LED Televisions Buyers Guide

LED TELEVISIONS

LED TVs are the next generation of televisions. Instead of using ordinary fluorescent backlighting, LED Televisions use multiple light-emitting diodes which will brighten, dim (or turn off altogether) depending on the need of the image onscreen.
This new technology results in a thinner panel, less power consumption therefore better energy efficiency (and less heat generated compared to regular LCDs), brighter displays and better contrast levels. LED TVs are also more environmentally friendly, offering fewer pollutants upon disposal.

SIZE

Before thinking about the technical details, you need to know the size of the LED TV that will best suit your needs. Unlike the old CRT televisions, an LED screen needs to be situated in such a way that everyone has a fairly direct view of the screen. Therefore it is important that the LED TV is in proper proportion to the room where it will be displayed. For instance, smaller rooms such as bedrooms or offices may require a 26" LED TV, while larger living areas could incorporate a 32" LED TV. The larger models such as a 42"LED TV and above will only be comfortable to watch if the room is large enough for everyone to sit back at a comfortable distance and enjoy a direct view of the television.
LED Televisions do benefit from being ‘thinner’ than other flat screen models (up to a third the thickness of LCD TVs) and therefore are perfect for wall mounting.

RESOLUTION & REFRESH RATE

When many shoppers start looking into purchasing an LED television, they often assume that the resolution of the television of the screen is the most important factor; however it is important to remember that the quality of the resolution is only as valuable as your personal ability to appreciate it. Just like some audiophiles can only really enjoy their music on high end stereo systems and others are fine with a kitchen radio, many people don't get as much extra enjoyment out of high resolution as they had hoped.

However, the refresh rate is something to bear in mind. The refresh rate is a measure of a number of times that the screen's image is refreshed per second. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the video will appear. A low refresh rate can be extremely distracting to watch as nearly everything will appear very clunky and awkward. A high refresh rate is particularly important if you plan on watching a great deal of sports or action films on your LED TV.

LED TVs are produced in two ways – Dynamic RGB LED’s and White Edge-LEDs:

COST OF LED TVS

LED TVs are a new technology so they are currently the more expensive option. While of course no one wants to pay too much on an LED TV, consumer technology is one of those areas where you get what you pay for, and it may be a mistake to rush out and purchase a cheap LED TV based on price alone.

Take into consideration what you are really looking for in terms of size, resolution and refresh rate, and make a short list of the best models that meet your needs. Next, take a look at the cost of each television and decide which models seem to offer the best value.

Check out our LED TV Section to see the televisions available to you - if you are not in a rush to purchase your TV right away, why not visit your local Euronics store to see what LED TVs are on sale.