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https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-usage/sports


Hisense U8G
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Type LED
Sub-Type

VA
Resolution 4k
Sizes : 55" 65"
If you want something cheaper, then look into the Hisense U8G. It uses a different panel type than the Samsung QN85A QLED, so it doesn't have as wide viewing angles, but it has better contrast and less blooming around bright objects. It's also a good choice to use in well-lit environments because it has excellent peak brightness and amazing reflection handling, but with a semi-gloss finish, it may be best to avoid placing it opposite a window with direct sunlight. Motion looks smooth thanks to its quick response time, and the Android TV interface has a ton of apps available to download. Sadly, like the Samsung, it has uniformity issues and the dirty screen effect can get distracting during sports.

If you want the best 4k TV for sports in the LED category, you can't go wrong with the Samsung, but if you don't want to spend a ton of money and don't need wide viewing angles, then look into the Hisense.
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Since the room i put this in is long and marrow perfect little theatre room for two, it made perfect sense because i didn't need wide angle.

click the link and during the review readings, you will see more about the differences in backlighting.

 

Another good review explaining more about the differences…

https://top-rated-tvs.com/10-best-4k-smart-tvs-for-watching-sports/

 

QLED vs. OLED vs. LED-LCD
When watching sports you want bright, vivid colors which is achieved by picking the TV with the best display technology for your needs:

• OLED has the darkest darks
• QLED has the brightest brights
• LED-LCD is the most affordable

Simply put, OLED TVs are better than QLED and LED-LCD screens for watching sports. Each pixel of an OLED TV lights up independently, whereas QLED and LED-LCD TV pixels are powered by groups of lights, giving an OLED two key advantages:

• Quick Response Times
• Absolute blacks

Dark Rooms vs Bright Rooms
When you’re in a dark room, or can make a room dark with blackout shades or curtains, an OLED TV is best. The pixels of the screen can turn off individually, making for perfect black colors. The result is a brilliant picture; dark cinematic scenes make you feel like you’re there.

For bright rooms, QLED TVs are the best option. Although OLED’s darks are deeper, QLED’s brights are brighter, allowing them to shine through sunlight. Sports should be bright and punchy, so we prefer them over OLEDs for the majority of rooms with direct sunlight.

Wide Viewing Angles
Whether it’s March Madness, The World Series, NFL Super Bowl, or just a regular season game, many people enjoy watching sports with a group of people. If that sounds like you, make sure you find a TV with good viewing angles.

The best screen technology for wide TV viewing angles is OLED, with QLED screens a close 2nd and LED-LCD under-performing. The LED-LCD screens with IPS displays are the best of their bunch.

TV viewing angle is a subjective calculation, measuring the angle at which the picture starts to noticeably degrade:

• 0 degrees is standing directly in front of the TV
• 90 degrees is standing directly next to the TV
• Everything between is “viewing angle”
• The widest angle you can expect to enjoy is 70 degrees

It’s better to refer to reviews from sites like RTINGS than the manufacturer’s own specifications, which are little more than marketing tools.

Reflections & Glare
Whether it’s from a bright room with direct sunlight or the placement of your own lamps and lights, reflections and glare can be massive irritations.

BRIGHTER IS BETTER
The best way to prevent TV reflections and glare is to get a TV that outcompetes other light sources. TV brightness is measured in nits — the more, the brighter — and Samsung’s QLED TVs get the brightest.

ANTI-GLARE TV SCREENS
There are three types of TV screen finishes:

• Glossy Screens
• Semi-Glossy Screens
• Matte Screens

Although matte screens do a better job at absorbing and defusing light, and thus preventing reflections and glare, they’ve fallen out of favor. Big name manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, and LG opt for glossy screens, thinking the benefits of gloss (high contrast) outweigh the advantages of matte (which can appear washed out). They do.

The amount of gloss depends on the brand, usually marketed using some type of proprietary “Anti-Gloss” moniker. The claims and performance don’t always align, so make sure to read reviews if you have an especially bright room (like a kitchen or patio) or TV glare is your pet peeve.

