Stiftung Warentest publishes the latest list of the best televisions tested. The frontrunners all have OLED screens, one brand is ahead in each size class, the cheapest top device costs only 435 euros.
Stiftung Warentest already has a total of 458 televisions in its database, 253 of which are still on sale and 51 were recently added. In order to make a purchase decision easier, the testers present the best TV sets in four size classes.
At the top of the lists are consistently LG TVs with OLED displays, where each pixel is self-illuminating. LCD devices with backlighting do not deliver quite as excellent images, but they are also good and, above all, significantly cheaper. When it comes to power consumption, the technologies differ little; almost all test candidates only performed satisfactorily here.
Until recently, there were no small OLED televisions, but with the LG OLED42C27LA, a device with this screen technology is now at the top with a quality rating of 1.8, even in the size class up to 43 inches. The TV not only offers a very good picture, but also delivers good sound, which is very remarkable for its size. In addition, the device is very versatile and easy to use. However, with an average online price of 1150 euros, it is very expensive.
You have to shell out even more for the second-placed Panasonic TX-42LZW984, which costs an average of 1350 euros. It achieved the overall grade of 2.0, also shines with a very good picture and can keep up with the test winner in other respects. However, its tone is only satisfactory.
In comparison, the LG 43UQ91009LA is a real bargain with an average price of 435 euros. Nevertheless, it got a quality rating of 2.5 and its LCD still produces a good picture. Tone, handling and versatility were also given the same note.
Among the medium-sized televisions, the LG OLED48C27LA has the edge with an overall rating of 1.7. It costs an average of 1220 euros, delivers a very good picture and is very versatile. Sound and handling rated Stiftung Warentest good.
If you want a very good sound, you can use the LG OLED48A29LA, which is also much cheaper at around 910 euros. Its picture is not quite as good as the number 1, but otherwise the device is equivalent. Quality rating: 1.8.
The price-performance winner comes from the same house. The LG 50UQ80009LB is already available for around 512 euros, but it achieved a good rating in all categories except for power consumption. His overall grade is also good (2.1).
The cheapest and still good television in this size class is the newly tested Grundig 50 GUB 7240 with a quality rating of 2.5. On average, it only costs 460 euros. The picture and versatility are good, the testers found the sound and handling satisfactory.
When it comes to the very popular TVs with screen diagonals of 55 inches, two LG representatives are head-to-head with an overall rating of 1.6 and very good picture and sound. The display and sound of the LG OLED55G19LA are a bit better than the LG OLED55C27LA, and at around 1420 euros it is 80 euros cheaper. His stable mate is a bit handier and consumes a few watts less.
According to ntv.de, the brand new Panasonic TX-55LZW804 offers the best value for money. Because for around 730 euros, it also offers a very good picture and, with a quality rating of 2.0, is not far from the test winners overall. Only its tone is only satisfactory.
The cheapest good 55-incher is the LG 55UP77009LB with an average online price of 500 euros and an overall rating of 2.2. Except for power consumption, it performed well in all test categories.
In the premier class of televisions with 65-inch displays, the LG OLED65G19LA is at the top with a quality rating of 1.6. For an average of 2500 euros, it offers the best picture and the best sound among the very large TV sets. The TV is also very versatile and easy to use.
With an average price of 2000 euros, the LG OLED65C27LA is a little cheaper. It also received an overall rating of 1.6 from Stiftung Warentest, but was not rated quite as well in detail. However, the difference should hardly be 500 euros and hardly be seen or heard.
It's hard to believe, but there are also good, inexpensive televisions in the premier class. The cheapest of these devices is the LG 65UQ75009LF with an average online price of 640 euros. It received a quality rating of 2.3 and both picture and sound, handling and versatility received good marks.
