The Nimestore TV specialist

The brand spaces

Each brand has its own full hub: range, technologies, which model to choose, settings and frequently asked questions.

Brand space · 6 pagesLGOLED evo, webOS and the gaming expertBrand space · 6 pagesSamsungBrightness, anti-glare and Micro RGBBrand space · 6 pagesSonyThe most natural picture, for cinemaBrand space · 6 pagesPhilipsAmbilight and OLED with refined soundBrand space · 6 pagesTCLVery bright Mini LED at a fair priceBrand space · 6 pagesHisenseMini LED and smart large screensBrand space · 6 pagesOther brandsPanasonic, Thomson, Telefunken, Radiola

Buying guide

The right questions to ask before buying, with our answers from the shop floor.

Buying guideChoosing the right TV in 2026: the complete guideOLED, Mini LED, RGB, 120 Hz, Dolby Vision… Choosing a TV has never offered so much, or been so confusing. Here's our sales team's method, in six questions, to find the TV that really suits you.3 min readBuying guideWhich TV size for your living room?The question we're asked most often in store. Good news: there's a very simple rule, and it almost always leads to a bigger screen than you had in mind.3 min readBuying guideWhich TV for which budget in 2026?There's a best TV for every budget. Here's what you can reasonably expect at each price level in 2026, and the models we most often recommend in store, with recommended retail prices.2 min readBuying guideWhich TV for gaming on PS5, Xbox or PC?A next-gen console deserves a TV to match. Good news: in 2026 you no longer need to go high-end to game in 4K 120 Hz. Here's what really matters, and what's just marketing.3 min readBuying guideYour TV's sound: do you need a soundbar?TVs have never been so slim, and that's exactly what hurts the sound. Muffled dialogue, missing bass: don't worry, there's a simple fix, and it doesn't necessarily cost much.2 min readBuying guideWhich TV brand should you choose in 2026? An honest look at each brandThere's no best TV brand, only the one that suits your room, your viewing habits and the way you watch TV. Here's an honest look at each brand we sell in Temploux, with its real strengths, its limitations and the customer it's made for.6 min readBuying guideTV energy consumption and energy label: how much does your television cost per year?Class F, class G, 85 kWh/1,000 h: a TV energy label can look daunting, but it's easy to read. We checked the official European database for the energy consumption of twelve 65-inch TVs from 2026 sold in our store, and calculated what they really cost per year.5 min read

Technology

OLED, Mini LED, HDR, Smart TV… how it works, without the jargon.

TechnologyOLED explained simply (WOLED, QD-OLED, Tandem)Perfect blacks, infinite contrast, a picture that still looks great from the side: OLED is a dream. But how does it work, what's the difference between WOLED and QD-OLED, and what about the famous burn-in: myth or reality? We tell you everything.3 min readTechnologyLED, QLED, Mini LED: LCD screens explainedQLED, Neo QLED, QNED, Mini LED, SQD… all these names belong to one family: the LCD screen. What makes the difference is how it's lit. We explain everything so you can read a spec sheet like a salesperson.2 min readTechnologyRGB Mini LED, Micro RGB, True RGB: the big new thing for 2026It's THE trend of the year: all the major brands are launching TVs with RGB backlighting. Samsung talks about Micro RGB, Sony about True RGB, and Hisense and TCL about RGB Mini LED. Behind the names is a simple idea that delivers spectacular colours.2 min readTechnologyHDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+: what really changesHDR is what makes the difference between a 'clean' picture and one that really dazzles. But with all the logos, it's easy to get lost. We sort it out for you.3 min readTechnologySmart TVs and Belgian apps: which system for Auvio, VRT MAX, Play or Pickx?The Smart TV system is your television's brain: menus, apps, updates. In Belgium, it also decides whether you can watch Auvio, VRT MAX or your operator's app without a box. Here's our comparison of the six 2026 systems, with a table of Belgian apps checked against the official help pages.7 min readTechnologyTV glossary from A to Z: every term explained simplyOn a TV spec sheet, one word in two is an acronym. Here's our salesperson's glossary, from A to Z: every term explained in a sentence or two, with what it really changes for you.10 min readTechnology50, 100, 120 or 165 Hz: TV refresh rate explained100 Hz, 120 Hz, 165 Hz, and even 'Motion Rate 400': refresh rate is the most misunderstood figure on a spec sheet. Here's what it really changes for sport, films and gaming, and how to avoid the traps of European spec sheets.6 min readTechnologyHD, 4K or 8K in 2026: resolution, upscaling and source quality4K is everywhere, 8K has almost disappeared, and yet most of what you watch isn't in 4K. The secret to a great picture is upscaling: the TV's ability to enhance what it receives. Here's everything you need to know in 2026.5 min read

Comparison

Head to head, with a clear verdict.

