Bush UT24SB review: Get smart with this very affordable 4K HDR TV | Expert Reviews UK

Interestingly the performance is completely different with Dolby Vision, and here we see images that are accurately rendered and tone-mapped. It just goes to show how much value the format’s dynamic metadata adds when applied to this kind of budget TV with limited HDR capabilities.

Of course, even Dolby Vision can’t change those underlying capabilities: the highlights lack the brightness to really pop, the colours don’t have the richness of full DCI-P3 and the lack of any local drumming means the black levels and contrast are often found wanting. However, when watching HDR content you should definitely choose the Dolby Vision version if it’s an option.

To test the Bush UT24SB we used Portrait Displays Calman colour calibration software.

Bush UT24SB review: Gaming

The Bush UT24SB makes for a solid gaming TV thanks to a dedicated game mode that delivers an input lag of just 10ms. There’s also a Dolby Vision game mode, which is handy if your games support that format, and since this is an LCD TV you don’t have to worry about screen burn.

In terms of other useful gaming features, there’s ALLM for automatic switching to game mode when a console or PC is detected, along with VRR for refresh rates up to the panel’s native 60Hz. The result is a responsive and enjoyable gaming experience, with pleasingly smooth motion.

Bush UT24SB review: Sound quality

The Bush UT24SB sports a fairly basic sound system that uses a pair of downward-firing speakers, each of which has 10W of built-in amplification. The sound quality is adequate for a budget TV, with little in the way of bass extension, and a lightly strained sound at higher volumes.

The Bush technically supports Dolby Atmos, but let’s be honest you really can’t expect to get any sense of immersion for a pair of small built-in speakers. This is a TV that would benefit from the addition of an equally inexpensive but effective soundbar and subwoofer combination.