50-60 inch TVs - Best Bang for Buck

[rhym1n]

I bought my last HDTV in 2008, which was a 42 inch Insignia. It was listed as 120 Hz, but was pretty bad for gaming (Xbox 360 & One - even in "game mode"). The picture still isn't too bad when watching HD channels or movies.

However, I'm looking to upgrade my living room TV in almost every way. The first thing I would like to search by is size. I want a 50+ inch TV, and will probably land somewhere in the 50-60 inch range as my budget doesn't get much higher than that.

What TVs in this size range are the best bang for the buck? Really I'm looking for a TV that already has great ratings, and has a very good picture as well.

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[M0j0jojo]

Do u want a 120Hz tv?

 

[M0j0jojo]

This one is refurbished from Newegg http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889290020

 

[rhym1n]

Refurbished means it was broken at one point and fixed, right?

What do you think about this one: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005961

 

[M0j0jojo]

Refurbished means it was broken at one point and fixed, right?

What do you think about this one: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005961

Yes its good for just watching Movies and TV shows, with this one you will not get those fancy features that smart TVS do, In all honesty I would buy this TV because you give up those "smart tv" features that no one really uses for actual nice quality screening of movies and shows.

 

[rhym1n]

Mojo, thank you for replying. I don't really need a smart TV anyways because I use a 30 foot HDMI cable to connect my PC to TV for additional features.

 

[rhym1n]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889623018

Changhong? How reliable is this brand?

 

[M0j0jojo]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889623018

Changhong? How reliable is this brand?

Not sure how reliable it is, but seems like a very good deal

 

[AlaskanPrincess]

I just purchased a new TV - but rather than suggest a specific TV to you, I'm going to suggest that YOU do a bit of research and evaluate features of each model compared to what it is you want. Obviously someone who wants a TV for gaming is probably going to have different needs than someone who just wants to watch TV (e.g. opinions are all subjective.)Perhaps after you've narrowed down to certain models THEN asking about others experiences would provide more info to add to your evaluation. You've already decided on size (50" +) and commented that your last TV (Insignia) wasn't so great for gaming. I'd think if gaming is important to you, then you'd want a higher refresh rate (don't be misled by specs that use descriptive words (like VIZIO's 'effective 240 Hz effective refresh rate - I think that means 120 Hz refresh rate.) - and you probably want min. of 120. Resolution is another factor. Sound yet another - are you using just TV sound/speakers or adding sound bar or other sound source? Inputs and outputs available are important but you're the only person that knows what you need, based on what you want to add (now or in the future).
There seem to be fewer choices these days, and seems they're all, or almost all, made in China. Manufacturers aren't including the information in specs that they did even 5 years ago....which makes it more difficult to compare. Would be interested in what model you decide on - and more importantly why you chose it and how it's working out for you!

 

[rhym1n]

AlaskanPrincess, I went with another Insignia model: http/www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-50-class-49-1-2-diag--led-1080p-hdtv-black/2878482.p?id=1219080767609&skuId=2878482

I decided on this 50 incher because it's a great size for my living room, I will basically only be using it for cable, DVDs, and my PC. I game on a 27 inch monitor with a very low response time. I tried to find a TV that doesn't have smart features or a ton of inputs/outputs, as that highers the price.