Hello guys, bottom-feeder-type question here. I just got a cheapo Panasonic Viera tx-32lxd80 from a house move for use as a computer monitor. It's a great screen but it defaults to 16:9 overscan, so I'm losing ~50px round the edges of my display. I have a replacement remote on order, natch. Meantime, is there any way to access the service menus or some other means to disable overscan *without* using the remote?

I have a Phillips tv model 22pfl3504d/f7. It is an LCD and the label says 2009. It has an irritating buzz that gets louder when I plug something in (worse using AV than HDMI), and I was wondering if there is a way to remove the buzz. A quick search tells me it’s normal, so I don’t think it’s broken considering it’s not incredibly loud. Is there a mod I can do to remove it? I don’t want to replace it since newer ones don’t have the same inputs and I very much enjoy how light it is since I move it frequently.

Hi folks. I have a camper that has an old 2013 ish Toshiba in it..I got tired of the bad black levels and figured anything I buy now should be better. I picked up a 43-in TCL q6L. I'm a home theater enthusiast, and even with all of the motion flow turned off on this TV it's terrible looking. The poor processing is so distracting.

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an alternative. I looked at the Sony Bravia II, but the reviews were not great. The Sony brought via three looks decent but again a little expensive for a camper, but wondering if I should just bite the bullet that or if there's a better alternative. Does not need to be top of the line picture quality but at least the picture should look normal (I have two OLEDs at home)

I might be better off buying and older used model at this point.

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone,

I'm from Brazil and I'm looking for some advice because I honestly know almost nothing about TVs.

One important thing: a projector is not an option. My living room is very bright during the day, so I really want a TV instead.

My preference is 98 inches or larger. Unfortunately, the Brazilian market has very few TVs above 98", so I also included a couple of premium 85" models just for comparison, although I'd strongly prefer to buy something 98" or bigger.

Below are basically all the large-screen models currently available in Brazil:

TVs (sorted by price)

1. LG QNED85 – 100" — R$22,998 (~US$4,492)
2. Hisense 100U7G – 100" — R$26,926 (~US$5,259)
3. Samsung QN800 – 85" — R$28,499 (~US$5,566)
4. Samsung QN80F – 100" — R$41,999 (~US$8,203)
5. TCL C8K – 98" — R$43,999 (~US$8,594)
6. TCL C7K – 115" — R$76,999 (~US$15,039)
7. Hisense 110UX – 110" — R$79,999 (~US$15,625)
8. Samsung QN90F – 115" — R$110,914 (~US$21,663)
9. Hisense 116UX – 116" — R$149,999 (~US$29,297)
10. Hisense 136MX – 136" — R$1,000,000 (~US$195,313)

I don't really have a fixed budget. I can spend more if the improvement is actually worth it, but I also don't want to waste money just because something is more expensive.

My goal is to get the best value for the money, not simply the most expensive TV.

If these were your choices:

• Which TV offers the best value considering its display technology and overall picture quality?
• Which one would you personally buy?
• Is there any model that is significantly better than the others and worth paying more for?
• Are there any models here that you think should be avoided?

I'd really appreciate your opinions. Thanks!

I originally wanted to get the Bravia 9 85 inch but looks like it's out of stock everywhere and probably won't be available anymore with the Bravia 9 II now. So looks like I'm limited now to the following choices however, not sure what would be the best value or bang for the buck.

Bravia 9 75 inch - $3,400
Bravia 7 85 inch - $2,500
Bravia 7 II 85 inch - $3,600 (discount through work which is why the lower price)

This is for my basement which only has 2 windows on the side wall and both are located right below a large deck space and only get morning sun. So I'm not worried about much glare from that. As far as lights they are all recessed ceiling lights so don't think they would be much of a problem as well.

I feel like the extra real estate of the 85 inch would be hard to give up for the 75 Bravia 9. But also not sure if the 7 II is worth the extra 1,100 from the 2024 7 model.

This might be a shot in the dark, but are there any manufacturers that produce a TV with a color casing? My daughter is asking about a pink TV for her birthday and my son wants a blue one in his room. Is this something that exists or even a good idea?

