Sony smart TV vs Samsung smart TV ?

[mpeirce]

If I could, I'd buy a simple TV with an excellent picture and a bunch of HDMI inputs. Period.

The TV companies have no idea what good software is, let along any compliment for timely updates - including security fixes.

 

[eytonxav]

Look at rtings.com and avsforum.com. Lots of videophiles at AVS that can answer almost any question. We have owned several Samsung sets over the years and bought a 4K set earlier this year that we are delighted with. The reviews on the Sony were not as favorable, but that was comparing last years models.

 

[krldrummerboy]

I hear ya, mpeirce. The smart tv is a bad investment for someone who wants discrete components. They all have it, though. Better to just ignore these built in features if you dont want them.

I read through rtings before buying. They also have information on fine tuning the picture, which was useful

 

[wanaberetiree]

Is there any reason why you wouldn't continue using the Apple TV with your new TV?.

Not a strong one, but Apple TV does not support 4K yet

 

[explanade]

Not a strong one, but Apple TV does not support 4K yet

Do you have 4K video on your Plex server?

 

[wanaberetiree]

Do you have 4K video on your Plex server?

I see you point! I don't have at the moment but I likely will have when I get a new TV. But you are right, that even 1080 (from Apple TV) will be upscaled, which maybe good enough. On the other side, having a device with 4K caching etc. is probably helpful.

 

[HFWR]

My LG is "smart", but I've never used that function, as I have several other/better options.

 

[mh]

If I could, I'd buy a simple TV with an excellent picture and a bunch of HDMI inputs. Period.

The TV companies have no idea what good software is, let along any compliment for timely updates - including security fixes.

+1 go with a standalone box like an apple tv or roku most of the smart tv software is pretty crappy in comparison

 

[folivier]

Just had to move the Roku back to the 60" Samsung smart tv. Apparently either Amazon or Samsung has made a few tweaks to their apps because my kinda-smart tv has started hiccuping again.