Which TV key in is right for you?
ULEDandOLEDTVs both produce an ultra-high-definition picture, but they go about that task differently.
Lifewire
Overall Findings
Stands for “ultra light-emitting diode.”
Lifewire
Uses a combination of hardware and software to produce an image.
Refers to the complete system of lighting, color, saturation, and other picture qualities.
Currently available in 4K resolutions.
Only manufacturer is Hisense.
Cheapest options start around $400-$500.
Stands for “organic light-emitting diode.”
Uses an organic film that emits light when electricity passes through it.
Refers only to the light source; color generation comes from different systems.
Currently available in 4K and 8K resolutions.
Available from a variety of manufacturers.
Cheapest options start around $1,000.
But they’re also potentially harder to find since only one manufacturer makes them: Hisense.
Only refers to where the lighting comes from.
4K and 8K are available.
The 4K resolution is nothing to scoff at.
And of course, you’ll pay extra for that.
Price: On a Budget?
Go With ULED
Most affordable options: $400-$500.
You might find one under $1,000 during a sale.
ULEDs run from the mid-hundreds to over $1,000, while OLEDs start at $1,000-plus.
Available in more sizes from different makers.
Because Hisense is the only company making ULED TVs, you’ll notice some limits in available screen sizes.
Hisense sells sets with screens between 50 and 75 inches, which should meet most people’s needs.
