Explainers
What the jargon means and whether it matters for your living room: HDR, refresh rates, eARC and the rest.
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TV brightness and nits explained: peak vs. full-screen
A nit is a unit of brightness. Here is how to read the numbers in TV reviews and how much you really need.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
What is HDR? HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG compared
HDR widens the range between dark and bright on screen. Here is how the main formats differ and which brands support which.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
HDMI 2.1 explained: bandwidth, 4K 120Hz, cables and ports
What HDMI 2.1 actually adds, why only some ports on a TV may support it, and how to pick a cable that will not hold you back.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
eARC vs. ARC: what the HDMI return channel does
How a single HDMI cable carries TV audio to a soundbar or receiver, what eARC improves, and how to set it up.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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OLED burn-in explained: how real is the risk?
What burn-in is, why OLED is the only mainstream technology prone to it, what protects modern panels and how to lower your risk.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
ATSC 3.0 and NextGen TV: what it is and whether you need it
The next-generation over-the-air broadcast standard promises sharper pictures, better sound and interactive features. Here is how to check what you can actually receive.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
RGB Mini LED explained: what changes and who it is for
RGB backlights use red, green and blue LEDs instead of white or blue ones plus filters. Here is what testers found and what to watch for.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
VRR, ALLM and input lag: what gamers need from a TV
Three terms that decide whether a TV feels responsive with a console or PC, explained without the jargon.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
OLED vs. Mini LED: which should you buy?
How the two main premium TV technologies differ on black levels, brightness, color and viewing angles, and which room each one suits.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
What is QD-OLED? How it differs from regular OLED
QD-OLED swaps the color filters in a standard OLED for a quantum dot layer. Here is what that changes, and what it costs.
Nov 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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