Every new TV I buy should last a few years, and I make my purchasing decisions with the future in mind. This ensures they’ll still offer the best viewing experience for at least three to four years and can save me from upgrading my old smart TV sooner than I need to.
So what features should you look for when trying to future-proof your smart TV? If you’re spending hundreds or thousands of dollars, it makes sense to get the latest visual tech, ports and other features on your next TV. I’ll make it easier with a list of essential features you should look for to future-proof your TV.
OLED or Mini-LED panels
Get the best you can
There’s been much hype surrounding the latest MicroLED and RGB mini-LED TVs over the last year, but they are still not practical options for consumers. MicroLED TVs, like the Hisense 136inch MX at $100,000, are only viable for commercial applications. RGB mini-LED TVs have better pricing, but there are still more for early adopters with cash to burn. For example, Samsung’s entry-level R85H starts at $1,500 and the Hisense UR8 goes for around $1,800.
Mini-LED tech is another practical choice that will be around for a while, and you can’t go wrong if you choose models from quality brands.
So, where does this leave buyers? OLED won’t be going anywhere anytime soon,…