STACK #227 September 2023

FEATURE TECH

TV picks

the image – determines how well it will reduce any blur or judder. A native refresh rate of 120Hz and above will keep the play smooth, and image processing tech can also work to keep

TOP TIP Watching the AFL and NRL Grand Finals on free-to-air? Record them on a PVR or USB flash drive to relive every thrilling moment and keep the party going well into the night.

BIG

Sony 77” A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K Google TV This beautiful BRAVIA is game day ready with a wide viewing angle for stable contrast and colour wherever you’re seated, and intelligent frame-by-frame motion processing for smooth fast-moving

things fluid and natural. Sport smarts

Dedicated sports streaming apps like Kayo can be preloaded or easily downloaded and added to the UI menu bar, so you’re all ready to go with just a click or voice command on game days, and some LG TVs feature a pre-installed Sports Alert app for game reminders, live score updates, and results. New Hisense smart TVs are designed with sports fans in mind, with a dedicated AI Sports Mode that will detect when you’re watching the game and activate automatically, optimising the picture by adjusting the TV’s refresh

action. Experience real world colours and lifelike images in glorious 4K Ultra HD with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and XR upscaling to elevate colour and detail in SD and FHD content to near 4K quality. The Google TV platform is inbuilt for all your streaming needs, with voice control – “Hey Google, play the 2023 AFL Grand Final!” – along with Sony’s BRAVIA Core app for even more entertainment options.

Hisense 85” U7KAU ULED Mini LED 4K Smart TV

rate to match the speed of the play for consistently smooth action. It will also boost

BIGGER

A big screen built for big games, with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth and fluid action and AI Sports Mode

surround sound to enhance the roar of the crowd, while keeping the commentary clear and audible. Other smart features that can enhance

to adjust the refresh rate to match the speed of play and boost surround sound for a more stadium-like experience. Quantum dot tech delivers vivid and lifelike colours, while mini LED backlighting enhances contrast and peak brightness – and there's Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive to further optimise the image on supported

content. The U7KAU is Freeview certified, and the customisable VIDAA U7 operating system lets you quickly switch between apps with voice commands using Alexa or Google Assistant.

TCL 98” C745 4K QLED Google TV Seat yourself in the centre of the game day action with this massive 98” QLED display! 200 Clear Motion Rate will keep play as smooth as silk and Kayo Sports and the popular streaming apps can be accessed from the Google TV platform. Precise backlighting control delivers deep blacks, enhances brightness and increases contrast ratios, while quantum dot tech delivers vibrant, lifelike colours, and Dolby Vision IQ will optimise HDR supported content. Plus, gamers can level up with a suite of dedicated features including Gamebar to unlock advanced settings, and ALLM for more responsive play.

your game day experience include customisable picture-in-picture and split screen modes, so you can choose how you want to view the game.

BIGGEST

Purchase a 55” TV or above from JB Hi-Fi and get 6 months of Kayo Basic or Binge Standard. Redemption code and instructions will be provided at the time of purchase when buying in store, and emailed when ordering online. *Sign up and offer code must be redeemed by 30 November 2023. Offer cannot be added to any subscriptions billed through Telstra, Apple or Optus accounts. Offer ends 30/9/2023. View full terms and conditions and eligible TVs at www. jbhifi.com.au/pages/advertised-offers

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