SHARP 4T C50BL3KF2AB 50 Inch 4K Smart TV, UHD HDR Android TV with Chromecast Built-in, Harman/Kardon Speakers, 4 x HDMI, 2 x USB, Freeview Play and Wireless Bluetooth Streaming - Black

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Thankfully, the Sony XR-48A90K – Sony’s flagship OLED for 2022 is still a great alternative for the company's A95K and new A95L QD-OLEDs, which aren't available below 55 inches. The Sharp EQ3 supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, but as is often the case with this kind of mid-range TV, the peak luminance is fairly limited. The EQ3 can hit around 430cd/m² nits on both a 10% window and a full-field pattern, regardless of which mode you select, so you’re better off choosing the more accurate Movie mode. If you're too close to a TV, no matter how high-quality the image, it's going to look blown out and poor. Too far, and you may as well watch Netflix on your phone. All four HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K at 60Hz, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, ALLM and CEC. One of the HDMI inputs also supports eARC (enhanced audio return channel). However, this TV doesn’t support 4K at 120Hz, VRR or HDR10+. The SDR picture performance is generally very good, with detailed images, plenty of brightness and no obvious clipping in the highlights. The AQUOS UltraClear processor does a decent job of upscaling lower-resolution content to match the 4K panel, and there are also noise reduction features for cleaning up heavily compressed material, especially when streaming.

It depends on the TV brand and model, phone brand and model, and available screen-mirroring apps. Not to mention the availability of Bluetooth connections. However, as technology improves, more and more smart TVs are capable of being paired with a smartphone. Some of the best 50-inch smart TVs improve your viewing experience in ways that couldn’t have been predicted a few years ago. Upgrading to one of the best TVs that also supports 4K resolution is a real game-changer; whether you're a sports fan or gamer, movie watcher or streaming binger. But, did you know most TV shows, movies, games and streaming services are optimized for larger screen sizes? Some models also offer additional features, such as Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio connections, and smartphone and tablet connections.In terms of price, a 50-inch TV is often considered a mid-range option. It provides a good balance between screen size and affordability, making it an attractive choice for many consumers who want a decent-sized display without breaking the bank.

Unlike some TVs, the Sharp’s Smart TV system is easy to use. Apps are clearly displayed in tile format and you can search by title, actor or director and get unbiased results across the top channels. Supplied with a clearly labelled Sharp/Roku remote, controlling this Smart TV is easy, too. We have state-of-the-art testing facilities in Bath and Reading, where our team of expert reviewers do all of our testing. This gives us complete control over the testing process, ensuring consistency.What's more, all review verdicts are agreed upon by the team as a whole rather than an individual reviewer, again helping to ensure consistency and avoid any personal preference. These days, it's all about HDMI, which is used to connect everything from set-top boxes to video streamers, Blu-ray players to games consoles. Thanks to ARC/eARC (Audio Return Channel / Enhanced Audio Return Channel), a single HDMI connection can even be used to output sound to an AV receiver or soundbar at the same time as it receives a video signal. Bluetooth is a great feature for a smart TV, as it allows you to connect wireless audio devices; like speakers, headphones, hearing aids, or other peripheral devices like keyboards. Can I pair my phone to my smart TV?

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While a certain type of AV fan will always be drawn to the greater light stability and pixel-level light control you get with OLED TVs, the Samsung QE50QN90B’s combination of higher HDR-friendly brightness, peerless (by LCD standards) light controls and impressive image flexibility ensures it has more than enough charm of its own to make a convincing case for itself. Especially for people looking for a TV able to take on a bright room environment. Whatever you go for, you’re going to love all that extra screen space. So, whether you're settling down with the family to watch Disney's Encanto, or gearing up to binge-watch HBO's The Last of Us, our experts have found the best 50-inch smart TVs to suit all budgets, up next. Best 50-inch smart TVs of 2023 at a glance: QLED panels are a Samsung property that replaces Liquid Crystals (found in LCD) with Quantum dots. Samsung believes these produce much more vibrant and bright colours and sharper images. Thankfully, some of the best QLED TVs are now quite affordable compared to even a year ago. Freeview Play For class-leading picture performance, the Sharp 50FJ2K features Dolby Vision. This cinema-inspired HDR format recreates the picture’s true colour and brightness as envisaged by the director. The TV is also compatible with HDR10 and HLG formats, meaning that all of your sources get to enjoy a picture boost. 4K resolution optimises the picture detail from premium streaming services, UHD Blu-ray and most of the latest games.