A contrast ratio of for example 400:1 means that the blackest black on screen is 400 times darker than the whitest white. The overall colour balance is very cold and bluish out of the box, so we’d recommend either switching the colour temperature to its Warm setting in the Picture menu or just switching to the default Film preset.

There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. It serves up a decent amount of brightness, enough to remain watchable even in brighter rooms, but it’s disappointing to find that the backlighting isn’t very even.

That means you should be able to enjoy streaming HDR content from any of the main providers, with the added bonus that you’ll get the best results on any streaming service with Dolby Vision support, which currently includes Disney+ and Netflix. Netflix was seemingly unaffected but watching content via Disney’s streaming service was blighted with hitches and jerks throughout. Dynamic’ HDR formats such as Dolby Vision are capable of adapting to the limitations of low-end 4K TVs, whereas ‘static’ HDR formats such as HLG and HDR10 rely more heavily on a TV’s natural talents. There’s oodles of detail on offer, and just enough brightness to give images a decent amount of pop and excitement.

Those colours aren’t as intense as they should be in HDR mode, though, so don’t expect the kind of eye-popping colour which you get from pricier sets – the JVC covers a mere 70% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, which is far less than even many mid-range TVs. The Fire TV interface is very likeable despite its more sluggish moments, and being able to tell Alexa what you want to watch is a big plus. In terms of usability, the Fire TV interface does a lot right, but the JVC’s processor does struggle to keep it running smoothly. This partially depends on personal preference, but as a rule of thumb the optimal viewing distance is about 3x the diagonal screen size of the television.

It’s not too noticeable in brighter scenes, but detail and colours are smudged by horrible blur in darker moments. In fact, the Alexa integration really does work rather nicely in tandem with the king-sized display – in some ways it’s rather like a giant Echo Show ( read our review here). And the directional pad and central button make light work of navigating through the various menus and apps.

Indeed, the lack of buttons may be a refreshing change for many users – or indeed for kids who just want their fix of Paw Patrol. Measuring the inches on your LED television is done by measuring the diagonal distance between for example the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen (not the edge).These inputs are treated just like apps or watched programmes, so if you regularly use the HDMI 4 port, for instance, then that gets pole position in your recently watched list. To connect your universal remote control, you need the model number and brand name of both the remote control and the television. If you find it at a good discount, then you may be willing to forgive its flaws – and you might even find yourself pleasantly surprised at what you do get for the money. So much so, in fact, that it’s actually closer in performance to the LG UM7400 ( which we reviewed in August 2019). I didn’t expect much given the 60Hz refresh rate, but the panel’s slow response time is painfully obvious.

as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks. If, however, you prefer voice control, then you can hold the microphone button on the top of the remote and chat to Alexa.The poor motion handling and upscaling will rightfully knock it off many people’s wish lists, but for watching everyday TV and streaming services, it’s passable. If you find an inaccuracy in our frequently asked questions, please let us know by using our contact form.