Hey Danny, been looking at TVs and learned quite a lot from your research. Let's exchange some notes.

Between your choices based on your assessment, I would pick option 3, cause I do not need 4k (mainly 720p and 1080p content for ME). Reflective screen is not a major issue because I watch with dim to no lighting -- so this depends on YOUR environment.

That being said, option 1 also looks like a great option due to the price. If visually, 1 & 3 no major difference, I'd pick 1.

Built in "smart" features or android in a TV does not appeal to me, reason being, if the TV is replaced the following year and the manufacturer stops "updating" the Android, it will be "obsolete". I'd rather save the money and buy a non-Smart TV, and buy an external Android box like Himedia for ~RM3xx.

On the whole list, I like option 4 the most, because it has 4K and good black levels. Is the L9450 the L9400 in the USA? If yes, then its a full array with local dimming? I think that's the best technology for conventional TVs, below OLEDs. With the 4K, you won't be having upgraditis down the road as more 4k content become available. But the L9400 has been plagued by quality issues, so you'd probably need to get a good unit. (buy the display set if the hours not that long? lol)

I don't think it matters 50" and below, depending on your viewing distance. Typical ~9 feet, won't see the benefits for 4K for majority on a 50" screen.

But that Toshiba 50L9450 is a steal ~RM3.3k, FALD with 4k. Quite a bargain.

On even higher res.. you'd need a bigger screen or sit nearer.

This post has been edited by Jason: Jan 7 2016, 03:48 PM

Agree with you @ Sharp

LC60LE650M looks acceptable on paper for a basic TV, for its asking price -- read someone got it for ~RM2.7k on offer.

LC55LE460X is RM200 shy of the UA55J5500, but not sufficient info available. Really makes one wonder if the Sharp TVs are any good.

Believe your eyes. And helps to bring your own materials that you are already familiar with on what to look out for.

The LE90x can't produce blacks. Looked grey to me.

Same price bracket.

IF Proton Preve and Mazda 3 same price, why cannot compare? Although one is rubbish and the other a globally acclaimed car.

Yes. 50" Sony W800C and 50" Toshiba L9450 in the same price bracket. Clearly it won't be at the exact same price. I ordered my L9450 for RM2,9xx. The 50" W800C is around RM3,099 at most places. The Toshiba is at RM3,399 at most places. They are both in the RM3000 to RM3500 price bracket.

What kind of stupidity to compare things at the exact same price? Hardly common.

Price paid?

Did you try by displaying black picture on screen and turn the lights off? Sounds to me like typical black uniformity issues of LCD, especially edge lit ones in bigger sizes.

http://www.tweakguides.com/HDTV_10.html

Yup, limitation of the technology itself. Things will improve as we go along, like OLED. The link does give some calibration tips to lower the impact.

This post has been edited by Jason: Feb 2 2016, 11:06 AM

What’s the best bang for buck 65” tv with HDR & wide color gamut?

So far LG 65UJ652T seems good on paper.

Which is why I'm here seeking feedback. Better to hear from someone who owns it and is living with it.