2024-2025 Europe, Asia, & Australia TV Buying Guide
2024-2025 Europe, Asia, & Australia TV Buying Guide
Updated March 2024 | Written by: u/Bill_Money | Edited & Maintained by u/htmod
This buying guide was designed w/ the 2024 lineup of Europe, Asia, & Australia TV’s in mind. | This guide is written by an American and may not translate 100% to all countries in these regions.
- General Information
Rtings - When To Buy A TV | Rtings' TV Yearly Price Cycle
Avoid no name brands & super cheap 4K TV’s (brands like RCA, Toshiba, Bush, Thompson, Grundig, Kogan, Westinghouse, Amazon, Pioneer (Pioneer has licensed its name), etc.)
Just because its a name brand does not make it a good tv either see below.
You should never fully trust any tv/demo in a retail store (due to the fact anyone can change the settings + the tv is in a demo mode & the lighting is completely wrong)
- A note on Rtings:
Rtings Motion Handling & Upscaling Tests are flawed and should be disregarded, Real world experience differs from rtings testing.
STOP looking at Rtings scoring, read the actual review! Their scoring system is on a massive curve their lowest scored tv is a 5.6 their highest a 9.8.
- Sony Offerings
"No one ever got fired for buying Sony." - Vincent Teoh (HDTVTest)
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X | X |
Sony has not yet announced a single TV in their 2024 Lineup yet.
2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR-X85L^1 | 55, 65, 75 | FALD | 120 | Yes (2) | X1 ^2 | N/A |
| XR-X90L^3 | 55, 65, 75, 85, 98 | VA-FALD | 120 | Yes (2) | XR | HDTVTest/Rtings |
| XR-X95L | 65, 75, 85 | miniLED VA-FALD | 120 | Yes (2) | XR | HDTVTest, Rtings |
| XR-A90K | 42,48 | W-OLED | 120 | Yes (2) | XR | Rtings |
| XR-A80L^4 | 55, 65, 77, 83 | W-OLED EX | 120 | Yes (2) | XR | Rtings |
| XR-A95L | 55, 65, 77 | QD-OLED | 120 | Yes (2) | XR | N/A |
^1 - AKA Sony X86L or X89L
^2 - X85L uses X1 Processor which suffers from Half Vertical Resolution in 4K@120
^3 - AKA Sony X92L/X93L/X94L. EU X93L = variant of X90L. US X93L is a rebadged X95K
^4 - AKA Sony A83L or A84L
- Panasonic Offerings
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z93A | 77 | W-OLED EX | 144 | Yes (2) | HCX Pro AI mk2 | N/A |
| Z95A | 55,65 | W-OLED EX MLA | 144 | Yes (2) | HCX Pro AI mk2 | N/A |
2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MZ700 | 42,48,55,65 | W-OLED | 50/60 | None | 4K Colour Engine Pro | N/A |
| MZ800 | 42,48,55,65 | W-OLED | 50/60 | None | HCX Pro AI | N/A |
| MZ980 | 42,48,55,65 | W-OLED | 120 | Yes (2) | HCX Pro AI | N/A |
| MZ1500 | 42,48,55,65 | W-OLED EX (55+65) | 120 | Yes (2) | HCX Pro AI | N/A |
| MZ2000 | 55, 65, 77 | W-OLED EX MLA | 120 | Yes (2) | HCX Pro AI | N/A |
- LG Offerings
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QNED89T | 98 | VA-FALD miniLED | 120 | Yes (4) | Alpha 8 | N/A |
| B4 | 48,55,65,77 | W-OLED | 120 | Yes (4) | Alpha 8 | N/A |
| C4 | 42,48,55,65,77,83 | W-OLED EX | 144 | Yes (4) | Alpha 9 Gen 7 | N/A |
| G4 | 55,65,77,83 | W-OLED EX MLA | 144 | Yes (4) | Alpha 11 | N/A |
| 97G4 | 97 | W-OLED EX | 144 | Yes (4) | Alpha 11 | N/A |
^1 - 55 & 65 inch Gallery OLED models have two sub models in EU
LW = NO STAND in Box | LS = has a Stand in the box
Ex. LG OLED55G4xLW or LG OLED55G4xLS where x = regional variant/identifier.
Any number after the 4 on OLED models represents a regional model that the only difference may include: Speaker Wattage, Color of Bezel/Back, or Single vs Twin Tuner.
