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Smart TV reviews: picture in bright rooms, sound, software speed, ads in the interface and panel warranty.
Buying guide · Smart TVs
The Samsung S85H 55-inch OLED is the best smart TV we tested, with perfect blacks, smooth 120 Hz motion, about 9 ms input lag and Samsung's wide service network. The Hisense 55E8S Mini-LED is the main alternative: brighter, much louder and far cheaper, though Hisense service is slower and VIDAA has fewer apps.
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The Samsung S85H 55-inch OLED has the best blacks and motion of any TV here and Samsung's wide service network, though its 20 W speakers and high price keep it a premium choice for dim-room viewers.
Premium Pick
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The Hisense 55E8S is a 55-inch Mini-LED with local dimming, 144 Hz and a 61 W speaker system that offers premium-TV picture quality for far less money, provided you accept slower service.
Best Value
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The TCL 43P7K is the best-value 43-inch 4K QLED Google TV we tested, with noticeably brighter colour than plain LED rivals, though TCL service and installation are inconsistent.
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The Sony BRAVIA 2 K-55S25BM2 is a natural-looking 55-inch 4K Google TV with excellent upscaling of cable and DTH channels, but it costs more than spec-heavy rivals and has only a 60 Hz panel.
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The Samsung UA55UE85AH is a dependable 55-inch Crystal 4K TV with a polished Tizen interface and strong service reach, though its 50 Hz panel and 20 W sound feel basic for the price.
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The LG 43UA82006LA is a straightforward 43-inch 4K webOS TV with an easy interface and LG's wide service network, but its 20 W speakers and 60 Hz panel leave it short of the price-led rivals on features.
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The Xiaomi X Series 43-inch L43MB-AIN is a low-priced 4K Google TV that suits a bedroom or small hall, but its 60 Hz panel, modest brightness and uneven service make it a value pick, not a picture-quality one.
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The Hisense 55E7Q Pro is a 144 Hz QLED with Dolby Vision and Atmos for a low price, but owner reports of panel patches and slow service, plus the app-limited VIDAA U, hold it back.
| Product | Our grade | Peak brightness, small window | Input lag in game mode | Speaker loudness at 80% volume | Price at review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S85H 55-inch OLED 4K TV (QA55S85HAELXL) | A− 8.6 | 620 nits | 9 ms | 76 dB | MRP ₹1,06,900 |
| Hisense E8S 55-inch Mini-LED 4K TV (55E8S) | B+ 8.2 | 800 nits | 11 ms | 84 dB | — |
| TCL P7K 43-inch 4K QLED Google TV (43P7K) | B 7.9 | 380 nits | 18 ms | 80 dB | MRP ₹54,990 |
| Sony BRAVIA 2M2 55-inch 4K Google TV (K-55S25BM2) | B− 7.4 | 350 nits | 16 ms | 76 dB | — |
| Samsung Crystal 4K Vision AI 55-inch TV (UA55UE85AH) | B− 7.3 | 360 nits | 15 ms | 75 dB | — |
| LG UA82 43-inch 4K webOS Smart TV (43UA82006LA) | B− 7.0 | 300 nits | 14 ms | 74 dB | MRP ₹46,090 |
| Xiaomi X Series 43-inch 4K Google TV (L43MB-AIN) | C 6.8 | 290 nits | 21 ms | 78 dB | MRP ₹37,999 |
| Hisense E7Q Pro 55-inch 4K QLED TV (55E7Q Pro) | C 6.2 | 420 nits | 12 ms | 79 dB | — |