You want to buy a new television and would like advice about it? El Vidas is happy to help you make the right choice. When choosing the right television, the following topics are important:

What to look out for | Calculate screen size | TV viewing distance | What do I watch on TV

What should you pay attention to when buying a television?

When you are going to buy a television, there are several factors that are important. It is important to have a good idea of ​​what size TV you want and what functions you need.

In addition, there are now different types of televisions, such as Ultra HD / 4K TVs , OLED TVs , QLED TVs , Smart TVs and LED TVs . The newest type of TV is the 8K UHD television which is currently only sold by Samsung and LG. Determine which type suits you. The eye also wants something, so you can also look at the different brands and models.

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TV resolution

The resolution of a television indicates how many pixels the screen is made up of. The more pixels, the higher the resolution and the sharper the image. The larger the television, the better the difference in resolution is noticeable.

If you need a small TV, the resolution is less important in making a choice. But if you need a large TV, the resolution is one of the factors that weigh heavily in making the right choice for a new TV.

For example: the resolution of an Ultra HD/4K TV is 4x sharper than a television with Full HD.

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Which screen size is right for me?

Choosing the right image format is harder than it seems. When making the right choice, you should consider the following factors:

• Resolution
• Viewing distance
• What do you mainly watch on TV (sports, movies, games)

A large or small TV?

Whether a television is large or small is different for everyone. The smallest screen size is a 22 inch TV, but the largest TV that El Vidas sells is 85 inches. On average, a television of 40 to 55 inches is called a 'normal' size TV.

View the televisions of different sizes here:

24 – 32 Inch | 42 – 50 Inch | 55 – 60 Inch | 65 - 77 Inch | 82 Inch or higher

Television viewing distance

The greater the distance you are from your television, the larger the television can be. In other words: the greater the viewing distance, the larger the TV. In general, the rule of thumb is that the viewing distance of the television should be approximately 2.4x the screen diagonal.

You can calculate your correct screen size in the following way:

1. Measure the distance between where you sit to watch TV and the television;
2. Divide this distance by 2.4;
3. The result is an indication of your screen size;
4. Note the screen sizes that are close to this result.

Please note that screen sizes are sold in inches. This means that you need to convert centimeters to inches. Here is an overview of the most common dimensions in combination with the desired distance between the TV and where television is being watched from:

Television in inches	Screen size in cm	Ideal viewing distance
32 inch	81 cm	200 cm
40 inch	102 cm	250 cm
43 inch	109 cm	250 cm
49 inch	124 cm	250 cm
55 inch	140 cm	300 cm
65 inch	165 cm	350 cm

The best viewing distance is of course different for everyone. These are average values, but also look carefully at your own wishes.

What am I watching on TV?

Movies

It is best to watch films in a dark room. The television should then give a deep, black colour when you are sitting right in front of it. A good contrast is also important when you watch a lot of films on TV at home. If you watch television in a bright room, for example with a lot of windows, look for a television that ensures less reflection on the screen.

In addition, it is important to choose a TV with a network connection. Very handy if you want to stream or watch a lot of series and films via Netflix. In terms of size, the advice is to choose a television between 46 and 65 inches.

49 – 50 Inches | 55 Inches | 65 inches

Games

If you use the television for gaming, it is important to look at the response time of the television. This is especially useful when you play games that require a fast response time, such as Call of Duty. Then choose a television with an input lag between 0 and 20 ms. For the average gamer, a response time between 20 mx and 50 ms is also fine.

Connecting the Playstation 4, Xbox One 5 or One X to the TV? Then you need a 4K television that supports HDR