{"id":125462,"date":"2022-06-15T15:20:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T13:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125462"},"modified":"2022-06-15T15:20:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T13:20:02","slug":"best-mid-range-smart-tvs-for-watching-movies-and-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/125462-best-mid-range-smart-tvs-for-watching-movies-and-series","title":{"rendered":"Best mid-range smart TVs for watching movies and series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There has never been a better time to consider upgrading your TV thanks to the large amount of content available on various streaming sites.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to upgrade from your old TV, we&#8217;ve made a list of a few of the best options currently on the market.<\/p>\n<p>All the TVs listed have Smart functionality, so all you\u2019ll need is an internet connection and a streaming service subscription.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">LG 50-inch 4K Smart UHD AI TV \u2013 R8,999<\/h3>\n<p>The LG 50-inch 4K Smart UHD AI TV is one of the cheapest options we found, which makes it an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<p>The screen has a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution and is powered by a quad core processor that supports 4K upscaling with image enhancement.<\/p>\n<p>This TV is fully compatible with streaming sites and has two HDMI ports just in case you\u2019d like to plug it into a DVD player or fancy some gaming and have a console.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-50-inch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125464\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-50-inch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-50-inch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-50-inch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-50-inch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">LG 55-inch 4K Smart UHD TV \u2013 R8,999<\/h3>\n<p>This TV has a slightly larger screen than the previous option, but sacrifices gaming performance.<\/p>\n<p>It has a 4K screen with a Quad Core Processor but lacks the additional features that would improve the experience for gaming.<\/p>\n<p>However, for movies and series, it is a brilliant option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-55-inch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125465\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-55-inch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-55-inch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-55-inch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LG-55-inch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Hisense 58-inch UHD Smart TV \u2013 R9,799<\/h3>\n<p>The Hisense 58-inch UHD Smart TV is the next most expensive and comes with more flexibility and a slightly larger screen.<\/p>\n<p>This TV boasts three HDMI ports, a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, and a 60H refresh rate for gaming.<\/p>\n<p>While the larger screen is its primary draw, this TV also comes with excellent visuals, so it&#8217;s worth the higher price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hisense-58-inch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125463\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hisense-58-inch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hisense-58-inch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hisense-58-inch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hisense-58-inch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Samsung 55-inch Smart UHD LED TV \u2013 R10,999<\/h3>\n<p>The second most expensive option is the Samsung 55-inch Smart UHD TV which, while smaller than previous options, offers a higher degree of quality.<\/p>\n<p>It has three HDMI ports and a 3840&#215;2160 resolution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Samsung-55-inch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125466\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Samsung-55-inch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Samsung-55-inch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Samsung-55-inch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Samsung-55-inch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Sony 55-inch 4K Android TV \u2013 R12,999<\/h3>\n<p>The most expensive option is the Sony 55-inch 4K Android TV, which is well worth the price.<\/p>\n<p>It boasts a 4K HDR screen with a 4K processor and 4K X-Reality Pro software that delivers excellent picture quality.<\/p>\n<p>The Sony 55-inch TV is one of the best options for someone willing to pay a little extra but not break the bank on one of the premium screens on the market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sony-55-Inch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125469\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sony-55-Inch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sony-55-Inch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sony-55-Inch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sony-55-Inch-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/xbox\/125457-valheim-is-heading-to-xbox\">Valheim is heading to Xbox<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are five excellent mid-range Smart TVs to consider if you want to upgrade. 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