Smart TV Samsung, Philips, LG: Which one to choose?- The Parisian

Le Parisien guides him, high-tech, various

Samsung, Philips, LG or Sony all offer smart TVs to sometimes very different systems and features.Which one to choose ?The answer in our selection of connected TVs!

The editorial staff of the Parisian did not participate in the realization of this article.

Modern TVs do more than change the channels and have become smart TVs, integrating complete systems that allow applications or even games to run.Samsung with Tizen and LG with Webos have moved the lines of what can be a connected TV with ever more advanced interfaces and services to watch streaming video on Netflix or YouTube, access its personal media via the network,or control the devices of your connected home.After several unsuccessful attempts, Google has also managed to develop Android TV, a version of Android thought for televisions, which has found its place on several models signed Philips, TCL or Sony.And Apple?Failing to manufacture its own smart TV, the brand signs partnerships to integrate its services and technologies on the TV of its competitors.In short, the Smart TV offer is more complete than ever and therefore a little complex when it comes to choosing a model to equip your living room.We give you keys with our selection of the best smart TVs of the moment!

our selection

1. Samsung QE55Q67R 55 pouces
2. Sharp LC-32HI5432E 32 pouces
3. ChiQ U40E6000 40 pouces
4. LG 43UK6300 43 pouces
5. LG 43UM7100 43 pouces
6. Philips 43PUS6754 43 pouces
7. Samsung UE43RU7105 43 pouces
8. Essentielb 49UHD-1291 49 pouces
9. Samsung UE55RU7025 55 pouces
10. Sony Bravia KD55XG8505 55 pouces

What is the Smart TV function?

“Smart TV” or connected TV features provide the possibility of consulting content such as video and audio streaming applications or services on its TV, via its Internet connectivity (with a network cable or via Wi-Fi).Most televisions sold today, including 4K TVs, integrate smart TV features.These may vary depending on the manufacturers and the platform they use.Mainly, TV manufacturers use Android TV or their own connected TV solution: Tizen for Samsung or Webos for LG.Their interface may differ, and not all offer the same services.But for the most part, you will often find essentials like Netflix, YouTube, or multimedia features such as DLNA compatibility.Smart TVs are increasingly opening at the connected house, especially those under Android TV which integrate the assistantgoogle.

Why choose a Smart TV?

Choosing a smart TV can be justified if you intend to use your TV mainly without an external source as an internet box decoder or boxes like Apple TV or Fire TV.If you capture your channels via TNT, you don't necessarily need the TV part of your box, and you can therefore use your Smart TV interface to access Netflix where other services, without using an HDMI port for that.On the other hand, ISP TV boxes or solutions such as Apple TV or Nvidia Shield TV also provide these features, even if you don't have a smart tv.