TVs

How to Choose the Right TV for Your Living Room

TV selection starts with screen size and viewing distance. For bedrooms (6-8 ft viewing distance), 32-43 inch TVs work well. Living rooms with 8-10 ft distance suit 50-55 inch models, and larger rooms benefit from 65-75 inch screens. Panel technology matters: LED/LCD panels are the most affordable, QLED offers better colour accuracy and brightness (ideal for well-lit Indian living rooms), and OLED delivers the best contrast and viewing angles but costs significantly more. For smart features, Google TV and Android TV offer the widest app selection including Hotstar, JioCinema, and YouTube, while platforms like Samsung Tizen and LG webOS are smoother but have fewer Indian apps. Key specs to compare include peak brightness (aim for 500+ nits for daytime viewing), refresh rate (120Hz matters for gaming and sports), HDMI 2.1 ports (future-proofing for PS5/Xbox), and Dolby Vision + Atmos support. Budget-conscious buyers should prioritise panel quality and brightness over smart features, since you can always add a Fire TV Stick or Chromecast later.