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TV terms explained
Plain-English explanations of display, gaming, connectivity and mounting terminology.
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4K
4K usually means a TV display with 3840 × 2160 pixels, offering four times as many pixels as Full HD. It describes resolution, not overall picture quality.
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8K describes a display resolution of 7680 × 4320 pixels. On TVFit, an 8K Ultra HD label identifies the TV’s resolution, but does not by itself rate picture quality or guarantee native 8K content.
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ALLM
ALLM lets a compatible TV switch automatically to a low-latency picture mode when it detects a supported gaming signal.
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Anti-glare is a screen surface feature intended to reduce visible reflections from room lights and windows. It can make a TV easier to view in bright rooms, but it does not mean the screen is reflection-free.
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ARC, or Audio Return Channel, lets a compatible TV send audio to a compatible soundbar or AV receiver through an HDMI connection.
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CI+
CI+ (Common Interface Plus) is a TV interface for using a compatible conditional-access module to receive certain encrypted pay-TV services. It is an access feature, not a picture-quality rating.
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Contrast ratio compares a TV’s brightest white with its darkest black. A higher ratio can indicate stronger separation between light and dark areas, but the measurement method matters.
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Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is a High Dynamic Range (HDR) format that uses dynamic metadata to help compatible TVs present brightness and color information suited to different scenes.
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DVB-S2 is a second-generation digital satellite broadcasting standard. On a TV or receiver listing, it indicates support for receiving compatible satellite TV signals.
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DVB-T2 is a digital terrestrial television standard used to receive compatible broadcasts through an antenna. On TVFit, it usually identifies a TV’s built-in over-the-air tuner capability.
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eARC
eARC is Enhanced Audio Return Channel, an HDMI feature that sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver with more bandwidth than standard ARC.
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EPG means Electronic Programme Guide: an on-screen listing that shows broadcast channels and programme information. It helps you see what is on now and what is scheduled next.
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HbbTV
HbbTV combines television broadcasts with internet services, allowing compatible TVs to display interactive features such as programme information, catch-up content or “red button” services.
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HDCP is a copy-protection system that helps secure digital video and audio between a source device and a display. A listed version shows supported HDCP capability, not picture quality.
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HDMI 2.0 is an HDMI connection standard commonly associated with 4K video at up to 60Hz. Actual support depends on the device, port, source, display settings, and cable.
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HDMI 2.1 is a version of the HDMI connection standard that can support higher bandwidth and features such as eARC, VRR, and ALLM. A label alone does not confirm which features a TV implements.
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HDMI CEC lets compatible devices send control commands over an HDMI connection, such as changing inputs or responding to power and volume commands. Exact behavior varies by device.
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a display capability that allows compatible content to use a wider range of brightness and contrast. An HDR flag confirms support, not a particular level of picture quality.
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HDR10 is a high-dynamic-range video format used by TVs and other displays. It uses 10-bit video and static metadata to signal how HDR content should be displayed.
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HDR10+ is a high-dynamic-range video format that uses dynamic metadata to adjust brightness and tone mapping for individual scenes. It can help compatible TVs handle HDR content more precisely.
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HLG, or Hybrid Log-Gamma, is an HDR format used especially for broadcast and live video. A TV with HLG support can interpret compatible HLG content.
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Mini-LED
Mini-LED is an LED-backlight design that uses many smaller LEDs behind an LCD screen. It can support more precise backlight control, but the label alone does not rate picture quality.
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Motion interpolation is a TV processing feature that creates or inserts frames between source frames to make movement look smoother. Its results depend on the content, settings, and implementation.
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QLED
QLED is a marketing term for an LCD TV or display that uses quantum-dot technology to enhance colour. It is not the same display technology as OLED.
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Quantum dot is a display technology that uses tiny light-converting particles to help a TV produce its colours. It is a capability label, not a rating of overall picture quality.
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VESA
VESA describes the spacing pattern of mounting holes on the back of a TV or display. It helps you check whether a wall mount or stand can physically attach to the screen.
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Viewing angle is how far you can sit to the side or above and below a TV while the picture remains within the manufacturer’s stated viewing range.
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VRR, or Variable Refresh Rate, lets a TV adjust its refresh timing to better match a game console or PC’s changing frame rate, helping reduce tearing and uneven motion.
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