Direct lit is not better , it is just one of the methods LED-LCD TVs used to light up their screen.


If the technology is done right , the edge lit TV will just be as good as the direct lit .
If you think edge lit sucks , think again . Here's a hint : Sony X9300E

You are right about the edge-lit being thinner than direct lit TVs .


The TV brightness is largely attributes to the availability of an adequate dimming system and power budget of the said TV.




You mixed them up , most high end LED-LCD TVs on the market are direct lit , that's how they are able to implement full array Local dimming system into the TV which is usually more expensive . But not all direct lit TV has F.A.L.D , there are also lower budget direct-lit TVs such as the 2017's Samsung entry level MU6100.


Edge-lit TVs are often criticized due to their dimming system which is limited to controlling the LED backlights from the edge , causing a whole column of the screen to brighten up unnecessarily . There are exception to this , such as the X930E / X940E I mentioned above . And they definitely are not dimmer than the direct-lit counterparts , X930E still is one of the brightest consumer TV to date .


As a result , there is no absolute advantage between both technology . One is not definitively better than the other .
If you are looking for bright TVs , you should refer to the actual reviews instead of being obsessed with a tech where most people don't exactly understand the difference.

This post has been edited by Convael: Aug 23 2018, 11:55 AM

Unfortunately both of the TVs you mentioned have fairly limited brightness , they don't do very well vs strong glare from sunlights .


You have a few options , get a curtain or something to cover up the sunlights , or get a very bright TV ( which can be costly )
You will need something like a Q7FN ( 5-6k for 55 inches ) .

Or avoid watching TVs during the day ...

This post has been edited by Convael: Aug 23 2018, 12:14 PM

Even if a TV is very bright , doesn't mean the TV will stay at its peak brightness forever .
It simply means the TV can better control its brightness output to make bright scenes & picture highlight stand out in the picture .

Most TV also has an eyecare setting if you find the picture too bright , or you can turn down the brightness .