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The best 4K TVs in 2025
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
We’re living in a high-definition, super-connected world. It makes sense that 4K smart TVs are now the expected standard for streaming from your favourite apps, up-to-date to gaming, and accessing a whole host of tech-savvy features. Not to mention the fact that 4K resolution looks absolutely incredible across a 50-inch (or bigger) screen.
Let’s put it another way: You need a TV that’s up to the task of keeping you entertained while also keeping pace with the latest innovations. But one that comes at a price that suits you, of course. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to 4K TVs. The top manufacturers, such as Samsung and LG, update their smart TV ranges pretty much every year. There’s never a bad time to upgrade.
But with an ever-growing selection of TV brands, not to mention all the head-spinning terminology, choosing a new 4K TV isn’t always straightforward. If you want the latest spec — and a model that won’t look out of date after a few months — it can be hard to navigate. After all, it wasn’t so long ago that Full HD was the sharpest resolution on the block. Now it’s budget level.
To help put you in the picture, we’ve pulled together some helpful information and a selection of the best 4K TVs available right now.
What resolution is 4K?
The futuristic sounding 4K is another way of saying ultra-high definition. A 4K TV display has at least 8 million active pixels. That’s a standardised resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 — four times the resolution of the HD standard of 1080p. Top branded TVs will also do a great job of upscaling regular HD and SD content so it looks as polished as possible on your 4K display.
How big are 4K TVs?
When it comes to 4K, bigger is indeed better. And why not? A bigger screen makes sense to get the most out of the 4K quality — and to set these TVs apart from smartphones and small devices, which we increasingly use to watch HD content. The smallest size in 4K is usually 48 inches, going up to 55, 65, 75, and even 80+ inch screens. The screen size is measured diagonally, from corner to corner.
How much do 4K TVs cost?
This very much depends on the spec and manufacturer. It’s possible to find basic (but good quality) models around the £400 mark. You might be surprised to find that for TVs that offer multiple screen sizes, there isn’t a huge price difference between 48 and 65-inch models. It’s when you go past 80 inches that the prices really start to go up.
What’s better, OLED or QLED?
OLED and QLED are the panel technologies behind premium 4K screens. OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. It uses a carbon-based film between two conductors that emits its own light when electric current is passed through. This creates a “self-emissive” display, as the OLED panel generates light without needing to use a backlight (as used by LCD displays). Its pixels are individually lit.
OLED has whiter whites, because the panel lights itself, and blacker blacks, because the pixels turn off entirely without using a backlight. OLED prevents “hotpsots” (overly bright areas) and “blooming” (when lighter images bleed into dark patches).
QLED stands for Quantum-dot Light Emitting Diode. Championed by Samsung — the world’s biggest manufacturer of televisions — QLED is a type of LCD panel technology. It uses an LCD backlight and quantum dot colour filter that boosts colour and contrast. QLED is renowned for delivering a brighter picture than OLED — which is especially useful if you’re watching in a brightly-lit room. Samsung also has its own version called Neo QLED, which replaces usual LED diodes with ever smaller “mini” LEDs.
What is the best 4K TV for gaming?
If you’re planning on connecting a TV to a PS5 or Xbox Series X, there are features to look out for. Make sure it has HDMI 2.1 ports, which deliver better bandwidth, higher resolution, and higher frame rates. A gaming-friendly TV will also support eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), 4K@120Hz (High Frame Rate), HGiG tone-mapping, and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
What is the best 4K TV?
We’ve searched the internet for some of the best 4K TVs. Maybe you’re looking for pure power, or maybe you’re on a tight budget. No matter what you’re looking for, there should be something for you in this list. These 4K TVs are truly eye-popping.
These are the best 4K TVs in 2025.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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