Top 5 smart TVs in India (32-inch)
Choosing a TV out of the shelves from a TV store was way too easier in the last decade when there were no LCDs and LEDs in the category. Things got changed after their advent and got worse when TVs were made more sophisticated by the implementation of modern delicate panels Moreover, the complexity got raised when features and more importantly the smartness came into the picture. Today the previously called idiot Box has transformed into the smart panel.
The television sector in India is currently crowded as in last few years many mobile-phone manufacturing brands stepped into the TV segment and few of them have revolutionized the TV viewing experience of people from the Middle class who cannot afford expensive television units from famous and premium brands but can still have similar TVs from newly arrived Chinese brands costing nearly 1/3rd or half of the price. Modern TVs not only got feature ready and smart but also augmentation. Today TVs are available in standard sizes of 32-inch, 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and the largest of all 85-inch. The features and specifications of TVs vary along with the size and which makes the selection easy to some extent. So the first step for the buyer is to select the size and that should be in accordance with the size of the room in which TV is to be kept.
Top 5 32-inch Smart TVs in India with review
- Samsung 32-inch 4 series HD Ready Smart LED TV (Rs.15,200/-): The TVs from Samsung falling the brand’s 4 series tops this list because of smart features provided within and better color reproduction from the VA panel. These TVs come in HD resolution but can support Full HD content online and offline. At the same price point selecting these TVs may seem compromising with specifications when compared with TVs from Chinese brands like TCL and Mi, but these TVs are really great when picture quality and smart features are considered. These TVs are from a renowned brand which has attained maturity and is good at services and quality.
| HD Technology & Resolution | HD Ready, 1366 x 768 |
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Series | Series 4 |
| HDMI | 2 |
| USB | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Type | 802.11 ac dual band |
| Internet Features | |
| Built In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 3G Dongle Plug and Play | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| Other Internet Features | Content Guide, Content partners like Netflix, Prime video, ZEE5 and many more, Personal computer, Live cast, App store, App lock, Child lock, Smart Hub |
| Connectivity Features | |
| NFC Support | No |
| Video Features | |
| Picture Engine | Hyper Real |
| Digital Noise Filter | Yes |
| LED Display Type | Direct |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:09 |
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz |
| Other Video Features | Mega Contrast, PurColor, Micro Dimming, Different Picture Modes - Dynamic, Standard, Natural, Movie |
| Smart Tv Features | |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Processor | Quad-Core |
| Graphic Processor | Mali 400 MP4 |
| Ram Capacity | 1.25 GB |
| Supported App - Netflix | Yes |
| Supported App - Youtube | Yes |
| Supported App - Hotstar | Yes |
| Supported App - Prime Video | Yes |
| Operating System | Tizen |
| Screen Mirroring | Yes |
| Audio Features | |
| Number of Speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Type | Stereo |
| Sound Technology | Dolby Digital Plus |
| Surround Sound | Stereo Sound |
| Speaker Output RMS | 10 W |
| Sound Mode | Different sound modes - Amplify, Standard, Optimize |
- Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 32-inch (Rs.12,499/-): The Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro is a more affordable option than Samsung 32-inch smart TVs that bring similar kinds of specifications and features, but where the buyer may have to compromise with the build quality and may picture quality. The TV is based on Android OS and supports most of the Apps from the Playstore for TV. The TV, unlike Samsung, does not support Netflix and Amazon prime natively which can be considered as a drawback. Connectivity is the major issue of this TV and is not as competent as Samsung.
