TV Reviews Have a Big Problem Right Now

TV technology is evolving faster than ever. RGB backlights, SQD, OLED, MiniLED, wild brightness claims. “100% BT.2020.” But frankly, I don’t think TV reviews have fully caught up. Before review season really kicks off, I wanted to explain how I’m approaching TV reviews moving forward — what measurements matter, what marketing claims deserve scrutiny, and why living with a TV matters more than winning a spec-sheet battle.This isn’t about throwing out measurements. It’s about adding context, testing real-world viewing, and figuring out what actually improves your experience when you sit down to watch something. The Hisense UR9, and several other major TVs are next and I can already tell you that things are about to get very interesting. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why this video looks different 00:36 TVs changed fast. Reviews didn’t. 01:23 From plasma to RGB and SQD 03:19 The Calman confusion problem 04:28 Why marketing claims matter now 06:44 The impossible job of TV reviews 07:35 What my reviews will focus on now 08:37 What actually makes a TV “great” 09:17 Why measurements still matter 11:31 Are TVs outpacing real content? 12:17 How I’m testing TVs differently 13:35 The wild TV season ahead Wanna support my caffeine affection? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/calebrated Like that TV stand in our videos? See the BDI Elements Console Here!: https://bit.ly/4sFvrkR Caleb's Preferred Picks: My favorite HDMI cable right now: https://amzn.to/4n9BA5H Rock Solid Power Strip: https://amzn.to/4nUXMjH Awesome Power Conditioner: https://amzn.to/48IIdaw Screen Cleaning Kit: --Micro Mist Spray Bottle: https://amzn.to/46TIDtd --Microfiber Cleaning Cloths: https://amzn.to/3Wo1bfg --Microfiber Glass Polish Cloth: https://amzn.to/4o26pZW In the background: Dynaco FM Tuner Rotel DX-5 Desktop Amp (Amazing!) https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/vP7JL3 Douk Audio VU3: https://amzn.to/3Xsd5oP U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Turntable: https://amzn.to/49QYYAP My Fake Bonsai: https://amzn.to/47gpJvJ Using these affiliate links may earn this channel a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!