INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
We like sports and we don't care who knows
So if you're anything like us, you'll want a top-tier telly that's capable of displaying sports events at the highest quality possible.There
are many factors that come into play when choosing a sports-ready television, including size, resolution, viewing angles, color vibrance and
refresh rates, to name but a few.With the 2018 FIFA World Cup happening, there's no better time to get your home prepared for the onslaught
of sporting action headed your way this year.In this buying guide, we've taken the liberty of selecting some of the best TVs for sports
watching that are currently available on the market
Here are our picks for the best TVs for sports in 2018.Sony Bravia A1E OLED (Sony A1 in UK Australia)One of the most aesthetically gorgeous
Extreme is capable of upscaling SDR content to provide an HDR-like experience that offers increased color depth and brightness.It's also
An infinite contrast ratio means you'll always get deep, true blacks in whatever you're watching (depending on the clarity of source
material), which would benefit sports greatly (especially for night-time events).Perhaps the A1 OLED's biggest selling point, however, is
You can be sitting directly beside it and still see what's on-screen at its full brightness and clarity
It really is astonishing in that regard
If you're the type who regularly has buddies over to join you in your sports watching, you'll be happy to know that all of them will have a
television that won't break your budget LG's 2017 entry-level OLED, the B7, features the exact the same panel and processor as the company's
image is always smooth and stutter-free
setting to be the best way to watch sport on the B7, hands down.Of course, it also has a dedicated Sports mode preset, which you can easily
switch on without too much tinkering in settings
Add to this some excellent color reproduction and impressive brightness, and the LG OLED B7 is highly recommended for sports fans.Full
review:LG OLED B7Sony Bravia X900E (XE90 in the UK, X9000E in Australia)We absolutely loved Sony's 9-Series TVs last year, naming the
55-inch model as our favorite mid-range screen of 2018
around, but they're capable of incredibly vibrant images
They've got surprisingly good audio, too, so you'll still get a decent sound experience even if you don't have a soundbar or hi-fi
The Q7Fs are Samsung's entry-level QLEDs, boasting a color volume that's able to reach 100% for truly eye-watering images of incredible
As they're the most affordable sets in Samsung's QLED range, you should consider them your gateway to bright, beautiful imagery worthy of a
World Cup match.We're also pleased to note that these tellies are the flat variety (as opposed to Samsung's many other curved sets), meaning
200Hz refresh rate providing incredibly smooth playback
series is as top-tier as they come, but it's a little pricey for the average consumer who just wants a great 4K television that does a good
a 60Hz refresh rate), and viewing angles aren't as great as some higher-end TVs on this list, though it should be noted that the MU7000
with a more full-on high dynamic range experience than you'd normally get from a mid-range television
MU7000The features that matter for watching sportsSo what exactly does a TV need to be good at in order to display sports at the highest
quality possible To give you a more thorough understanding of the tech that makes sports look amazing on your telly, we've created a guide
on the features you should look out for.Refresh rate (motion-smoothing): While we're of the firm opinion that motion-smoothing modes can
absolutely ruin the watching of movies and television shows, (applying a ghastly 'soap opera' effect that makes everything look sped up and
overly animated), they can actually really benefit live sports watching
High refresh rates allow for smoother motion and clarity, especially during quick camera pans that track a ball's fast movements
watching sports.Viewing angles: This one will be most important to those who like to 'get the whole team over' when they're watching sport,
as wide viewing angles will make it possible for everyone in your living room to get a good view of the action
advice is to take note of viewing angles when making the decision to purchase a new TV
If you're able to look at your prospective television in-store, we suggest standing at either side of it to ensure that images are still
bright and clear (and colors are still strong) from a near 90-degree angle
If the screen looks dark, you should definitely avoid it.Peak brightness: If want your sports to look as great as possible, you'll need a
sufficiently bright television
Your TV may be capable of showing all the colors in the world, but without a high peak brightness, they can end up looking dull and muted
Though the list of sporting events broadcast at 4K resolution is still relatively small, you'll definitely want to future-proof your living
room for when live UHD really does take off
It's also worth noting that most 4K televisions are adept at upscaling high definition 1080p content, so regardless of the broadcast you're
High dynamic range video offers colors that are closer to what the human eye sees in real life, allowing for a much wider color gamut to be
displayed on your television than regular SDR sets
This means brighter and more naturalistic colors when viewing HDR content
Some televisions, including the Sony A1 OLED listed above, employ HDR upscaling, which gives standard dynamic range content an HDR-like
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