Best 50-inch TVs in India

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OLED TVs don’t come in 50-inch sizes, but if you are looking for a rather compact option, you can go for a 48-inch size. The LG A2 is a premium OLED TV that offers great value for your money.

The deep OLED blacks and high contrast will elevate your cinema experience, and the TV also includes a decent assortment of gaming features like ALLM to automatically switch to the game mode when a gaming device is connected via HDMI and HGiG to accurately display HDR games. LG’s WebOS interface is quite mature and intuitive, and it works well with Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple Airplay and Apple Homekit.

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Samsung QN90B Neo is a mini LED TV that is a great option if you will using your new 50-inch TV in a well-lit living room. That’s because mini LED backlight can get significantly bright and the relatively lower contrast as compared to OLED TVs is not as apparent unless you are watching content in a dark room. On the downside, Samsung doesn’t provide Dolby Vision HDR support for any of its TVs.

The QN90B is powered by Samsung’s AI-enabled Neo Quantum Processor 4K. It has four full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports and supports up to 144Hz refresh rate. It is Nvidia G-sync compatible and also supports HDMI Forum VRR and FreeSync Premium Pro.

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Sony X80K is a premium TV with an IPS LCD display. So, if you particularly value wide viewing angles, this is an option worth considering. It also benefits from Sony’s mature image processing, upscaling and motion-handling algorithms. The panel has frame dimming and also integrates support for HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

You will be able to cast to the Sony X80K from both Android (Chromecast Built-in) and Apple devices (works with Apple AirPlay and Homekit). For gamers, Sony adds features like ALLM and auto HDR tone mapping. If the X80K seems too pricey, you may also consider its predecessor, the Sony X80J, or the Sony X75K.

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The Q60B is entry-level QLED TV in Samsung’s arsenal. The VA panel supports a wide colour gamut and Samsung’s backlighting technology can enhance contrast by optimizing the tone of the backlight based on the content being played on screen. As for audio, Samsung’s Q-symphony technology allows TV speakers and compatible Samsung soundbars to function as one cohesive unit for more detailed audio.

Further adding to the user convenience, the Q60B comes with an adjustable stand and a remote with solar-charging capability. Unlike Samsung’s premium QLED and Neo QLED TVs, this one is missing a few popular features like local dimming, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support.

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Samsung’s Frame TVs are popular for their classy and elegant lifestyle designs that resemble artwork. The TV stand has a customizable height, while users can also customize the side bezels of the TV.

The TV has a QLED panel but unlike the last-gen models, Samsung uses a matte finish which makes the TV look even more like an art frame. Picture quality and features are similar to basic QLED models like the Samsung Q60B. The frame does include one HDMI 2.1 port and also supports VRR. Once again, the lack of Dolby Vision HDR is bound to hurt considering the popularity of the format across content streaming services.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 5X is a 4K HDR TV that offers great value. The TV has narrow metallic grey bezels that add to its elegance. The display claims 94% DCI-P3 coverage and supports popular HDR formats including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It has decent SDR performance and colour accuracy, ALLM and eARC for gaming, and great 40W audio output with Dolby Atmos support. However, its peak brightness is low, which affects bright highlights.

The Android TV 10 OS allows for convenient casting via Chromecast. The TV has far-field microphones and can catch Google Assistant voice commands really well.

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TCL P635 is a basic 55-inch TV from TCL that comes with a Google TV interface and a two year warranty. Unlike the C635, this one doesn’t have a QLED panel. TCL’s Dynamic Color Enhancement algorithm optimizes colour vibrancy on its 4K “A+ grade” IPS LCD panel. The panel supports micro dimming to enhance contrast and basic HDR10 but does not support other popular HDR formats like HLG or Dolby Vision.

Your experience will be powered by a quad-core processor paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The TV has a decent assortment of connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.

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OnePlus Y1S Pro is a competently priced 50-inch TV that comes with a 10-bit 4K display and has 24W speakers for impactful audio. Native Android TV support unlocks a number of useful features like Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Chromecast which let you stream your favourite movies, shows, and music effortlessly. Additionally, the OnePlus Connect app allows you to control your TV remotely, giving you more convenience and flexibility.

It’s worth noting that the OnePlus Y1S Pro does not support Dolby Vision HDR, but you can still enjoy HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG HDR. The TV installation is free for the tabletop stand but paid for wall mount installation.

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This is a 4K UHD TV that also includes Dolby Vision HDR for a very reasonable price. The TV has far-field microphones so you can easily operate it using simple voice commands. The TV also comes with a “remote finder” feature that can help you find your remote at times it snuggles under the cushions.

The TV comes with a 10-bit VA panel that should offer a higher native contrast compared to IPS LCD panels. The 20W speakers also support Dolby Atmos, but it’s understandably hard to get an impactful surround sound experience from TV speakers.