Need Smart 4K TV · DIGIT-ARC

Hi All,
My existing TV was bought on 09/10/2018, Mi LED TV 4A PRO 123.2 cm (49"inch) at ₹29,999.
A few years back, it was repaired due to vertical lines. Last week onwards, the single horizontal line showed up, and finally more lines covered half of the TV.

Checked with local technicians... He said it can't be repaired. because they already bypassed the lines.

Now pushed to buy a Smart TV. ASAP.

1. Budget?

Below 40K...If any will extend

2. Display type and size?

LED or OLED OR QLED
55" inch
3. What will the TV/monitor be used for primarily?

Still now streaming and downloaded movies in 1080p format only.

Nowadays, downloaded format content is like that, mostly 2160p, X265, 10-bit, True HD Atmos, and UHD.

So, I need to play above all formats without any restrictions.

4. Types and number of ports required?
Not specific....Audio output, wifi enabled for streaming, usb for downloaded content

5. Preferred choice of brand?

MI other than any ok

6. Any TV/monitor in consideration?

MI (Dealer and Service centre near me)

7. Any other info that you want to share.

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shreeux said:
Hi All,
My existing TV was bought on 09/10/2018, Mi LED TV 4A PRO 123.2 cm (49"inch) at ₹29,999.
A few years back, it was repaired due to vertical lines. Last week onwards, the single horizontal line showed up, and finally more lines covered half of the TV.

Checked with local technicians... He said it can't be repaired. because they already bypassed the lines.

Now pushed to buy a Smart TV. ASAP.

1. Budget?

Below 40K...If any will extend

2. Display type and size?

LED or OLED OR QLED
55" inch
3. What will the TV/monitor be used for primarily?

Still now streaming and downloaded movies in 1080p format only.

Nowadays, downloaded format content is like that, mostly 2160p, X265, 10-bit, True HD Atmos, and UHD.

So, I need to play above all formats without any restrictions.

4. Types and number of ports required?
Not specific....Audio output, wifi enabled for streaming, usb for downloaded content

5. Preferred choice of brand?

MI other than any ok

6. Any TV/monitor in consideration?

MI (Dealer and Service centre near me)

7. Any other info that you want to share.

Need Futristic...Long Life Span...Good After Sales Service

@Desmond
@omega44-xt
@rockfella
@Minion
@whitestar_999
@billubakra
@Zangetsu
@SaiyanGoku
@quicky008
@TheSloth
@Vyom
@bssunilreddy
@Nerevarine

QLED 2024 Model: LG QNED 75 139 cm (55 inch) Ultra HD (4K) QNED Smart WebOS TV with Alpha5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, AI Picture Pro, ThinQ AI, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, Game Optimizer, Magic Remote Control, 5-Year Guaranteed with New OS Experience (55QNED75SRA) @60k
LED 2023 Model: LG UR7500 139 cm (55 inch) Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart WebOS TV with Alpha5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, AI Picture Pro, 4K Upscaling, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, Game Optimizer, Magic Remote Capability, 5-Year Guaranteed with New OS Experience (55UR7500PSC) @42k
If your preference is Samsung or Sony then check similar models from 2023/24. Samsung & LG are similarly priced where as Sony is premium priced.
All are flipkart prices.

bssunilreddy said:
QLED 2024 Model: LG QNED 75 139 cm (55 inch) Ultra HD (4K) QNED Smart WebOS TV with Alpha5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, AI Picture Pro, ThinQ AI, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, Game Optimizer, Magic Remote Control, 5-Year Guaranteed with New OS Experience (55QNED75SRA) @60k
LED 2023 Model: LG UR7500 139 cm (55 inch) Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart WebOS TV with Alpha5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, AI Picture Pro, 4K Upscaling, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, Game Optimizer, Magic Remote Capability, 5-Year Guaranteed with New OS Experience (55UR7500PSC) @42k
If your preference is Samsung or Sony then check similar models from 2023/24. Samsung & LG are similarly priced where as Sony is premium priced.

