Top 12 SMART TVs

A few years ago the phrase "I don't Have a TV" sounded proud, and he denounced in his owner if not intellectual, that's exactly what a person with good taste. But trends changed quickly: first came into fashion home theaters and a wide plasma displays, then LCD prices dropped sharply, and finally, the widely spread Smart TV technology, greatly extending the functionality of the TV.

Types of Smart TV

Almost all TV models in the medium price segment and all market leader among other characteristics have a line of "Smart TV". The name itself says that the TV has a number of additional functions must set is the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the availability of software and the applications.

Klassificeret "smart" TVs on several parameters, however, the leading role remains with the operating system – an OS largely determines the usability and the complexity of settings and a variety of programs that can be used.

The choice of platforms on a wide TV market, the big brands are willing to create their own shell. However, widespread and universal Android, perfectly familiar to users of smartphones.

• Tizen operating system is installed in modern Samsung TVs models based on it are released in 2015.

The advantage of the system in an intuitive interface Smart Hub, thanks to which even first-time users faced with the platform, no problems with management. Pleased and a wide range of software in the Tizen Store, first of all video the primary for the TV. The obvious minus is the presence of a number of preset programs that cannot be removed.

• WebOS is a proprietary development of the company LG.

In many ways, the same Tizen platform – the same multitasking, multiwindow interface, flexible interactive settings, even the remotes are almost identical. Varies only appearance management, and applications downloaded from the LG Store, with an astonishing number of programs installed in a few clicks.

• Android TV support both little-known brands and major market players, such as Sony and Philips.

The advantages of OS can be attributed to the lack of tight binding to the brand, on the basis of this operating system, you can find and quite expensive (for example, the range of Sony Bravia), and it is budget smart TVs. Another "plus" — ability to install apps from Google Play and guaranteed technology support Chromecast, which on TV make it easy to transfer content from mobile devices. The main disadvantage is complicated settings, however, the convenience of the interface depends on the specific model.

The choice is not limited to three positions – in addition to the built-in Smart TV there are external devices, special set-top boxes, which convert ordinary TV into a "smart". Most often it is on Android devices, but fans of "Apple" can purchase branded Apple TV. Prices on consoles are just loyal, but the average user will probably encounter difficulties if you select and, most importantly, the device is connected.

Available (up to 20 thousand rubles)

TV Akai LES-32D83M

Those who want to get a Smart TV on the Android operating system for little money, you can look at the TV Akai LES-32D83M. This novelty was created by the famous trademark at the end of 2018. This TV is endowed with the Wi-Fi interface 802.11 n, has a built-in memory 4 GB. Using the device it is possible to watch terrestrial and cable TV in 720p HD resolution, record video to a USB flash drive, watch photos and videos from the hard drive. TV excites their lightness, compactness and good enough sound.

Optional: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo audio; DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; 1299 channels; two speakers; surround sound; automatic volume leveling (AVL); formats: MP3, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone port; 1 TV tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock; wall mounting.

Cost: 10-12 thousand rubles.

TV TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S82T2S

Smart TV from the manufacturer TELEFUNKEN is a very compact and cheap model with 1 tuner, but with Wi-Fi and a progressive screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. TV TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S82T2S has a fairly broad functionality at a low price. Indisputable advantages of this model are support Android, reading a large number of audio and video formats. Accepts analog and digital signals: PAL/SECAM DVB-T2/T/C.

When purchasing, pay attention to the country of origin. In this case, it may be Turkey or the Russian Federation. Depending on which region produced the model; such audio and video formats reads the device.

Optional: LED-illumination; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; 1100 channels; Teletext; two speakers; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone port; 1 TV tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock, light sensor, mount on the wall.

Price: 12 thousand rubles.

TV Thomson T43FSL5131

Well-known European brands trying to keep up with keeping up with the times Asians. So, Thomson has released their version of Smart TV with quality 4-core processor ARM A7 and graphics MALI 450.

Android OS, support wifi, DLNA (play content from other devices in real time) and control of "smart" TV T43FSL5131 with remote control – reliable basis for quality work.

The manufacturer has given this model a convenient settings: dynamic contrast images, enhancement of black and white, skin tone, game mode, movie mode, sport mode, mode "audio only", and so Multimedia content is displayed in 1080p Full HD.