2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 ^1 | 48, 55, 65, 77 | W-OLED | 60 | No | Alpha 7 Gen 6 | N/A |
| B3 | 55, 65, 77 | W-OLED | 120 | Yes (2) | Alpha 7 Gen 6 | N/A |
| C3 | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 | W-OLED EX | 120 | Yes (4) | Alpha 9 Gen 6 | Rtings |
| G2 ^2 | 97 (2022 Carries Over) | W-OLED EX | 120 | Yes (4) | Alpha 9 Gen 5 | HDTVTest, Rtings |
| G3 | 55, 65, 77, 83 | 55-77 = W-OLED MLA /83 = W-OLED EX | 120 | Yes (4) | Alpha 9 Gen 6 | HDTVTest / Rtings |
^1 A3 series is Europe exclusive in 2023.
^2 97 Inch G2 Carries over from 2022
Why You Shouldn't buy the 2023 LG UR7300, UR7500, UR8000, or UR9000O
Why You Shouldn't Buy the 2023 LG QNED75/QNED76, QNED80/QNED81/QNED82, or QNED85/QNED86/QNED87
- TCL Offerings
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X | X |
2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C935 | 65, 75 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 2.0 | N/A |
| C745 | 55, 65, 75 | VA-FALD | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 3.0 | N/A |
| C845 | 55, 65, 75, 85 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 3.0 | HDTVTest / FPHD |
| C805 | 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 3.0 | N/A |
| C955 | 65, 75, 85, 98 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 3.0 | N/A |
| X955 | 85, 98, 115^1 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | Yes (2) | AiPQ 3.0 | N/A |
^1 - 115 Inch model confirmed to be same as US QM891G Source
- Samsung Offerings
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QN90D ^1 | 43, 50, 98 | VA-miniLED FALD | 144 | Yes (4) | NQ4 AI Gen 2 | N/A |
| QN95D | 55, 65, 75, 85 | VA-miniLED FALD | 144 | Yes (4) | NQ4 AI Gen 2 | N/A |
^1 - Only recommend the 43, 50, & 98 inch sizes which use VA Panels. 55-85 use worse ADS panels.
Awaiting more info on panel lottery before recommending any 2024 Samsung OLED at this time.
Clearance 2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QN90C | 43 & 50 ONLY^1 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | 4 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | N/A |
| QN95C | 65, 75, 85 | VA-FALD miniLED | 144 | 4 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | Rtings |
| S89C | 77 | W-OLED (EU) | 120 | 4 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | N/A |
| S90C^2 | 55, 65, 77 | QD-OLED | 120 | 4 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | HDTVTest / Rtings |
| S90C^2 | 83 | W-OLED | 120 | 4 | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | N/A |
| QN100B^3 | 98 | VA-FALD miniLED | 120 | Yes (4) | N/A | N/A |
S95C = S90C + a one connect. S95c is NOT recommended as one connect cable is NOT in wall rates. One Connect also has a high failure rate.
^1 - 43 & 50 Inch Qn90C uses a VA panel, 55+ uses ADS
^2 AKA S91C/S92C/S93C/S94C
^3 - QN100B Carries over from 2022.
Why You Shouldn't buy the Samsung CU7000, CU8000, Q60C, Q70C, Q80C, QN85C or QN90C
Why You Shouldn't buy the Samsung Lifestyle TV's - NO TO The Frame, The Serif, or The Sero!
- Phillips Offerings
2024 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PML9009 ^1 | 55,65,75,85 | VA miniLED-FALD | 144 | Yes (2) | P5 Gen7 | N/A |
| OLED759 | 48,55,65 | W-OLED EX | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen7 | N/A |
| OLED809 ^2 | 42,48,55,65,77 | W-OLED EX | 144 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen8 | N/A |
| OLED+909 | 55,65,77 | W-OLED EX MLA 2nd Gen | 144 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen8 | N/A |
| OLED+959 | 65 | W-OLED EX MLA 2nd Gen | 144 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen8 Dual Engine | N/A |
^1 - aka PML9019
^2 - aka OLED819, OLED849, OLED859, & OLED889
Clearance 2023 Models
| Model # | Sizes Offered | Panel & Local Dimming | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | Processor | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PML9008 | 55, 65, 75 | ? FALD miniLED | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 Gen7 | N/A |
| PML9308 | 55, 65 | VA-FALD miniLED | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 Gen7 | N/A |
| OLED708 | 48, 55, 65 | W-OLED | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen7 | N/A |
| OLED808 | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 | W-OLED EX (55+) | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen7 | N/A |
| OLED908 | 55, 65, 77 | W-OLED EX MLA | 120 | Yes (2) | P5 AI Gen7 | N/A |
#How to buy a TV in 2024-2025 for Europe/Australia/Asia
- Distance
The first thing we need to figure out is How Far Away you sit form the tv so we can determine what size TV you should have
| Distance From TV | Size Screen You Should Buy |
|---|---|
| Up to 1.8 Meters | 43 to 55 Inch |
| 1.9-2.4 Meters | 55 to 65 Inch |
| 2.5- less than 3 Meters | 65 to 77 Inch |
| 3 - 3.7 Meters | 75 to 85 Inch |
| 3.8 - 4.3 Meters | 83 to 98 Inch |
| More than 4.3 Meters | 97 to 115 Inch |
- TV Sizes
Traditional LED Screens come in 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98, & 115 Inch panels.