Dirty Screen Effect
Test the Dirty Screen Effect by playing this video on your TV
One of the most noticeable problems when watching sports on a TV is “Dirty Screen Effect” (DSE) which occurs when a TV has trouble making a solid color look consistent. Because sports are often played on fields or courts with large swaths of area that are uniform in color, the distortion can be noticeable and annoying.

DSE is caused more often by LED-LCD TVs rather than OLED TVs. It’s especially obvious in grey or white scenes, for example in the snow, where the inconsistency in color makes the screen look dirty, thus getting its name.

Conclusion
The absolute best TV for watching sports is one of Samsung’s 4K QLED TV’s with 120Hz Refresh Rate and HDMI 2.1. They’ve got the brightest screens, best performance in light-filled rooms, very good viewing angles, and provide the most value.

If you’re embracing the “go big or go home” mentality, splurge for OLED but skip the 8K and ignore 240Hz+ anything.

If affordability is a priority, you’ll want a 4K LED-LCD TV and settle for 60Hz refresh rate if need be.

 

Well I just signed up for a free preview of Fubo TV and Root sports is NOT on there. I live in Eugene. Starting to get really fucking pissed

 

Isn't there a sports package you gotta select to get it?

 

I don't think root has actually been added to Fubo yet. But it will be by the start of the season.

 

Appears so! It's like there's no way around $70/month.

 

Dropped an article talking about how much of a mess this is yesterday.

https://www.blazersuprise.com/the-blazers-moving-to-root-sports-is-already-a-disaster/

 

nice. They need to hear from larger formats than just the average fan.

 

If the Portland Trail Blazers and ROOT Sports drop the ball, but no one's there to see it, did it actually happen..?

 

well said, utterly ridiculous - is Blazers mgmt this inept or do they just not give a shit?

 

yes

 

A numbers expert will have to check for me, but I believe MORE people can now watch the Blazers on TV now then before. Well until DISH removed ROOT yesterday. Directv customers can now watch Blazer games for the first time in YEARS. Hope ROOT works better with the Sat companies than Comcast/NBC Sports did.

 

Yeah, I don't think it's more. I think think the satellite companies offset each other.

 

I can't believe Blazers management would let this happen. They should have demanded the Blazers be available over many streaming platforms. No pre and post game shows? Hellloooooooooo. I liked everything about NBCSports NW, as far as the Blazers went. I got the Blazers coverage i desired. I'm back in Colorado and have purchased League Pass for just the Blazers. But i will miss the pre and post game shows, like the Outsiders, even though Danny drove me nuts. I hope the Blazers trouble shoot this for all the great fans to enjoy. The Nuggets, who barely draw 10 grand to most games, except big draw games, did a similar thing and totally screwed the loyal Nuggets followers. They never fixed it, and even though they have a billionaire owner( Kroenke), they sparred with the cable company and streamers with a HE said/She said bitch fest. Out of sight, out of mind. Blazers Need to be accessible.

 

Yeah I think your right, Like I said up until Dish bounced. Hope they come back and add ROOT. I hear everybody and the streaming situation, but do as many people stream as much as we think. I’d love to see the numbers. I know people on here do, but there is a SHITLOAD of regular old watch on TV customers out there.

 

I was excited until Dish drop root tv. I will be making a phone call to Dish sometime to express my displeasure with them. The reason I sign another contract with them to lower my payment plus be able to watch the Blazers all season long. While in the past I couldn't. I did watch live when they play golden state and Sacramento because they show all there games but Dish drop them too. I learn my lesson I will not sign know contract with ass hole again.

 

I pay through the nose for Comcast, so I can watch the games - but at this point they still only let you stream Root on your home wi-fi - so despite paying $200 a month, I won't be able to watch the Blazers anywhere but in my own home (other than through streaming sites). They need to fix that. CSNNW let me stream from anywhere.

 

this is good info. I was gonna see if i could share an account with family to stream away from primary address. damn!