Many "smart" models are included for a long time, in contrast, the TV Thomson T43FSL5131 enables the "instant on", which ensures fast download.

Optional: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; 1099 channels; two speakers, automatic volume leveling (AVL); formats: MP3, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone Jack; 3 TV tuner; video recording on USB drive;TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock; wall mounting.

Price: 20 thousand.

Best smart TV in terms of price / quality (20-50 thousand rubles)

The TV Sony Smart 50ULEA99T2

Smart TV brand Sony having a vast experience in the market Teleradio equipment. TV Erisson 50ULEA99T2 Smart model support Android OS and displays the content in a progressive format 4K UHD. The picture is different with rich colors and accurate color reproduction.

Smart TV Sony Smart 50ULEA99T2 quickly connected to a wireless Wi-Fi interface, it is possible to watch movies with 24p True Cinema. Wireless connection compensates only one built-in tuner, but that's a lot, given the relatively low cost of the model. The TV has two rather powerful stereo speakers working on technologies and NICAM AVL.

Optional: LED-illumination; progressive scan; Teletext; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; two speakers, automatic consistent volume level (AVL); formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone port; 1 TV tuner; video recording to USB storage; protection of children; TimeShift; sleep timer; wall mount.

Cost: 24-35 thousand RUB

TV SUPRA STV-LC60GT5000U

The manufacturer distinguishes this model from the others, emphasizing a great set of paints (1,07 billion colors), amazing, vibrant colors and extremely high brightness.

TV SUPRA STV-LC60GT5000U has a full set of modern interfaces, the module Wi-Fi and Smart TV on the Android. Remembering the 1,100 channels, video recording to a USB drive and surround sound – enjoy the benefits of the model. This manufacturer tend to look closely at the build quality. SUPRA also monitors the emergence of new technologies and introduce them in the new model, so you should pay attention to this TV.

Optional: LED-illumination; progressive scan; stereo audio; DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, Teletext, two speakers; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone Jack; 2 TV-tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; wall mount.

Cost: 39-45 thousand RUB

TV Xiaomi Mi TV 55 4S

Smart TV Mi TV Xiaomi 4S 55 of 2019 is a very slim model that will fit into a modern apartment, furnished with good taste, and will demonstrate the elegance and high technology.

TFT IPS panel (In-Plane Switching) has a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, backlight for this TV brand is called Direct-Lit. Operating system exclusive shell PatchWall may interest fans of new technology, because the system itself is able to select and offer content to the viewer. Novelty is the remote with voice control.

The hardware that is installed on the inside of this fine TV ‒ Quad core processor with Amlogic Cortex-А53х4 and a graphics processor Mali-450 GPU. 2 GB DDR4 RAM and 8 GB of flash memory is sufficient for normal operation of the device without delay.

Dynamics Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 8 watts, the sound is good and volume, Dolby and DTS audio. As for connections, this model only has USB 2.0 ports. Otherwise, the set of connections is in line with recent models of this manufacturer.

Optional: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo, two speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; 1 TV-tuner (Analog + Digital), wall mount.

Price: 40-50 thousand.

Tested (50-90 thousand rubles)

TV Sony KD-49XF7005

Reliable Smart TV Sony KD-49XF7005 on the Linux platform is one of the novelties of Sony. HD resolution (4K UHD) and HDR-10, installed in this TV are the latest in the market. In the office are pleased with the richness of image detail in each pixel, without holes, backlit display and supports DLNA. Index of dynamic scenes is 200 frame/sec/Motionflow.

Linux operating system (VEWD) allows the user to download paid content restricted apps (the store VEWD), which does not suit everybody. So you should pay attention to the application XSMART, gives the key to the new movies and free TV IP-TV.

Wi-Fi model catches well, and the built-in 4 GB memory expands the capabilities of the device. Of the nice features include: 3 HDMI inputs, optical output, video recording, TimeShift; NICAM stereo sound.

For those who will find common language with the built-in browser VEWD, TV can become a full-fledged "smart". For everyone else – very high quality TV with great features and unique picture.

Optional: Edge LED lighting; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; Teletext; radio FM; two speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone Jack; 2 TV-tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, mount on the wall.

Cost: 45-60 thousand rubles.