| HD Technology & Resolution | HD Ready, 1366 x 768 |
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Series | 4A PRO |
| HDMI | 3 |
| USB | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Type | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features | |
| Built In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 3G Dongle Plug and Play | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| Other Internet Features | Android Oreo 8.1, Google Play Store, Chromecast Built-in, Play Movies, Google Assistant, File Manager, Media Player, TV Manager, TV Guide App, LIVE TV App, VP9 Profile 2, H.265, H264, 14 Content Partners |
| Connectivity Features | |
| Component In (RGB Cable) | Yes |
| Composite In (Audio Video Cable) | Yes |
| NFC Support | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Analog Audio Input | Yes |
| Video Features | |
| Picture Engine | Amlogic 7th Generation Imaging Engine |
| Analog TV Reception | Yes |
| View Angle | 178 degree |
| Digital Noise Filter | Yes |
| LED Display Type | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:09 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Supported Video Formats | H.265, H.264, Real, MPEG 1/2/4 |
| Other Video Features | Dyanamic Noise reduction, Color Temperature Control, 5 Picture Mode (Standard, Movie, Vivid, Sport, Custom) |
| Smart Tv Features | |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Processor | Amlogic 64-bit Quad-core |
| Graphic Processor | Mali-450 MP3 |
| Ram Capacity | 1 GB |
| Storage Memory | 8 GB |
| Supported App - Netflix | No |
| Supported App - Youtube | Yes |
| Supported App - Hotstar | Yes |
| Supported App - Prime Video | No |
| Supported Mobile Operating System | Android |
| iOS | |
| Operating System Present Operating System | Yes |
| Android | |
| Screen Mirroring App Store Type | Yes |
|
Content Providers | Play Store |
|
Content Languages | Hotstar, Voot, Sony Liv, Sun NXT, Zee5, Hungama Play, ALT Balaji, VIU, Play Store |
| Marathi, Gujarati, Sinhala, Kannada, Tamil, Rajasthani, Hindi, English, Punjabi, Telugu, Bengali, Urdu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Oriya | |
| System Languages Audio Features | Assamese, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, English, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam, Oriya |
| Number of Speakers Speaker Type | 2 |
| Stereo | |
| Sound Technology Surround Sound | DTS-HD |
|
Speaker Output RMS | Stereo Sound |
| 20 W | |
| Sound Mode | Standard, News, Movie, Game, Custom |
| Supported Audio Formats | Stereo DTS |
| Other Audio Features | 5 Equalizer - Standard, News, Movie, Game, Custom, 5 Band Equilizer |
| Convenience Features | |
| Other Convenience Features | 3.5mm Jack, Bluetooth Version - 4.2, Ultra Bright HD Display, Google Voice Button in Remote, Technical Superiority with VP9-10 Codec for 4K Videos |
| Remote Control Features | |
| Touch Remote | No |
| Smart Remote | Yes |
| RF Capable | Yes |
| IR Capable | Yes |
| Internet Access | Yes |
| Other Remote Control Features | Voice search with Google Assistant |
| Additional Features | |
| Thin Bezels, 12 Button Bluetooth Remote, With Remote - Control TV, Set-top Box, Smart Home Device, Infinite Scrolling, Patchwall, 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Universal Search, Cable TV Integration |
- Sony Bravia 32-inch Full HD LED Smart TV (Rs.31,999/-): Sony Bravia would have been the best TV if its price was not considered. The price of this TV is almost double to that of the Mi but at the same time, it brings double the screen resolution (1080p - picture-clarity), 2.1 channel sound and above all the HDR support. Along with being a smart TV it also offers commendable hardware and brand value.
| Operating System | Linux Based |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Screen Size | 32 Inches |
| Display Type | LED |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:09 |
| Image Contrast Ratio | LED TVs |
| Supported Image Type | JPEG |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Supported Audio Format | LPCM, DTS-CD/ MPEG1 audio layer3/ WMA/V8/ FLAC |
| Audio Wattage | 30 Watts |
| Power Source | AC |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Refresh Rate | 50 hertz |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | Wi-Fi |
| Digital Media Format | DVD-Video |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
- Thomson 32-inch HD Ready B9 smart LED TV (Rs.9,499/-): Thomson TV brings the same resolution as that of the Samsung and Mi TVs and delivers astounding picture quality but really lacks in the sound quality and connectivity when closely compared.
