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Even if it is practical to watch films and series on the laptop, tablet or perhaps even the smartphone: the experience of a high-class TV set with a large screen cannot replace the mobile options.
With the right TV - and a little budget - you can set up your own home theater at home.
The following applies: Bigger is always possible.
55 inch television
A 55-inch television has a screen diagonal of 139.7 centimeters - plenty of space for impressive film enjoyment.
With the OLED55CX9LA *, LG offers a device in this category.
It supports 4K as well as the HDR standards HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma.
With Dolby Atmos, the TV has a powerful sound system that, together with Filmmaker Mode, offers a true cinema experience at home.
A number of video services such as Amazon Video, YouTube, Netflix, Maxdome, ARD Mediathek are supported;
ZDF Mediathek;
Youtube or DAZN.
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The LED television from Xiaomi also delivers great pictures with UHD resolution and can also convince with a very good price-performance ratio.
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65 inch television
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65-inch televisions are a whole size larger (if you want an in-between size, you can of course also find 60-inch televisions).
Here the screen diagonal is 165.10 centimeters.
If you want a TV of this size, you might want to keep an eye on the Panasonic TX-65HXW584 * (which is also available in other sizes such as 43 or 55 inches).
The Smart LED TV offers a 4K picture and HDR and also supports a number of video services.
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The popular GQ65Q60T model from Samsung * is in a similar class.
The smart TV can be operated very easily via the integrated voice assistants Alexa and Bixby, but of course also with the one remote control.
With dual LED backlighting and its minimalist design, the TV also creates a pleasant television ambience.
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75-inch TVs: the big ones
With 75-inch TV sets, the screen diagonal is significantly larger than the average television viewer: In this case, the diagonal is a proud 1.90 meters - much closer to the cinema than to the living room TV!
With this size it can get a bit more expensive - and you shouldn't forget that a device in this category also needs the necessary space in the living room.
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Of course, the good resolution is particularly important here.
While 4K is still the common standard for larger devices, some providers, such as Samsung in this case, also offer devices with 8K resolution.
Of course, this has its price: The Samsung QLED 8K Q950T * currently costs just under 8,000 euros on Amazon.
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TCL has a 75-inch TV * with 4K resolution in its range - this is a lot cheaper than the model from Samsung.
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However, it is also a little cheaper: The Sony KE-75XH8096 * in the same size costs a little less.
Incidentally, it also enables 4K upscaling.
This means that he is essentially upscaling HD footage to UHD.
Thanks to the Motionflow technology, even fast scenes from sports or action videos are displayed sharply.
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But even those who do not want to spend more than 1000 euros will find what they are looking for in the 75-inch segment - including the Samsung TU7079 *.
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80 inch TV: And even bigger
Anyone wondering whether it can be even bigger should be told: It is possible - and over 80 inches!
However, you are already moving into higher price ranges - for example with the LG 86UN85006LA *, which comes in a proud 86 inches.
That corresponds to a screen diagonal of 217 cm: Heard correctly - over two meters.
If you like it oversized, you have to bring plenty of space - but in this case don't dig too deep into your pocket.
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At 82 inches, the Samsung TU8079 *, which is also available in 43, 50, 55, 65 or 75 inches, is slightly smaller, but also a little cheaper than the LG model mentioned.
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Incidentally, the largest television in the world is the C Seed Blade 262 - with a screen diagonal of 6.65 meters or 262 inches.
Large televisions: size, resolution, price, etc.
If you are less interested in a small, compact TV and instead consider buying a large TV, you should ask yourself a few questions of principle. The most obvious question first: How big should the TV set be? The possible financial framework is also decisive. Put simply: If you don't want to spend more than a thousand euros, you probably won't get a 98-inch device with QLED and 8K resolution.
When buying a device with large dimensions, there are also the usual questions when buying a television: Which display should the device have?
LCD, QLED or OLED?
Which additional features are desired?
Do you prefer a certain brand?
The choice of tuner also plays a role.
This enables the reception of cable or satellite television without having to buy an additional receiver.
Some devices have triple tuners for receiving DVB-T2, DVB-C (cable) and DVB-S2 (satellite), others are even equipped with quattro tuners.
TV resolution: 4K and UHD
You shouldn't make any compromises when it comes to resolution: The current standard is 4K, also known as UHD.
This provides a razor-sharp image.
HD devices should no longer be considered for new purchases in a higher price range.
It is also a good idea to buy a device that enables HDR.
This stands for High Dynamic Range - and enables a particularly high-contrast image.
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When buying, pay attention to the energy consumption of the device and the efficiency class: Devices with the label A + or A ++ are recommended - this indicates that the device consumes little power.
It is completely different with efficiency classes E or F.
Large televisions: bottom line
If you want a large TV, you have an equally large selection - but you may have to dig a little deeper into your pocket than with a TV in "normal" dimensions.
Those who don't spend that much, but still want a home cinema experience at home, could alternatively use a mini projector plus screen.
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This article was first published on June 29, 2020.