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If it's a cheap TV, it's almost assuredly not actually or Hz, which means fast motion will be blurred. How many HDMI connections do you need? If you can't find this info on the spec sheet, be wary. If the connection doesn't have HDCP 2. For the most part, the major TV companies and brands like Roku have the whole smart TV thing down solid. Off brands might not. This isn't a huge deal, as media streamers are inexpensive and great, but if you're expecting a quality streaming experience, you might not get it.
You also might not get all the streaming services you want. Everything has Netflix, not everything has Amazon, Vudu, Hulu and so on.
TVs with Chromecast built-in, for example, require you to use your phone, and don't always stream Amazon video. There are several lesser-known brands that are making fantastic TVs. TCL is a recent standout.
So just because they're not as well known as, say, Samsung or Sony, that doesn't necessarily mean you should cross them off your list. That said, an unknown brand may not have the same warranty or repair support, if needed. During Black Friday well-known name brands like Samsung and LG often sell their cheapest models for prices far below what you may expect.
A lot are fine, but some might not deliver the same level of picture quality or features as a lesser-known brand like TCL or Vizio -- both of which routinely top CNET's list of best TVs for the money. In other words, even on Black Friday a TV's brand shouldn't be the sole determining factor. And on the flip side, there are many brands that you might recognize that are nothing but the name of a formerly great company. Best Buy. Sharp's Roku TV is also pretty bare-bones and doesn't get those deep blacks you'll find on some of the more expensive TVs.
Then again, you may not care.
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If you're hunting for a second TV, or want a bargain, this Sharp also has Roku built-in, which is nice. It also has a p HD version and other sizes, all of which are priced affordably. The picture should be good enough to feel like a good step up from HD. Some users complain about the sound, though poor audio quality is a problem on most every TV. No matter what TV you buy, we recommend you pick up a good soundbar or read our Best Soundbars guide. Amazon , Walmart , Samsung. The sound output is solid, as is the picture quality. You'll have to get around the fact that there are only two HDMI ports, but that's the only major problem.
Both Amazon and Walmart have larger sizes of this TV and they're also priced competitively and discounted for Cyber Monday.
Honestly, you'll never tell the difference unless they're side by side. The M Series has full array lighting and local dimming, too. The picture quality is excellent and a inch screen is just right for a good home theater. Best Buy Smaller sizes also on sale.
Vizio's E Series is a step above the bargain bin, with a full array of backlights and local dimming, which makes certain areas of the screen lighter or darker, depending on the action. It's the only display type capable of perfect blacks, because every pixel independently lights itself—no backlight required. It excels with deep blacks and high contrast and works well for absolutely anything, including gaming. Sony also chose Google's Android TV for its interface, which means you may not need to buy a Roku at first.
Roku has nearly everything, and it's reliable. The Streaming Stick is also our favorite because it can hold a solid dual-band Wi-Fi connection, which is always good when you're streaming high resolution video. This box will let you stream Netflix, along with just about any other streaming app. On top of that, it can control the power and volume of your TV, has a USB port and MicroSD slot for loading local media, and comes with a pair of earbuds that connect to the remote so you can listen to your TV in silence at night.
The following all include at least some TV deals: Last Minute Black Friday Deals: Clothing deals and promo codes: It also has a p HD version and other sizes, all of which are priced affordably. Amazon Inspire Digital Educational Resources. It was also part of the Sam's Club early sale, but a price wasn't listed.
It does have most other streaming services—Amazon always pushes it's own content, though.