Android TV – The best, but also the cheapest

Are you thinking about buying a new TV and at the same time you are an Android fan? So you may be interested in this appetizer – Android TV. Although it is a bit limited goods in our country, we will still look at them today. We will imagine the best Android TV and the cheapest Android TV in Slovakia.

Best Android TV

These TVs are characterized by high price, but also high requirements. So a quality display, a quality sound system and extra features.

Sony Bravia KD-49XH9505

Let’s start with the top line of TVs from Sony. The TV features a 4K UHD LED display available in diagonals from 49 to 85 inches. The display contains the well-known technology from Sony – Triluminos, which improves the colors of the image. It also supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

You can use a wide range of connectivity to connect – Airplay, Apple Home Kit, HbbTV, Chromecast, Miracast, DLNA, Bluetooth, 2x USB ports, 4x HDMI, LAN, CI slot, audio output, composite input and headphone jack. Wi-Fi and a web browser are a matter of course. You can tune in channels via DVB-T / T2, S, S2, C.

Pros:

• Top image with HDR
• High sharpness of movement
• Reliable microphone
• Great viewing angles

Cons:

• Missing HDMI 2.1 features
• HDR 10+ support is missing

Philips 65OLED804

Philips is the only strong competitor in the field of Android TV for Sony. It offers a 55 or 65 ″ OLED panel with 4K UHD resolution. The TV uses the following technologies to enhance the picture: Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ / HLG, Micro Dimming Perfect, P5 – Perfect Picture Engine, Perfect Natural Motion, Pixel Ultra HD, Wide Color Gamut.

The TV uses a 100 Hz refresh rate, which can also please console players a bit and give you a smoother experience when watching movies. It also supports Ambilight 3 ambient backlight, which adapts to the colors of the content being played. List of supported TV tuners: DVB-S2, DVB-S, DVBT-2, DVB-T, DVB-T2 – HD, DVB-C. The TV has two built-in speakers with a total power of 50 W and also has a subwoofer.

Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HbbTV, LAN, DLNA, Miracast, web browser, Android applications (Play Store, Netflix, etc.), 4x HDMI, Component input (RGB, chinch), 3.5 mm jack, CI slot , 2x USB. TV consumption is 189 W.

Pros:

• Great and sharp image
• Quality sound
• HDR 10+ support
• TV backlight that adapts to the content being played

Cons:

• HDMI 2.1 is also missing
• Complicated menus and color temperature settings

The best available Android TV

In this area up to 1000 € it is already more varied in terms of offer. TCL, Thomson or the little-known manufacturer Metz are already represented here.

TCL 55C715

TCL may not be one of the most well-known TV manufacturers, but it brings modern functions to lower price classes. An example is this 55 ″ QLED 4K TV. It surprises with support for HDR 10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Micro Dimming Pro and other advanced technologies. DVB-T, DVB-T2, S, S2 and C tuners are a matter of course.

The TV supports image mirroring via the T-cast application for connecting a smartphone and TV. It also supports HbbTV, DLNA, has a built-in Chromecast, supports voice control and also Alexa voice search or Google Assistant. You can use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect to the network, Miracast, you will find a store with Google Play applications and well-known streaming applications.

The TV also supports Game mode, web browser and more. Dolby AC4, Dolby TruHD, Dolby Atmos processing and Equalizer technologies provide better sound. Two 10 W speakers will take care of the sound.

Pros:

• Low price
• QLED panel
• HDR 10+ support

Cons:

Thomson 43UE6400

What can you buy for € 300? For example, TVs available from Thomson or Metz. The Thomson TV has a 43 ″ LCD panel with 4K Ultra HD and HDR resolution. The TV supports Miracast, has a built-in Chromecast, Wi-Fi, 3x HDMI and 2x USB. The TV supports HbbTV, Netflix (with HDR!), Play Store, Google Assistant and Alex.

Pros:

• Low price
• Decent colors
• contrast

Cons:

• HDR is insufficient
• Weaker image sharpness

Metz 55MUB8000

Don’t you know Metz? Never mind. The German brand, which has Chinese partners this year, brought modern TVs at low prices. This model has a 55 ″ LCD panel with LED backlight, 4K UHD resolution, HDR 10, HLG and the option of 1000 € TVs. The TV supports standard tuners: DVB-T / T2 (HEVC) / C / S / S2.

You can use Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth, voice control, HbbTV, Miracast, Timeshift, media player, Youtube, Netflix and Play Store to connect. In addition, this model has a great soundbar with two 10 W speakers, enhanced with DTS TruSurround and Dolby Digital Plus. Connectivity: 3 × HDMI 2.0, 2 × USB 2.0, optical audio output, composite input.

Pros:

• Price-performance ratio
• HDR10 standard
• Great sounding soundbar
• Modern metal design

Cons:

• Worse port placement

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43″

The only Xiaomi television available on our market. If you know and like Xiaomi products, you certainly can’t miss their TV in the collection. Xiaomi Mi TV 4S has 4K UHD resolution and IPS LCD panel. HDR10 support is a matter of course. The TV comes with a 60 Hz refresh rate and uses the Motion Smooth function to ensure excellent sharpness. Audio is provided by a pair of high-quality 10 W speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support. The Android TV operating system is version 9.0 and supports all the applications you require from the TV.

The equipment also includes a built-in Chromecast. Connectivity is provided by the following ports: 3x HDMI, 3x USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz, Ethernet, 3.5 mm jack, AV-In. TV tuners: DVB-T2, DVB-C, VB-S2, CI +.

Pros:

• Great ratio of equipment and price
• Wide connectivity options
• Superstructure from Xiaomi

Cons:

• Color calibration is missing