4K TV within 40K ? Anything Available ?

[omega44-xt]

@omega44-xt Finally bit the Bullet and Purchased Hisense U6K the other day from Reliance Digital for 46K with a 3 years default warranty and 2 years extended Warranty which came as a bonus perk on my credit card. So in total I have 5 Years of Warranty on this TV.

Now I am looking to use this TV with the best possible settings and calibration, can you suggest me how do I keep the settings to view this TV in its best format ?

That's grossly overpriced any way you look at it, unless it is 65".

I keep motion smoothening to minimum (not called minimum) or off. Others are default on A6K we have.

 

[vishk]

That's grossly overpriced any way you look at it, unless it is 65".

I keep motion smoothening to minimum (not called minimum) or off. Others are default on A6K we have.

It is a little superior than A6K as the U6K offers Local Array Dinning giving more deeper Blacks. And it is a 2023 model.

What according to you should have been the good price to pick up the U6K ?

And how does keeping motion smoothening to minimum and off help ? What does it do ?

 

[omega44-xt]

It is a little superior than A6K as the U6K offers Local Array Dinning giving more deeper Blacks. And it is a 2023 model.

What according to you should have been the good price to pick up the U6K ?

And how does keeping motion smoothening to minimum and off help ? What does it do ?

I did mention sometime earlier that U6K found on EU/US that is reviewed by rtings.com is not the one sold in India, Indian 55" U6K claims 32 zones vs 120 zones claimed in rtings.com. Hence I recommended A6K instead or cheap Samsung/LG models or Sony X74K.

Do a FALD test, to see those zones:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3So8OFdqcdA
Like for my monitor I can't see any light zones turning on/off. On OLEDs as well you won't see any zones turning on/off because each pixel is a light source there (perfect panel). But in cheap TVs with say 32 zones, etc, you can see the zone transition with visible light trails.

Anyways, enjoy your purchase. As I mentioned, even a 55" A6K will feel like a big improvement to you, so U6K will definitely be a huge improvement.

I don't like the soap opera effect that motion smoothening results in, hence I keep it off usually or low (put it at low for Panasonic 4K TV with my parents, off for flatmate's A6K). Experiment yourself & see. Bigger brands handle motion smoothening much better. I checked a friend's LG G3 last weekend, he had motion smoothening on & the cricket match on Sunday did look great on it even though I hate it on other TVs which are usually cheaper (it is LG's flagship TV, so obviously its great).

 

[__bychance]

Yes, A6K is fine. My friend has the base Vu 4K 43", it is similar, just that Vu had better speakers.

Yes, I will recommend X74K over UR8050 for 50k budget. But my primary recommendation will remain the base LG or Samsung model. Sony is known for its colour tuning. If possible check X74K vs UR8050 in showroom, take your content to play on both TVs. Control settings like vivid mode, brightness, etc as much as possible.

Again, even Hisense A6K 55" will be a big upgrade for you. Get a 5k soundbar with woofer (TV speakers have its limits) along with it for a great experience overall at 35k. Get Hisense only if you have their service centre in your city.

buy toshiba m650 during sale period.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

buy toshiba m650 during sale period.

I am also looking to buy a TV of size 50 inch. Was inclined towards Hisense TVs but have heard / read online on various reviews on amazon & flipkart that the TV starts giving problems sooner than expected & warranty is of no use as company service people don't visit or pay much attention.

Please give your reviews on it. How are other brand services like VU or toshiba. I am living in Delhi.

Currently Reliance Digital has offer on LG 55QNED83 and is giving it for 43000/- (MRP is 1.60 lakhs). How is this TV compared to suggested in this question....?

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

Hisense U6K in India is vastly inferior to U6K reviewed by rtings.com. Based on my research, difference between U6K & A6K won't be noticeable, hence I bought 43" A6K for my flatmate instead of U6K. I'll recommend you to save money with 55" A6K as well over U6K.

Also, Dolby vision certification doesn't matter. Samsung's high end TVs don't have it but will still look better than competing Hisense/TCL TVs with DV certification. DV videos fall back to normal HDR10 if DV certification is not present.

Which TVs would have better / longer life out of VU, Hisense or Toshiba compared to LG & Samsung?

Any views on ACER TVs as they are much cheaper and in terms of monitor, it is a good company....

 

[omega44-xt]

Which TVs would have better / longer life out of VU, Hisense or Toshiba compared to LG & Samsung?

Any views on ACER TVs as they are much cheaper and in terms of monitor, it is a good company....

