TV Technology Explainers
Plain-English explainers for the TV terms that matter in 2026. OLED vs QLED vs Mini-LED. HDR formats. Refresh rate and VRR. ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV. Read these before you buy.
Plain-English tech explainers
You don't need a degree in display engineering to buy a TV — but you do need to know what the marketing language means before you spend $2,500. Each page below explains one technology in plain English, with the install-perspective context that matters.
ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV — Free 4K Broadcast in 2026 →
ATSC 3.0 is the new free over-the-air TV standard — 4K, surround sound, mobile streaming.
HDR Formats Explained — Dolby Vision vs HDR10 vs HDR10+ vs HLG →
The four HDR formats that matter in 2026, which streaming apps use which, and which TVs support which.
OLED vs QLED vs Mini-LED in 2026 — The Honest Breakdown →
OLED, QLED, and Mini-LED explained by a 28-year residential AV installer. What the pixels actually do, where each technology wins, the burn-in reality, and the new 2026 RGB Mini-LED story.
Refresh Rate & VRR — 60 vs 120 vs 144 Hz Explained →
What 60/120/144 Hz refresh rates actually mean, when you