We’re up to Day 10 in Tech Guide’s popular 2025 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.
Today we’re looking at TVs and related products like soundbars and projectors.
Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:
DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers/Mics
DAY 10: TVs and Soundbars
DAY 11: Appliances
DAY 12: Computers
DAY 10 TVS AND SOUNDBARS
SAMSUNG 98-INCH QN90F 4K SMART TV – $8,999
We’ve always had a “go big or go home” attitude when it comes to televisions and once you go there there’s no turning back. That’s how we felt when we took a look at Samsung’s 98-inch Neo QLED QN90F 4K smart TV.
We’re no strangers to big screens – in our home theatre we have 150-inch screen for our 4K projector.
But for daily use the 98-inch Samsung TV is something you can easily get used to.
The TV is powered by the NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor and has a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 with a native 100Hz refresh rate.
Also onboard is a Supersized Picture Enhancer that’s powered through the processor.
Being able to produce a great picture on a screen of this size takes some work.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REVIEW HERE
HISENSE U8Q ULED MINI LED SMART TV – $3,999 (75-inch)
The Hisense U8 ULED MiniLED smart TV is an all-round entertainment powerhouse that can provide a powerful experience to enjoy your movies, TV shows, sports and games.
The size of the TV is one of its best features but there is more to this TV than just the inch measurement of the screen.
Under the hood is the Hi-View AI Engine PRO – the brains of the TV that can deliver optimised picture and audio quality in real time and pick up every little detail and enhance it.
It looks after the whole experience – picture and audio.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REPORT HERE
JBL BAR 1300MK2 – $2,299.95
The JBK Bar 1300MK2 is a 11.1.4 channel soundbar with detachable surround speakers and a stunning 2470W max output.
The detachable surround speakers can create 3D spatial sound.
Combine that with six upfiring speakers in the soundbar and you get an immersive cinematic sound experience.
The new JBL soundbars connect via HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough regardless of the brand of your TV.
All JBL’s soundbars can be set up with the JBL ONE app, customised with a precise equaliser and paired to your favourite music apps.
In fact you can enjoy your music and podcasts through the JBL soundbars when it nit being used while watching TV.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REPORT HERE
SAMSUNG HW-Q990F 11.1.4CH SOUNDBAR WITH SUBWOOFER – $1,999
Enjoy 11.1.4 Ch full cinematic surround sound experience at home with Soundbar’s 11 channels, 1 subwoofer channel, and 4 up firing channels that envelope you in sound.
Be surrounded by the cinematic sound of True Dolby ATMOS & DTS:X audio. Experience room filling sound that you can feel, all without HDMI cables.
Unlock a new level of surround sound by pairing your compatible Samsung TV and soundbar, for a sound experience orchestrated in harmony. Upgraded Q Symphony provides the ultimate sound synergy, with AI optimised audio flowing through all channels.3
LG OLED evo G5 SMART TV – 55-inch ($4,199), 65-inch ($5,299), 77-inch ($7,999) and 83-inch ($9,999)
The latest generation of LG OLED evo TVs have improved across the board with advanced AI, faster and smoother performance and vastly improved brightness.
The LG OLED evo AI G5 Smart TV is powered by the Alpha 11 AI 4K Processor Gen 2 which does all the heavy lifting when it comes to delivering stunning colour, contrast and clarity.
This LG OLED evo TV is the Rolls Royce of the LG OLED range thanks to its latest AI technology, remarkable picture quality and slick design.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REVIEW HERE
SAMSUNG 2025 OLED S95F 4K SMART TV – $9,199 (73-inch), $11,499 (83-inch)
The Samsung 2025 range of OLED TVs have gone to another level with an AI-powered processor, improved brightness and the exceptional Anti-Glare technology.
Tech Guide looked at the 83-inch and 77-inch Samsung OLED S95F. They were set up for us in in a large hotel suite in the Sydney CBD.
The TVs were place beside large windows and downlights but the TVs showed hardly any reflection that would usually mar the viewing experience.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REVIEW HERE
HISENSE C2 ULTRA 4K PROJECTOR –
Even if you’re new to projectors you can still enjoy a big screen experience in a matter of minutes with the impressive new Hisense C2 Ultra.