I think all 3 of them use the panel made by Hisense, not 100% sure about Toshiba but Vu was indeed using Hisense panels some time back.

Acer monitors are not same as Acer TVs. Acer just gave their naming license to someone to make TV using their brand name, that's all.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

I think all 3 of them use the panel made by Hisense, not 100% sure about Toshiba but Vu was indeed using Hisense panels some time back.

Acer monitors are not same as Acer TVs. Acer just gave their naming license to someone to make TV using their brand name, that's all.

Please suggest me a TV of 50/55 inch upto 35000/- which you feel is good and can have good panel life?

What about LG or Samsung, is there any good model of their's in budget segment ?

Reliance digital is offering LG 55QNED83 for Rs.44000/- using credit card, though it is higher than my budget but is it worth as its mrp is 1.60 lakhs. ?

 

[omega44-xt]

Please suggest me a TV of 50/55 inch upto 35000/- which you feel is good and can have good panel life?

What about LG or Samsung, is there any good model of their's in budget segment ?

Reliance digital is offering LG 55QNED83 for Rs.44000/- using credit card, though it is higher than my budget but is it worth as its mrp is 1.60 lakhs. ?

Never trust MRP of electronics.

Buy a 55" 4K TV from Samsung or LG for 40k with all offers, it is enough for most. Sony X74L has a bit better picture quality for 48k or so. Beyond that, spend 1L+ for OLED to get a noticeably better picture quality.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

I think all 3 of them use the panel made by Hisense, not 100% sure about Toshiba but Vu was indeed using Hisense panels some time back.

Acer monitors are not same as Acer TVs. Acer just gave their naming license to someone to make TV using their brand name, that's all.

If Hisense is making most of the panels then Hisense TVs should be cheaper but that is not the case as other brands like VU or Acer or TCL are offering their TVs at almost the same cost as hisense.

What about LG or Sony or Samsung, are they making their own panels ? And why do there is so much difference between a Sony and Hisense TVs if they are both using VA panel ?

How do we differentiate which panels will last longer than the other brands .....?

Normal brand like Hisense & alike TVs cost around 30k whereas Sony tv suggested is nearly 50k. Does the price difference justifies the quality as if Hisense TV lasts for nearly 5-6 years & its panel dies after that, we can still buy new TV from the remaining amount.......?

I hope you understand what I mean....

 

[omega44-xt]

If Hisense is making most of the panels then Hisense TVs should be cheaper but that is not the case as other brands like VU or Acer or TCL are offering their TVs at almost the same cost as hisense.

What about LG or Sony or Samsung, are they making their own panels ? And why do there is so much difference between a Sony and Hisense TVs if they are both using VA panel ?

How do we differentiate which panels will last longer than the other brands .....?

Normal brand like Hisense & alike TVs cost around 30k whereas Sony tv suggested is nearly 50k. Does the price difference justifies the quality as if Hisense TV lasts for nearly 5-6 years & its panel dies after that, we can still buy new TV from the remaining amount.......?

I hope you understand what I mean....

1. Price gauging

2. LG & Samsung makes their own panels, not sure of Sony. I'm sure that Sony buys OLED panels from Samsung & LG though, not sure of LCD. Panel is just 1 part of the cost, there are other stuff in a bigger company which inflates cost like marketing, higher dealer margins, etc.

3. You can't, kind of pure luck

4. Valid point but Sony X74L will have better picture quality than a cheap 30k TV & it will be a bit noticeable. Sony's software post processing is considered better than even Samsung & LG. It depends on the buyer if that is worth the extra cost as a 55" Hisense 4K is definitely a big upgrade to most people who buy it.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

1. Price gauging

2. LG & Samsung makes their own panels, not sure of Sony. I'm sure that Sony buys OLED panels from Samsung & LG though, not sure of LCD. Panel is just 1 part of the cost, there are other stuff in a bigger company which inflates cost like marketing, higher dealer margins, etc.

3. You can't, kind of pure luck

4. Valid point but Sony X74L will have better picture quality than a cheap 30k TV & it will be a bit noticeable. Sony's software post processing is considered better than even Samsung & LG. It depends on the buyer if that is worth the extra cost as a 55" Hisense 4K is definitely a big upgrade to most people who buy it.

What is your take on Hisense or alike TVs on which (selected by experts for picture quality) many experts have selected them for their picture quality like vineet malhotra on youtube (as suggested) but none of them tells about the life span of these TVs.

