TechTvsSome of the best cheap 4K TVs I’ve seen: willkommen Germany’s Metz with Roku insideHow does a 4K, 65-inch smart TV for under £450 grab you?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechTvsSome of the best cheap 4K TVs I’ve seen: willkommen Germany’s Metz with Roku insideHow does a 4K, 65-inch smart TV for under £450 grab you?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
How does a 4K, 65-inch smart TV for under £450 grab you?
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When we write about thebest TVs, in general we’re writing about very aspirational, flagship TVs. Ones with all the OLED, QLED, Mini LED, 4K and 8K HDR trimmings. It’s easy to forget that these arenotthe TVs that most people actually buy, and that’s only going to become more true as money gets tighter. The Metz Blue range starts at just £159 for a 720p, 32-inch TV. That’s not bad, but what really impresses is that the models from 43 inches and upwards are 4K, and tops out with a beautiful 65-incher that’s only £449. That is a lot of inches for your money, making these potentially among the verybest TVs under £500.
The image and design quality of the range belies its low cost(Image credit: Metz)
The image and design quality of the range belies its low cost
The image and design quality of the range belies its low cost
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The secret weapon of this new Metz range of ‘Direct LED’ televisions is the Roku smart TV platform. It is quite surprising, in 2022, how most such platforms often lack key apps, are sluggish and frustrating to use and updated infrequently but Roku really shows them how it’s done. It’s incredibly simple to use, intelligently laid out and very fast – even when using the built-in tuner rather than streaming, an area where many modern TVs struggle. It’s also easy to search, and can find multiple ways to view popular movies and TV show, both free to stream (Netflix, for instance) and paid for (viaAmazon,Apple TVet al).
Wall mounting via a VESA mount is also possible, natch(Image credit: Metz)
Wall mounting via a VESA mount is also possible, natch
Wall mounting via a VESA mount is also possible, natch
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To make streaming even easier, at least from youriPhone, Apple’s AirPlay is built in. Another useful mobile feature is ‘Private Listening’ which lets you easily sync a pair of headphones via your phone and Roku’s mobile app.
“We’re really excited to be bringing these debut Direct LED TVs to the U.K.,” says Rob Peacock, METZ TV’s Commercial Director in the U.K. “We’re confident that their blend of excellent picture quality, stunning aesthetics, and ultra-keen pricing are going to strike a chord amongst cash-strapped buyers."
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If you’re looking for an easy-to-use, fast-to-zap TV at a crazy low price, this Metz Blue range has got to be worth a look.
Metz Blue TV price and availability
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METZ Blue TVs with Roku inside will be available from the end of October via Amazon and ‘selected retail partners’. The pricing is indeed very keen.
HD models:MTD6000Z 32in: £159, MTD6000Z 40in: £199
4K models:MRD6000Z 43in: £229, MRD6000Z 50in: £279, MRD6000Z 55in: £329, MRD6000Z 65in: £449
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