ComparisonOLED, Mini LED or RGB Mini LED: which to choose?It's the question everyone asks in front of the TV aisle. There's no outright winner: there's the technology that suits your living room and your habits. Here's our comparison, criterion by criterion, and our clear verdict.2 min readComparison2026 OLED comparison: LG, Samsung, Sony or Philips?Ten OLED series are competing for your living room in 2026, from €1,199.99 to over €5,000. They all have perfect blacks; what sets them apart is brightness, anti-reflection, HDR format, gaming, sound and system. Here's our full comparison, with store prices and a clear verdict for each type of viewer.7 min readComparison2026 Mini LED and RGB Mini LED comparison: our match-upMini LED is the technology for bright living rooms and very large screens, with no risk of burn-in. In 2026 it splits in two: classic Mini LED on one side, RGB Mini LED (Micro RGB, True RGB) on the other. Here's our comparison of the series we sell in store, from €649.99 to over €6,000, with a verdict for each type of viewer.6 min readComparisonLG C5 or LG C6: which to choose?The C6 succeeds the C5, LG's best-selling OLED TV. Independent lab measurements show two very similar TVs: the C6 gains in gradation, HDR brightness and reflection handling, while the C5 keeps a much gentler price. Here's our verdict.2 min readComparisonLG G5 or LG G6: which to choose?The G6 replaces the G5, LG's brightest OLED. Independent lab measurements show two very similar TVs, but the G6 scores where it matters most: reflections and brightness. Here's our verdict.2 min read

Practical

Install, set up and enjoy your TV.

PracticalInstalling and setting up your new TV properlyA poorly set-up TV can lose half its quality. Good news: ten minutes is enough to get it right, and we show you exactly what to adjust.3 min readPracticalHDMI, eARC and TV connections: the guide to plugging everything in correctlyA console that won't output 120 Hz, a soundbar that won't play Dolby Atmos, a picture that cuts out: nine times out of ten, it's a matter of port or cable. Here's how to read the connections on a 2026 TV and plug everything in correctly.7 min readPracticalGetting TV in Belgium in 2026: aerial, set-top box, apps or satelliteAerial, set-top box, app or satellite dish: in Belgium there are several ways to watch TV, and they don't all work with every television. Here's the full picture as of October 2026, to help you choose the right solution and the right TV.5 min readPracticalWall-mounting your TV: VESA, bracket type, height and cablesA wall-mounted TV means more space, more elegance and often a better viewing position, provided you choose the right bracket and height and think about cables before drilling. Here's our salesperson's method, step by step.6 min read

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questionsTV: the questions our customers ask mostAt the Temploux store, certain questions come up every day. We have gathered them here, with short, honest answers tailored to Belgium: choosing, picture, OLED, gaming, sound, apps, reception, installation, warranty.8 min read

Step by step

Step by stepPS5: the 4 settings to truly get the most from your TVIs your PS5 running, but not at full power? Plugged into the wrong port and left on factory settings, it throttles itself. Here are the four settings to change, step by step, for Sony, Samsung, LG and Philips.2 min readStep by stepYou can't hear the dialogue in films: the settings that make all the differenceExplosions rattle the living room, but the actors whisper? You're not alone, and your TV isn't broken. The problem lies in the film mix and a few default settings. Here's how to get clear voices without turning the volume up every two minutes.2 min readStep by stepThe 5 settings to switch off on a new TVA TV leaves the factory set to dazzle in the shop, not in your living room. Five options switched on by default spoil films: smoothed motion, garish colours, lost detail. Switching them off takes five minutes and costs nothing.2 min readStep by stepGetting the most from Netflix and Disney+ on your TV: picture, subscription, connectionPaying for 4K but the picture still looks blurry? The problem often lies with the subscription, the connection or an app setting. Here are the checks to make so you really get the most from Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services.2 min readStep by stepYour TV is watching what you watch: switching off data collectionMost smart TVs analyse what appears on screen to offer content and targeted advertising. It's legal and disclosed in the terms of use, but you can switch it off. Here's how, brand by brand.2 min readStep by stepPicture too dark or blacks looking grey: the real solutionsIn night scenes you can't see a thing, or on the contrary the blacks look like washed-out grey? These two faults almost always come from settings, not a breakdown. Here's how to fix them.2 min readStep by stepYour TV shows HDR but the picture looks dull: the 3 settings for real HDRThe HDR logo appears, yet the picture looks flatter than SDR? This is a very common problem. It comes from a badly set HDMI port, an overly restrained picture mode, or a TV lacking brightness. Here's how to get the true HDR result.2 min readStep by stepThe TV volume changes by itself: adverts too loud, films too quietThe advert shouts, the film whispers, and the remote never leaves your hand? This isn't a fault. The TV offers a setting that levels out the volume, plus a few options to check depending on your set-up.2 min readStep by stepConnecting headphones or AirPods to your TVTo watch a film late without waking anyone, or to rest tired ears, headphones make all the difference. Most recent TVs accept Bluetooth headphones, including AirPods. Here's how to do it, and what to know about audio delay.2 min readStep by stepMy smart TV is lagging or glitching: the fixes that workSlow menus, apps crashing, screen freezing: before calling customer service, a few simple steps solve the vast majority of problems. The most effective one takes ten seconds.2 min readStep by stepCleaning your TV screen without damaging itA TV screen is not a window. Its anti-reflective coating is fragile, and the wrong product can mark it for good. Here's the right method, and the three mistakes never to make.2 min readStep by stepDead pixel or line on the screen: what to do?A tiny dot that never lights up, a vertical line running across the picture: these faults are worrying, and rightly so. Some can be fixed, others fall under the warranty. Here's how to recognise them and what to do.2 min readStep by stepWatching football and F1: the right settings and the live broadcast delayThe ball leaving a trail, the picture judders on a pan, the neighbour shouting 'goal' before you do: sport puts a TV to the test. Here are the settings that help, and why your live broadcast is running late.2 min readStep by stepYour PS5 switches the TV on by itself: the HDMI-CEC settingYou switch on the controller and the TV comes on, or your TV turns back on in the middle of the night when the console updates. Both come from the same setting: HDMI-CEC. Here's how to use it to your advantage.2 min read

