Looking to buy a 55-inch tv? These are the best 55-inch TVs money can buy. When looking for the best 55-inch TV, know that it will offer a great 55-inch panel, fantastic picture quality and smart capabilities. All these TVs have a 4K resolution making them the best 55-inch 4K TVs to buy. This list is for those where money is no bar and wants the best experience and feature-rich product that money can buy. Some of these TVs are OLED TVs whereas others are high-end LED-backlit TVs. Needless to say, this list comprises the best 55-inch LED TVs.Since all of these are smart TVs, this list comprises the best 55-inch Smart TVs. We haven’t reviewed some of the TVs, so this list is in no particular order. All these 55-inch TVs are available in India. Also, note that all these TVs are smart TVs bringing with them an easy to use UI and access to popular streaming services. Some of these TVs also offer HDMI 2.1 capabilities. So if you have a 30 series GPU or a PS5 or Xbox Series X, then you can make the most of the gaming hardware on some of these TVs. This is the list of top 55-inch TVs. The cost of the 55-inch TV is also included in this list.
LG’s new 2021 OLEDs are finally coming to the Indian shores. The LG G1 is a successor to the LG GX we saw in 2020. It has LG’s EVO panel that claims to address the low brightness on OLED TVs. Expect this TV to pack some stellar picture performance. Under the hood the TV is powered by Alpha 9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K. It supports all HDR formats including HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos. The TV also supports Dolby Vision IQ which changes the settings of the TV based on the lighting in the room. Till now we have seen settings like Dolby Vision bright and Dolby Vision dark on Tvs and it will be interesting to see how Dolby Vision IQ changes the game. All four HDMI ports on the TV support HDMI 2.1 and bring features like ALLM, VRR and 4K at 120Hz. The TV also supports G-Sync and Freesync. The TV also has a very slim design making it look like a picture frame on the wall. The TV is available in 55,65 and 77-inch screen sizes.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | AC 100~240V |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The A80J OLED TV is Sony’s 2021 flagship TV. While Sony has the A90J available internationally, we sadly will not see that TV come to India. But the A80J is no slouch if you are looking for an OLED TV to make content pop. The TV is powered by Sony’s XR Cognitive processor and put simply, it processes pictures the same way our eyes perceive content. The XR processor is a step up from the X1 Ultimate that we saw in past Sony OLED models. The TV runs on the new Google TV UI which is a visual update from what Android TV offers. The TV comes with four HDMI ports of which only HDMI 3 and 4 support HDMI 2.1 with support for VRR, ALLM and 4K at 120Hz. The TV supports all HDR formats like HDR 10, Dolby Vision and also Dolby Atmos.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Under the hood, the specifications of the LG C1 and G1 are the same. The biggest difference between the 2 is the OLED panel. While the G1 has the Evo OLED panel, we get the traditional OLED panel on the C1, which by the way, is no slouch if LG’s CX and C9 are any indication. The C1 also has the Alpha 9 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K processor and supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision IQ and also Dolby Atmos. The design of the TV is the same as the LG C9. The TV comes with all four HDMI 2.1 ports with support for ALLM, VRR and 4K at 120Hz. The TV also supports NVIDIA G-Sync and Freesync. The TV comes with LGs redesigned WebOS UI and also the new remote control. The LG C1 is available in 48, 55 and 65-inch screen sizes.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | AC 100~240V |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Sony A8H is Sony’s 2020 flagship OLED TV and it runs on Android TV. The UI experience on this TV is butter smooth. Sony has customized the settings options in the TVs UI to offer a more user-friendly experience. The TV supports 4K, HDR including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and all the popular streaming services are available from the Play Store. It also supports the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and users can AirPlay content from their iOS device to the TV. It comes with a Google Assistant enabled remote control. For audio, the TV has Sony’s Acoustic Surface technology which makes the entire display a speaker giving you a rich audio experience.