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It’s easy to overlook 49-inch TVs. Maybe it’s because the numbers don’t roll off the tongue as nicely as the round numbers. Or, more likely, it’s because many manufactures tend to jump straight from 43-inch to 50-inch screens. However, if you’re on the hunt for a TV upgrade, we highly recommend giving the best 49-inch TVs some consideration.
Though the selection of 49-inch TVs is slimmer than other screen sizes, the field is rich. Samsung, Sony and LG rule the roost here, and that’s far from a bad combination of names. But it’s more than just brand reputation on offer - it’s at 49-inches that these brands begin bringing in affordable versions of their best selling and best performing technologies, albeit without the hefty price tag. The impressive performance of Sony’s TRILUMINOUS display and 4K upscaling is here in force, as is Samsung’s ever-bright QLED tech. While LG OLED remains elusive, NanoCell makes an appearance, with local area dimming greatly improving the traditional LED experience considerably.