this is good I tried watching 4K content recommended by the editor-in-chief on a 4K TV in the 50,000 yen range

What kind of TV are you using?

A few years ago, my family switched from a full HD TV to a 4K TV, and at that time, I was really glad I made the switch. I use the TV mainly for watching Netflix, playing games, etc. In a way, the TV is the main display in my house. It's just justice to upgrade the main display.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the household penetration rate of 4K TVs is about 52% as of 2020. Well, 4K TVs are certainly expensive, so you can't replace them.

…So what if there was an affordable, high-definition 4K TV? Let's be specific. What if there was a 50-inch 4K TV with excellent image quality and sound quality for 50,000 yen? There is this!

This is the 50-inch 4K TV "50E65G" released by Geo. This time, we asked Editor-in-Chief Oda of Gizmodo Japan to watch this reasonably priced 4K TV and talk about "4K works you should see if you get a 4K TV". Let's start with the first one.

Start with this. Kubrick's masterpiece "The Shining"

Suddenly, a masterpiece has arrived. The Shining directed by Stanley Kubrick. What to see in 4K?

Oh I see. When you see it in 4K, it feels like Jack Nicholson is there.

Certainly indeed. The narrow edge bezel also contributes to creating a mood.

Next is this. ``Blade Runner 2049'' whose visual beauty shines in 4K

Is it ``Blade Runner 2049''? That's nice. Where are the points to pay attention to in 4K?

The technology of the "50E65G" should also contribute to the wide dynamic range that the editor-in-chief says.

It is equipped with "NEO Engine Lite" that achieves high image quality by performing video processing specialized for content and scenes, and by supporting "HDR10 & HLG", the details of shadows and highlights are crushed. Because it is depicted with a rich dynamic range.

And this. "What is your name?

Oh, ``Your name. ’. It was a strange choice.

More this. Gizmodo 4K Video

Oh, sure.

Since the "50E65G" is equipped with its own OS "VIDAA", it is also characterized by direct access to YouTube and other major VODs. The remote control also has dedicated song selection buttons.

Too cheap. This TV is excellent, but it's too cheap!

Well, all of them were spectacular in 4K quality. The 50E65G's narrow edge bezel and technologies such as the 'NEO Engine Lite' also contribute a lot.

In addition, the "50E65G" is equipped with a low-latency game mode that makes you happy when playing games, and it comes with a reliable 3-year warranty in case something goes wrong.

But the price is 51,800 yen excluding tax / 56,980 yen including tax! Are you serious that it's half the price of the TV I bought, or even cheaper than that... That's a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new TV!

Also, I was personally surprised by the sound quality. During the photo shoot, "Your name is. was playing, it sounded so good that I thought, "Is this sound coming from the TV?"

Performance as a 4K TV is perfect. Considering the price, it's a great buy. That is GEO's "50E65G". I want to speak loudly to those who enjoy movies and games in full HD. It's time to switch to 4K.

Geo TV Festival! 2021-2022 Winter

"Geo's TV Festival! 2021-2022 Winter" is being held under the catchphrase "Don't worry about choosing a TV anymore."

The lineup below is a chance to get a bargain, so if you want to compare and choose, please check the site (price excludes tax).

・ Hisense 4K tuner built-in / HDR compatible 50V LCD TV "50E65G" (51,800 yen) *49,800 yen until 1/10/2022

・Hisense 43V LCD TV with built-in 4K tuner "43E65G" (44,800 yen) *42,800 yen until January 10, 2022

・Hisense 40V 2K LCD TV “40A35G” (39,800 yen) *34,800 yen from 2021/12/31 to 1/16

・ASTEX 40V full HD LCD TV “AS-403W” (29,800 yen) *26,800 yen until December 25, 2021

・Hisense 32V 2K LCD TV "32A35G/32E35G" (26,800 yen) *24,800 yen from 2021/12/31 to 1/16

Photo: Hiroki Ohara Source: Geo