5 best smart TVs that you can buy under Rs 50,000
Sleek and slim televisions have become an essential part of every living room these days. They not only help keep us entertained, but also add to the decor of the room. However, buying a TV can at times become a headache-inducing task. With so many new models doing the rounds, sporting similar specs and all claiming to be the best, it's extremely important as a buyer that you do your research before going ahead and spending money on a new TV.
So if you're in the market for a new smart TV and happen to be on a budget, then check out these sets that you can buy for under Rs 50,000.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 (Rs 39,999)
Arguably the best value-for-money TV in the market right now, the Mi TV 4 is a device that ticks all the right boxes.
Touted to be the thinnest in the world, the Indian version of the Mi TV 4 has a massive 55-inch display with no almost negligible frame and a thickness of 4.99mm at its thinnest point, and only 48mm at its thickest. With the form factor, the smart TV is slimmer than most smartphones out there and offers up to 4K resolution and HDR at an aggressive price of Rs 39,999.
The TV comes with a 60Hz panel that offers a viewing angle of 178-degrees and has a response time of 8ms. Being a smart TV, it also packs specs to power it through the apps you throw at it – a 64-bit quad-core Amlogic Cortex-A53 SoC clocked up to 1.8GHz, Mali-T830 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Vu ActiVoice 4K Android TV 46-inch (Rs 46,999)
After Xiaomi set foot in the ring with its lineup of smart TVs, Vu also jumped into the fray with its smart TV lineup consisting of three TVs – 43-inch, 49-inch and the 55-inch top-end variants. However, its the 49-inch model that we will be featuring in our list today.
The 4K UHD TV comes with an A+ Grade IPS panel with 3840x2160 pixel resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is powered by a quad-core processor coupled with 2.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The display also supports dynamic contrast, high bright mode, smooth motion control and wide viewing angle among other features.
Vu's Smart TV runs official Android 7.0 Smart OS which comes with Google Play Store, Google Eco-System, Google Movies, Music and also supports Google Chromecast allowing you to cast movies and shows from your Android, iOS, Mac, Windows or Chromebook to the TV.
Sony Bravia Full HD smart TV (Rs 42,999)
Next up in the list is Sony Bravia's TV that does sport a slightly high price tag, but brings with it the promise of quality along with a feature set that's quite impressive. The 40-inch TV comes with a 1080p panel with a refresh rate of 200Hz. The TV also comes with two speakers along with a built-in subwoofers.
There are a number of connectivity options available on the smart TV and it also comes with support for apps such as Youtube, Youtube Kids, Big Flix, Sony Liv, 500 px, Opera TV Store, internet browser, Photo Sharing Plus, Photo Frame, FM Radio.
Mi TV 4A 43-inch (Rs 22,999)
The Mi TV 4A is Xiaomi's big bet for the television market in the country. Unlike the Mi TV 4, the 4A is a more rounded television that is aimed at a larger audience and a device that could truly become India's smart TV. The Full HD (1080p) brings with it impressive specs – a 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic T962 Cortex-A53 processor coupled with Mali-T450 GPU.
The smart TV also sport 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage along with Wi-Fi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.0, and 20W speakers that support DTS audio. Priced at Rs 22,999, the Mi TV 4A marks itself out as a very good option for those looking for a Full HD smart TV on the cheap.
Vu 43-inch smart TV (Rs 26,999)
Last, but not the least, is Vu's smart TV that brings with it pretty basic smart TV functionality, but at an affordable price point. The television features a 43-inch Full-HD IPS display with a refresh rate of 60Hz.
The TV comes with a host of connectivity features including built in WiFi to help it play apps like Netflix, YouTube and the TVs inbuilt browser. There are two speakers on the TV that can output a total 20W of audio. At 26,999 this is also a new model which should definitely be considered.