Best Smart TVs for 2024

LG C4 OLED

• 48” LG C4 OLED for $1199 recommended as a great TV.
• Pros: Offers great color and clarity.
• Cons: Price might be a concern.

Vizio TV with External Streaming Devices

• Suggestion to get a Vizio TV and pair it with an external streaming device like Roku, Google TV, Fire Stick, or Apple TV.
• Pros: External devices offer faster UI and easier updates, good experience with Google TV and Roku devices.
• Cons: Built-in TV processors and software might not be as good.

TCL Roku TV

• TCL Roku TVs recommended as good budget options.
• Pros: Generally reliable and good performance.
• Cons: Some users experienced issues after a few years.

Samsung 690T

• Samsung 690T praised as a great entry-level 4K TV with excellent picture and sound quality.
• Pros: Reasonably priced, good selection of apps, no crashing issues reported.
• Cons: Not the most favored by some.

Apple TV and Nvidia Shield (Streaming Devices)

• Apple TV and Nvidia Shield Pro mentioned as top streaming devices.
• Pros: Good streaming experience, support for various apps.
• Cons: Issues reported with updates for Nvidia Shield, uncertainty about future releases. Apple TV preferred for streaming experience.

Hisense

• Stay away from Hisense mentioned as a recommendation.
• Pros: Not specified.
• Cons: Brand not favored by some users.

Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV as External Devices

• External devices like Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV recommended for better performance than built-in smart TV platforms.
• Pros: Faster UI, easier to replace, improved streaming experience.
• Cons: Smart TV platforms can be slow and outdated.

Insignia TV

• Insignia TV mentioned as a reliable option for the price.
• Pros: Functioned well for some users.
• Cons: Not much information about brand reputation.

External Antenna

• Suggestions for using a rabitears antenna or RCA ANT1170E for TV reception.
• Pros: Can improve TV signal quality.
• Cons: Some users cautioned against using amplifiers in strong signal areas.

Smart IPTV Apps

• Nanomid mentioned as a good app for Samsung TVs.
• Pros: Reliable service and good performance.
• Cons: Not always readily available.

Succession and Matthew Macfadyen

• Matthew Macfadyen praised for his role as Tom Wambsgans in Succession.
• Pros: Consistent performance, award-winning acting.
• Cons: Not applicable to smart TV products.