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The Toshiba UL2063 could well be the best specified 4K TV we’ve seen for under £500.
Positively bristling with features, it boasts a striking 4K HDR picture performance, has Freeview Play for easy catch-up TV and even works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
The UL2063 comes in a wide range of screen sizes, but our focus here is on the entry-level 43-incher, small enough to work in any room, and for those that like things super-sized, the cinematic 55-incher.
Buy it: Toshiba 43UL2063DB 43" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV | £329 from Currys PC World
Buy it: Toshiba 55UL2063DB 55" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV | £469 from Currys
But they look equally slick. The style is gloss black, with two widely spaced feet, with a thin fashionable bezel.
There’s a trio of HDMI inputs on the back, which allow you to connect to TV boxes, games consoles and the like.
The set uses Toshiba own smart platform, which is stripped but effective.
Why we love it
One of the things we like about this set is that it’s really easy to live with.
All of your streaming apps are accessed from a launcher bar at the bottom of the screen. Streaming apps include popular streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. Catch-up TV is available from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, and UKTV Play.
The Freeview Play programme guide rolls back 7 days, so you can browse for shows you might have missed.
To make life even simpler, the set comes with a chunky remote control, with dedicated buttons for Prime Video, Netflix and Freeview Play.
Pictures are super sharp and vibrant. Toshiba has crammed more image enhancement technologies into this particular range than any of its predecessors (including the similar looking U2963), and it shows.
In addition to razor-sharp 4K detail, there’s micro dimming and HDR support, which adds a naturalistic sense of depth to its pictures.
Dolby Vision HDR is particularly impressive, looking great with movies and TV shows on Netflix.
What the reviews say
We think this affordable 4k flatscreen gets just about everything right, and Currys PC World buyers agree, rating the 55-inch model 9.1 out of 10.
“It is our first smart TV and we are delighted with it. Great picture, the sound is good- our old TV was loosing the sound so anything would be good compared to it."
“Excellent picture quality and sound. Stylish looking TV.”
“The picture quality is amazing and I love using Alexa! ”
“Lovely telly, great quality. Sound is really good.”
"Easy to set up, sharp picture, clear sound, remote control responds quickly. Very light to handle, previous 10 year old tv weighed a ton!"
"Easy to install. Great simple remote and controls for older people."
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