Picking a Smart TV used to be a fun family outing until a few years back. Such a trip involved choosing between the best picture or screen size and ensuring that the model you selected offered an amazing display combined with great sound that you could experience at the store itself.
Let’s fast-forward to now where picking a television (TV) requires selection of screen size based on the viewing distance, deciding between an OLED or LED screen, selecting between an HD or 4K or even 8K resolution, pondering over internet connectivity and finally deciding whether a smart TV is actually the way to go keeping new innovations in how content is being created in mind. Whew! The choices and options seem endless.
To help you get started in your search for your next TV, here are 4 upcoming smart TV models you should keep an eye out for in 2019 to boost your home entertainment experience.
1. Samsung Q90R QLED (2019)
In a nutshell:
- Great viewing angles
- Incredible smart platform
- Amazing picture quality
- Fantastic HDR performance
Last year, the Samsung TV to beat was the Q9FN. With its long list of features and great image quality, this model also came with Bixby support along with Samsung SmartThings. However, it had its limitations.
This year Samsung has addressed these limitations on the new Samsung TV Q90R. The design language continues to be minimalistic and in continuation with Samsung’s 360-degree design ethos. A thin metal frame covers the edges of this large Samsung TV.
On the back, there is just one connection whereas the connect box contains four HDMI 2.0b ports, three USB ports, twin terrestrial and satellite tuners, a CI port and external link for audio and a LAN port. The Wi-Fi and Apple AirPlay is already built-in.
The Q90R delivers incredible picture quality and you will be mesmerised by it at first glance. Samsung has nailed the combination of direct LED backlight and very effective local dimming. Providing natural colours with AI-powered image enhancements, the picture quality on this model is brilliant.
2. LG 8K OLED (OLED88Z9)
In a nutshell:
- Offers an 8K OLED display
- Great handling of slow motion
- Wide viewing angles support
Showcased at the CES 2019, this LG TV made jaws drop with its 88-inch 8K OLED technology. The design, in one word, is spectacular! A thin black bezel frames the screen making the rear look extremely polished. The fact that the engineers have managed to fit an 8K resolution in a screen as large as 88 inches is beyond believable.
As expected, with this LG TV featuring 8K pixels, there are no visible pixels even when you strain your eyes close to the TV. As this TV is to be launched in the latter part of 2019, the connectivity options are not clear yet, but it is quite understandable that if you are looking for the next wave of smart TV technology, you need to pay close attention to the latest from LG!
In terms of features, this LG TV comes with Alexa and Google Assistant and offers the LG ThinkQ AI support. It also has the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support in terms of display and sound for a superlative experience.
3. Panasonic 2019 4K OLED TV
In a nutshell:
- Accurate colours like never before
- HCX Pro Intelligent Processor for a great display
- New customisable home screen
This soon-to-be-launched 4K OLED TV from Panasonic will feature a long list of world’s firsts. It will support HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision HDR, meaning it will be the first smart TV to support upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers. For unparalleled and accurate colour, Panasonic has roped in leading Hollywood colourist, Stefan Sonnenfeld to create the HCX Pro Intelligent Processor that runs the OLED panel.
What’s more, this TV will support all the HDR formats and its audio system has been given a tune-up by Technics. You’ll be happy to know that both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant will come built into this model. Panasonic’s new My Home 4.0 Screen will enable you to create an interface of your liking on this model too!
4. Sony Master Series Z9G 8K HDR TV
In a nutshell:
- 8K resolution
- Massive 98-inch screen
Back into action from the far from perfect Z9F series, the latest Sony Z9G TV seems to have got off to a great start with an improved Backlight Master Drive. The design is bulky; however, you may find yourself nodding in approval as this Sony TV is extremely well-built and sturdy. At 98-inches it is larger than most other models of the brand and Sony will be launching a smaller size of 85-inch in select markets.
To enable the large screen to produce 8K images, Sony has used its latest 8K X-Reality Pro image processing algorithm as well as the X1 Ultimate processor. The image processing algorithm uses a dual database to upscale images based on what is being shown.
For example, the processor knows what a clear sky looks like and it along with the algorithm will fill any gaps that may appear once the image has been upscaled to 8K providing you with a clear picture.
Along with this, the TV comes with Acoustic Multi-Audio which aligns the sound with what you’re watching for a more immersive experience. It also comes with all the bells and whistles you may want in terms of connectivity and IMAX-enhanced display, Netflix calibration and more.
Conclusion –
While all these models sound exciting, you may be wondering what the price tags are like. No matter how they’re priced when they are finally launched, you can buy the TV you want on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network. Here you can pick a smart TV from the best brands of 2019 on EMIs starting from Rs.1999 and pay via affordable No Cost EMIs.
You can also choose the latest models, be it a Lloyd TVs or a Haier TV, which will make it to the shelf in 2019 as well and enjoy great deals here. All you need to do to get started is to check your pre-approved offer by filling out some basic information. This will get access to customised financing deals, so you can upgrade your TV without any delay or compromise.