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | Ultra HD |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4k |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Samsung Q90A is Samsung 4K Neo QLED TV. It runs on Samsung’s Tizen OS and gives users access to all popular streaming services from the comfort of the UI. The TV has almost no bezels on three sides of the TV. The TV also supports HDR formats including HDR 10, HDR 10+ and HLG. It does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has an extremely slim form factor. The TV also supports HDMI 2.1 features such as ALLM, VRR and 4K at 120Hz. A unique thing about the TV is that it comes with Samsung TV Plus giving users access to free channels to consume content. The reason the channels are free is that they are ad-supported. There is no need to plug in any external device like a set-top box to consume this free content. The free channels are available from the comfort of the UI. Users can control the TV using an Alexa or Google Assistant enabled speaker. The TV comes with 60W of sound output with a 4.2.2 channel setup.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 250 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Sony’ flagship LED offering for 2021 is the X90J, the TV has full array backlighting with local dimming giving you an immersive experience. It is also one of the most colour accurate TVs out of the box we’ve seen. The TV also runs on Sony’s Bravia XR processor to enhance the image on screen. The TV has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports for your gaming needs bringing features like ALLM and 4K at 120Hz. You can also play games in 4K RGB on this TV. It has a very bright panel and is great for HDR and SDR content consumption. The TV also comes with far field mics so you can control the TV by simply using your voice. The TV runs on the all new Google TV UI.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | Full Array LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Mi TV 4X Pro offers what is a simple design. The build quality feels good, but like we mentioned it’s not the most beautiful looking TV out there. But, it does offer smooth UI, good picture performance and a functional easy to use remote control. The Mi TV 4X Pro, however, does not offer great audio performance and also lacks native support for some apps. Yet, what works for it is the fact that it offers great value for money, a big panel and enough ports for connectivity.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | 4K Ultra HD |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart |
| Screen Resolution | : | 3840 x 2160 |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 120 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | Yes |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Sony X85J bridges the gap between the Sony X80J and X90J. The TV does not have local dimming like the X90J but has a very bright panel, brighter than the X80J. This makes it a good TV for content consumption, especially in HDR. The X85J is a 4K TV with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It also has two HDMI 2.1 ports bringing features like 4K at 120Hz and RGB HDR for those looking to connect a PS5 to this TV. It also has Sony’s Triluminos Pro display that can produce very punchy colours.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | LCD |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The TCL C825 is a Mini LED TV and gets very bright. In our testing the TV can hit 1000 nits of brightness which is very good for consuming HDR content. It comes with HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM, VRR and support for 4K at 120Hz. However, it must be noted that only 2 of the 4 ports support HDMI 2.1. The TV has a very good design and the output of the speakers is also very good. If you will use this TV, chances are you don't need a soundbar as the channel separation and audio output is very good. The TV runs on Android TV UI bringing access to the Google Play Store and popular streaming services. It also comes with fairfield mics so you can control the TV without resorting to a remote control.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 230 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Yet another Neo QLED TV with mini LED backlighting is the Q85A. Under the hood, this 4K TV has Sasmung’s Neo Quantum Processor 4K. It supports HDR 10, HDR 10+ and HLG. The TV has a slim form factor. It also supports 100 percent colour volume. The TV also boasts of an anti reflective display and also boasts of wide viewing angles. The TV also boasts of Adaptive Picture that changes the settings of the TV based on the lighting in the room. The TV also has Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) to help with better dialogue clarity. For connectivity, the TV has 5 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 55 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 185 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
| Price | : | ₹160,990 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| LG G1 | Croma | ₹ 147,990 |
| Sony A80J | Amazon | ₹ 161,390 |
| LG C1 | Amazon | ₹ 136,799 |
| Sony A8H | Amazon | ₹ 158,990 |
| Samsung Q90A 55-inch Neo QLED TV | Amazon | ₹ 175,990 |
| Sony X90J | Amazon | ₹ 103,999 |
| Mi TV 4X Pro | Flipkart | ₹ 44,599 |
| Sony X85J 55-inch 4K LCD TV | Amazon | ₹ 87,990 |
| TCL C825 | Amazon | ₹ 109,990 |
| Samsung QN85A | N/A | ₹ 160,990 |
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