Hughes comparison
Best TVs under £1,000
for UK homes in 2026.
A wider budget comparison for buyers who want more picture technology without moving into the most expensive listings.
Written by Alex Mercer. Alex compares home-cinema products by the specifications that affect picture, sound and the way a room works day to day.
Affiliate disclosure. We may earn a commission if you buy through retailer links. That does not change the order of our picks or the buyer advice.
Our winner
LG C54LA 42" 4K HDR Smart webOS TV with AI Concierge - OLED42C54LA
Advanced α9 AI processor delivers stunning 4K OLED picture and 120 Hz refresh rate
£50.00 at HughesOur picks compared, full published specifications| Product | Brand | Price check | Retailer | ALLM | Amazon Alexa | Ambilight | Anti-Reflective Panel | Apple AirPlay2 | Bixby | Digital Tuner | Display Resolution Maximum | Dolby Vision | Freely App | Google Assistant | Google Play App | HDMI 2.0 Ports | HDR Rating | Headphone Port | Hybrid Log Gamma | ITVX App | OS | One Connect | QD - OLED | Refresh Rate | Screen Resolution | Screen Size in cm | Screen Size in inches | Screen Type | Smart TV | Sound Systems | TV Bluetooth | TV Colour | TV Dolby Atmos | TV Energy Efficiency Class | TV Tuner Type | Total HDMI Connections | USB Ports | VESA | VRR | Voice Search | Wall Mountable | Wi-Fi | YouView | kWh HDR per 1000h | kWh SDR per 1000h | nVidia Sync | Gaming Mode | Model Year | Guarantee Period | Depth with Stand (mm) | Depth without Stand (mm) | Height with Stand (mm) | Height without Stand (mm) | TV Width (mm) | Weight with Stand (kg) | Weight without Stand (kg) | All 4 App | Amazon Prime Video App | Apple TV App | BBC iPlayer App | Disney+ App | Freeview Play | My5 App | NOW TV App | NetFlix App | Spotify App | YouTube App | Guarantee | HDMI 2.1 Ports |
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| LG C54LA 42" 4K HDR Smart webOS TV with AI Concierge | LG | £50.00 | Hughes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | 3840 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 4 | G | No | No | Yes | webOS | No | No | 144 | 4K Ultra HD | 106 | 42 | OLED | Yes | Dolby Atmos | Yes | Black | Yes | G | DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 | 4 | 3 | 300x200mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-In | No | 91 | 52 | Yes | Yes | 2025 | 5 Years | 170 | 41.1 | 577 | 540 | 932 | 10.1 | 9.8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 Years | — |
| LG C54LA 48" 4K HDR Smart webOS TV with AI Concierge | LG | £50.00 | Hughes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | 3840 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 4 | G | No | No | Yes | webOS | No | No | 144 | 4K Ultra HD | 121 | 48 | OLED | Yes | Dolby Atmos | Yes | Black | Yes | G | DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 | 4 | 3 | 300x200mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-In | No | 115 | 64 | Yes | Yes | 2025 | 5 Years | 230 | 46.9 | 675 | 618 | 1071 | 16.8 | 14.9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 Years | — |
| LG C56LB 48" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV | LG | £50.00 | Hughes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Freeview HD | 3840 | Yes | No | Compatible | No | 2 | G | Yes | Yes | Yes | webOS | No | No | 120 | 4K Ultra HD | 121 | 48 | OLED | Yes | a9 AI Sound Pro | Yes | Brown | Yes | G | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 | 4 | 3 | 300x200mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-In | No | 115 | 66 | Yes | Yes | 2025 | 5 Years | 230 | 46.9 | 675 | 618 | 1071 | 16.8 | 14.9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 Years | 2 |
| LG C56LB 65" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV | LG | £100.00 | Hughes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Freeview HD / Freesat HD / Freeview HD / Freesat HD | 3840 | Yes | No | Compatible | No | 2 | G | No | Yes | Yes | webOS | No | No | 120 | 4K Ultra HD | 164 | 65 | OLED | Yes | a9 AI Sound Pro | Yes | Brown | Yes | F | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 | 4 | 3 | 300x200mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-In | No | 234 | 102 | Yes | Yes | 2025 | 5 Years | 230 | 45.1 | 880 | 826 | 1441 | 18.5 | 16.6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 Years | 2 |
| LG G56LS 48" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV | LG | £155.00 | Hughes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Freeview HD | 3840 | Yes | No | Compatible | No | 2 | G | Yes | Yes | Yes | webOS | No | No | 120 | 4K Ultra HD | 121 | 48 | OLED | Yes | a11 AI Sound Pro | Yes | Black | Yes | F | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 | 4 | 3 | 300x200mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-In | No | 94 | 61 | Yes | Yes | 2025 | 5 Years | 230 | 46.9 | 675 | 618 | 1071 | 16.8 | 14.9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 Years | 2 |
01 Best overall pick
LG C54LA 42" 4K HDR Smart webOS TV with AI Concierge - OLED42C54LA
Check price at HughesThe most rounded tv here for buyers who want useful features without choosing on badge alone.
