Smart TVs - customer reviews

October 19, 2020

Today we should turn your attention to the best Smart TVs of 2020, for which demand has increased significantly in recent years.

The uniqueness of Smart TV lies in the fact that it has a built-in media player, browser and pre-installed applications. In addition, they can integrate the latest smart functions, content relevant to the user's interests or become a "smart" home control center.

Smart TVs are now produced by many manufacturers , but the best-selling brands in 2020 were: Samsung , LG , Sony , and Xiaomi . Taking this fact and user reviews into account, we have compiled a rating of the best TVs equipped with Smart TV functions.

Hyundai H-LED32ES5008

The most budget Hyundai TV from the South Korean company, which has an HD matrix, good color reproduction and viewing angles . Built-in tuners receive TV signals from any source.

The following components are provided for connecting additional equipment: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, LAN, optical audio output, mini-Jack (3.5 mm), CI + slot. In addition, such wireless technologies as: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA - transferring images from a smartphone or tablet to the TV screen are supported. The main functions are - EPG, parental control, sleep timer, TimeShift and others.

The Smart TV runs on the Android 9.0 operating system. You can control the TV using the remote control or voice commands. The model also boasts exceptional sound - 2 8W speakers with Dolby Digital support.

Positive features:

Affordable price;
High-quality image display;
Android OS 9.0;
DLNA support;
Convenient remote control;
Voice Control function.

Cons:

HD resolution;
1 USB connector.

LG 32LM6350

It is the undisputed leader among 32- inch TVs with Full HD resolution. It differs from its competitors in support for HDR and HLG, as well as in the quality of image processing, which makes the image displayed on the screen as realistic and pleasing to the eye as possible. ( See the best LG models here )

The Smart TV runs on webOS with the LG ThinQ AI shell, which provides the following benefits to the user:

Voice control;
Smartphone control;
Connecting a keyboard and mouse;
Possibility of integration with a smart home;
Selecting relevant content based on user interests;
Installing apps from the LG App Store.

Positive features:

High-quality image display;
Full HD resolution;
HDR support;
LG ThinQ AI intelligent interface;
DLNA support;
Convenient remote control;
Alternative controls (smartphone, voice commands, keyboard, mouse).
Wi-Fi 5;
Bluetooth v5.0;
LG Plus channels.

Cons:

Price;
Relatively bad sound.

Samsung UE43TU8000U

Another new 8th series TV from a well-known manufacturer . With support for UHD 4K technologies, image quality is improved in HDR 10+, HLG, Contrast Enhancer and PurColor formats. Objectively, it is impossible to say that the image of the model is better than that of LG, but the advantage of this model in the form of the absence of a frame is worth noting. The fairly wide sound of Dolby Digital Plus produces excellent sound.