LG Protection Plan expensive :sad:

shreeux said:
LG Protection Plan expensive

I bought a 49 inches LG TV 2019 model in 2020 for 35k: LG 123 cms (49 inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV 49UM7300PTA (Ceramic Black)
Until now its working great without any issues but one needs to use a stabilizer. That's all.

Get cheapest Samsung/LG 55" 4K, enough for most. Extend budget for Sony X74L (46k on sales) for slightly better colour tuning.

I bought 2 year extra AMC from LG for my C3 48" for 13-14k as well, not sure why its so expensive for a budget TV.

omega44-xt said:
Get cheapest Samsung/LG 55" 4K, enough for most. Extend budget for Sony X74L (46k on sales) for slightly better colour tuning.

I bought 2 year extra AMC from LG for my C3 48" for 13-14k as well, not sure why its so expensive for a budget TV.

Any good one in MI?

Which panel has a good life span for LED, OLED, or QLED?

shreeux said:
Which panel has a good life span for LED, OLED, or QLED?

There are just 2 fundamental types, LCDs or OLEDs. LCDs will last better in general but I know people who have had OLED TVs for 5+ years without burn in. If you have the money, OLED is generally the best type of panel as good miniLED LCDs are equally expensive (but miniLEDs have higher peak brightness, so better for bright rooms).

shreeux said:
Any good one in MI?

Why consider Mi or Hisense options under 35k when you have the budget for Samsung/LG? Budget QLEDs from these brands are not noticeably better, Samsung & LG generally has better picture tuning than all others, Sony is considered the best.

If you want a TV for playing video games, can consider 120Hz TVs from Hisense.

omega44-xt said:
There are just 2 fundamental types, LCDs or OLEDs. LCDs will last better in general but I know people who have had OLED TVs for 5+ years without burn in. If you have the money, OLED is generally the best type of panel as good miniLED LCDs are equally expensive (but miniLEDs have higher peak brightness, so better for bright rooms).

OLEDs are expensive and also have a shorter life span...i read

omega44-xt said:
Why consider Mi or Hisense options under 35k when you have the budget for Samsung/LG? Budget QLEDs from these brands are not noticeably better, Samsung & LG generally has better picture tuning than all others, Sony is considered the best.

If you want a TV for playing video games, can consider 120Hz TVs from Hisense.

LG 55UR7500PSC
LG 55UQ7550PSF
LG 55UQ7500PSF

Above models, which one is good?

omega44-xt said:
Why consider Mi or Hisense options under 35k when you have the budget for Samsung/LG? Budget QLEDs from these brands are not noticeably better, Samsung & LG generally has better picture tuning than all others, Sony is considered the best.

One of my friends is facing issues with LG... More than a year.

This is my third TV within 10 years...More frustrated...Can't predict the life span of TV.

My suggestion would be if like the MI service then stick to the brand. They are also feature rich under same price segment. For the formats you mentioned, you need to take the video file to showroom and make sure it plays the content as expected.

For LG, they release model every year i think and naming goes like
UPxxxx - 2021, UQ, UR, UTxxxx - 2024.
7550 or 7500 i think will only have minor change, could be major too, you need to check this since i don't know.

Advice: Unfortunately that is the life for general electronic components nowadays

Planned obsolescence is a real thing and well known now, though not proved

That is why there is no point in extending the budget by huge margin if you don't have the heart to spend same amount again every 5 or so years.

shreeux said:
LG 55UR7500PSC
LG 55UQ7550PSF
LG 55UQ7500PSF

Above models, which one is good?

