I am considering replacing my old 50" 1080p TV which I use with (external) Chromecast and Roku. I would like a 4K display 60" or greater but I really, really don’t want any smart features. I am aware that I could purchase a commercial display to achieve this and that’s my fallback option. Can anyone here make any useful recommendations? I am in the UK so e.g. ‘Sceptre’ is not available here.
In advance, with respect, I am technically capable (check my post history) but could I ask to please avoid threads along the lines of:
- ‘non-smart TVs aren’t a thing’ - fallback is a commercial display
- ‘Nobody wants/buys non-smart TVs’ - I do
- ‘Any TV not connected to internet is dumb’/ ‘Just don’t connect it’ - This is no longer true since many TVs require a setup before use involving internet access and/or will seek access via open wifi/bluetooth/HDMI.
Thanks!
Edit:
Some commenters seem to be struggling with the ‘why do you care if it connects?’. Some examples why:
And super-premium price for a budget quality picture.
Well there aren’t really a lot of options with OP’s requirements, so something has to give. It’s either that, or:
Projector, but not super great quality and needs specific setups (dark room).
Extra large monitor, but heavy and expensive.
Smart TV that lets you bypass setup without connecting to the internet - best option, but they will have to find an exact model and someone who has tried it to confirm before they buy.
It’s still a really bad option.
Really the only way to go is just accept that everything is a smart TV and pick one that doesn’t gate your access to an initial online connection. Or a “gaming monitor” that’s just a TV branded differently. But all the other options are terrible on a bunch of levels.