TESTING METHODOLOGY

    Each TV goes through a repeatable measurement cycle designed to capture both calibrated image performance and real‑world energy behavior. I begin with the SpyderPro by Datacolor, using it to establish a neutral baseline and then measure gamut coverage, peak and sustained brightness, and color accuracy across SDR and HDR modes under controlled lighting (TVs are connected to a laptop via HDMI v2.1). I also test screen uniformity across multiple brightness levels to identify luminance variance, color tinting, and edge‑to‑center deviations.

    Once the panel is dialed in, I shift to power analysis by connecting the TV is to the AVM FRITZ!Smart Energy 210, which logs average consumption, peak draw, and standby behavior during mixed‑content playback, stress tests, and long‑form viewing. To keep these readings clean, the entire setup runs through an APC BR1500G‑GR Back‑UPS Pro, ensuring stable voltage and eliminating grid fluctuations that could skew results. This workflow produces a consistent, comparable dataset across panels, letting me evaluate each TV’s actual performance rather than the quirks of the room or the power line.