Which smart TV should you buy?

Smart TV (also known as connected TV or internet-enabled TV) is coming of age just in time for a summer of sport that begs you to upgrade the goggle box. Bringing down the wall between your living room and the internet, it can serve up a dazzling array of social media, on-demand video and apps, as well as dishing out premium grade HD telly. Here are some of the best smart TV options out there.

Samsung UE55ES8000

£2500, samsung.com
Don’t by be fooled by its supermodel looks – the ES8000 (as it’s known to its friends) also has face recognition, cutting-edge voice and motion control and a cluster of apps that includes social media titans Twitter and Facebook. This 3D-ready 55in Samsung has brains to match the beauty of its razor-thin bezel and shiny frame, and the price tag reflects the eye-opening detail of the steady picture. Read our review and see the ES8000 in action in our video.