There are some oddball sizes but all of these are lesser/lower end models and should be avoided: 40, 58, 60, 70, & 86 Inch Panels.
OLED comes in 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83, & 97 Inch Panels.
- Budget
The biggest limiting factor is budget
The BARE MINIMUM Recommendation is the LG A3 or TCL C745
good, budget, & Europe/Australia/Asia pick two is the general rule of thumb.
Bright/Dim TV's
- Room Brightness
If your room is a large open concept room with many windows then you need a bright TV to compensate.
If you are in a dark basement then you don't need to focus on very bright.
If you have DIRECT sunlight on the screen then you should AVOID OLED! Direct sunlight can damage the OLED screen.
TV's that are great in a bright room:
2024 Models:
2023 Models (May Find Clearance): Sony X95L, Samsung QN90C (43 & 50 ONLY), Samsung QN95C, TCL X955
- Dark Room TV's
OLED will be excellent in darker rooms like bedrooms & basements.
TV's that are good for bedrooms/not gaming (50/60 Hz OLED's) & are more budget than the 120 hz OLED's:
2024 Models:
2023 Models: LG A3 | Panasonic MZ700, & MZ800
120 Hz/Brighter OLED's
2024 Models: LG B4, C4, G4 | Panasonic Z93A, Z95A
2023 Models: Sony A80L, A95L, LG B3, C3 | Panasonic MZ980, MZ1500, MZ2000 | Samsung S89C, S90C | Phillips OLED708, OLED808, OLED908
Content You Consume
- Sports
You want something that has good motion processing & Upscaling, this is Sony's & Panasonic's game
Recommended Models:
2024 Models:
2023 Models: Sony - A95L, X95L, A90K, A80L or X90L | Panasonic - MZ2000, MZ1500, MZ980
- Movies
OLED or a miniLED are your best bets here.
If older movies that require upscaling heavily avoid Samsung
Recommended Models:
2024 Models: Panasonic - Z93A, Z95A | LG - B4, C4, G4
2023 Models: Sony - A95L, X95L, A90K, A80L or X90L | Panasonic - MZ2000, MZ1500, MZ980 | LG - B3, C3, G3 | Samsung - QN90C (43 & 50 ONLY), QN95C, S89C, S90C | Phillips OLED708, OLED808, OLED908
- Gaming
Both LED & OLED can be good options here depending on habits, room, & budget.
Those with a XBSX or PC with HDMI 2.1 Graphics card may not be best served by Sony in this case unless you are more causal/mixed use.
If you play hundreds of hours of the same game over with a static hub then you may not want to consider an OLED TV due to burn in. Yes Burn In protection ahs gotten better but as always YMMV.
Recommended Models:
2024 Models: LG - B4, C4, G4
2023 Models: Sony - A95L, X95L, A90K, A80L or X90L | Panasonic - MZ2000, MZ1500, MZ980 | LG - B3, C3, G3 | Samsung - QN90C (43 & 50 ONLY), QN95C, S89C, S90C | Phillips OLED708, OLED808, OLED908
- Just Cable/Streaming
Upscaling & Processing are very important here. This is also Sony's & Panasonic's game. LG has gotten better.
Recommended Models:
2024 Models: Panasonic - Z93A, Z95A | LG - B4, C4, G4
2023 Models: Sony - A95L, X95L, A90K, A80L or X90L | Panasonic - MZ2000, MZ1500, MZ980 | LG - B3, C3, G3
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