Written by Laurence
Edited on
6 October 2025
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10:43
5 reasons to buy a new TV
You've had the same television for years, but are unsure if it's due for a replacement. In this article, I'd like to make your doubts go away. Thanks to various modern developments, new TVs have a better image quality, a sleeker design, and useful extra accessories. Below, I'm going to list the 5 most important reasons to buy a new TV.
1. More images, the same amount of TV
A 55-inch TV you buy now is the same size as a 50-inch TV you bought 8 years ago. The modern technology of a TV takes up less space. That's why TVs have a flat design with thin borders nowadays. If you replace your TV with a new one that's the same size, you'll get much more screen space.
2. A sharper image with more colors
Full HD was the standard for years, but movies and series are releases are often released in 4K UHD nowadays. This resolution is 4 times sharper than Full HD, so you can see more details. To optimally enjoy this sharpness, you need a 4K TV. In addition to a higher resolution, there are more technologies that improve your viewing experience. That way, a QLED TV produced a 100% color volume and black images are truly black on an OLED TV.
3. Fast-moving images are even more fluent
Older televisions usually have a 50Hz refresh rate. That means the screen shows 50 images, or frames, per second. Newer televisions often have a 100Hz refresh rate, which means they show 100 images per second. You won't notice the difference when you watch a talk show, but you will if you're watching an action movie or a sports game. Fast-moving images like a tennis player's serve look smoother on a 100Hz screen. This makes your viewing experience extra realistic.
4. Smart TVs are getting smarter and faster
There's a large chance that you can already browse the internet or use apps with your current TV. This means that a new smart TV doesn't add anything. Modern televisions have improved platforms and processors. That way, you can get access to extra functions and apps, but they also load faster. The remotes often have special buttons for the smart functions. With the press of a button., you can open your Netflix or YouTube, so you don't have to scroll through menus.
5. More design and accessory choices
Integrating a TV in your interior is getting easier and easier. The Samsung The Frame TV will display a work of art when you're not watching TV. Philips Ambilight TVs light up the wall with colors you also see on the screen. Other than the design, accessories are more innovative as well. The One Connect Box only needs 1 AV cable to connect to your TV. Many remotes have voice control or allow you to control all devices, like your Blu-ray player.
Article by Laurence
Television Expert.