LG 55UQ7550PSF is released in 2023. This comes with WebOS 22.
LG 55UR7500PSC is released in 2023. This comes with WebOS 23. So this is the one you need to go with.
LG 55UQ7500PSF is released in 2022. This comes with WebOS 22.
So 2024 version will come with WebOS 24 liewise 2025 version comes with WebOS 25.

shreeux said:
OLEDs are expensive and also have a shorter life span...i read

Try to watch OLED displays in retail shops and compare different brands within your price range, especially TCL, Mi, Hisense, VU, and LG.

Consider buying a 65-inch or 75-inch model and enjoy

Get any decent 55" LG.

shreeux said:
LG 55UR7500PSC
LG 55UQ7550PSF
LG 55UQ7500PSF

Above models, which one is good?

Buy the cheapest 2023-24 model?

www.amazon.in/LG-inches-Ultra-Smart-55UR7500PSC/dp/B0C83J8YF8
This will suffice, is under 40k with CC discount.

Annoying thing about most TVs IMO is the remote (lack of play/pause button) and the OS (more like weak hardware leading to lags at time).

I couldn't find a way to completely stop OS update prompt. OS update did make my LG C3 lag at times. I'm avoiding recent updates for now. Android stick options are limited, sadly Chromecast 4K is no longer available but its remote is not good as well. Nvidia Shield is expensive, old & have to import

invisiblebond said:
Try to watch OLED displays in retail shops and compare different brands within your price range, especially TCL, Mi, Hisense, VU, and LG.

Consider buying a 65-inch or 75-inch model and enjoy

Like to add LED... OLED Expensive... also Span of life less

omega44-xt said:
Buy the cheapest 2023-24 model?

www.amazon.in/LG-inches-Ultra-Smart-55UR7500PSC/dp/B0C83J8YF8
This will suffice, is under 40k with CC discount.

Annoying thing about most TVs IMO is the remote (lack of play/pause button) and the OS (more like weak hardware leading to lags at time).

I couldn't find a way to completely stop OS update prompt. OS update did make my LG C3 lag at times. I'm avoiding recent updates for now. Android stick options are limited, sadly Chromecast 4K is no longer available but its remote is not good as well. Nvidia Shield is expensive, old & have to import

LG have support and update WEBOS for next 5 years...You mean LG lag in OS issues?

What about Samsung?

shreeux said:
ke to add LED... O

QLED watch out Flipkart & Amazon buy extended warranties including panel replace life is so peaceful :meditate:

catch 65 inch 27999 to 44999

invisiblebond said:
QLED watch out Flipkart & Amazon buy extended warranties including panel replace life is so peaceful

catch 65 inch 27999 to 44999

Not possible as of now

shreeux said:
LG have support and update WEBOS for next 5 years...You mean LG lag in OS issues?

What about Samsung?

My C3 lags sometimes, budget LG TVs will also lag at times. It won't be laggy mess for sure, you can try it at stores.

omega44-xt said:
My C3 lags sometimes, budget LG TVs will also lag at times. It won't be laggy mess for sure, you can try it at stores.

what kind of content is lagging?

TheSloth said:
what kind of content is lagging?

Sometimes after boot, say I click YT icon, everything freezes for a few seconds. This was not the case when TV was new with older webOS. I updated my TV a month or so earlier. Crunchyroll app takes time to load, might be a poorly optimised app though (always was the case).

omega44-xt said:
Buy the cheapest 2023-24 model?

www.amazon.in/LG-inches-Ultra-Smart-55UR7500PSC/dp/B0C83J8YF8
This will suffice, is under 40k with CC discount.

Annoying thing about most TVs IMO is the remote (lack of play/pause button) and the OS (more like weak hardware leading to lags at time).

I couldn't find a way to completely stop OS update prompt. OS update did make my LG C3 lag at times. I'm avoiding recent updates for now. Android stick options are limited, sadly Chromecast 4K is no longer available but its remote is not good as well. Nvidia Shield is expensive, old & have to import

I use STB and avoid the LG OS.

