For a long time, 1080P Flat-screen TVs were the most advanced television sets on the market. Now, 4K or Ultra High Definition (UHD) Smart TVs are all the rage! 4K refers to a massively increased 3,840 X 2160 pixel resolution, which is leaps and bounds better than the 1,920 X 1,080 resolution of 1080P HDTVs. Along with the improved resolution of these technologically advanced TVs most now come with the ability to install apps (applications) directly onto the TV. So, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Go, Pandora, web browsers, and countless other apps can now be accessed directly on your new Smart TV. A Smart TV is also capable of communicating effortlessly with your mobile devices, making it easy to show your photos, videos, and more on your TV for your whole family to share in. The following is a comprehensive list of the highest rated, top 10 best 4K Smart TVs currently available:
1. Sony XBR55X810C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
One of the highest-rated televisions on Amazon, the Sony X810C provides a beautiful, seamless image with 120 Hz refresh rate enhanced by Sony’s Motionflow XR 960 technology, making even the most fast-paced sports videos comes across with no motion blur. Streaming video is a breeze with Android TV functionality and built-in wifi capabilities. If you use Android mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets, this TV will sync up to your devices with almost no effort. Also built-in is a Google Cast unit, making it incredibly easy to send or “cast” streaming video, photos, videos, games, and more from your mobile devices to your Smart TV. This unit is available for around $900.
2. Samsung UN50JU7500 Curved 50-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV
Also among the highest-rated, most popular 4K Smart TVs on Amazon is this gorgeous, curved Samsung television with 3D capabilities. Samsung’s Motion Rate 240 doubles the standard refresh rate of most 4K TVs. The Peak Illuminator feature and Precision Black Technology make bright colors stand out even brighter while dimming the LEDs in darker areas to sharpen contrast substantially while the Auto Depth Enhancer improves the sensation of visual depth along the TV’s curved surface. Samsung’s Smart TV platform provides access to all of your favorite apps and Smart View 2.0 makes streaming from mobile devices incredibly simple and intuitive. This TV can be bought for around $1,100 and can also be found at Best Buy stores.
3. Samsung UN78KS9800 Curved 78-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
If money is no object and you simply want the best and the biggest television experience in your living room, then look no further than this flagship Samsung 4K SUHD (which Samsung describes as Ultra HD on steroids) 78-inch behemoth. Quantum Dot Color, a newly unveiled feature as of 2016, offers vibrant colors unavailable on other TVs supplemented by Precision Black and Motion Rate 240 on a depth-enhanced, curved screen. Samsung’s Smart Hub offers streaming, casting, and downloaded app functionality all together in one user-friendly environment, including gaming via the cloud with no need for a gaming console. The price for this unit is a bit high, at nearly $10,000, but in this case you certainly get what you pay for.
4. LG 55UH6150 55″ Class 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
If $10,000 is a bit rich for your blood you can still have a maximum 4K, Smart TV experience for about $800 at your nearest Best Buy location. Its 120 Hz refresh rate still manages to make fast motion images come across seamlessly. LG’s Ultra Luminance technology delivers crisp colors and sharp contrasts between bright and dark colors. This model boasts an upgraded, ULTRA sound system which rivals even the more expensive televisions on the market. And to wrap up the package, Smart TV functionality allows for the installation of apps for purposes of streaming video and music directly to your LG TV.
5. Sony XBR75X850D 75″ Class (74.5″ diag) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with High Dynamic Range
Stepping up in size and price at Best Buy you will find this remarkably well-priced Sony TV. At about $3,300 you’ll find quality that rivals the $10,000 Samsung model listed above. The High Dynamic Range of Sony’s Triluminos display, coupled with Motionflow XR 960, offers a crisp, oil painting-like vibrancy and incredible, life-like motion to your TV watching experience. The added 4K X-Reality Pro feature serves to increase this effect as the degree of realism on this TV is unparalleled. Android TV maximizes the Smart TV function of this Sony product, allowing for access to the infinite universe of Google Play Store’s app market.
6. VIZIO D55U-D1 55″ Class UHD Full Array Smart LED TV
For the bargain price of $650 at Target you can enjoy full 4K video and Smart TV amenities at an extremely affordable price without sacrificing screen size. A full quad-core processor (a feature generally reserved for the more expensive 4K TVs) delivers a bright, colorful display at 120 Hz for smooth visual motion. DTS TrueVolume and DTS Studio Sound deliver the audio quality of a full home theater setup. This LG product offers a complete suite of Smart TV capabilities and built-in streaming services such as NetFlix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Spotify, and more. For the price, this TV simply cannot be beat as it offers the same, advanced 4K viewing experience as other, pricier models.
7. Sharp LC-50N6000U 50″ 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
Staying true to form, Wal-Mart delivers some of the lowest prices around when it comes to 4K TVs. This Sharp TV only costs $550 at Wal-Mart, although there have been a few sacrifices in quality made to keep the price low. The refresh rate on this unit is only 60 Hz, but if you are not a sports fan or a gamer you probably won’t even notice. What this TV does offer, though, is a High Dynamic Range display, Aquamotion technology designed to push the 60 Hz refresh rate to its absolute limit, an award-winning sound system, and a Revelation Upscaler function which will make your old DVDs and other, lower-resolution videos come across in vibrant 4K resolution! For the price, this Sharp television offers a lot of bang for your buck!
8. Samsung Consumer UN48JS9000FXZA 48 LED Curved 4K 240Hz 3D Smart LED TV
Samsung’s new SUHD technology can be had for less than $10,000, as listed above. A 240 Hz refresh rate made possible through Samsung’s Clear Motion Rate feature makes even the fasted, busiest video images seem incredibly life-like. The advanced, deep-contrast image quality makes 2D and 3D video come to life on your screen. DTS premium 5.1 surround sound capability, full Smart TV capabilities (complete with a built-in web browser and voice control), and a curved, 48-inch display make this unit probably the best possible TV on the market under 50 inches in size. The price is around $2000 at Wal-Mart, but for that money you are getting almost all of the functionality of Samsung’s 78-inch flagship model at a fifth of the cost.
9. LG 79UF9500 79″ Class 4K Ultra HD 240 Hz 3D Smart LED TV
NewEgg.com offers this flagship 4K 3D television at a whopping $7,000. For that money, however, you will be enjoying a massive TV viewing experience at nearly 80-inches. Ultra Luminance and ColorPrime technology maximizes the color and contrast appearance on this revolutionary screen. Tru-4K Engine Pro is perhaps the leading HD-to-4K upscaling innovation in the entire industry. The included Web OS 2.0 System delivers even more Smart TV functionality in a super-simple, intuitive way. And finally, a 4-channel Harmon/Kardon 2.1-channel surround sound system almost makes the built-in DTS home theater decoder seem superfluous.
10. Vizio E70U-D3 70″ 4K SmartCast Ultra HD TV Home Theater w/ Flat Mount Bundle
With built in Google Cast abilities, this TV will integrate with all of your family’s mobile devices making for endless hours of fun entertainment. Visio’s SmartCast app can be installed on any mobile device and acts as a game-changing, smart phone-based remote control! Visio’s E-series televisions offer 12 active LED zones, making for an awe-inspiring, radiant visual display. An 8-core processor handles even the most resource-intensive tasks effortlessly. Clear Action 240 doubles the 120 Hz refresh rate making live sports so real you’ll swear you were on the field with the players. Sears bundles this TV with a home-theater wall mounting package for about $1,850.
