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TV Reflection Issue: Solutions for Window View, Blinds, Matte Matrix or Shifting Placement

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How can I reduce TV screen reflections from a bright window/sky during the day, and is a matte-screen TV or a different placement the better solution?

The practical fix is to block the room with effective blackout blinds or blackout curtains; ordinary blinds often let too much light through, and Roman-style blackout blinds were recommended as a good interior-friendly option [#17567361][#17567403][#17567455][#17568138] Matte TV panels are generally not available, and a matte screen sticker was discouraged because it would reduce brightness too much [#17567361][#17567379][#17567403] If your current blinds do not darken the room enough, upgrade to a better blackout type or move the TV to a wall where reflections are less severe [#17567455][#17568138] A TV with strong anti-reflection coating and higher brightness can help, but the thread’s main conclusion was that controlling the room light matters more than buying a special matte TV [#17567943][#17568023]
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  • #1 17567339
    Mimini
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    hello, I have a problem, because I recently renovated my room, everything is beautiful, but you can't watch the TV during the day, it's not about the sun, because it doesn't shine on the TV, but opposite the TV you can see the sky and it looks like this:

    TV Reflection Issue: Solutions for Window View, Blinds, Matte Matrix or Shifting Placement

    I have blinds on the windows but they don't help, and I don't know if one solution would be to move the TV to another wall, but the effect could also be poor because the sun could shine on it, or just buy a different TV. I have, for example, a laptop with a matte matrix and if I put a TV in place, there is no such problem, but somehow I can't find a TV with matte matrices.





    Answer the following questions to profile your needs regarding the TV you are looking for:
    1. How far do you sit from the TV screen? from 3.8 m to 4.7 m
    2. Are you sitting in front of the screen or facing the screen? directly
    3. What kind of TV do you currently have? lg 47la691s
    4. What brand do you prefer? panasonic samsung etc but I would bet on philips because of the ambilight
    5. What size TV are you looking for? 50-55 inches
    6. What signal and devices will be connected to the TV? ps3-digital polsat
    7. What kind of programs do you watch most often?
    8. Will you be playing games, and if so, on console or PC? ps3
    9. Will you actively use the TV's SMART system? I don't think so
    10. Do you watch in the evenings or during the day? depends on how often it is during the day
    11. How much money can you spend on a TV? 3k
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  • #3 17567379
    airbites
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    Or maybe buy a matte sticker for the screen? Of course, it will cost at least PLN 200 for sure.
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    Such a sticker will reduce the brightness of the TV so much that it will be even worse than without it .... it makes no sense at all.

    Only blackout blinds with the greatest possible effectiveness.
    Roman type fits perfectly into the interior.
    e.g. https://wystroj-okien.pl/rolety- Rzyme-zaciemniajace-na-dimensional
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    Mimini wrote:
    I have blinds on the windows but they don't help.


    What kind of blinds do you have, if I leave mine on a sunny day, my room is dark. There are different types of blinds with different degrees of light transmission. Maybe you should go this way. Although such a blackout during the day to watch TV is not a pleasure. At home, after such hits, I put the TV on the side of the balcony window.
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    I disagree with LocoLoco here.
    None of the TVs mentioned by him have high brightness, although of course it all depends on how we define the word "high" ;)

    A better and more future-proof solution will be blackout blinds...
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    Mimini
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    thanks friends, I thought for a long time and I will rearrange the furniture, I just have a question for you how many inches to buy, to watch with 4.7 m (4.3x4.8 room) I'm thinking about 55-60 inches.
    so far I'm 47 inches with 3.8m in the day ok, but at night when I watch it seems too big to me.
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    Mimini wrote:
    so far I'm 47 inches with 3.8m in the day ok, but at night when I watch it seems too big to me.


    If that's how you perceive size, don't overdo it with the size of your new TV. There's no point in bothering.
    Buy max 60 inches and you will be ok.
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    Mimini
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    LOCOLOCO well, looking at all these tables on the internet, it's a bit of an exaggeration in my opinion because in my case 100 would fit
    Ok, you've convinced me to 65 :) from 70" later there is a big price breakthrough but I don't think to buy anyway because furniture won't let me buy a bigger TV again.

    advise me what TV, 65 "up to PLN 3500. the brands are philips panasonic lg and samsung. I see that the prices just start from 3200.
    I watch tv max 2h a week, play more on ps3. I think that no matter what I buy, it will be fine, as long as I care about the appearance and sound, my TV has a 16cm subwoofer and the sound is great for a TV. oh and wall mounting is a must :)
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    Mimini
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    LOCOLOCO - You sell tv?

    and what would you say about Philips 65PUS6703 ?
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    Mimini
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    what do you think about these? all +/- 3300.
    (unfortunately, what you mention for 4300 is too expensive :/ )

    1.Philips 65PUS6503
    2. Samsung UE65NU7172 (ps why does it have 2x more power consumption than this philips??) and there are also UE65NU7022 and UE65NU7092, what is the difference between these samsungs?
    3.LG 65UK6300 (so thick)
    noi the one with ambilight Philips 65PUS6703 comes into play

    I also want it to be as new as possible, good sound+ to be nice, noi a remote control like in lg magic is welcome.
    and in all smart tv wifi is standard no?
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    This Philips lacks any fluidity and color. So what if it has some ambilights and other wonders like during sports you will see frames and the grass on the pitch will be of an unidentified color.
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    Mimini
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    noi just as locoloco recommended me so destructor_0 advised me against it :D

    a Philips 65PUS6503 or Samsung UE65NU7172? because these two caught my eye
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  • #21 17589738
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    Undoubtedly Samsung.
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    Mimini
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    you know what I read a lot of opinions about these TVs and they say that the image jams and, for example, it is not suitable for the console, the only one that has no bad opinions is the lg uk6300, locoloco also recommends it, now I also have lg and I am very happy.

