Televisions

Compare Televisions in New Zealand at Canstar Blue. Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, TCL and Veon were compared on Overall Satisfaction, Ease of Use, Picture Quality, Sound Quality, Smart Compatibility and Value for Money.

See our Ratings Methodology.

Most Satisfied Customers | Samsung

Kiwi consumers are switched on to Samsung TVs, rated No.1 for consumer satisfaction.

 

How we rate televisions

Our review compares televisions on customer satisfaction, so you can discover what other Kiwis think about our compared television brands before you go ahead and make a purchase. Think of it like asking hundreds of your closest mates which television brand they think is best!


Canstar Blue surveyed 696 Kiwis who had bought a new television to use at home in the past 2 years and asked for their feedback on the television they bought.

  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics.

Respondents rate their satisfaction with their television brands from zero to ten, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and ten is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:

  • Overall Satisfaction: measures consumer satisfaction with a television brand as an individual score NOT a combined total of all criteria.
  • Value for Money: the cost is low for the quality and performance of the television.
  • Ease of Use: the television is straightforward to navigate and use.
  • Picture Quality: images on screen are of a high quality (e.g. unpixellated) .
  • Sound Quality: audio is of a high quality (e.g. no cutting out).
  • Smart Compatibility: connects to the internet for easy streaming.

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall Satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall Satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

  • Overall Satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
  • When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the Overall Satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
    • The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

  • Samsung
  • Sony
  • LG
  • Panasonic
  • TCL
  • Veon


Find more information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.

Best televisions in New Zealand

  1. Samsung
  2. Sony
  3. LG
  4. Panasonic
  5. TCL
  6. Veon

Samsung

Ratings Results

Coming out on top once again is Samsung, the clear winner of Canstar Blue’s award for Most Satisfied Customers | Televisions. In the seven years that Canstar Blue has run its best TV Award, this is the fourth time that Samsung has been awarded the accolade.

In this year’s award ratings, Samsung is the only brand to score a top 5-Star rating for Overall Satisfaction. It scores further 5-Star ratings for Ease of Use, Picture Quality, Sound Quality and Smart Compatibility, plus a 4-Star rating for Value for Money.

Editor’s Notes

Samsung has a huge range of TVs that incorporates models to fit every lounge room and budget, from basic 32-inch and 43-inch full-HD models, through to giant 98-inch Neo QLED 4K sets.

The full range includes 37 models, spanning:

  • Neo QLED 4K
  • QLED 4K
  • OLED

  • 8K TVs
  • 4K TVs
  • Full HD TVs
  • HD TVs

Popular models include:

Samsung 55″ Neo QLED 4K QN90C ($3094)

State-of-the-art 4K viewing delivers immersive streaming, while Quantum HDR+ provides picture-perfect contrast. Dolby Atmos delivers a theatrical-grade audio experience.

  • Quantum Matrix Technology
  • Neo Quantum Processor 4K
  • Quantum HDR+
  • 4 Bezel-less
  • Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro
  • Expert Calibration
  • Ultra Viewing Angle
  • OTS+
  • Dolby Atmos
  • One billion colours
  • Anti Reflection

Samsung 55” BU8500 Crystal UHD ($2299)

Offers a billion different colour shades for lifelike pictures, delivered in a sleek and slim design.

  • Dynamic Crystal Colour
  • Crystal Processor 4K
  • Motion Xcelerator
  • 3 Bezel-less
  • Q-Symphony
  • Adaptive Sound
  • AirSlim
  • Smart Hub
  • One Remote
  • One billion colours

Samsung 85” The Frame 6 LS03B ($6390)

Designed to look like a regular framed picture, The Frame comes with the option of customisable bezels, so you can change its look to fit your decor. Quantum Dot technology delivers beautiful, true-to life colours, while realistic 3D sound makes you feel closer to the on-screen action.

  • Matte Display
  • Modern Customisable Frame Support
  • Art Mode

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Sony

Ratings Results

Sony ranks highly in our ratings, earning 4-Stars for Overall Satisfaction, plus an additional two for Sound Quality and Smart Compatibility. The brand scores top scores for Ease of Use and Picture Quality and falls just short of a trifecta by earning a 3-Star rating for Value for Money.

Sony KD-43X75K 43″ ($899)

Editor’s Notes

Sony is a Japanese electronics brand that was established in 1946. Since then, Sony has grown to produce everything from televisions, radios and cameras to PlayStations and gaming accessories. Television currently on offer are:

  • Mini LED TVs
  • Full Array LED TVs
  • OLED TVs
  • QD-OLED TVs
  • 4K TVs

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LG

Ratings Results

LG scores well across the board, with an almost perfect line-up of 4-Stars, including for Overall Satisfaction. Breaking up the 4-Star ratings, LG achieves an impressive 5-Star rating for Picture Quality.

LG QNED75 75″ 4K Smart TV ($3648)

Editor’s Notes

Founded in 1958, the South Korean-based LG Electronics has grown into the second-largest electronics maker. It produces an extensive range of televisions, which include:

  • OLED TVs
  • OLED evo TVs
  • QNED TVs
  • UHD TVs
  • Large Screen TVs

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Panasonic

Ratings Results

Pansonic’s customers are clearly satisfied when it comes to the television purchases. The brand receives a 3-Star rating for Overall Satisfaction, plus 4-Star ratings in four out of six categories.

