Hmm I like just buying 4k displays with no smart features at all. 65 sceptre works great.. is just a display (does need a sound bar as built in speakers are poor).
Sure, but that’s not a very high-end panel. When Samsung and LG make almost all the best panels, it’s tricky to avoid if you aren’t willing to sacrifice picture quality.
I also considered maybe trying to import a TV from the EU - do they have stronger privacy laws that would prevent this? Panasonic makes some VERY nice OLED TV's out of the country
No need to fight against your device IMO.