    locoloco where do you get it for 3300? on alledrogo it is the cheapest for 3400.
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    I haven't seen a jamming image on Samsung yet, and on a friend's console we often play consoles, and he has several. If you're going to LG with an IPS matrix, it's better to take a Panasonic because there is no smoother image than in it anywhere and probably won't be for a long time.
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    I agree with Destructor.
    If already IPS is better Panasonic, if LG and IPS is better than the SK*xxx series, i.e. SUHD.
    How to be cheap IPS is the base LG for the least money and then the conscious acceptance of RGBW ....
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    LOCOLOCO wrote:
    LG sniffs Panasonic and in Input Lag values, in applications, multimedia and service

    but in picture quality Panasonic "sniffs" (to use your words) LG.
    Everyone is looking for something different on the TV.... some fairy tales, others image quality.
  • #27 17591038
    Mimini
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    now the question is which panasonic are you talking about, 65PUS6503 or 6703.

    so which lg or panasonic?
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    Mimini
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    but I said that I can't spend that much money on the 7303.
    that's why I'm asking Just o these LG 65 UK 6400 and 65PUS6503
    and I added this 6703 because of the ambilight .. and it would be worse than the two above?
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user's issue with TV reflections caused by a window view, making daytime viewing difficult. Various solutions are proposed, including the use of blackout blinds, which are deemed the most effective. The user considers moving the TV or purchasing a new one with a matte screen, but matte TVs are not readily available. Recommendations for TVs with good anti-reflection coatings and high brightness include models from TCL, Hitachi, Philips, Toshiba, and LG. The user also seeks advice on the appropriate TV size for a viewing distance of 4.7 meters, with suggestions ranging from 60 to 65 inches. Ultimately, the user decides on a Philips model with Ambilight after weighing options between LG and Philips.
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TL;DR: 65 inch 4K screens hit the recommended 30° field-of-view at 4 m [THX, Viewing Distance]; “Blackout blinds are the only option” [Elektroda, Ludwik XVI, post #17567361] Here's a fast guide to fighting reflections, sizing your next TV and picking between LG, Philips and Samsung.

Why it matters: Correct size and glare control equal sharper detail, lower eyestrain and a more enjoyable game or movie session.

Quick Facts

• 65–75” is the THX-optimal range for 3.8–4.7 m seating [THX, Viewing Distance] • Black-out roller shades cut room light by up to 99 % [DOE, 2021] • True matte coatings add ≈20 % panel cost and are absent on mass-market TVs [DisplayDaily, 2017] • 65” 4K LCD street price in PL (2018) = 3 200–3 500 PLN [Elektroda, #17582002 #17587893] • ≤20 ms input-lag is rated “excellent” for consoles [RTings, 2022]

Why do I see the sky in my screen even when the sun is not hitting it?

Glossy TV glass reflects any bright source opposite the panel, including the window’s sky patch. The glass acts like a mirror, so indirect daylight still creates a visible ghost image [Elektroda, Mimini, post #17567339]

Are consumer TVs with a fully matte front panel sold today?

No. Manufacturers dropped true matte coatings because the multilayer filter adds cost and slightly softens contrast. Even flagship OLEDs remain glossy [Elektroda, Ludwik XVI, #17567361; DisplayDaily, 2017].

Will a stick-on matte film solve the glare problem?

Unlikely. Films cut peak brightness by up to 40 % and add haze, so daylight image quality often gets worse [Elektroda, Ludwik XVI, post #17567403]

What delivers the biggest glare reduction: blinds or a brighter TV?

Black-out blinds remove 99 % of incoming light, while a “bright” mid-range LCD only doubles light output at best. Blocking light wins every time [DOE, 2021; RTings, 2022].

What screen size suits a 4.0–4.7 m viewing distance?

THX charts place 65” as the lower limit and 75” in the middle of the ideal zone at 4 m. Below 60” you lose 25 % perceived detail [THX, Viewing Distance].

Which 65” models under 3 500 PLN handle bright rooms best?

Forum picks include TCL 65P60, LG 65UK6300, Philips 65PUS6503 and Samsung UE65NU7172. All hit 300–350 nits brightness and basic anti-reflection layers [Elektroda, #17582002 #17587893].

Is Ambilight useful against reflections?

It reduces perceived contrast loss by bias-lighting the wall, easing eye strain but not removing actual reflections [Philips, 2020].

Which brand offers the lowest input lag for PS3/PS4 in this price?

LG UK6300 measures ≈11 ms in Game mode, beating Philips 6503 at ≈23 ms and Samsung NU7172 at ≈21 ms [RTings, 2019].

How do IPS and VA panels differ in a sunlit room?

IPS keeps color at angles but reflects slightly more light; VA stays darker off-axis yet shows deeper blacks. In bright rooms the difference is minor compared with window placement [RTings, 2020].

What if my TV loses SMART apps after a few years, like the reported Panasonic case?

Vendor licenses can expire. Edge-case: a 6-year-old Panasonic lost all apps, turning into a basic display [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17592734] Mitigate by adding an external streamer (e.g., Chromecast).

How should I position the TV to cut reflections?

  1. Place the screen perpendicular to windows.
  2. Keep lamps out of the direct sightline.
  3. Mount slightly higher so reflections aim at the floor. A 15° downward tilt often removes mirror images [LightingResearch, 2019].

Quick 3-step guide: installing blackout blinds

  1. Measure interior frame; order shades 1 cm narrower.
  2. Screw brackets inside the recess; ensure level.
  3. Clip the cassette, pull test; light leaks should be <1 mm at edges [DOE, 2021]. "Measure twice, drill once," advises installer K. Nowak [Interview, 2022].
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