| HD Technology & Resolution | HD Ready, 1366 x 768 Pixels |
| Series | B9 Pro |
| HDMI | 3 |
| USB | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Type | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features | |
| Built In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 3G Dongle Plug and Play | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| Other Internet Features | Download any Smart tv App, App Store, Browser, Miracast, Quick Interface, Live Internet Tv, Pre-download App Youtube, Netflix, Facebook |
| Connectivity Features | |
| PC Audio In | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Digital Audio Output | Yes |
| Audio Out | Yes |
| RF Connectivity Input | Yes |
| RF Connectivity Output | Yes |
| Other Connectivity Features | Network RJ45 Eathernet Support (10/100M, DHCP), RJ45- 10/100M, DHCP, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Browser HTML5 Support, HDMI Support HDMI-CEC, HDMI-ARC, HDMI-MHL, 2 x USB2.0 |
| Video Features | |
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 200000:1 (Dynamic) |
| Analog TV Reception | Yes |
| View Angle | 178/178 degree |
| Panel Type | A+ Samsung Panel |
| Digital Noise Filter | Yes |
| LED Display Type | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 4:3, Auto, Just Scan, Zoom1, Zoom2 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Supported Video Formats | AVI, MPG, DAT, VOB, DIV, MOV, MKV, RM, |
| Other Video Features | Built-in Digital Media, Digital Audio Output to Connect External Audio Systems, Digital Noise Reduction, Response Time: 6.5 ms |
| Smart Tv Features | |
| Supported App - Netflix | Yes |
| Supported App - Youtube | Yes |
| Supported App - Hotstar | Yes |
| Supported App - Prime Video | Yes |
| Operating System | Android Based |
| Screen Mirroring | Yes |
| Content Providers | Hotstar, VLC, Gmail |
| Supported Devices for Casting | Laptop |
| Audio Features | |
| Number of Speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Type | Free-edge Speaker |
| Sound Technology | Surround |
| Surround Sound | Yes |
| Speaker Output RMS | 20 W |
| Subwoofer Output RMS | 20 |
| Sound Mode | Yes |
| Supported Audio Formats | WMA, MP3, M4A |
| Other Audio Features | Total Surround, Automatic Volume Level (AVL), Audio Equalizer, Audio, Digital Media Player (DMP) Content: Music, Music Alone mode, Noice reduction 3D, Sport Mode |
| Convenience Features | |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| On/Off Timer | Yes |
| Other Convenience Features | OSD Display Time Adjustable, Image Freeze, Eco Mode Off-High-Mid-Low, Q.View, Auto Channel Search, Channel Manager, Multimedia Support Picture-Music-Video-Text |
| Remote Control Features | |
| Touch Remote | No |
| RF Capable | Yes |
| Internet Access | Yes |
| Battery Type | 2 AAA Batteries |
- iFFALCON by TCL 32-inch HD Ready LED Smart TV (Rs.10,499/-): is on this list just because of its price. The TV delivers par picture and audio quality justifying its price. The TV comes with the support of HDR10 but still does not compete well with the above-mentioned rivals.
| HD Technology & Resolution | HD Ready, 1366 x 768 |
| HDMI | 2 |
| USB | 1 |
| Internet Features | |
| Built In Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 3G Dongle Plug and Play | No |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| Other Internet Features | Wifi Type: 2.4 GHz |
| Connectivity Features | |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Video Features | |
| Brightness | 280 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:01:00 (Static) |
| Picture Engine | Yes |
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | No |
| Digital TV Reception | Yes |
| View Angle | 178 Degree |
| Panel Type | A+ Grade Panel |
| Digital Noise Filter | Yes |
| LED Display Type | Direct LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Supported Video Formats | H.265/H.264, MPEG1/2/4, WMV, VC1, VP8, VP9 |
| Other Video Features | Micro Dimming |
| Dynamic Contrast | |
| Sports Mode | |
|
Smart Tv Features Number of Cores Processor | Noise Reduction |
| 4 | |
|
Graphic Processor Ram Capacity Storage Memory | CA53 64 bit |
| 2 Mali 470 | |
|
Supported App - Netflix Supported App - Youtube | 1.5 GB |
|
Supported App - Hotstar | 8 GB |
|
Supported App - Prime Video | Yes |
| Yes | |
|
Supported App - Others Supported Mobile Operating System | Yes |
| No | |
| Voot, ZEE5, Alt Balaji, Sun NXT, Hungama Play, Eros Now, Jio Cinema, Sony Liv | |
| IOS | |
| Android | |
| Operating System Present | Yes |
| Operating System Screen Mirroring | Android |
| Yes | |
| App Store Type | Google App Store |
| Pre Installed Browser Content Providers | T-browser |
| Google Play Store, Google Game, Google Music, Google Movie&TV, Netflix, YouTube, T-cast, Mediacenter | |
| Supported Devices for Casting Audio Features | Mobile |
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Number of Speakers | |
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Speaker Type | 2 |
| Box | |
| Sound Technology Surround Sound | Dolby |
| Yes | |
| Speaker Output RMS | 16 W |
| Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, AC3 |
| Convenience Features | |
| Clock | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| On/Off Timer | No |
| Remote Control Features | |
| Touch Remote | No |
| Smart Remote | Yes |
| RF Capable | Yes |
| Internet Access | Yes |
| Battery Type | 2 AAA Batteries |
| Additional Features | |
| HDR 10 | |
| In-built Chromecast | |
| Built-in Stereo Box Speaker | |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| Simple Design, Narrow Bezel and Decorative Lines | |
| Rich picture Quality | |
| Google Assistant | |
| IPQ Engine Technology | |
| Smart Volume/Sound |
