Then there is Sony, the elder statesman. The used the same panel technology as LG but added a stroke of genius: the Acoustic Surface . Sony turned the entire screen into a speaker by vibrating the glass itself. This allowed the TV to ditch traditional speaker grilles entirely, resulting in a "One Slate" design that looks like a leaning piece of art. For those who value the marriage of high-end Japanese engineering and avant-garde aesthetics, this was the peak of 2017. The Verdict The "best" TV of 2017 depends on your environment:
Unlike traditional screens that use a backlight, every single pixel on the C7 is its own light source. When the screen needs to show black, the pixel simply turns off. The result is a level of depth that makes 4K HDR content look almost three-dimensional. Coupled with , which remains one of the snappiest and most intuitive interfaces ever designed, the LG C7 isn't just a TV; it’s a piece of glass that disappears, leaving only the image behind. The Brightness King: Samsung Q9F what's the best smart tv to buy 2017
The Samsung Q9F wins for its sheer power and color volume. Then there is Sony, the elder statesman
For the true cinema enthusiast, 2017 belongs to the . This was the year LG perfected its manufacturing process, bringing the "infinite contrast" of OLED technology to a slightly more reachable price point. This allowed the TV to ditch traditional speaker
The Sony A1E offers a sensory experience unlike anything else on the market.
In 2017, we stopped asking if a TV was "smart"—we started expecting it to be brilliant. To help you narrow down a choice, let me know: What is your ? Is the room bright and sunny or dark like a theater ? Will you be gaming or mostly watching movies/sports ?
The LG C7 wins for its flawless blacks and Dolby Vision support.