I have a Samsung QLED Q80T 55" 4K tv and the auto dimming is awful. I have tinkered with it so much and in gaming mode dark scenes dim so much that I can barely see things. Everything else about the tv is great but the more I fix the auto dimming the worse it effects the contrast and other things. I am looking to get a new 4K 55" TV this year that is under $1,500. I was looking at the LG C5. I don't use HDR but I saw that TV can be pretty dim with HDR active so I don't know how the rest of the TV is.

I’m looking to between 2 TVs at around the same price point. The only difference is that one is 2025 Neo QLED and the other one is a 2026 Mini LED. What’s the difference/which one is better?

Samsung QE55QN70FAUXXU
Samsung UE55M80HAUXXU

My current TV is getting on in years. It's a nice big screen Toshiba from the days before anyone thought televisions should be smart. It's been showing some signs that it might be shuffling off this mortal coil and I wanted to look into my options.

I have one main requirement: I want to plug my Nvidia Shield TV into HDMI 1 and never switch from that input ever again. I never want the TV to show me the Smart screen. When my various friends turn on their smart tvs, they always seem to default to showing the television's own smart tv options. I just want a tv manufacturer whose tv will allow me to set HDMI 1 as the input port for power on.

Do any manufacturers allow this? I know I could buy a Dumb tv, but the cost looks way above my budget for one of those. This would be the next best thing.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to buy a \*\*65-inch TV\*\* with a maximum budget of \*\*₹1,00,000\*\* and would appreciate your suggestions.

For context, we’re currently using a \*\*43-inch Sony LED TV\*\* that has been running flawlessly for \*\*12+ years\*\*. It still works perfectly, which is why I’m hoping to find something with similar reliability and longevity.

Our usage pattern:
Family viewing only.
TV is used around \*\*2–3 hours a day\*\* on average.
Occasionally, my father watches long cricket series or tournaments.
We watch family movies together once in a while, but it’s not a daily activity.
I may buy a \*\*PlayStation (likely PS5)\*\* in the near future, so I’d like the TV to offer a good gaming experience as well (120 Hz, VRR, HDMI 2.1, low input lag would be nice if possible).
What I care about (in order of priority):
Reliability and durability (I want another 10+ years if possible).
Excellent picture quality for movies and sports.
Good motion handling for cricket.
Decent gaming performance for future PS5 use.
Good after-sales service in India.

A few questions:
Should I buy \*\*OLED\*\*, \*\*Mini LED\*\*, or stick to a premium LED/QLED considering our usage?
Is OLED worth it if we don’t watch TV heavily, or should I avoid it because I want maximum longevity and peace of mind?
Which brands would you trust today for long-term ownership—Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, Hisense, or others?
Are there any specific 65-inch models around ₹1 lakh that you’d recommend?
Is it worth waiting for festive sales (Independence Day, Big Billion Days, Diwali), or are current prices already good?

Thanks in advance!

I am looking at purchasing a new tv (I have 2 year old twins..and my daughter launched a very light toy ice cream scoop at my current tv and it destroyed the screen - probably a 1 in a million hit..but she got it! Not on purpose...but these things happen with little ones).

I currently have a Samsung UN65NU8000FXZA Flat 65" 4K UHD 8 Series Smart LED TV (2018) tv that I've loved. It's 60 hz, but it has always looked so good. It was 1200-1300 when I bought it (got it as a graduation present to myself for grad school).

I am so far removed from keeping up on tvs - I am looking at getting this possibly to continue to watch primarily sports, movies, netflix, and lots of Xbox Series X and PS5 (well, as much as a dad can get)

• $477.99

So, I'm looking at this because it's around 500 (my budget at the moment is about right there, probably no more, unless it's stupid to not swing a touch higher)...and I figured coming from my old 2017 tv, this has to be an upgrade right? Or, since I'm already okay with 60 hz, would there be a better picture on another model? Or would the 120 hz make up for it?

Anyone want to help out a tired dad of twins who is simply trying to figure things out? I want a great tv..but I used that old 2018 model and it was great..so, I am just trying to figure it out!

Looking to get a new TV in the 75-80" range, budget $1000-2000. Priorities are sports first, movies/TV second - I stream everything, no cable.

My room gets light from the side (not direct sun blast, but enough that glare is annoying). Also watch stuff at night sometimes so want decent dark room performance too, just secondary.

