Everyone has their own kind of entertainment ranging from listening to music, watching movies, going for bicycle rides and even bungee jumping. However, one entertainment device that is found in every home in the 21st century is a television (TV). Televisions offer a platform for millions of people all over the world to watch what is happening in other countries, enjoy good movies, programs, and music videos.

So, with new technologies and specifications that come out every other day, you will want to buy the best and latest television. Sadly, the current market is filled with different types, sizes, and specification of televisions, which will surely give you a headache before finding the perfect one. The good thing is that there are several essential factors that you should consider before you head out to buy a new generation TV.

1. Screen Size

In the current market, TVs are available in numerous sizes that range from a small 14-inch screen to a huge 100-inch screen. The varying screen sizes ensure that you receive the best viewing experience. It is imperative that you buy the right size that is proportional to the sitting or room space to have the best viewing experience and to avoid damaging your eye sight.

2. Panel Technologies

Currently, televisions are available in several panel technology types such as LCD, OLED, ULED, and QLED. The LCD panels employ liquid crystal pixels and light sources to light up the screen. They are durable, easily affordable and offer bright and high-quality pictures. The OLED offer higher quality pictures on the TV screens as it can switch off specific pixels that produce sharper images and blacker blacks.

QLED panels use smaller screen particles that improve the color quality displayed on the screen. Lastly, the ULED is focused on enhancing you are watching experience by increasing the screen’s range of colors. This results in brighter, high-quality and more detailed pictures. This type of screen also has a dimming functionality that enables you to achieve a high contrast when viewing light and dark areas of an image on the screen.

3. Connections

New generations TVs must have several connections such as HDMI, multimedia support, internet connectivity and USB ports. You should check whether the television has a minimum of three HDMI ports as well as the correct specification (either v1.4 or v2.0 HDMIs) to ensure perfect compatibility with any current or imminent source equipment.

The UBS ports on the TV ensure that you can connect and play media stored on a USB drive such as music, pictures, and movies. Smart TVs have in-built Ethernet and wi-fi ports that enable them to connect to the internet, which gives you the option of streaming movies or music from the internet. Bluetooth connectivity is an additional type of connectivity that some TVs have to allow you to connect with other external devices.

4. Flat or Curved Screen

Over recent years, the popularity of curved TVs has diminished, and this has forced manufacturers to abandon this screen design. However, curved TVs offer a better viewing experience, especially if you prefer buying a large screen. The curved screen captures your marginal vision to ensure you have the widest view-plane possible, which enhances picture-display quality. Despite the fact that flat screens have existed longer in the market, they can work for you as they also offer high-quality picture production and resolution.

5. Cost

Lastly, the cost of the television and your budgeted amount will directly affect the type of new generation television you will purchase. If you have enough cash, you can buy the largest and most advanced OLED TVs in the market, while if you are on a tight budget, LED/LED TVs will be perfect for you.

However, as TVs are devices that are meant to last several years before replacing or upgrading them, it is imperative you consider investing in a high-quality and technological advanced television that will not give you a reason to upgrade it within the next 5-8 years. So, think carefully before you allocate a specific amount of your television.

6. HDR – High Dynamic Range

This is a new technology that is used in the latest 4K televisions. High dynamic range increases a TV’s color range as well as giving better contrast that produces crisp clean and more detailed images. The technology makes sure the images appear as real as they were shot on the movie set by ensuring they are vivid and have their natural colors. HDR technology offers you the option of viewing high-quality 4K content, especially if you are a fan of streaming videos on YouTube, Amazon Video, and Netflix. It also supports several video games, which will boost your gaming experience.