I am only concerned about the service & lifespan as have read in many reviews of hisense and acer that their screen did'nt worked well within first 6 months and the company was not giving proper service even in bigger cities.

As I am not tech savy and will only be seeing the TV for 2-3 hrs in a day, So the main thing which I would ask is :

1. Please give ranking based on lifespan of TVs out of : Hisense, TCL, Acer, Xiaomi (Mi - Are both different ?) and Toshiba.

2. Please give ranking based on service in DELHI of TVs out of : Hisense, TCL, Acer, Xiaomi (Mi - Are both different ?) and Toshiba.

Suggest 1 model each of top 3 brands in budget of 30-35k

I will be obliged.

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[omega44-xt]

What is your take on Hisense or alike TVs on which (selected by experts for picture quality) many experts have selected them for their picture quality like vineet malhotra on youtube (as suggested) but none of them tells about the life span of these TVs.

I am only concerned about the service & lifespan as have read in many reviews of hisense and acer that their screen did'nt worked well within first 6 months and the company was not giving proper service even in bigger cities.

As I am not tech savy and will only be seeing the TV for 2-3 hrs in a day, So the main thing which I would ask is :

1. Please give ranking based on lifespan of TVs out of : Hisense, TCL, Acer, Xiaomi (Mi - Are both different ?) and Toshiba.

2. Please give ranking based on service in DELHI of TVs out of : Hisense, TCL, Acer, Xiaomi (Mi - Are both different ?) and Toshiba.

Suggest 1 model each of top 3 brands in budget of 30-35k

I will be obliged.

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How do you expect a reviewer to give accurate info on lifespan?

1. Impossible task - by the time you collect data, those TVs are obsolete

2. All should be similar, but Vu & Xiaomi should be better than smaller brands.

Read my previous comments. Get big screen if you can. Just buy Samsung or LG 55" 4K for 40k & be done with it.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

How do you expect a reviewer to give accurate info on lifespan?

1. Impossible task - by the time you collect data, those TVs are obsolete

2. All should be similar, but Vu & Xiaomi should be better than smaller brands.

Read my previous comments. Get big screen if you can. Just buy Samsung or LG 55" 4K for 40k & be done with it.

Reviewer donot give accurate info on the lifespan but individuals or senior members like you can certainly give this info. But if they are a genuine reviewer, then why not....

Heard that the quality of brightness deteriorates with time of budget TVs, is it true ?

THe new TVs by VU Vibe are coming up just 15-25% down the TVs of LG, why the difference shrinking....?

VU Tvs have only 1 year warranty ? Which TV has better warranty & quality as hisense has 3 years but they don't honour it.

Any other ?

 

[RumbaMon19]

Heard that the quality of brightness deteriorates with time of budget TVs, is it true ?

Don't run TV on Full Brightness. Keep it below 70%. It will generate less heat and low chances of screen burn-in.

VU Tvs have only 1 year warranty ? Which TV has better warranty & quality as hisense has 3 years but they don't honour it.

If you have warranty on your mind, Stick with brands like LG, Sony for your peace of mind.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

Don't run TV on Full Brightness. Keep it below 70%. It will generate less heat and low chances of screen burn-in.



If you have warranty on your mind, Stick with brands like LG, Sony for your peace of mind.

THanks for the info.

As my earlier LG 6780 had given trouble (its one LED got fused) just after the ending of 2 years which I had to get repaired from outside but its panel is working. My Panasonic LED got trouble in speakers in first 10 months and they were replaced by the company. My panasonic plasma 42 inch panel is still working but its circuit board was replaced twice after warranty of 2 years.

But yes I think that the panel should not die before 5 years, this is the only main concern.

So If we don't consider warranty then which one is better considering the Value for money model ?

 

[RumbaMon19]

So If we don't consider warranty then which one is better considering the Value for money model ?

I would have gone with VU as they have good service here in my area.

Gone are the days electronics like TV would work for more than 10 years, tbh just be happy it doesn't go kapoot in first 3 years.

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

I would have gone with VU as they have good service here in my area.

Gone are the days electronics like TV would work for more than 10 years, tbh just be happy it doesn't go kapoot in first 3 years.

Would'nt the premium once LG or Sony last longer than VU or Hisense ?

What warranty do VU gives ?

 

[rohitshakti_sehgal]

Please tell if I get extended warranty from online while buying TV, which website is better for it, amazon or flipkart or any other ?

 

[TheSloth]

if possible reach out to local official showrooms. I got the cheapest of LG in their showroom only.