The 7 Best 4k TVs For Watching Movies - Summer 2019
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When choosing a TV for movie watching, you should first consider the lighting conditions of the TV room. You'll generally have a better experience if you watch movies in a dark room. You should be looking for a TV that can deliver deep blacks, has rich colors, and has bright highlights, especially in HDR content.

We've tested more than 70 TVs in the last two years, and below are our recommendations for the best TVs for home theater and movies you can buy in 2019.

1. Best TV For Watching Movies: Sony A8F OLED

   

   Sony A8F OLED

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.3

   9.4

   Movies
   Type : OLED

   Sub-Type

   : WRGB

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 55" 65"

   The Sony A8F is the best TV for watching movies we've tested so far. It's an OLED TV with an amazing picture quality that can display true blacks thanks to its emissive technology. Watching movies on this TV is a remarkable experience. It offers the same image accuracy to those who sit straight in front and those who watch from the side, thanks to the excellent viewing angles. Motion handling is excellent thanks to almost instantaneous response time, and the many advanced features, like motion interpolation, that can further improve motion. Although it's not primarily for gaming, it won't let down those casual gamers as it has a low input lag and feels very responsive.

   Unfortunately, just like all OLED TVs, it runs the risk of temporary image retention or permanent burn-in. We don't expect most people to experience this with normal, varied content. At the same time, the nearly instantaneous response time can create some stutter, which you can easily fix with the help of motion interpolation.

   Overall, this is a remarkable TV that will keep most movie enthusiasts happy.

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2. Cheaper Alternative: LG B8 OLED

   

   LG B8 OLED

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   Type : OLED

   Sub-Type

   : WRGB

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 55" 65"

   If the Sony A8F OLED is too expensive for you, check out the LG B8 instead. Like the Sony, this is an OLED TV with perfect blacks, outstanding motion handling, and excellent wide viewing angles. It has much lower input lag, and it natively supports 1080p @ 120Hz, which is great for Xbox One S/X gamers. It can't get quite as bright in some scenes in HDR, but this shouldn't be noticeable.

   Overall, if you want the absolute best quality and money isn't an issue, get the A8F; otherwise,  if you don't need the brightest HDR performance, the LG B8 offers a very similar experience for less money.

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3. LED Alternative: Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED

   

   Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED

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   Type : LED

   Sub-Type

   : VA

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 49" 55" 65" 75" 82" 85"

   If you are concerned about the burn-in risk of the Sony A8F OLED or the LG B8 OLED, then the best LED TV for watching movies is the Samsung Q70R/Q70 QLED. You won't have the perfect blacks found on the OLEDs, but it can get very bright and deliver an excellent movie-watching experience in dark room thanks to its deep blacks and effective local dimming support. It can get much brighter, so it's also suitable for daytime viewing in a bright room. For those who also enjoy gaming, this TV comes equipped with a lot of gaming goodies.

   If perfect blacks are what you're looking for, then get the Sony or the LG, but if you're too concerned about the possibility of burn-in and don't need perfect blacks, the Samsung will serve you well for watching movies and also has some gaming perks.

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4. Best Color Accuracy TV For Watching Movies: Sony X950G

   

   Sony X950G

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.3

   8.4

   Movies
   Type : LED

   Sub-Type

   : VA

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 55" 65" 75" 85"

   If you don't plan on calibrating your TV and care for color accuracy, then the Sony X950G has the best color accuracy out of the box out of the TVs we've tested so far. It has a great picture quality and delivers deep blacks in a dark room thanks to its excellent native contrast ratio and decent local dimming support. This TV displays lively HDR content with saturated colors and bright highlights thanks to its wide color gamut and bright HDR peak brightness. It has outstanding color accuracy out of the box with only a few adjustments to its settings. This TV has a nearly instantaneous response time that delivers clear motion, with very little blur trail behind fast-moving objects, and supports motion interpolation as high as 120Hz, which is great for people that enjoy the soap opera effect.

   Unfortunately, the viewing angles on this TV aren't good since the image deteriorates quickly when viewed from the side. The larger models have the new 'X-Wide Angle' technology that improves viewing angles at the expense of contrast ratio.

   Overall, though, this is a great 4k TV that'll keep you happy with your choice.

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5. Cheaper Alternative: Vizio P Series 2018

   

   Vizio P Series 2018

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   Type : LED

   Sub-Type

   : VA

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 55" 65" 75"

   If you want something less expensive than the Sony X950G, then check out the Vizio P Series 2018. You won't get the excellent reflection handling of the Sony, and you might experience some judder when watching movies from 60Hz sources like a cable box. On the upside, this is an impressive TV with excellent dark room performance and deep blacks, thanks to its high native contrast ratio and great local dimming support. It also has excellent motion handling and a very low input lag for those who love sports or want to play video games. Watching movies on this TV is a remarkable experience.

   If color accuracy is more important, the Sony X950G is the better choice, but if you want to save some cash and still get excellent movie-watching experience, and don't mind compromising on reflection handling, then try to find the Vizio while it's still available.

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6. Best Budget TV For Watching Movies: Hisense H9F

   

   Hisense H9F

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.3

   8.3

   Movies
   Type : LED

   Sub-Type

   : VA

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 55" 65"

   The best TV for watching movies in the budget category is the Hisense H9F. You won't get the perfect blacks or the excellent viewing angles of the OLEDs, or the excellent out of the box color accuracy of the Sony X950G.

   On the upside, watching movies on this TV is a great experience. It has nice, deep blacks thanks to the high contrast ratio and local dimming support, which greatly improve the picture. It can get bright in SDR, so you can easily place it in a bright room where it will fight glare. HDR content is displayed with vivid colors and highlights that pop thanks to the wide color gamut and high HDR peak brightness. Gamers will appreciate the low input lag and the fast response time that delivers a crisp and responsive gaming experience. Unfortunately, the image deteriorates at an angle, as expected from a VA panel TV.

   Overall, this is an impressive TV for most uses and offers a delightful movie watching experience.

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7. Cheaper Alternative: Hisense H8F

   

   Hisense H8F

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   Type : LED

   Sub-Type

   : VA

   Resolution : 4k

   Sizes : 50" 55" 65"

   If you find that the Hisense H9F is still too pricey and want to get a cheaper budget TV, then get its younger sister, the Hisense H8F. You won't get the brightness levels of the H9F, and fast-moving content will have a little more blur. On the upside, this is a great TV that offers a great movie watching experience. It has excellent contrast with deep blacks that look good in a dark room, thanks to the support of its local dimming feature.

   Overall, if you want the best budget TV for watching movies, the H9F is your best option; otherwise, if you don't mind compromising on brightness, the H8F is almost as good and saves you some cash.

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