It is the least expensive of these five. The key published detail is Advanced α9 AI processor delivers stunning 4K OLED picture and 120 Hz refresh rate, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 42-inch screen listed by Hughes.
- 4K Ultra HD.
- Priced below 2 of the other four.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| ALLM | Yes |
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| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Ambilight | No |
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| Anti-Reflective Panel | No |
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| Apple AirPlay2 | Yes |
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| Bixby | No |
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| Digital Tuner | No |
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| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Freely App | No |
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| Google Assistant | Yes |
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| Google Play App | Yes |
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| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 4 |
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| HDR Rating | G |
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| Headphone Port | No |
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| Hybrid Log Gamma | No |
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| ITVX App | Yes |
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| OS | webOS |
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| One Connect | No |
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| QD - OLED | No |
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| Refresh Rate | 144 |
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| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Screen Size in cm | 106 |
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| Screen Size in inches | 42 |
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| Screen Type | OLED |
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| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Sound Systems | Dolby Atmos |
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| TV Bluetooth | Yes |
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| TV Colour | Black |
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| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes |
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| TV Energy Efficiency Class | G |
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| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 |
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| Total HDMI Connections | 4 |
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| USB Ports | 3 |
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| VESA | 300x200mm |
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| VRR | Yes |
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| Voice Search | Yes |
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| Wall Mountable | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Built-In |
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| YouView | No |
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| kWh HDR per 1000h | 91 |
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| kWh SDR per 1000h | 52 |
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| nVidia Sync | Yes |
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| Gaming Mode | Yes |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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| Guarantee Period | 5 Years |
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| Depth with Stand (mm) | 170 |
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| Depth without Stand (mm) | 41.1 |
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| Height with Stand (mm) | 577 |
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| Height without Stand (mm) | 540 |
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| TV Width (mm) | 932 |
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| Weight with Stand (kg) | 10.1 |
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| Weight without Stand (kg) | 9.8 |
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| All 4 App | Yes |
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| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes |
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| Apple TV App | Yes |
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| BBC iPlayer App | Yes |
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| Disney+ App | Yes |
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| Freeview Play | No |
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| My5 App | Yes |
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| NOW TV App | Yes |
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| NetFlix App | Yes |
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| Spotify App | Yes |
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| YouTube App | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £50.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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02 Best value alternative
LG C54LA 48" 4K HDR Smart webOS TV with AI Concierge - OLED48C54LA
Check price at HughesA more focused tv choice when its particular specification suits the room.
It is the least expensive of these five. The key published detail is OLED evo display and α9 AI processor deliver vibrant 4K images with 120 Hz refresh rate, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 48-inch screen listed by Hughes.
- 4K Ultra HD.
- Priced below 2 of the other four.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| ALLM | Yes |
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| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Ambilight | No |
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| Anti-Reflective Panel | No |
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| Apple AirPlay2 | Yes |
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| Bixby | No |
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| Digital Tuner | No |
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| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Freely App | No |
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| Google Assistant | Yes |
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| Google Play App | Yes |
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| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 4 |
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| HDR Rating | G |
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| Headphone Port | No |
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| Hybrid Log Gamma | No |
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| ITVX App | Yes |
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| OS | webOS |
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| One Connect | No |
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| QD - OLED | No |
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| Refresh Rate | 144 |
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| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Screen Size in cm | 121 |
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| Screen Size in inches | 48 |
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| Screen Type | OLED |
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| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Sound Systems | Dolby Atmos |
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| TV Bluetooth | Yes |
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| TV Colour | Black |
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| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes |
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| TV Energy Efficiency Class | G |
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| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 |
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| Total HDMI Connections | 4 |
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| USB Ports | 3 |
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| VESA | 300x200mm |
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| VRR | Yes |
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| Voice Search | Yes |
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| Wall Mountable | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Built-In |
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| YouView | No |
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| kWh HDR per 1000h | 115 |
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| kWh SDR per 1000h | 64 |
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| nVidia Sync | Yes |
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| Gaming Mode | Yes |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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| Guarantee Period | 5 Years |
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| Depth with Stand (mm) | 230 |
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| Depth without Stand (mm) | 46.9 |
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| Height with Stand (mm) | 675 |
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| Height without Stand (mm) | 618 |
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| TV Width (mm) | 1071 |
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| Weight with Stand (kg) | 16.8 |
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| Weight without Stand (kg) | 14.9 |
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| All 4 App | Yes |
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| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes |
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| Apple TV App | Yes |
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| BBC iPlayer App | Yes |
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| Disney+ App | Yes |
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| Freeview Play | No |
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| My5 App | Yes |
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| NOW TV App | Yes |
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| NetFlix App | Yes |
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| Spotify App | Yes |
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| YouTube App | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £50.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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03 Best for a clear feature set
LG C56LB 48" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV - OLED48C56LB
Check price at HughesA sensible alternative for buyers who value the listed features over a long marketing pitch.
