10 to 11 feet (120-132 inches), whereas with 40-inch you can lower that to 6 or 7 feet which comes to about 80 inches. This isn’t to say you absolutely can’t pick out a bigger design for a smaller room, however, keep in mind it might affect your room’s layout and décor, as well as your comfort and watching experience. If you choose to wall-mount it, then you may go with a bigger one.

Consider the Resolution

Much like with cameras, the resolution determines the quality of the TV and the higher the resolution, the better the quality respectively. The main options nowadays include the standard 1080p also known as Full HD, and 4K also known as Ultra HD with 3840 x 2160 pixels. Of course, there are other choices too, like the lower 720p and the much higher 8K with 7680 x 4320 pixels that’s still very new on the market.

However, of these two the first can notably alter the image quality on bigger screen smart tvs 65 inch or even the 55 and 48-inch models, resulting in poor fuzzy quality, whereas the latter is so advanced that not much content is available for it yet. So, once again we come to the standard and UHD choices. If you do decide to invest more and acquire the top-notch 4K then you might like the thought of also having features like the HDR (High Dynamic Range) for outstanding image quality, colour, and contrast.

Think About the Number of Connections

If you want to make the most of the investment in high resolution smart tvs 65 inch or bigger models, then you ought to look into the number of ports too. At the very least, you require USB ports, multimedia support, and HDMIs for connectivity with your laptop, accessing media from USBs, taking care of sound and gaming needs by connecting external sound systems and gaming consoles.

Getting a few of each of the three is advisable, and so is finding a TV model with HDMI 2.1 port too as this would come in handy with 8K content in the nearby future. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity are other two essential features to consider as they are highly useful with having more access to media online and on other devices on the network you have at home.