TV buying guide

Most modern TVs feature full HD (high definition) and LED (light-emitting diode) technology, providing enhanced brightness, crisp picture quality, and realistic images - ideal for smaller screens and budget-savvy buyers.

Dive into the dazzling 4K at 3840 x 2160 pixels - 4 times the full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). Meaning sharper colours, contrast and ultimate clarity. Once you experience it, there's no going back.

Love luminance? QLED TVs bring high luminance to your home, displaying over 1 billion colours with 100% colour volume at any brightness. It's not just a treat, it's a visual feast.

An evolution to the LED LCD screens, the Mini LED screen is made up of smaller sized but a larger number of lights spread across the screen. This technology allows for better contrast, larger screens, and overall brighter images.

OLED is a cutting-edge technology where every pixel produces its own light instead of relying on the backlight of LED. With enhanced picture quality, unparalleled depth and clarity, it's made to awe even the best of TV connoisseurs.

Big, better, and bursting with brilliance - 8K TVs display content in ultra-high resolution. With 4 times the pixels of 4K, they deliver incredible detail and an immersive viewing experience. Ready to be wowed?

A new free streaming service for your smart TV, Freely brings you more on-demand content via the internet without an aerial service.

Choose a TV with Freeview Play for the best free content streaming service. It airs multiple live and on-demand channels including BBC iPlayer, CBS Catchup, and more.

Control your TV with voice commands. Integrating Amazon's voice-controlled assistant, Alexa, these TVs help create a seamless smart home experience. Alexa, open Netflix!

Take your gaming experience to the next level. Pick a television best suited for gaming to make it more immersive and seamless.   

Ambilight, an innovation by Philips, sits behind your TV and forms a halo around your screen, creating a soft glow that's easy on the eyes. Perfect for setting the mood for movie or game nights. Bring the popcorn, it's showtime.

There are 4 types of brackets to help you securely mount your TV to the wall. Each of these will have a weight limit, so remember to check that your chosen bracket can support your TV’s weight. 

Flat-to-wall - These sit flush to your wall.

Tilting - Come with a small extendable arm that flexes horizontally. 

Tilt and swivel - These move both horizontally and sideways to adjust your viewing angle.

Multi-positional - The most flexible TV bracket allowing max movement for the best viewing angle.

Before you purchase your stand, think about the height, as this will affect the height of your TV. Measure the depth to accommodate the TV feet. Consider the width too, does your TV have feet in the middle or at the sides? Your stand should be 3 inches wider than your TV, but not so big that your TV looks too small.

Most TV units and stands are easy to move and come with smart ways to store your DVDs, consoles or cables. Plus there are multiple options to suit your style.

Take your indoor movie nights up a level. Projectors are a great alternative if you want an additional TV in other rooms. By reflecting the light on the screen rather than emitting it, they're easy on the eyes too. Movie marathon? Bring it on. 

Lightweight and easy to set up, some portable projectors are also great for outdoor viewing.

A Freeview box provides endless entertainment with a world of free-to-air channels. You can catch up on missed shows and even record your favourites for later. It's TV on your terms, giving you the flexibility to watch what you want when you want.

Most TVs today come with built-in Freeview Play. But if yours doesn't, you can conveniently bring home a set-top box to get started.

Upgrade your regular TV into a smart powerhouse with a smart TV stick and box. Letting you stream seamlessly and giving you access to TV and movie apps, you can enjoy the smart TV experience without having to buy one.

A great solution if you're not ready to replace your existing non-smart TV just yet.

Lost the manual to your new TV? Or perhaps filed it away in that safe place? No worries, we’ve got you covered, whatever TV you have.

Life on-the-go sometimes means things don't go to plan - we'll fix or replace your item even if it's broken by accident. T&Cs apply.

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