![]() ![]() Not a smart TV.Īnthony Marcusa is a writer for BestReviews. What we dislike: Likely too small for a main entertainment hub. Includes four HDMI inputs and one USB port. What we like: Smaller size allows for easy placement or wall mounting. Our take: Mid-range TV providing 4K content on a smaller scale that’s easy to customize and position as needed. What we dislike: One of the smallest TVs - akin to a monitor. What we like: Small Android TV includes Google Assistant and Chromecast. Our take: Compact TV with built-in smart capabilities, great for small spaces and those on a budget. Good value.īest bang for your buck: Sceptre Android 32-Inch Smart LED HD TV What we like: This 65-inch TV is a quality centerpiece to any home entertainment center. Our take: Among the largest and most detailed TVs Sceptre offers but still at an affordable price. However, Sceptre does manufacture gaming monitors for this specific situation.īest of the best: Sceptre 65-Inch 4K LED TV 2018 This may not be an issue for some, but anyone who plays online and wants a smooth, seamless game could be frustrated. For those dedicated to playing video games, Sceptre TVs may not be the best solution, as they don’t feature high refresh rates. Sceptre TVs aren’t particularly expensive, so they don’t present the same investment as those from big name brands.Ī. You can expect your Sceptre TV to be viable for at least five years, but as new apps come online and TV innovation quickly advances, you’ll likely want to upgrade by that time, if not sooner. However, there are some smaller models for $200 or less.Ī. Most Sceptre TVs cost between $400 and $800, including larger 4K options. ![]() This also means you don’t need a TV stand, though cable management needs to be considered. You can mount your Sceptre TV, which frees up space while creating a better viewing position for the audience. This feature is offered in a range of sizes. Content can be cast from your phone or tablet and utilizes Google Assistant. Some Sceptre TVs incorporate Google Chromecast and provide Android TV, allowing you to easily access popular streaming apps without an external device. Most include at least two HDMI connections, and some feature one or more USB ports as well as an audio jack. You’ll likely be hooking up one or two devices to your TV, so make sure it includes compatible ports. This makes the price of the TV lower than competitors but can present an issue for cord-cutters and streamers. Most Sceptre TVs are not of the “smart” variety, meaning you need a streaming stick or external device to gain access to apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Note that Sceptre TVs often lack extra features, like high refresh rates, meaning that some blur may occur on large TVs. ![]() Sceptre also offers an 85-inch TV for those looking for something massive. Size is measured from one diagonal to the other, with 55 inches typical for an average-size family or living room. If you use DVI or VGA, you will most likely need to connect your PC’s audio up to the HDTV separately, or use external speakers or a headset.Sceptre manufactures a range of TV sizes, from as small as around 30 inches up to 65 inches. A DVI-to-HDMI cable can transmit both video and audio if your graphics card supports HDMI audio via DVI-unlikely if it doesn’t have any HDMI ports-while VGA only transmits video. The main advantage to using the DisplayPort output instead of DVI or VGA is that HDMI and DisplayPort carry both video and audio signals. In this case, you’ll need to use a different cable ( DisplayPort-to-HDMI). If you want to use your HDTV as a second or third monitor, you may need to use a different port, such as your graphics card’s DisplayPort output. VGA’s an analog signal that will give you a far fuzzier, lower-resolution image than you’ll get with an HDMI or DVI cord. Although some older HDTVs and some older computers only have VGA inputs/outputs, they aren’t not an ideal choice. AmazonBasics version for just $7 Remove non-product link. If you’re using an older graphics card or motherboard that only has a DVI output, you can snag a cheap DVI-to-HDMI cable and plug it into your HDTV’s HDMI output. All modern graphics cards (like this Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT) include at least one HDMI port (second from left, between several DisplayPorts). ![]()
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