All things being equal, this is the one we’d choose. Its Mini LED configuration (which the company insists on calling Neo QLED), along with Samsung’s picture-quality smarts, make it a straightforward treat to watch. It has quite a capable audio system by prevailing standards. Its response times with next-gen consoles are comfortable below 10m/s. It’s fitted with Samsung’s anti-glare layer to minimise reflectivity. And its Tizen Smart TV interface remains one of the very best around. The other option requires a bit more DIY, but it's useful if you have a lot of cables or you don't like the look of trunking. Make a hole behind where the TV will be mounted and thread all cables through it. Make another below it and pull the cables through. You can neaten the holes you've made with cheap a plastic fitting. If you plan to do this, cut your holes to the right size for the fittings. Get a measuring tape: you’ll need to make a note of some numbers. Firstly, measure your TV in width, height, depth, screen size and VESA sixes. Take a look at our how to measure a TV screen explainer to find out more. VESA COMPATIBILITY: Enjoy the flexibility of slim VESA mounting up to 200 x 200 (also fits 50x50, 75x75, 100x100, 200x100mm patterns), giving you near-universal display compatibility with small to medium size screens.

Within the realm of VESA-compatible mounts, you’ll see TV mounts that are stationary and hold the TV as flush with the wall as possible, as well as dynamic options that let you tilt, rotate, or otherwise articulate your display. While movable options are handy for smaller TVs in kitchens, for instance, the maneuverability might not be as handy as it seems for very large TVs. IN-WALL TV WALL MOUNT is designed to fit between 16 inch studs. Hidden TV mount installs inside the wall between two 16 inch on-center wood studs for a full recessed installation. It can extend up to 26.8 inches from the wall. It can swivel 90 degrees left and right and tilt down 15 degrees and up 5 degrees. 5 degrees of post-installation level adjustment ensures the mount is horizontally level. Now you know what to look out for when shopping for a TV mount, it’s time to see what the market has to offer. We have put together a first-rate list of options to help you find the Best TV Wall Mounts to fit your individual requirement. Tape measure You'll need one of these to make sure the holes are the right distance apart and to measure how high you want the TV to be on the wall.

If you only have a few cables, you can use trunking rather than threading them through your wall. Buy big enough trunking to fit all your wires through and try to get a colour that matches your wall. You can always paint trunking, too. For us, the biggest pro of wall mounting your TV is that it saves space – getting the telly up high means you don’t need a large stand or cabinet taking up valuable square inches, giving you more room for sofas, accent chairs or a children’s play area. Low Profile TV Wall Mount ] Super slim TV wall mount designed for sleek look. Narrow gap 1.1” between wall and this Flush TV mount. Basic TV mount makes your stylish displays look like art painting, easy to blend in with any decor. TVs, even small ones, are just too heavy and they need screws buried deep in the wall to anchor them safely. Only a drill is going to get those screws in deep enough. How do I know if my wall can support a TV?

that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising); VESA is the Video Electronics Standards Association, and it established a mounting interface standard so you can see easily whether a wall mount is the right fit for your TV. Once you've chosen what type of wall mount will work best, you need to make sure it's compatible with your TV. Thanks to VESA this is a simple process. Decide on where the TV is going to be installed. If it’s in an alcove, make sure your TV has a few inches of breathing space on either side. In the next section, we’ll tell you the best installation height.When installing TV’s I often come across some designs which I like, the following are designs by Samsung which really help get the TV as close to the wall as possible. They're getting thinner every year, but TVs aren't exactly lightweight. The average weight of a 55-inch TV is around 18kg. If you do have children (or if you’re just slightly clumsy) having the TV on the wall is safer as the set can’t be toppled over and cause an injury.

Thanks to a chassis that’s a consistent (and extremely skinny) 25mm deep, it sits pretty much flush to the wall when it’s mounted there. And thanks to Samsung’s brilliant One Connect box, all connectivity requirements – including mains power – are off-board. So once the screen is on the wall, there’s only one slim cable to be concealed.

Tips On Getting TV As Close To The Wall As Possible

To make the DIY a bit easier, you can buy mounts with built-in spirit levels. The last thing you want after going through all the effort is a wonky telly. There’s no rule that it has to go on a TV stand. In fact, there are plenty of reasons not to use the feet that come in the box and instead take advantage of your wall space. Mounting your telly lets you change the angle of the screen, gives you more room for furniture and, as the set is less likely to topple over, it’s safer for kids too.