The speakers even have the dynamic range and power to keep on growing in step with an escalating action scene – something many TVs costing way more fail to do – and the sound consistently has direct impact, rather than sounding as if it’s all getting swallowed up somewhere behind the screen. The TV’s key feature is its Voice Remote with built-in Alexa voice assistant, allowing users to to easily find, launch, and control content, while the UF3D also supports Apple’s Airplay streaming tech. In fact, while we’re obviously not talking about levels of brightness even close to those the best OLEDs or, especially, premium LCD TVs can produce, the 55QA5D63DB is bright enough to deliver comfortably the biggest escalation from SDR to HDR of any TV in its price class.

The 55QA5D63DB’s combination of a Quantum Dot colour system (which can deliver cleaner, purer, brighter colours than the usual LCD colour filter approach) and direct LED lighting (where the LEDs sit directly behind the screen rather than around its edges) raise hopes of a better performance level than you’d usually get for so little money. The Toshiba UF3D delivers an excellent gaming experience thanks to its advanced technology and low input lag. The television has a 4K Ultra HD display with HDR technology, which delivers stunning and lifelike images. The low input lag ensures minimal delay between the controller and the on-screen action, resulting in a more immersive gaming experience. Viewing Angle The 50UK4D63DB gets off to a strong start by using a native 4K VA panel with direct LED lighting – a combination that usually delivers better contrast than IPS/edge-lit rivals. Though it’s worth saying right away that the VA panel does limit viewing angles. Try not to watch from more than around 30 degrees off axis if you don’t want to see a significant reduction in contrast and colour saturation. While the Toshiba 50UK4D63DB can’t fully escape its budget nature, there’s simply no 50-inch TV that currently offers a better all-round combination of performance and features available for such a low price. It’s worth noting here that while the 50UK4D63DB always looks better than expected with dark HDR (and, actually, SDR) scenes, it benefits more than usual from receiving Dolby Vision signals whenever you can find them.You can improve things marginally – and we do mean marginally – by tinkering with the Adaptive Luma and Local Contrast controls. But even with the 55QA5D63DB’s contrast optimised as much as possible, very dark scenes in beloved films are honestly difficult to watch. We recommend using the Low setting of the TV’s motion processing system, as this slightly eases judder without causing unwanted processing side effects or turning films into soap operas. But if you just can’t cope with the idea of using motion processing, the 55QA5D63DB is still pretty easy to watch without it. The television also has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, which makes it easy to access streaming services and other online content. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, which allows users to connect to external speakers or headphones. Compatibility This completely depends on you, the buyer's needs, but QLED TVs have certainly earned their excellent reputation. They are definitely an upgrade from LED TVs and offer a reasonably priced alternative to the more expensive OLED TVs. Plus, if it's brightness and sharp colour contrasts you're looking for, then QLED is certainly the clear champion, when it comes to these two factors, they even beat OLED TVs.

With Dolby Atmos, immersive sound waves flow around you and the room, creating a truly cinematic experience. Combined with an internal subwoofer combined with our integrated speakers, designed by Onkyo, provide everything you need for an unforgettable sound experience.Also not surprising for the 55QA5D63DB’s money is the slightly limited nature of its connections. Three HDMIs dominate rather than the four you can generally expect if you step up a couple of hundred pounds, and none of these three HDMIs supports the latest premium gaming features of 4K/120Hz or VRR. Buy It Direct Ltd is a limited company registered in England. Registered number 04171412. Registered office: Unit A Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UA. Unexpectedly, the TV is actually detected by the Xbox Series X as supporting VRR (though only up to 60Hz, obviously). However, running VRR into the TV actually causes more screen tearing rather than reducing it as you’d expect. So much so, in fact, that it’s best not to think that the 50UK4D63DB supports VRR at all. The latest films and shows come to life with over 1 billion colour shades delivered by quantum dot technology, exceptional TRU picture quality & powerful audio in a sleek frameless design. This stylish Android 4K TV is the perfect addition to any smart home. Plus, you can now use your voice to search for shows, control your TV, plan your day, and more. Just ask Google. Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL

Topping out the range is the company’s new QA5D line. Available in 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”, with all models featuring Quantum Dot display tech - a type of display usually found in higher-end TVs, but is now finding its way to more manufacturers and cheaper TVs. The higher native brightness of the 55QA5D63DB also means it suffers less with clipping (loss of subtle shading and details) in the brightest areas than the 50UK4D63DB. The Toshiba UF3D comes with a range of accessories. These include the remote control, batteries, power cable, and user manual. Additionally, the television comes with a stand that can be easily attached to the television. Users can also choose to mount the television on the wall using a VESA-compatible wall mount. VS Other BrandsThe Toshiba UF3D does not offer 8K resolution, the latest technology in high-resolution televisions. However, 8K resolution is still in its early stages, and content that supports this resolution is limited. It is expected that 8K content will become more widely available, but for now, the 4K resolution of the Toshiba UF3D provides an excellent viewing experience. HDR Technology The Toshiba UF3D has a variety of connectivity options that make it easy to connect to other devices. It has three HDMI ports, which allow users to connect multiple devices, such as gaming consoles or Blu-ray players. It also has a USB port for connecting external devices. The 55QA5D63DB is a better upscaler of HD sources than we might have expected for its money, adding good texture, sharpness and even depth to HD sources. And as one final small strength, its IPS panel retains colour better when the TV is viewed from an angle than rival VA-type panels would. The IPS panel can’t stop contrast suffering quite badly during viewing from an angle, though, giving us one apt final reminder that for all the things the 55QA5D63DB gets right, its problems with contrast are so fundamental during all but the most glaringly bright content that they’re really pretty hard to live with. In fact, we much prefer the pictures of Toshiba’s substantially cheaper 50UK4D63B, proving – not for the first time – that just throwing Quantum Dots at a screen isn’t the guarantee of better picture quality you might expect. At least at the budget end of the TV world.

HDR - makes whites brighter, intensifies colour and enhances the overall picture for an epic cinematic effect. TRU Micro Dimming improves contrast across every part of the image. TRU Flow reduces image judder, even during rapid cuts and fast-moving scenes. And TRU Resolution upscales a range of non-4K content, to create a more high-resolution image that draws you into a truly vivid experience.The television also has a variety of other features that enhance the viewing experience. It has three HDMI ports, which allow users to connect multiple devices, such as gaming consoles or Blu-ray players. It also has a USB port for connecting external devices. Design All new sets across all four ranges are set to feature the TikTok TV app built-in, allowing you to watch content from your 'For You' and 'Following' feeds on the big screen. Inevitably for a 50-inch TV costing this little, the 50UK4D63DB features a 60Hz panel. This, together with the limited bandwidth of its trio of HDMI ports, denies it any support for today’s 120Hz gaming graphics, at either 4K or HD resolutions.