Smart TVs today can do more than just play content from a set-top-box. Smart TVs have become smarter with the ability to connect to the internet, play content from streaming services without the need to connect to an external device and also boast of voice control capabilities. And some of these TVs even have the ability to control smart home appliances. So, if you are looking to pick up the best smart TV in India that money can buy, then you’re in luck as we bring you this list of best smart TVs. This list comprises TVs that we have reviewed along with some that we think deserve to be on the list based on their specifications. A lot of the TVs on this list are premium TVs and rightfully so. This is a list of the “Best” smart TVs in India and aims to offer only the best from the world of smart TVs. Since a lot of the TVs run on Android, you can consider this as the list of best Smart Android TVs as well. Some of these TVs even offer an 8K resolution making them futureproof for when 8K content is available to stream via OTT and other mediums. Some of these TVs also bring with them HDMI 2.1 compatibility making them ideal for those looking for a new premium TV to play games on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. So here is a list of the top smart LED TVs to buy in India.
The Sony Z9J is an 8K TV from Sony and brings with it a full-array LED backlighting. The TV runs on Google TV bringing with it access to the Google Play Store and all popular streaming services built-in. You can also control the TV using your Assistant or Alexa enabled smart speaker. The TV also supports Apple AirPlay. The TV has Sony’s XR Cognitive processor for picture processing. The TV also boasts of XR Contrast and XR Clarity to help the TV give better picture performance. The TV also boasts of Sony’s Acoustic Multi-Audio Frame Tweeter and comes with two mid range drivers, four tweeters and four Subwoofers. In addition to 8K, the TV also supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos. The TV also has an embedded light sensor that optimises the picture brightness based on the room's conditions. The TV also supports HDMI 2.1 enabling 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz for compatible devices. For your connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 85 |
| Display Type | : | Full Array LED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 8K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The LG Z1 is LG’s flagship offering of 2021. Not only is it an OLED TV, it has a resolution of 8K. You could stand an inch from the display and still be hard pressed to make out the pixels. That's how immersive this TV looks. Since it is an OLED TV, you can expect it to deliver inky blacks, vivid colours and great viewing angles. The TV runs on LG’s alpha 9 Gen 4 AI Processor. It also has AI upscaling to ensure your 4K content looks the best on this TV. The TV runs on LG’s WebOS platform and brings support for all popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and more.It also has a home dashboard letting you control your smart home appliances from the comfort of the TV. The TV supports HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. All the HDMI ports on this TV support HDMI 2.1 full bandwidth. This means they support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and 4K at 120Hz. It also supports eARC for your soundbars and home theatres. The TV supports AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync as well. The TV comes with LG’s Magic Remote which is easy to use. Needless to say, if you are looking for the best TV money can buy, the LG ZX can definitely be at the top of your wishlist.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 88 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 8K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
Sticking with 8K, we have the Samsung Q900A. This TV has Mini LED backlighting. With Mini LEDs the TV can have many more dimming zones and deliver performance comparable to OLED TVs. Since this is a QLED TV, it has the quantum dot layer between the backlighting and the display to enhance the viewing experience. The TV is powered by Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor 8K to help upscale the content you are consuming on the TV. The TV supports HDR 10+ but does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has almost no bezels. The TV has all the ports housed in the one connect box, so you don't need to worry about cable management when you connect your devices to the TV. The TV also boasts of Object Tracking Sound Pro and also adjusts the sound based on the content playing on the TV. The TV also supports HDMI 2.1 bringing features like ALLM, VRR and 4K at 120Hz on this TV.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 85 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 8K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 520 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The A80J OLED TV is Sony’s 2021 flagship 4K 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.
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| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | NA |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
LG’s new 2021 OLEDs are here in India. 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) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | OLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 100~240V |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Sony X90J houses Sony’s latest XR processor. Put simply, the XR processor is the next generation processor after Sony’s X1 family of processors. The X1 Ultimate is the highest tier processor in the X1 family. The XR processor enhances the content consumption experience on the TV. The X90J has full-array backlighting with dimming zones. The TV supports all popular HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR and HLG. The TV also supports Dolby Atmos. The TV runs on Android 10 but has the all new Google TV UI experience. Google TV is a redesigned UI experience. The TV has 4 HDMI ports of which HDMI 3 and 4 support HDMI 2.1 including 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM. The TV also has 2 USB ports.
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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 |
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. 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 also has a cool UI when in game mode. 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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Cons
| 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 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) | : | 65 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 285 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 4 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
The Mi QLED TV 75, as the name suggests is a 75-inch QLED TV. It has Full Array backlighting and comes with 192 dimming zones. The TV has a premium build and runs on the Android TV UI. The Mi QLED TV brings with it a 4K resolution. In addition to the Android TV UI, it gives users the option of the PatchWall UI. PatchWall is Xiaomi’s own UI and brings with it content before the streaming service. One of the highlighting features of the TV is HDMI 2.1. All three HDMI ports on the TV are HDMI 2.1 enabled. One of the ports supports eARC while all three of them support ALLM to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Sadly, the TV does not support VRR nor does it support 4K at 120Hz. The TV supports HDR, HDR 10+, and Dolby Vision and supports Dolby Atmos when connected to a Dolby Atmos enabled soundbar or home theatre via eARC. The TV comes with a Google Assistant enabled remote control.
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Cons
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size (inch) | : | 75 |
| Display Type | : | QLED |
| Smart Tv | : | Smart TV |
| Screen Resolution | : | 4K |
| 4K HDR Support | : | Yes |
| Power Consumption | : | 360 W |
| HDMI Ports | : | 3 |
| Wifi | : | Yes |
TCL’s latest offering, the Mini LED TV, C825 has finally launched in India. While we are yet to review this TV, it brings an interesting set of specifications and features. It supports HDMI 2.1 for your gaming needs including 4K at 120Hz. Thanks to the Mini LED backlighting, the TV has many dimming zones and can also get pretty bright for HDR content. This is one TV we are really looking forward to reviewing. The TV also supports Dolby Vision IQ and comes with an Onkyo 2.1 system built-in for sound. The TV also supports a webcam for video conferencing.
| 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 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Z9J | Croma | ₹ 899,990 |
| LG Z1 | Croma | ₹ 2,499,990 |
| Samsung Q900A | Croma | ₹ 1,349,990 |
| Sony A80J | Amazon | ₹ 246,490 |
| LG G1 | Croma | ₹ 249,900 |
| Sony X90J | Amazon | ₹ 103,999 |
| LG C1 | Amazon | ₹ 135,999 |
| Samsung Q90A | Croma | ₹ 220,990 |
| Mi QLED TV | Croma | ₹ 139,999 |
| TCL C825 | Amazon | ₹ 109,990 |
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