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Choosing a TV comes down to screen size for your room, resolution, and the smart features you'll actually use. Size should suit your viewing distance, since too big at close range is uncomfortable and too small wastes detail. A 4k tv is the current standard for most sizes. Smart TVs run streaming apps built in. Start by measuring how far you sit from the screen, then match the size, and compare panel quality rather than just the specs list.

What size TV suits your room?

Screen size should match your viewing distance. A common guide for 4K is to sit roughly 1.5 times the screen's diagonal away — so a tv 55 inch suits a viewing distance of about 2 metres, and a tv 65 inch suits about 2.5 metres. Because 4K packs more detail into the same space, you can sit closer than with older sets without seeing pixels. Measure from your sofa to the wall before choosing. Tip: most people who replace a set wish they'd gone one size larger, so if you're between two sizes and the distance allows, take the bigger one.

What resolution do you need?

Resolution is the number of pixels making up the picture:

• 4K (Ultra HD): four times the detail of Full HD and the standard for most screens today, well supported by streaming services.
• Full HD (1080p): still fine for smaller screens and secondary rooms where you sit further back.
• 8K: higher again, though very little content is made in 8K, so the benefit is limited for now.

For most living rooms, 4K is the sensible choice; Full HD suits small bedroom sets.

What makes a TV picture look good?

Resolution matters less than people expect once you're at 4K — contrast and brightness do more for picture quality. Contrast is how deep the blacks go compared with the whites, and it's the single biggest factor in a picture looking rich rather than washed out. HDR (high dynamic range) support lets a TV show brighter highlights and more colour detail in content that carries it. Refresh rate matters for sport and gaming, where higher rates reduce motion blur. A bright room needs a brighter screen to fight glare. Compare contrast and brightness rather than only the resolution number.

Common questions

What size TV for a 3 metre viewing distance?
Around 75 inches suits roughly 3 metres for 4K, using the guide of sitting about 1.5 times the diagonal away. Measure from your seat to the wall before deciding.

Is 4K worth it over Full HD?
Yes for most sizes today — 4K has four times the detail, is well supported by streaming, and lets you sit closer without seeing pixels. Full HD still suits small bedroom sets.

What is HDR on a TV?
High dynamic range lets the TV show brighter highlights and more colour detail in content made for it, which improves the picture more than resolution alone in most viewing.

What is a smart TV?
A TV with streaming apps and internet connectivity built in, so you watch services directly without a separate box. Check it supports the apps you actually use.

Can I pay for a TV with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our televisions start from $51, which is four fortnightly payments of $12.75.

Complete your setup

A TV works with the rest of your setup. Add a sound system for audio, a wall mount to hang it, and a TV unit to sit it on.

A $51 television splits into four fortnightly payments of $12.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.