So you’re in the market for a new TV — probably replacing an older model — and you want to get the best performance for the least amount of money. If you want the latest and greatest, you’re probably already set on a 2024 model. TVs do improve every year, with enhanced performance and often some new features.Â
That’s great, but obviously the trade-off is that you will be paying a premium. It’s also worth noting that screen types such as LCD and even OLED are mature technologies. That is, the differences between last year’s TVs and this year’s are not always as big as you might think.
But do you need to upgrade at all? Also, how do you choose between the best picture and features or the best price? Read on, we’re here to help.
If I buy a 2023 model in 2024, what new features am I missing?
For the most part, a 2023 TV at a given size or price will generally have similar picture quality and features to its 2024 counterparts. Could you see a difference if you put them side-by-side? Maybe, but it won’t be a huge difference. Considering how much cheaper you can get 2023 models in 2024, that potential difference might not seem important.Â
There’s always something new around the corner, but changes from year to year are usually incremental. If you worry about missing out on the very latest tech, it should give you peace of mind that even if something really new hits the market, it’s going to be extremely expensive.Â
One good example recently is wireless HDMI transmission, which LG introduced last year on its highest-end OLED TVs. Wireless HDMI allows you to plug devices – like game consoles and cable boxes – into a separate box across the room, as opposed to into the TV itself, and transmit their audio and video signals without wires to the TV (which, notably, still needs a power cord). It’s a cool technology, but LG’s cheapest TV with wireless HDMI, the 77-inch M3, costs $4,500. The nonwireless version, the…
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