Should I buy a smart TV?

Gloria Coles

Gloria Coles

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If you’re looking to upgrade your home entertainment system, you might be wondering whether to buy a smart TV.

Smart TVs are basically the norm in home electronic stores nowadays. They have tonnes of great features and are adapted to modern life. The main pro is how easy it is to access streaming services on a smart TV – Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and many more are available as apps. This means you won’t have to connect to any kind of external device to watch streaming site content.

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Smart TVs are also great for the other online services they offer. Whether you want to listen to your favourite Spotify playlists, check the week’s weather or just look something up on Google, you’ll be able to do so from your TV. Furthermore, they offer great picture and sound quality compared to the older, non-smart models available.

Are smart TVs worth it?

Smart TVs have gone down in price substantially in recent years due to their increased availability. You can find ones at pretty low prices, with incredible smart features meaning you’ll get serious bang for your buck. This Hisense 40″ Class A4G Series LED Full HD Smart Vidaa TV is currently only $149.99 at Best Buy. It’s a good budget option which still offers all the apps your heart desires and connection to Alexa.

Talking of good value, the LG 48″ Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV is also on sale at Best Buy right now. Its available for $649.99, down from $1,299.99, meaning you’ll save a whopping 50%. There’s a wide range of sizes in the A2 series. Plus, they all come with stunning 4K visuals, incredible brightness and built-in streaming sites. Plus, it’s great for gaming, thanks to the GeForce Now and Game Optimizer features.

PC Guide Expert Opinion

Smart TVs are a great option if you use any type of streaming site. They make watching all your favorite boxsets and movies a hundred times easier, and negate the use for any external device.

They’re also the norm nowadays when it comes to high-end TVs. If you’re after breath-taking visuals, high speed during gaming and lush sound, you should look into buying a smart TV.