OLED or QLED — which screen technology is suitable for your living room
The real differences between OLED and QLED and regular LED: blacks, brightness, a bright living room versus a dark one — and what's worth the money.
The technological difference in two lines
In OLED, each pixel illuminates itself and can be completely turned off - hence total blackness and infinite contrast. QLED (and the Mini LED versions) has a backlight that passes through a layer of quantum dots - hence very high brightness and saturated colors, but a black that is 'almost black'.
Your living room is crucial
A bright living room with large windows—as in most new apartments in the north—works in QLED's favor: the high brightness overcomes reflections and daylight. A darkened viewing room or viewing mostly in the evening — that's where OLED shows its full advantage, with perfect blacks for movies.
Viewing distance and size: As a rule of thumb, a viewing distance of 2.5-3 meters is suitable for a 55-65 inch screen, and 3-4 meters for a 65-75 inch screen. Don't buy a screen that's too small — this is the most common regret of TV buyers.
What else affects besides the panel
The image processor determines how a low-quality sports broadcast or movie will look; 120Hz refresh rate is important for gamers and sports fans; And the smart operating system determines everyday comfort. Sometimes a 'last year' model with an excellent panel is the best deal in the catalog.
Our recommendation
Don't choose technology — choose a scenario: a bright living room and a sane budget? QLED. A viewing room and movies? OLED. Mainly news and children's channels? A quality LED will also do an excellent job. Come and see the differences with your own eyes at the store in Nahariya, or send us the size of the living room and the distance of the sofa - and we will recommend an exact model, including delivery, hanging on the wall and connection in your home.
Frequently asked questions
Does OLED have a burn hazard?
In the modern models, the risk is very low in normal home use, thanks to built-in protection mechanisms. Those who leave a news channel with a constant logo 12 hours a day — better consider QLED.
How many inches for a standard living room?
In a typical Israeli living room with a sofa 2.5-3.5 meters away, 65 inches has become the common and correct choice. If the distance is over 3.5 meters - consider 75 inches.
Do you also hang the TV on the wall?
Yes — delivery, hanging and connection at the customer's home are coordinated with the store staff at the time of ordering, throughout the northern region. Specify the type of wall and we will arrive ready.
This guide was translated automatically from the Hebrew original.