It is the least expensive of these five. The key published detail is OLED evo display with α9 AI processor and 120Hz refresh for stunning visuals and sound, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 48-inch screen listed by Hughes.
- 4K Ultra HD.
- Priced below 2 of the other four.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| ALLM | Yes |
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| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Ambilight | No |
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| Anti-Reflective Panel | Yes |
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| Apple AirPlay2 | Yes |
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| Bixby | No |
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| Digital Tuner | Freeview HD |
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| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Freely App | No |
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| Google Assistant | Compatible |
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| Google Play App | No |
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| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 |
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| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 |
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| HDR Rating | G |
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| Headphone Port | Yes |
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| Hybrid Log Gamma | Yes |
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| ITVX App | Yes |
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| OS | webOS |
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| One Connect | No |
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| QD - OLED | No |
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| Refresh Rate | 120 |
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| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Screen Size in cm | 121 |
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| Screen Size in inches | 48 |
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| Screen Type | OLED |
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| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Sound Systems | a9 AI Sound Pro |
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| TV Bluetooth | Yes |
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| TV Colour | Brown |
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| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes |
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| TV Energy Efficiency Class | G |
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| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 |
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| Total HDMI Connections | 4 |
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| USB Ports | 3 |
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| VESA | 300x200mm |
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| VRR | Yes |
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| Voice Search | Yes |
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| Wall Mountable | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Built-In |
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| YouView | No |
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| kWh HDR per 1000h | 115 |
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| kWh SDR per 1000h | 66 |
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| nVidia Sync | Yes |
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| Gaming Mode | Yes |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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| Guarantee Period | 5 Years |
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| Depth with Stand (mm) | 230 |
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| Depth without Stand (mm) | 46.9 |
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| Height with Stand (mm) | 675 |
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| Height without Stand (mm) | 618 |
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| TV Width (mm) | 1071 |
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| Weight with Stand (kg) | 16.8 |
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| Weight without Stand (kg) | 14.9 |
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| All 4 App | Yes |
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| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes |
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| Apple TV App | Yes |
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| BBC iPlayer App | Yes |
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| Disney+ App | Yes |
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| Freeview Play | Yes |
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| My5 App | Yes |
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| NOW TV App | Yes |
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| NetFlix App | Yes |
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| Spotify App | Yes |
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| YouTube App | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £50.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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04 Best for a different room setup
LG C56LB 65" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV - OLED65C56LB
Check price at HughesThe pick to consider when the practical setup matters more than chasing the highest specification.
Its £100.00 price sits above 3 pick and below 1 others. The key published detail is Advanced α9 AI processor, OLED evo panel and 120Hz refresh rate deliver stunning visuals, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 65-inch screen listed by Hughes.
- 4K Ultra HD.
