When buying a new TV, look for new tech that will last a very long time like that found in Sony’s latest selection of televisions. Most people don’t purchase televisions frequently. We want the few that we do buy, to last a long time. As such, it’s best to choose from a list of the largest most up to date televisions available within your price range. The TV we are giving away in this contest, a Sony BRAVIA XR X95K 75″ 4K UHD HDR Mini-LED Smart Google TV,  is likely going to be at the top of that list for many people.

How long should a new TV last

My living room television is very old. I bought it about twenty years ago. I found a good deal at that time on a very thin, forty inch, which at the time seemed huge, 1080p resolution Sony TV and have loved the image quality and performance ever since. In fact, the image seems just as good as it was when I bought it. I paid as much as I could afford on a TV at the time and feel like I got excellent value for my money.

I think that is the real barometer for how long a TV should last. I bought a 4k TV for my mother-in-law about 6 years ago and it stopped working after about 3.5 years. And it was could not be repaired! Obviously that set was a disappointment. It wasn’t a Sony, but I did replace her broken set with a Sony. The best part about this story was that I bought four-year Geek Squad protection, and it returned the full value of the set that broke, which I applied to the new Sony TV.

How to choose the best TV for your needs

Earlier this week, a friend asked for my help selecting a new TV for his home. I brought up the Best Buy online selection of televisions and explained the key factors he should consider, asking a few important questions. We narrowed down his options to a list of about a half-dozen candidates. Importantly, we started with brand: he said that he has always bought Sony and is most familiar with that brand. Apple users tend to stick with apple, Microsoft fans tend to stick with windows tech, Samsung fans stick with Samsung (admittedly I fall into this category for phone tech!) and Sony fans stick with Sony.

The second consideration I brought up with him was TV size. He explained that he measured the space on his wall where the TV will be mounted and didn’t think he had ceiling height for anything bigger than about 75 inches. The considerations we brought up then were between 72 and 78 inches: I suggested he get the biggest set he can accommodate for maximum enjoyment as long as he owns the TV.

Lastly, we talked about the newest technology and screen resolution. I explained that the newest tech is Mini-LED which is credited with producing an image that rivals an OLED screen. I explained how the image is created and the pros and cons of Mini-LED vs OLED. Read this detailed article to learn for yourself. I explained that either choice will be amazing for his home. Which one would you choose if you were him?

The newest tech is the Sony Mini-LED and you have a chance to win one just like those I was suggesting for my friend in this contest. We sent this TV for an honest review. So read that review then return here to enter the contest.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in a few different ways.

  1. In a comment below, tell us the top two features that are important to you when you are looking to buy a new TV.
  2. In a comment below the review article for the TV we are giving away, tell us one thing that you really like about this TV that was discussed in the article.
  3. Sony TV ReviewFor up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers one reason why you want to win this 4K 75 inch Sony Mini-LED TV; include the hashtag #BestBuySonyTVContest, so we can find your post, and include one of the pictures showing on this article. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we will randomly select one eligible entry to receive the Sony BRAVIA XR X95K 75″ 4K UHD HDR Mini-LED Smart Google TV that was reviewed on the blog.

This contest runs from July 13th until August 2nd.

Remember you can enter in three different ways as described above. You know your family and friends will not want to miss out on a chance to win a Sony TV so be sure to share this contest with them. They’ll be so happy you did.

Win a Sony 4k Mini-Led Television Contest Rules and Regulations

Good luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  2. Too 2 features in a new tv is screen size/quality and number of inputs. People always forget to make sure there is enough inputs when shopping for cheaper TVs.

  4. A crisp clear picture is always a must. Vibrant colors are very important. And of course good speakers built in are good if you can’t/don’t have a sound system setup.

  5. The top two features I look for when buying a new TV is the TV color depth and screen size.

  10. I look for:
    HDMI and Other Connection Ports. Image Credit: Sam-Cat/Creative Commons. …
    Screen Resolution. Image Credit: Bretwa/Wikimedia Commons. …
    OLED, LCD, and LED Screens. …
    Refresh Rate. …
    HDR Compatibility. …
    Screen Size. …
    Ability to Switch Between Smart and ‘Dumb’ Mode

  13. When shopping for TV the main two features I look at are screen size and picture quality. The Bravia series has always been top notch for gorgeous resolution. And this tv comes with Google TV so I could play Stadia directly from the TV!

  15. The top two features I look for when buying a new TV are picture quality and sound quality. This TV has an anti-reflective screen and wide 178-degree viewing angles, plus two front-firing speakers and dual subwoofers, so it fits the bill.

  16. I am looking for amazing, realistic picture quality and fantastic sound so that I can really enjoy watching my favourite shows and movies.

  17. Because my current televison sound is not good I would have to say that sound quality is important and also picture quality.

  18. Always look for a low response time and high refresh rate as well as peak brightness for smooth and popping content.

  24. The forward front speakers sound good as I am looking for the best quality sound. The anti reflection for glare is good and the thin profile of this TV is good.

  27. My wallet and being able to see the TV while I clean and the kids are running around are two features I look for in a TV.

  36. Definitely sound is an important factor and it must be a smart tv with a multitude of programmed apps. Thanks for the chance:)

  48. When I am buying a new TV (which will be very soon), the top two things I look for are the size of the TV and the picture quality. No sense getting the largest size screen if the picture sucks!

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