The Hisense C2 Ultra can project an image up to 300 inches and provide respectable audio quality to go with it.
Unlike a TV where you’re stuck with the size you bought, the Hisense C2 Ultra offers variety and versatility.
READ TECH GUIDE’S COMPLETE REVIEW HERE
SONOS ARC ULTRA SOUNDBAR – $1,799
The Sonos Arc Ultra features breakthrough Sound Motion technology for a more expansive soundstage, Arc Ultra brings your entertainment to life like no other soundbar.
Experience clearer dialogue, deeper bass and more detailed sound that precisely surrounds you from every direction—all in an unbelievably sleek design. Dolby Atmos takes immersion to a whole new dimension, creating a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience.
Speech Enhancement, powered by AI, detects the human voice to clarify dialogue, giving you greater control so you never miss a word. Quickly set up Arc Ultra with the included HDMI cable, and enjoy streamlined control with your TV remote.
You can also use the Sonos app, the touch controls on top of the soundbar, Sonos Voice Control, and Amazon Alexa. When your TV is off, stream music and more from all your favourite services using WiFi and Bluetooth.
SAMSUNG NEO QLED 8K QN990F SMART TV – $10,499
The new Neo QLED 8K QN990F is the hero product in Samsung’s new TV lineup – and the market in general to be fair – thanks to an irresistible combination of cutting edge technologies.
There are so many innovations packed in and supported and empowered by AI it’s no wonder our jaws dropped when we were watching it.
Under the hood is the most advanced processor Samsung has produced for its TVs – the NQ8 AI Gen 3 which leverages, count them, 768 AI neural networks which are used to upscale any content on the screen to near 8K quality.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REVIEW HERE
LG CINEBEAM S COMPACT ULTRA SHORT THROW PROJECTOR – $2,499
LG’s latest model in its projector range – the CineBeam S – is the company’s smallest ever 4K ultra short throw projector.
And LG has a special discount offer for customers who preorder the device before August 10 receiving a 20 per cent discount off the usual $2,499 price.
The LG CineBeam S is designed to be used every day and transform any part of your living space into a home theatre.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REPORT HERE
SAMSUNG PREMIERE 5 TRIPLE LASER PROJECTOR – $2,999
Samsung’s first interactive triple laser ultra short throw projector – the Premiere 5 – which is designed to turn every room into an interactive content space.
The Premiere 5 features interactive touch floor projection capabilities along with the ability to offer cinematic viewing at up to 100-inches.
The unit has a compact design which means it can be easily moved room to room and set up in various spaces around your house.
The Premiere 5 can also mirror content from a smartphone or tablet via SmartThings or Apple AirPlay 2.
READ TECH GUIDE FULL REPORT HERE
HISENSE M2 PRO MINI PROJECTOR – $2,499
Hisense’s Laser Mini Pro Projector – the M2 Pro – allows users to enjoy a cinematic big screen experience anywhere in your home.
The M2 Pro is powered by Hisense’s Triple Colour Laser technology and has been designed to offer quality and portability so you can turn any room, or your yard, into a home theatre.
Thanks to its compact design, the Hisense M2 Pro can be carried from room to room so you can enjoy your content on a grand scale anywhere.
And despite its small size, the Hisense projector still delivers on the features. It measures 193mm x 218mm and 230mm high.
READ TECH GUIDE’S FULL REPORT HERE
LASER FULL HD OUTDOOR CINEMA BUNDLE WITH 144-INCH SCREEN – $399
Bring the magic of the movies to your backyard with the LASER Full HD Outdoor Cinema Bundle 144-inch 300 Series.
This all-in-one kit includes a giant 144-inch inflatable screen with built-in pump, a Full HD 1080p projector, a wireless Bluetooth speaker, and a portable projector stand. Set up is effortless- inflate, mount, connect, and play.
Enjoy crisp, vivid visuals and immersive sound, whether streaming movies, gaming, or watching sport.
Compatible with laptops, consoles, and USB drives, it is perfect for backyard movie night, birthday parties, BBQ and Sports get togethers and much more!
Available from Laser.co
