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METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price

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German electronics brand METZ has unveiled its latest QLED UHD Smart TV range, the MQE7600ZUK series, bringing high-end viewing technology at exceptionally competitive prices. With a matte anti-glare screen, TiVo-powered smart TV functionality, and a five-year manufacturer’s warranty, this lineup is set to shake up the UK TV market.

Now available exclusively at Euronics stores, the METZ MQE7600ZUK series starts at just £379, with models available in 65”, 55”, 50”, and 43” sizes. The 43” version is set to launch in April 2025.

METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price

High-End Features Without the High-End Price

METZ has packed these TVs with premium features typically found in more expensive models, making them an excellent choice for tech enthusiasts and home cinema lovers alike.

METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price

QLED Technology & Matte Anti-Glare Screen

With 4K Ultra HD resolution and QLED technology, these TVs deliver:
✅ Vibrant colours and a wider colour spectrum for true-to-life visuals
✅ Enhanced contrast and deeper blacks for immersive viewing
✅ Sharp detail that makes every scene pop

METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price

The matte anti-glare screen—a rarity in this price range—reduces reflections and enhances clarity, making it perfect for bright rooms. The TVs also include METZ Eye Care technology, which reduces blue light emissions and minimises flicker, helping to reduce eye strain.

Dolby Atmos Audio for an Immersive Sound Experience

The MQE7600ZUK series doesn’t just look good—it sounds great too. Dolby Atmos audio brings a rich, 3D surround sound experience, whether you’re gaming, watching movies, or streaming music.

METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price
METZ Launches New QLED UHD TV Range Powered by TiVo – Premium Features at an Affordable Price

Smart TV Powered by TiVo: Seamless Streaming & Free Live TV

One of the standout features of the METZ QLED range is its TiVo-powered operating system, delivering a seamless streaming and TV experience.

🔹 Access all major streaming services including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, and more
🔹 Advanced voice control and personalised recommendations for a smarter, more intuitive interface

Freely: Live & On-Demand TV Without an Aerial or Dish

For those looking for a cable-free solution, METZ has integrated Freely, which allows users to watch live and on-demand TV for free—all you need is Wi-Fi.

📺 Watch BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Channel 5, WATCH FREE UK, PBS America, and 40+ live channels
📺 No aerial, no satellite dish—just streaming simplicity
📺 Dedicated Freely button on the remote for quick access

Pricing & Availability

The METZ MQE7600ZUK QLED TV range is available now at Euronics stores across the UK, with the 43” model arriving in April 2025.

Model Screen Size Price (SRP inc. VAT)
METZ 43MQE7600ZUK 2025 43” £379
METZ 50MQE7600ZUK 2025 50” £429
METZ 55MQE7600ZUK 2025 55” £489
METZ 65MQE7600ZUK 2025 65” £659

Prices may vary by retailer.

Final Thoughts

With cutting-edge QLED technology, anti-glare matte screens, TiVo’s powerful OS, and Freely’s no-aerial-needed live TV, the METZ MQE7600ZUK series is an exceptional value-for-money choice. Add in Dolby Atmos sound and a five-year warranty, and METZ has created an affordable premium TV lineup that’s hard to beat.

For more details and full specifications, visit METZ Blue.

What do you think about METZ’s latest offering? Let us know in the comments!

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The Gadget Man – Episode 163 – Improving Broadband Speeds and Setting up Video Calling

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The Coronavirus / Covid-19 crisis continues to affect the entire world. With the newly introduced restrictions of movement of people in the UK, today I spoke to James Hazell at BBC Radio Suffolk about how such a large increase in people at home can affect our Broadband Speeds and what we can do to get the best out of our connections.

In the second half, I talked about how to keep in contact with your family and friends using the likes of FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Skype and Zoom.

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Gadget Man – Episode 122 – Are We Influenced By Movies And Media?

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Last week, I spoke with James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the new film classifications and how they can be applied to online video streaming sites.

I also discussed YouTube’s ban on videos that contain or encourage dangerous pranks that endanger people or could cause harm to people copying them.

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BBFC has revised it’s classifications

Following a public consultancy of more than 10,000 people, the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) has now revised its classifications to make it more consistent across platforms, including online services.

David Austin, Chief Executive Officer at the BBFC, said: “Over the last five years the way we consume film and video has changed beyond all recognition. That’s why it’s so important that there is consistency between what people watch on and offline.  The research shows that parents and teenagers want us to give them the information and guidance that they need to view what’s right for them.

We’re here to listen to what people want, which is why they trust our age ratings.  So it’s encouraging to know that we’ve been classifying content in line with what people want and expect when it comes to difficult themes around credible real life scenarios. We also know that people are more comfortable with issues such as action violence, if it’s in a way that they are expecting – such as a Bond or Bourne film. We are updating our standards around depictions of sexual violence and very strong sex references to reflect changes in public attitudes.”

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A scene from Bird Box – Image Credit: Netflix

In discussing YouTube enforcing rules banning videos which either put people in danger or promoted acts which might lead people copying those acts to either suffer harm or place others in danger, we discussed recent movies such as the Netflix production; Birdbox which led some people to challenge others to go about day-to-day activities whilst blindfolded and may have led a driver in the US to become involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Trinity and Neo from The Matrix
Trinity and Neo from The Matrix – Image Credit: The Wachowskis / Silver Pictures / Warner Bros

On a lighter note, I owned up to buying a pair of ‘Neo from the Matrix’ inspired sunglasses and my continuing search for ‘The Dude’s Cardigan’ from The Big Lebowski.

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The Big Lebowski – Image Credit: The Coen Brothers / Working Title Films

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Gadget Man – Episode 115 – To Binge or Not to Binge? The Rise and Rise of Streaming TV

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With the incredible rise in popularity of on-demand streaming services from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Google Play, NowTV, Rakatun and more, there is now no better time to watch our favourite movies and TV programmes.

We can now consume our TV using a variety of devices - Image Credit: Netflix
We can now consume our TV using a variety of devices – Image Credit: Netflix

We are not just simply watching TV, we are ‘consuming’ it! This fascination and above all, choice of programming has led millions of people to ‘binge’ on entire TV series over short periods. Evenings can now be spent watching multiple episodes of a series, with seemingly limitless content being served up automatically at the end of each episode, with entirely new content provided at the end of series.

The BBC have not ignored this either, they too are releasing entire series on their platform iPlayer whilst broadcasting the series in the standard week on week format on traditional television.

Now we are all comfortable with the digital switch-over, the set-top boxes can now begin serving up content over the internet without us even realising this is happening, the broadcasters have found their pot of gold.

Stranger Things has been a massive success for Netflix - Image Credit: Netflix
Stranger Things has been a massive success for Netflix – Image Credit: Netflix

Personally, I am a massive Breaking Bad fan, now enjoying it’s spin-off prequel Better Call Saul, both available on Netflix, but switching to Amazon Prime for The Grand Tour and watching movies on Google Play, all available using low-cost devices from Amazon, Roku, Apple and many more!

Apple also have been investing heavily in the streaming marketplace - Image credit: Apple Inc
Apple has also been investing heavily in the streaming marketplace with their Apple TV  – Image credit: Apple Inc

We have now turned a corner, once this technology was the go-to place for our kids, now we have embraced it, there is no going back. Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Google and Sky are now the streaming big hitters with astronomically large budgets, high-quality content and the power to break the traditional status quo enjoyed in the UK by the BBC and ITV.

Now WE decide what we watch.

Listen to my interview with Mark Murphy from BBC Radio Suffolk, where I talk enthusiastically about my personal experience of binge-watching streaming TV.

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The Gadget Man

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