- Priced below 1 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 3 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| ALLM | Yes |
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| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Ambilight | No |
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| Anti-Reflective Panel | Yes |
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| Apple AirPlay2 | Yes |
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| Bixby | No |
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| Digital Tuner | Freeview HD / Freesat HD / Freeview HD / Freesat HD |
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| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Freely App | No |
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| Google Assistant | Compatible |
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| Google Play App | No |
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| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 |
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| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 |
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| HDR Rating | G |
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| Headphone Port | No |
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| Hybrid Log Gamma | Yes |
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| ITVX App | Yes |
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| OS | webOS |
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| One Connect | No |
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| QD - OLED | No |
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| Refresh Rate | 120 |
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| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Screen Size in cm | 164 |
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| Screen Size in inches | 65 |
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| Screen Type | OLED |
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| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Sound Systems | a9 AI Sound Pro |
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| TV Bluetooth | Yes |
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| TV Colour | Brown |
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| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes |
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| TV Energy Efficiency Class | F |
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| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 |
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| Total HDMI Connections | 4 |
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| USB Ports | 3 |
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| VESA | 300x200mm |
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| VRR | Yes |
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| Voice Search | Yes |
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| Wall Mountable | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Built-In |
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| YouView | No |
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| kWh HDR per 1000h | 234 |
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| kWh SDR per 1000h | 102 |
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| nVidia Sync | Yes |
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| Gaming Mode | Yes |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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| Guarantee Period | 5 Years |
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| Depth with Stand (mm) | 230 |
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| Depth without Stand (mm) | 45.1 |
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| Height with Stand (mm) | 880 |
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| Height without Stand (mm) | 826 |
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| TV Width (mm) | 1441 |
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| Weight with Stand (kg) | 18.5 |
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| Weight without Stand (kg) | 16.6 |
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| All 4 App | Yes |
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| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes |
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| Apple TV App | Yes |
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| BBC iPlayer App | Yes |
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| Disney+ App | Yes |
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| Freeview Play | Yes |
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| My5 App | Yes |
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| NOW TV App | Yes |
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| NetFlix App | Yes |
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| Spotify App | Yes |
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| YouTube App | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £100.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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05 Best specialist choice
LG G56LS 48" 4K Ultra HD OLED 120Hz Smart TV - OLED48G56LS
Check price at HughesA specialist option with a clear reason to choose it over the other four.
It is the highest-priced pick, so the extra specification needs to matter to you. The key published detail is Advanced α11 AI processor and OLED evo deliver 4K clarity and 120 Hz refresh rate, which is the practical point to weigh against the other four.
What we like
- 48-inch screen listed by Hughes.
- 4K Ultra HD.
- Priced below 0 of the other four.
What to check
- Costs more than 4 other picks.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Full published specifications| ALLM | Yes |
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| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
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| Ambilight | No |
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| Anti-Reflective Panel | Yes |
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| Apple AirPlay2 | Yes |
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| Bixby | No |
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| Digital Tuner | Freeview HD |
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| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 |
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| Dolby Vision | Yes |
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| Freely App | No |
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| Google Assistant | Compatible |
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| Google Play App | No |
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| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 |
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| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 |
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| HDR Rating | G |
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| Headphone Port | Yes |
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| Hybrid Log Gamma | Yes |
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| ITVX App | Yes |
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| OS | webOS |
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| One Connect | No |
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| QD - OLED | No |
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| Refresh Rate | 120 |
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| Screen Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
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| Screen Size in cm | 121 |
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| Screen Size in inches | 48 |
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| Screen Type | OLED |
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| Smart TV | Yes |
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| Sound Systems | a11 AI Sound Pro |
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| TV Bluetooth | Yes |
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| TV Colour | Black |
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| TV Dolby Atmos | Yes |
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| TV Energy Efficiency Class | F |
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| TV Tuner Type | DVB-T2/DVB-S2 |
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| Total HDMI Connections | 4 |
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| USB Ports | 3 |
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| VESA | 300x200mm |
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| VRR | Yes |
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| Voice Search | Yes |
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| Wall Mountable | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi | Built-In |
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| YouView | No |
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| kWh HDR per 1000h | 94 |
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| kWh SDR per 1000h | 61 |
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| nVidia Sync | Yes |
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| Gaming Mode | Yes |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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| Guarantee Period | 5 Years |
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| Depth with Stand (mm) | 230 |
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| Depth without Stand (mm) | 46.9 |
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| Height with Stand (mm) | 675 |
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| Height without Stand (mm) | 618 |
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| TV Width (mm) | 1071 |
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| Weight with Stand (kg) | 16.8 |
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| Weight without Stand (kg) | 14.9 |
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| All 4 App | Yes |
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| Amazon Prime Video App | Yes |
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| Apple TV App | Yes |
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| BBC iPlayer App | Yes |
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| Disney+ App | Yes |
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| Freeview Play | Yes |
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| My5 App | Yes |
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| NOW TV App | Yes |
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| NetFlix App | Yes |
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| Spotify App | Yes |
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| YouTube App | Yes |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £155.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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Buying advice
Choose for the room, not the product badge.
Start with the screen size or placement you can genuinely accommodate. Then compare the published panel type, picture and sound features, dimensions and connections. Prices can move, so use the Hughes product page to make the final check.