The expert's advice

The expert's adviceFilmmaker mode and cinema modes: watching a film as the director intendedYour TV hides a mode designed with Hollywood directors. It switches off all the processing that distorts the picture and respects the colours, frame rate and lighting intended by the film's team. Here's what it's for and how to turn it on.2 min readThe expert's adviceThe most reliable TVs: what really breaks down'Which brand breaks down the least?' is one of the questions we're asked most often. The honest answer: the range and how you use it matter more than the logo. Here's what really breaks on a TV, and how to give yourself the best chance.2 min readThe expert's adviceWi-Fi or network cable: why streaming loses qualityStreaming platforms adjust picture quality to your connection, without warning you. Weak Wi-Fi can turn a 4K film into HD, or even lower. Here's how to tell whether your connection is holding back your TV, and how to fix it.2 min readThe expert's adviceProtecting your OLED TV from burn-in: the right settingsBurn-in is a static image that stays printed on the screen. Recent OLED TVs are very well protected, provided you let their protections do their job. Here's what you need to know, without panic.2 min readThe expert's adviceStorms and power surges: protecting your TVA storm, a power cut that comes back suddenly, and the TV won't switch on again. It's one of the most common faults, and the easiest to avoid. Here's how to protect your TV and everything connected to it.2 min readThe expert's adviceHDMI cable at €15 or €80: what really mattersIn digital, a cable either carries the signal or it doesn't: an expensive cable doesn't give a 'better' picture. What matters is the right standard for your use. Here's how to choose without being ripped off.2 min readThe expert's adviceYour TV's warranty in Belgium: what's coveredTwo years' legal guarantee, a manufacturer's warranty, sometimes an extension: it's easy to get lost. Here's what Belgian law really guarantees you when you buy a TV, and what isn't covered.2 min readThe expert's adviceTV myths: what's just marketing'8K', '240 Hz', 'infinite contrast', 'HDR' everywhere: TV spec sheets are full of flattering numbers. Some matter a great deal, others much less. Here are seven popular myths put to the test.2 min readThe expert's adviceApple TV, Google TV box, Fire TV: useful or not with a smart TV?Your TV already has Netflix, YouTube and Auvio. Do you still need a box? Sometimes, yes: for an Apple ecosystem, an ageing TV or a missing app. Here's when it's worth it.2 min readThe expert's adviceTCL and Hisense: what they're really worth in 2026A few years ago, they were seen as 'budget' brands. In 2026, TCL and Hisense rank among the world's largest TV manufacturers and offer very convincing Mini LED models. Here are their real strengths, and what to check.2 min readThe expert's adviceShould you update your TV?An update has changed your menu, or you've read that it can 'throttle' a TV? Updates mainly fix bugs and security flaws. Here's why you should install them, and how to avoid nasty surprises.2 min read

Practical guide

Practical guide55-inch TV: dimensions in cm (width, height, diagonal)A 55-inch TV measures 140 cm diagonally, roughly 122 cm wide and 68 cm high. Here are all the useful measurements before you buy, plus those of other sizes for comparison.2 min readPractical guideConnecting a Bluetooth speaker or headphones to your TVMost recent TVs accept a speaker, soundbar or Bluetooth headphones. Here's how to do it on LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips, TCL and Hisense, and when to prefer an HDMI cable.2 min read

Selection

SelectionBest 55-inch TV in 2026: our selection by budget55 inches is the best-selling size in Belgium. Here are the models we recommend in store, from budget to high-end OLED, with the type of living room each one suits.2 min read

The store

The storeNimestore, your TV specialist in NamurIn Temploux, just outside Namur, Nimestore displays its TVs switched on side by side on a large TV wall. Our team helps you choose, delivers across Belgium, installs, sets up and takes back your old TV.2 min read

Questions and answers