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Samsung and Best Buy are the leading companies for purchases of 4K TV sets

Parks Associates research finds that by mid-2015, more Samsung 4K TV sets were sold than any other brand. Samsung accounted for 28% of 4K TV purchases made within the last 12 months to U.S. broadband households. Best Buy was the leading retailer, capturing more than 40% of 4K TV purchases. Of the remaining brands, 17% of consumers who purchased a 4K TV in the past 12 months bought an LG, 13% bought a Sony, and 11% purchased a Vizio.

From the article "Samsung and Best Buy are the leading companies for purchases of 4K TV sets" by Dealerscope Staff.

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