TV Panasonic TX-55FXR600

New Smart TV brand Panasonic offers customers to experience the 4K UHD technology HDR 10. Is a high level smart TV at a fairly affordable cost. Positive features include extensive connectivity, given the 2 outputs HDMI 2.0, Wi-Fi support and 24p True Cinema, as well as stable operation in the timekeeping mode, with compatibility with many devices, which provides the technology DLNA.

In addition, Panasonic TX-55FXR600 has such useful features as voice control, light sensor, video recording on a flash drive, headphones, sleep timer etc.

Optional: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; Teletext; dual speakers, formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone Jack; 2 TV-tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock, voice control, light sensor; wall mount.

Price: 60 thousand.

TV Samsung UE58NU7100U

New seventh generation of the brand Samsung contains 4 times more pixels than FHD predecessors. Local Dimming technology provides excellent detail of each pixel, which affects the quality of dynamic scenes.

Smart TV functions on the operating system Tizen and managed in a branded browser that helps the user to select interesting content. In this browser for saving your time the available preview content. Also, this TV supports Samsung Cloud, through which you can store your photos and videos "in the cloud", and also transfer photo from smartphone to TV screen.

Decoders Dolby Digital audio from two built-in speakers create a surround sound while watching movies or games. By the way, Steam Link will help you to play on the big screen, so get ready for an entirely new experience.

Optional: Edge LED lighting; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, Teletext, two speakers, Dolby Digital, auto volume leveling (AVL) formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), AVI, DivX, MKV, JPEG; optical output; 2 TV-tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock, light sensor; wall mount.

Cost: 53-60 thousand RUB

Premium (90 thousand rubles)

TV Samsung QE65Q7FNA

This new Smart TV from Samsung brand is not for nothing belongs to the premium series. The maximum screen resolution of 4K UHD technology to support HDR-10 especially on the latest matrix type of QLED that uses a coating of nanoparticles and almost unlimited colour range (over 1 billion colors)!

Processor Q Engine processes, improve the combination of colors and details picture, warning of "blurred" images with a proprietary technology control of brightness, contrast Q Contrast Elite. Smart TV Samsung QE65Q7FNA has a high refresh rate.

With such excellent performance and high cost, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, built-in browser, TV recording and other functionality – self-evident things.

TV Samsung QE65Q7FNA can be controlled by voice and gestures. The multimedia remote is One Remote that comes in the kit to TV, very easy to manage.

Also worth noting is the mode to Ambient Mode, which with the help of mobile applications "enter" the TV in the interior, like painting on the wall.

Connect One connector is combined cables and optical signal in one wire.

The manufacturer promises durability QLED-matrix makes this model one of the main favorites in the market.

Optional: QLED; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, Tizen OS 4.0,4 speakers, formats: AVI, MKV, H264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9/VC1, AAC Technology AMR, LPCM, M4A, MP3, MPEG1 L1/2, WMA, JPEG, BMP, GIF, JPS, PNG, PNS; optical output; headphone Jack; 3 TV tuner; video recording to USB storage; management of voice and gestures; TimeShift; sleep timer; picture-in-picture, mount it on the wall.

Cost: 119-230 thousand RUB

LG TV OLED65C8

Huge TV 64.5" – the flagship OLED model from LG. Smart TV LG OLED65C8 with a screen resolution of 4K UHD, HDR-10 will undoubtedly become one of the leaders of sales in the current year.

Excellent brightness and wide viewing angles real color reproduction allow the model to compete with other flagships from leading manufacturers. Fast and effective Smart TV platform webOS, and Wi-Fi the new 802.11 ac is a tribute to modern trends in the market.

4 built-in speakers with subwoofer deliver surround sound with Dolby Digital, DTS.

The model has two built-in tuner and connectivity, ensures the perfect reproduction of all audio and video formats.

The manufacturer claims that guarantee the functioning of this matrix OLED is 100 thousand hours. Those who managed to get acquainted with this TV personally, note its brightness, faster, "omnivorous" and universal (multi-brand) remote.

Optional: LED-illumination; progressive scan; support 24p True Cinema; supports DLNA; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, Teletext, 4 speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS, auto volume AVL; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), AVI, DivX, MKV, JPEG; 2 TV-tuner; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, mount on a wall.

