Stiftung Warentest: The best LCD TVs

Just in time for the Christmas business, Stiftung Warentest tested new LCD televisions. We present the test winners of the various screen diagonals and compare the best TV sets with the results from the CHIP test laboratory.

Stiftung Warentest: LCD TVs in the test

Stiftung Warentest: Small LCD TVs perform "well"

In the group with a screen diagonal of less than 100 cm, LG wins with a "good":

• The LG 32LF6509 with 81 cm screen diagonal lands in first place with the grade 2.1. Price about 450 euros.
• The experts praise the clear Full HD image, which also shows 3D films with spatial depth. The 3D glasses are included. You can also play pictures and videos via USB.
• The sound is also good. Stiftung Warentest even finds that it is significantly better than other LG devices. The power consumption is also completely within the limit.
• With a grade of 2.0 and a slightly larger screen size (102 cm) you get the Samsung UE40JU6450 for around 550 euros.

LCD at Warentest: Strong smart TVs with 39 to 43 inches

• With a grade of 2.0 and a slightly larger screen size (102 cm) you get the Samsung UE40JU6450 for around 550 euros.
• The Smart TV shows off 4K picture quality (Ultra HD) and Stiftung Warentest praises the excellent quality. You can also bring your own videos and pictures to the screen via USB.
• According to Stiftung Warentest, the sound is also better than most flat-screen TVs. Incidentally, it can not only record digitally broadcast, but also analog TV programs.
• You can find the individual details of the goods test for a fee at test.de.

Large LCD TV: Samsung beats LG

• The best LCD TV is the Samsung UE55HU8590 with a whopping 55 inches. The product test experts gave it a grade of 1.6.
• HbbTV and video telephony via Skype work without any problems with the LCD television. The picture quality of the 4k TV is almost always excellent. It also supports 3D.
• In the sound test, the testers even gave it a grade of 1.1 - so the sound can be heard. At around 1, 700 euros, it is even slightly cheaper than many of its competitors in this size.
• The LG 55UF9509 with 55 inches also comes in second place among the large LCD TVs for around 2, 500 euros.

From the CHIP test laboratory: LCD TVs in the best list

The CHIP leaderboard shows you the top products in various diagonals:

• TVs 32 to 42 inches: good picture, good sound, good equipment - this gives the Philips 42PFK7509 the CHIP rank 1 among the small Smart TVs. Price about 600 euros.
• TV from 43 inches: In terms of sound, features and operation, the Sony KDL-43W805C proved to be above average. Price about 600 euros. The model is also available with a larger screen size for around 1, 500 euros.
• UHD TV up to 55 inches: Here, the LG 55UG8709 takes first place with a brilliant picture and great features. But that also has its price: approx. 2, 000 euros.
• UHD TV from 55 inches: The high-end TV Sony KD 75X9405C with 75 inches is not only a dream for every home cinema, but also sets new records in terms of picture and sound. Available from 8, 000 euros.

On the next page we will show you the best 4K televisions in the test.