What about this...
VW 140 cm (55 inches) Pro Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV VW55GQ1 (Black)
₹27,990

2 years warranty

*shorturl.at/RHz7L

shreeux said:
What about this...
VW 140 cm (55 inches) Pro Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV VW55GQ1 (Black)
₹27,990

2 years warranty

**shorturl.at/RHz7L

Why even consider such a small brand? If you want to experiment, your call.

Xiaomi/Redmi, Hisense 55" TVs sell for 30-32k during sales (can consider Toshiba & Acer as well if you want), any day those are better choices than small unknown brands if you don't want to spend 40k on LG/Samsung 55". Nothing else to add honestly.

omega44-xt said:
Xiaomi/Redmi, Hisense 55" TVs sell for 30-32k during sales (can consider Toshiba & Acer as well if you want), any day those are better choices than small unknown brands if you don't want to spend 40k on LG/Samsung 55". Nothing else to add honestly.

Festival sale... price will drop or only for CC holders?
I don't have CC... That's why I miss most deals

omega44-xt said:
if you don't want to spend 40k on LG/Samsung 55". Nothing else to add honestly.

LG/Samsung has extended warranty that are expensive as per price, more than 14% of the product per year. Other brands more than 4% of product per year

Unfortunately yes, most of the discounts are on CCs. And the big festival discounts are quite far. You need to decide if you want to wait for Independence Day/Aadi month sale or get the TV now without extending warranty.
Edit: As per following post, nearest sale in May!

Nearest major sale is in May, gets some good deals but you need CC. If you are not financially irresponsible, no reason to not get multiple CCs.

LG/SAMSUNG/Xiaomi

No one mentioned intentionally... What panel do they use—TN, VA, or IPS?

How do I find out?

shreeux said:
LG/SAMSUNG/Xiaomi

No one mentioned intentionally... What panel do they use—TN, VA, or IPS?

How do I find out?

TN is non existent in TVs

Mostly IPS these days, Samsung might be VA. IMO both are fine for TVs at this price. VA has better contrast ratio with reduced viewing angle vs IPS. VA might face black smearing issue vs glow issue on IPS panels.

omega44-xt said:
TN is non existent in TVs

Mostly IPS these days, Samsung might be VA. IMO both are fine for TVs at this price. VA has better contrast ratio with reduced viewing angle vs IPS. VA might face black smearing issue vs glow issue on IPS panels.

What about Xiaomi?

shreeux said:
What about Xiaomi?

You can ask these things from the showroom executive. But generally speaking, if you are able to see the picture on the TV from an angle without much loss of the quality on the screen then its IPS, if the color or content fades from the angle, its VA panel. JUst check some youtube videos, you will understand what I tried to say.

shreeux said:
What about Xiaomi?

As mentioned, most panels are IPS these days, even on Chinese TVs. Samsung might be only big company with VA panel these days.

Check the listing of Redmi TV on amazon, it markets wide viewing angle, so IPS panel. Can just check Q&A section on amazon or FK to see what people say.

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omega44-xt said:
As mentioned, most panels are IPS these days, even on Chinese TVs. Samsung might be only big company with VA panel these days.

Check the listing of Redmi TV on amazon, it markets wide viewing angle, so IPS panel. Can just check Q&A section on amazon or FK to see what people say.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KdEfaKIe8A&ab_channel=VineetMalhotra

Looks fine for me....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV

shreeux said:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KdEfaKIe8A&ab_channel=VineetMalhotra

Looks fine for me....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV

BOOKED.....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV

shreeux said:
BOOKED.....Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV

Final price?

omega44-xt said:
Final price?

Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV - ₹37,999/-
Mi Extended Warranty 1 Year- ₹1,499

After request installation, Service center call offers 2 years Mi Extended Warranty... If not book online Extended Warranty

My doubt:

Went to a few TV showrooms... One sales executive told… If you increase the volume more than 70%… TV will arise various problems.

To avoid using a speaker or soundbar.