Panasonic TH-55MZ1500Z 55″ OLED 4K HDR Smart TV ($4888)

Editor’s Notes

Panasonic is a brand that has a long history of making quality home appliances and electronic goods. It has a television for every home, no matter the room size. The brand’s line-up includes:

  • 4K OLED TVs
  • Mini LED TVs
  • Full Array TVs
  • Premium 4K LED TVs
  • 4K LED TVs
  • FULL HD TVs
  • HD LED TVs

TCL

Ratings Results

Despite scoring a 5-Star rating for Value for Money, TCL earns a 3-Star rating for Overall Satisfaction. The brand also scores highly for Smart Compatibility, with 3-Star ratings across the remaining categories.

TCL 65″ C835 Mini LED 4K Google TV ($4299)

Editor’s Notes

Since its founding in 1981 in China, TCL has grown to be one of the world’s largest and leading manufacturers of consumer electronics. The brand’s line-up of televisions includes:

  • Mini LED TVs
  • QLED TVs
  • 4K TVs
  • 8K TVs
  • Android/Google TVs

Veon logo

Veon

Veon scores 3-Star ratings in four out of six categories this year. While lower than other ratings, 3-Stars indicates that Veon’s customers are mostly satisfied with the purchase of their Veon television.

Veon 65″ 4K Ultra HD Google Smart TV ($1199*)

Editor’s Notes

Veon televisions are sold exclusively through The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery. The brand’s line-up includes:

  • 4K TVs
  • HD TVs
  • Full HD TVs
  • Smart TVs

Note: Prices are best online found at time of writing. Intended as a guide, not a quote.

How to Clean Your Television

Cleaning your television regularly will help to extend its lifespan and ensure you get to watch your favourite shows without dust, fingerprints or streaks getting in the way. Thankfully, compared to other items around the house, cleaning a TV requires the least amount of products, if any, and involves minimal elbow grease. Just how we like it!

How often should I clean my TV?

You should clean your television, speaker system and remote every week to avoid a monstrous buildup of dust and greasy marks that can make it more difficult to clean later on. Fortunately, the cleaning process is simple and shouldn’t take up too much of your time.

How to clean a TV screen

  1. Unplug the TV and wait until it has completely cooled down
  2. Clean the frame with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth
  3. Wipe the TV screen with a microfibre cloth. For marks that won’t budge, spray a small amount of screen cleaning onto the cloth and gently go over the area again. Be careful, streaks are caused by applying too much liquid onto your cloth
  4. Wait a few minutes for the TV screen to air dry before plugging the cables back in

How to clean a TV remote

  1. Remove the remote’s batteries
  2. Lightly tap the remote to remove any debris stuck between the keys. If you are a pressurised air duster, give the remote a spray to lift any additional fluff
  3. Gently clean the outer shell with a disinfectant wipe or lint-free cloth that’s been slightly dampened with a suitable cleaning solution
  4. Swipe a cotton bud, either dry or dampened with a suitable cleaning solution
  5. Dislodge stubborn dirt in crevices with a toothpick
  6. Air dry the remote before re-inserting the batteries

How to clean TV speakers

  1. Unplug your speaker system before attempting to clean anything
  2. Vacuum around the speaker to remove any large bits of debris
  3. Wipe down the speaker and grille with a microfibre cloth – ensure that you’re gentle when doing this
  4. Air dry the speaker system before plugging it in

Is it worth cleaning your TV?

Cleaning your television regularly will not only improve your watching experience but will also extend its lifespan. A simple clean once a week is all you will need to reap these life prolonging benefits however, maintenance can only work for so long. Unfortunately, you’ll eventually have to purchase a new TV.


 

About the author of this page

This report was written by Canstar Content Producer, Caitlin Bingham. Caitlin is an experienced writer whose passion for creativity led her to study communication and journalism. She began her career freelancing as a content writer, before joining the Canstar team.

More Information

Key statistics

Owns a Smart TV and uses the Smart TV functions: 58%

Has been envious of someone else’s TV when visiting their home: 17%

Main purpose of television

Use TV for streaming content more than watching free to air TV: 58%

Watching TV together is a family activity: 49%

The TV is the lounge’s focal point: 46%

Watch more on-demand/recorded TV than live TV: 39%

TV purchasing habits

Prepared to pay $5000+ for a new, top-of-the-line TV: 39%

Purchased the biggest TV they could afford: 28%

Has a surround sound or speaker system for TV: 28%

Regularly updates TV to the latest technology: 12%

Streaming habits

Pays for more than streaming service: 37%

Regularly pays to watch streaming movies: 25%

 

Canstar Blue surveyed 2505 New Zealand consumers across a range of categories to measure and track customer satisfaction, via ISO 26362 accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics. The outcomes reported are the results from respondents who had purchased and used an air fryer in the past three months. In this case, 1017 New Zealanders.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included. Results are comparative and it should be noted that brands receiving three stars have still achieved a satisfaction measure of at least six out of 10. Not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The ratings table is first sorted by star ratings and then by mean overall satisfaction. A rated brand may receive a ‘N/A’ (Not Applicable) rating if it does not receive the minimum number of responses for that criterion.

The past winners from Canstar Blue’s TV ratings:

  • 2022: Samsung
  • 2021: Sony
  • 2020: Panasonic
  • 2019: Samsung
  • 2018: Samsung
  • 2017: Panasonic

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