The 8 Best 70-75-77 Inch TVs - Spring 2020
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If you don't want the hassle of dealing with burn-in, consider the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019 PX75-G1. Although you won't get the same black levels as the LG C9 OLED, this TV has a superb contrast ratio nonetheless, which is also helped by the full array local dimming feature. It has one of the best color gamuts we've tested so far and the TV can get incredibly bright, making HDR content a truly enjoyable experience. Motion handling and input lag are exceptional, but unfortunately, it doesn't support any variable refresh rate technology.

If you're looking for the best picture quality you can get, the LG is still a better choice overall, but if you're concerned about burn-in, go with the Vizio.

If you want an LED TV because you want to avoid the possibility of burn-in on the LG C9 OLED but find that the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019 doesn't have the wide viewing angles you want, get the Samsung QN75Q80RAFXZA. It's a remarkable TV with remarkable dark room performance and excellent peak brightness. It's a VA panel with no burn-in risk that incorporates the new 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology that improves viewing angles at the expense of contrast ratio. It has exceptional motion handling thanks to its very fast response time that delivers crisp motion. It has low input lag and comes loaded with some great gaming features.

Overall, if you don't care about burn-in, get the LG; otherwise, the Samsung delivers excellent overall performance without the perfect blacks found on an OLED.

If you need a TV with lower input lag and advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate, take a look at the Samsung Q70/QN75Q70RAFXZA QLED. Like the Sony X900F, it has a great VA panel that can produce inky blacks and a low response time that keeps motion blur to a minimum. Although it can't get as bright, this TV can still provide an incredible HDR experience, with vibrant, saturated colors and highlights that pop. Its full array local dimming performs decently well, though you may notice some blooming in dark scenes with specular highlights and with subtitles as well. If you're gaming on a console like the Xbox One, the TV will automatically switch to its low latency mode, which will save you the hassle doing it manually. Like all Samsung TVs, it runs on Tizen, which is smooth and easy to use, though there are still ads on its home page.

Overall, if you care more about color accuracy, you go with the Sony, but if gaming is a priority, then the Samsung is a better choice.

If the Vizio E Series 2018 is still a bit too small, take a look at the Samsung UN75RU7100FXZA. The main drawback of this TV is its low peak brightness, so it's better suited for dark rooms. Other than that, this TV has a lot to offer, such as its superb contrast ratio, excellent black uniformity, and impressive out-of-the-box color accuracy. In fast-moving scenes, motion blur is minimal due to the TV's fast response time; and although there's a black frame insertion feature, the backlight's flickering can cause duplication of the image. The TV's low input lag makes gaming feel extremely responsive, and it can display chroma 4:4:4 properly if you want to use it as a large monitor.

Overall, the Vizio is a better choice for most people, but for a larger screen, go with the Samsung.

If you have wide sitting arrangements, the Vizio E Series 2018's narrow viewing angles may not be suitable; if that's the case, then go with the LG 75UM6970PUA. It has an IPS panel, so images don't appear washed out when viewed from the side, which is great for watching a big game with friends or for some co-op gaming. Unfortunately, there are disadvantages with IPS panels, as contrast ratio is sub-par and black uniformity is poor, making blacks look gray. The TV's peak brightness can be an issue as well if you're planning on using it in a bright room, but on the upside, it has an impressive response time and a remarkably low input lag.

If viewing angles aren't an issue, then go with the Vizio; otherwise, the LG is a better choice, though there are a few compromises.