BEST 55″ TV: SAMSUNG 55″ QLED 8K UHD TV
By: April Glover
Samsung wins in the 55-inch category for its QLED 8K UHD TV (above). QLED gives the display incredible depth, colour and clarity while it is equipped with anti-screen glare (Ultra Bright III) technology for clearer images in bright rooms. Much like Samsung’s more premium models, it comes with 8K resolution and 8K AI Upscaling for the best picture possible. Samsung’s display technology is unmatched in this category, meaning its TVs transform any room into a cinematic experience, regardless of its size.
BEST TV OVER 75″: SAMSUNG QLED 8K SMART TV
By: April Glover
Samsung’s 85-inch QLED 8K Smart TV isn’t just a television, it is an entertainment investment. With an edge-to-edge Infinity Display and 8K resolution, Samsung’s QLED technology gives users the purest picture possible. And for $21,999 – you’d certainly hope so. It’s a clear winner for SmartHouse in the above 75-inch market, as you won’t find a better, ultra-high definition display on a Smart TV. The unbelievable depth and detail of the picture on Samsung’s 8K television is unmatched, you’d only beat it in a cinema. As well as display, this product’s sound is also premium with up-firing and side-firing speakers for immersive, room-encompassing audio.
BEST 65″ TV: LG 65″ OLED TV
By: April Glover
LG is a market leader in display technology. The LG OLED 65-inch ThinQ TV is a terrific example of this, with extraordinary picture, sound and smart features all wrapped up into one cinematic-level display.
This TV ships with an Alpha 9 Gen4 Intelligent Processor, which enriches the colour and sound experience at the same time for the best viewing experience; whether it be simply streaming Netflix or watching a DVD. The ThinQ TV also has integrated Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, plus Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit for the ultimate smart home capabilities.
BEST VALUE 65″ TV: HITACHI 65QLEDSM20 65″
4K ULTRA HD ANDROID QLED TV
By: April Glover
Hitachi’s 4K Ultra HD QLED TV is premium-affordable – for under $1500 it will deliver stunning picture and Android-compatible apps, making it an incredible value Smart TV.
The 3840×2160 pixel screen resolution supports the latest in 4K entertainment, while Quantum Dot colour delivers bright, bold hues for a refined picture. It is slim and stylish with a wide screen and modern look, making it a worthwhile investment in this category.
BEST VALUE 55″ TV: BAUHN 55” 4K ULTRA HD SMART TV
By: April Glover
Bauhn is a fierce contender in this category, beating out rival Ffalcon with its $599 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV. With the best in 4K resolution, this Bauhn TV has crystal clear picture on a 60Hz display, HDR, stereo speakers for maximum sound and is fully compatible with Wi-Fi, Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video on remote. You won’t find a better display at this affordable price.
BEST STREAMING SERVICE: FOXTEL
By: April Glover
Foxtel has cemented itself as the premier streaming service in Australia – with movies, TV shows, documentaries and sports all wrapped into a extremely attractive entertainment package. While it can be a little pricier than other streaming models, Foxtel’s enviable library of hard-to-find HBO programming, exclusive new releases and live sports make it a winner in this category.
BEST STREAMING BOX: CHROMECAST WITH GOOGLE TV
By: Jake Nelson
Delivering 4K streaming and smart tech at an astonishing price point, the latest iteration is the device Google’s Chromecast has always wanted to be.
It takes the reliable old Chromecast functionality that lets you send media from your phone or browser straight to your TV, and adds a full-featured smart TV interface complete with app store, plus a remote (a long time coming) with Google Assistant built in.
While the rival Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is a fine device (and only $59, compared to the $99 for the Chromecast), it doesn’t have 4K streaming – or, of course, the classic Chromecast technology. And while the Fire TV Stick Lite has Alexa built in, Amazon’s voice assistant just doesn’t have the same reach or connectivity that Google Assistant has here in Australia. That’s why, for our money, the Chromecast with Google TV is the streaming device to buy.