Cost: 173-330 thousand RUB

TV Sony KD-75XF9005

Huge new Smart TV Sony KD-75XF9005 has a diagonal 74.5" (189 cm). The matrix type VA, time-tested, has the highest resolution 4K UHD and supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10. 24p True Cinema as such – is watching movies in the same breath.

Seconds later the TV connects to Wi-Fi using DLNA, converts the content from other devices in juicy contrast image on the screen. The TV can be controlled from a mobile application through Android. The light sensor automatically adjusts picture brightness depending on the time of day and brightness of light sources in the room.

3 TV tuner: T2 (terrestrial), C (cable), S (satellite), S2 (satellite) efficiently process incoming signals according to the technology DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2.

Smart TV Sony KD-HDR 75XF9005 has 4K processor X1™ Extreme and 16 GB of internal memory, as well as an impressive set of additional functions.

Optional: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; NICAM stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; Teletext; two speakers built-in audio decoders Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby™ Digital Plus, Dolby™ Pulse; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H. 265), Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output (SPDIF), optical; headphone Jack mini-Jack (3.5 mm); 3 TV-tuner; video recording on USB drive; TimeShift; child lock; sleep timer; light sensor; voice control; fastening on a wall.

Cost: 247-400 thousand RUB

To summarize

1) In the category "available for smart TVs" (20 thousand rubles) is represented by:

• compact and high-quality Akai LES-32D83M that allows you to use the basic features of Smart TV even in the country;
• a small and representative TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S82T2S on Android, with 8 GB of internal memory;
• well-made and inexpensive Thomson T43FSL5131 1080p Full HD, support Android.

2) We've chosen a model, the best ratio quality / price (20-50 thousand rubles):

This triad includes "smart TV" from Xiaomi, SUPRA, and LG; each of which has its advantages in very small shortcomings.

3) In the category "tested smart TV" (50-90 thousand rubles):

Sony KD-49XF7005, Panasonic TX-55FXR600 and Samsung UE58NU7100U having common LED-matrix, the differences are in the platform and some technical parameters that were discussed above. This is a new model in which applied proven technology, standing of their money.

4) it is also Impossible to miss the category "premium" (90 thousand rubles):

These are the flagships from the leading manufacturers, competing in the right to offer the customer a better picture. Is: Samsung QE65Q7FNA with matrix QLED, LG OLED65C8 with OLED display and the Panasonic TX-55FXR600 with the matrix type VA with the highest resolution 4K UHD and Dolby Vision and HDR 10.

In the eternal debate on "which OS is better" broken a lot of copies and no clear-cut answer impossible: it all depends on the tastes of the owner and allocated to the purchase budget.

How to choose a Smart TV

Paradoxically, when you select TV with built-in Smart TV most importantly do not forget that you choose exactly the television: there is a diagonal, color, fabrication technique of screen and speakers. If ceteris paribus the selected model satisfied, it's time to take a closer look the characteristics that are important for comfortable use smart functions.

Support Wi-Fi

The first Smart TV was often a LAN module that allows you to connect your TV to the network through the usual Ethernet. This is largely due to the fact that the wireless connection could not provide enough speed, but now the situation has changed. Not to point to the TV, another cable, it is necessary to clarify the presence of a WLAN-module that allows you to connect your TV to the Internet via Wi-Fi using your regular home router.

The presence of USB

To make it effortless to connect to a TV external hard drive, USB stick or even the mouse with the keyboard, you should check the number of USB ports. To connect an external device, the TV should respond instantly.

Ports are useful for recording USB Recodering, which favorite episode or teleperedacha can be written to the connected media in real-time.

The number of HDMI ports

The rule is very simple and fair for both conventional and Smart TVs: the more peripherals you plan to connect to the TV, the more HDMI ports should be. Optimally, if available, 2-3 connector to simultaneously connect your gaming console, media player or external speaker system. By the way, the version of HDMI also plays a role, a standard 1.4 is already considered obsolete, so it is better to buy a TV with HDMI 2.0.

The ability to control from your smartphone

Management remains one of the main problems of Smart TV with the normal remote you have to make too much of manipulation, even to just move the cursor across the screen, and a multimedia remote control, more reminiscent of a computer keyboard is not each model. Therefore, the possibility to use the smartphone as the control element, greatly simplifies life. By the way, if the manufacturer of the TV and phone the same, management becomes much easier.

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