Anyone clarify!!!

shreeux said:
Mi Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Series 4K LED Smart Google TV - ₹37,999/-
Mi Extended Warranty 1 Year- ₹1,499

After request installation, Service center call offers 2 years Mi Extended Warranty... If not book online Extended Warranty

You overpaid for a Xiaomi TV at 38k, should have bought LG/Samsung at 40-42k. 55" Chinese 4K TVs are not worth 35k+ considering the inferior software post processing. At 40k, you get 120Hz or FALD on Chinese TVs.

shreeux said:
My doubt:

Went to a few TV showrooms... One sales executive told… If you increase the volume more than 70%… TV will arise various problems.

To avoid using a speaker or soundbar.

Anyone clarify!!!

Speakers might not sound clear at very high volumes, see how it is.

Why will anyone ask to avoid using an ext speaker or soundbar? Salesman might be just lying as usual.

omega44-xt said:
You overpaid for a Xiaomi TV at 38k, should have bought LG/Samsung at 40-42k. 55" Chinese 4K TVs are not worth 35k+ considering the inferior software post processing. At 40k, you get 120Hz or FALD on Chinese TVs.

Speakers might not sound clear at very high volumes, see how it is.

Why will anyone ask to avoid using an ext speaker or soundbar? Salesman might be just lying as usual.

Volume is good due to 30W

Any specific color settings to do?

shreeux said:
Volume is good due to 30W

Any specific color settings to do?

Nothing that I know, adjust saturation to your liking if you want (can be called saturation, vibrancy or just colour in settings)

omega44-xt said:
You overpaid for a Xiaomi TV at 38k, should have bought LG/Samsung at 40-42k. 55" Chinese 4K TVs are not worth 35k+ considering the inferior software post processing. At 40k, you get 120Hz or FALD on Chinese TVs.

Speakers might not sound clear at very high volumes, see how it is.

Why will anyone ask to avoid using an ext speaker or soundbar? Salesman might be just lying as usual.

What is best 43 inch 4K 2024 model Smart TV under 35k from LG & Samsung?
My father in law also is searching for a TV for use in Village. They only have local Settop boxes or use Dish TVs.

omega44-xt said:
Nothing that I know, adjust saturation to your liking if you want (can be called saturation, vibrancy or just colour in settings)

Under 15K....Soundbar or 2.0
Which is suitable for TV

bssunilreddy said:
What is best 43 inch 4K 2024 model Smart TV under 35k from LG & Samsung?
My father in law also is searching for a TV for use in Village. They only have local Settop boxes or use Dish TVs.

Samsung or LG 43" 4K under 30k are fine, so is Vu, Hisense or Xiaomi options under 23k. Don't overpay.

shreeux said:
Under 15K....Soundbar or 2.0
Which is suitable for TV

Not much idea, I'm happy with my TV's speakers. 15k speakers for a 35k TV sounds way too expensive to me. Heck I was considering a 10k soundbar for my 90k TV before purchase, later decided that in-built ones sound great.

These might be worth a look:

*www.amazon.in/Samsung-Subwoofer-Bluetooth-HW-C45E-XL/dp/B0CBJX6GTP

*www.amazon.in/Sony-HT-S20R-Soundbar-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B084685MT1

go with your space constraints, dont have much space beside TV to keep 2 speakers? soundbar below TV will fit.

but just search about worth 15k 2.1 vs soundbar. and get a demo of both in showrooms just to get idea on how these performs, because these are 2 different categories and offer quality at different price range. Generally speaking, 2.1 Speakers will sound better than soundbar at the same price.

Whenever I insert my USB in my TV…

USB is open in Kodi media player. These unnecessary folders are created... why? screenshot attached

How to avoid this?

By looking at the folder names, it looks like a android phone directory. Are you using the USB with phone too?

TheSloth said:
By looking at the folder names, it looks like a android phone directory. Are you using the USB with phone too?

No, Only PC....Copy Movie to USB....Play Movie via USB in TV