Five 55-inch smart TVs from the middle class TV panels

Solutions from Samsung with newfangled QLED matrices are in great demand in the TV media segment. One of these offers is the QE-55Q77A model with proprietary Dual LED backlight technology based on quantum dots.

QLED technology allows for significant increases in brightness and color saturation while simultaneously improving color quality. The TV panel displays a high-resolution image of 3840x2160 pixels, boasts a high refresh rate of 120 Hz and supports high-quality HDR video output in HDR10, HDR10+, HLG formats. Samsung QE55Q77A pleases the viewing audience with a clear and smooth image, regardless of the type of broadcast content.

Multimedia functions on the TV are available thanks to the proprietary Tizen 5.5 system. It provides user interaction with popular streaming services, online movie theaters, video hosting and social network clients, and allows you to play files from USB drives. The operating system supports voice control through Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby.

Audio support for the visuals on the TV screen is provided by 2 x 10 W stereo speakers, supported by Q-Symphony surround sound technology. Also on board the model there is an omnivorous digital tuner for watching TV shows on the traditional broadcast network. The slender body of the TV panel is supported by one leg on the platform. Instead, you can resort to the services of a VESA wall bracket in dimensions 200x200 mm.

LG is a veteran player in the smart TV arena. In the brand’s 2021 model range, the 55 NANO85 TV panel is receiving close attention.

The model has a Nanocell matrix based on quantum dots. In fact, the TV screen produces clear and rich images with natural color reproduction. The display is stretched diagonally to 54.6 inches, the picture on it is broadcast in high resolution 4K (3840x2160 pixels). Another compelling argument in favor of the LG 55NANO85 2021 is the smooth rendering of video footage, achieved due to the increased screen refresh rate of 120 Hz.

The TV is equipped with an innovative LG A7 image processor and has a pre-installed webOS 6.0 operating system. The smart shell provides quick and convenient access to streaming services, local network resources and files on USB drives. The TV panel's patch panel contains two HDMI 2.1 ports, two HDMI 2.0 connectors and three USB 2.0 interfaces.

The sound quality of the model is quite ordinary. Two 10 W speakers with Dolby Atmos support are responsible for the acoustic accompaniment of broadcasts on the screen. The TV also clearly recognizes voice control commands, and its equipment includes the famous LG Magic Remote. The only minor flaw in some copies of the model is problems with black uniformity caused by the Edge LED backlight used.

Smart TVs from Xiaomi have taken a big piece of the pie in the modern TV panel market. To create a home cinema without pretense of gaming ambitions, the TV Q1E 55 model is perfect.

The letter “Q” in the full name of the TV indicates the presence of a layer of quantum dots that helps improve the contrast levels of the broadcast image. In general, the model’s display is based on a substrate made of an 8-bit + FRC VA matrix with an image resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and a standard scan frequency of 60 Hz. It is this last point that limits the use of a TV as a means of displaying images from game consoles.

Xiaomi TV Q1E 55 will be a sure purchase for lovers of cinema and watching TV shows. The software heart of the model is the proprietary Patchwall shell, rolled on top of the Android TV 10 operating system. The TV provides a convenient search for content on the World Wide Web, and for installing applications it provides a 32 GB drive. It is possible to conduct a dialogue with the TV panel using a Bluetooth remote control with a built-in microphone for issuing voice commands.

Separately , the model has a high-quality audio system, consisting of two high-frequency speakers and four low-frequency speakers to cover the bass component. The total power of the Xiaomi TV Q1E 55 on-board acoustics reaches 30 W. The trio of HDMI ports in the TV's interface shelf are released according to the 2.0 standard with eARC support. Based on a combination of factors, the model is an advantageous offer in the mid-price range of smart TV panels.

The 55-inch Sony KD-55X85TJ TV is suitable for both watching multimedia content and spending time playing console games. The model also quite successfully copes with broadcasting television programs on a digital broadcast network.

The main character in the design of the TV panel is a pseudo-ten-bit matrix (8 bits + FRC) with a 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The signal in this quality is supposed to be output via the HDMI 2.1 connection interface with the VRR adaptive synchronization function, which is responsible for a detailed picture without gaps in games. In gaming mode, the average minimum input lag is about 19 ms. Note that it can be lower - in practice, it all depends on the connected game console or PC.

The TV panel runs on the Google TV operating system, which is essentially a rebranding of the well-known Android TV platform. The Sony KD-55X85TJ supports voice control through virtual assistants Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, has a built-in Chromecast for wirelessly displaying images on your screen from mobile devices, and you can also install any compatible applications from the Google Play Market branded store into the TV’s memory.

The model is equipped with 2.0 format acoustics with a total power of 20 W. Sound supports DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio. To connect external speakers, the TV has an optical audio output. The wall-mounted method of placing a TV panel involves using a VESA 300x300 mm bracket. Sony KD-55X85TJ is a confident mid-ranger from the caste of 55-inch models with increased smoothness of displayed video.

The highlight of many Philips TVs is their proprietary Ambilight backlighting system, which projects atmospheric light onto the wall behind the TV panel. There is one in the 55OLED706 model.

Three-sided backlighting provides viewers with a deeper immersion in what is happening and creates the effect of the picture going beyond the screen. The model’s display role is assigned to a 10-bit OLED matrix, which is a huge array of self-luminous pixels with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. The Philips 55OLED706 produces perfect blacks and boasts a virtually infinite contrast ratio.

Of course, the TV supports common high dynamic range image formats (including Dolby Vision), along with which the TV panel has a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. You can taste all the delights of increased “Hertz” by connecting a game console to your TV via the HDMI 2.1 interface connector. The model automatically detects the set-top box and switches to low latency mode (ALLM).

The TV's built-in audio system consists of two 10-watt tweeters and a 30-watt subwoofer. Together, the speakers provide truly high-quality sound. We add here the intuitive interface of the Android TV 10 system with support for voice control - as a result, we are presented with an optimally balanced TV panel of a confident medium.