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Are you looking into new TVs for your home and have a few models in mind? If so, you'll likely be looking at reviews to compare them. Here are some things to look for to figure out which TV is best. 

The Contrast

When looking at the contrast ratio of a TV, it is essentially telling you how deep the color black is on the TV. A low contrast ratio is considered to be bad, while a high or infinite contrast ratio is better. When you look at OLED TVs, the contrast ratio is listed as infinite due to each individual pixel having control of its own light source and the ability to turn the pixel off completely. A great contrast ratio is going to allow you to have a better-looking picture and is better for watching in rooms that are blacked out or with windows.

The Dimming

The dimming is controlled by the light source behind the screen. A budget TV will have an edge-lit screen where the light comes from the side and can cause colors to look uneven. Low-end TVs have a direct light array with very few light sources behind the screen, which can cause the image to look washed out. High-end TVs are direct-lit with more light arrays that even out the color. OLED TVs have no lighting arrays since each pixel is a light source, giving you the most ideal light dimming option.

The HDR Brightness

Many TVs do HDR, but all of them don't do it well. That is because a TV needs to get bright enough to show the range of colors that an HDR picture can provide. Many budget TVs support an HDR input but do not display it well because the brightness is not great. In fact, you may not be able to tell that the HDR quality is turned on compared to standard quality. High-end TVs are going to have a very high peak HDR brightness that lets all of the dynamic color show on the screen.

The Viewing Angle

If you have a home like most people, it is not set up ideally for TV viewing in your living room. This leaves people on the side of the room or not sitting directly in front of the TV. A budget TV is going to have a very poor viewing angle, where the quality of the picture decreases as you move further away from the center of the screen. High-end TVs have very few issues with color shifting, color washout, or brightness loss as you move away from that line of sight directly in front of the TV. 

For more information, read some HD TV reviews online to learn more.