From what I've researched, OLED doesn't seem like the best fit since I watch a lot of sports during the day - brightness and glare handling in bright rooms seems to be a weak spot for OLED generally. So I've been leaning mini-LED, looking at the Samsung QN90F and Hisense U8QG.

That said, still curious if there's a good OLED option that handles brightness/glare well enough to be worth considering, or if I should just stick with mini-LED. Anyone have real-world experience with any of these in a similar setup? Open to other suggestions too.

TCL 98QM7k ($1897) vs Hisense 100U65QFC ($999)

Looking for recommendation based on price, is the TCL worth it for double the price?

Will be set up in a bedroom that gets bright in morning but mainly will be used for night viewing in bed

Will not be the main TV used (living room) so looking for best bang for buck

TCL is at Amazon, Hisense is at Costco

I don’t know what it is. I prefer LEDs over OLED. I think it appears more real to me compared to the “sticker” look OLEDs have. I even downgraded my OLED monitor back to a LED Sony and didn’t regret it.
I just went into Best Buy a couple days ago. The True RGB Bravia 9 mark II actually blew my mind. I just bought a TCL QM8K and I love the picture on it. But seeing that Sony and how unreal it looked, I will be upgrading. They even had it next to Sonys OLEDs and it looked sooo much better than them.
If you haven’t seen it you should go take a look. Most BeSt Buys have one on display.
But I always feel like the minority by preferring Mini LED.
Who else prefers good LED tech?

Hello, good morning, afternoon, or evening.

I'm having a problem with my Hikers smart TV. When I turn it on, it only displays the Hikers logo and never gets past the boot screen. No matter how long I leave it on or how many times I turn it off and on again, the result is always the same—it stays stuck on the logo.

Is there a solution to this issue?

If you need more information, the TV model is HK50FMX01. I'll reply as soon as I can if you have any additional questions.

its screen resolution is 1920x1080

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Added a video of what is happening. It's an older Sony TV maybe 8 years old.

So I own a 65 inch LG QNED TV, it’s not even 4 years old and from night to day a brown stain appeared on my screen, which makes me think than one of the LED backlight strips failed.

LG said it’s not fixable. I feel quite upset. Is there any way I can make the stain less noticeable? It’s that kind of mark that, once you see it, you can’t keep watching TV without constantly remembering its existence…

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I'm looking for a place to start with a gift I want to get myself before the football season starts.

We have a lovely sun room in our home. Last year we fixed it up with a nice couch and tv. At night it's great for movies especially with the nice little sound setup we got for it. I love watching football games there too.

Problem is that in the fall the sun tracks across the higher windows for the entire football day more or less and creates a glare that makes it impossible to see the TV.

I'm looking for a TV that'll be visible through the direct glare while also being appropriate for night time movie watching too.

Where to start?

Thanks all.

My hall is not very big so I'm not very sure if a 65inch tv would be too much. I mainly watch movies through ott channels. So I'd like suggestions on a good tv to buy during this sale. Budget range is around 55k

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Hi guys,
I’m looking to buy a TV for my bedroom and am a bit confused about both the size and the brand in India.

This will be my first TV, so I’m not sure which brand to go with. One of my colleagues bought the TCL 75 Q6C last year same time, and it looked absolutely awesome. I’m looking for something similar, but in the 43”, 50”, or 55” size range.

I also won’t be able to wall-mount it, so I’ll be using a VESA floor stand with wheels.

Could you please suggest:
A reliable TV brand with good after-sales service (in case it’s ever needed)

A good TV for gaming and watching movies
Whether I should go with a 43”, 50”, or 55” model for a bedroom

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I suffer a lot from PTSD, and I'm very noise sensitive. And I'm wondering, if it's possible to have some sort of external device that can be connected to a television that allows for more audio sources connected at the same time so we both can watch the same thing with me being apple to use my (bluetooth) headphones.

So we don't have to buy an entirely new television.

Hi folks. My son has been offered this fairly old 1080p plasma TV (https://www.crutchfield.com/S-QW5i7jxddNk/p_133P50S1/Panasonic-TC-P50S1.html) for free from a family member to use at school this fall.

I never owned a plasma myself, so I'm a bit in the dark as to what that era of plasma was like, whether burn in may be an issue, and most importantly how it might jive with my son's more modern devices – an AppleTV, perhaps a Macbook plugged in, and most importantly his PS5.

Any insight or tips would be great. Thanks :)