We just went on a TV testing binge to identify the top 55-inch TVs within our price range. Xiaomi’s TVs seem to be among the safest alternatives for anyone with a budget around 50,000. Particularly if you choose the cheapest model of the new Mi TV 5X, which costs only 31,999. The business has recently released the OnePlus TV U series and Y series, the latter being the most affordable and aimed at consumers looking for inexpensive smart TVs. Today, we’re examining the former. The OnePlus TV 55U1 4K LED Android TV is the only 55-inch model currently available in this series. The Motorola 55 UHD beats out lower-end TVs from higher-end brands as well as being the best in its price range for picture quality. Even though the on-paper spec list of these TV’s appears promising, we will check how everything actually works and whether any corners have been made that you should be aware of.
Design and Display
The Xiaomi TV 5X has a 55-inch Ultra-HD (3840×2160-pixel) LED-backlit screen with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range codecs. A 10-bit color depth with a 94% DCI-P3 color gamut is supported by this 55-inch IPS LCD screen, which also sports Vivid Picture Engine 2. The HDR standards Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ are all supported, and it has a 4K resolution. A screen-to-body ratio of 96.6 percent is achieved by the thin bezels. Additionally, the TV has 178° of viewing angles.
The Motorola 55 UHD is equipped with 4K, 3840 x 2160 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The smart TV features 400 nits along with 178 degree viewing experience. Whether the screen is on or off, the bezels effortlessly blend into the 4K panel, creating an aesthetically pleasing effect.
The 55-inch screen on the OnePlus TV U1 model is quite large and most clearly intended for a large hallway rather than your bedroom. The 55-inch 4K UHD LED display and a bevy of other features on the OnePlus TV U1 combine to produce a fantastic viewing experience. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported by the display. Additionally, it boasts capabilities including the MEMC technology, Gamma Engine, and a 93 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. There is also an Eye Protection setting that colors the display a cozier color to calm the eyes.
OS and Features
The Xiaomi TV 5X comes with a quad-core A55 CPU, a Mali G52 MP22 GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage are what power everything else. As an alternate launcher, Xiaomi has included Android TV version 10 with its own Patchwall UI. The latter can be made the default home screen.
The Motorola 55 UHD runs on Android and is powered by a CA53 quad-core Mali 450 processor. This Motorola 55 UHD TV has 2.25 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. With this Android Smart TV, you may play practically all of your favorite programmes in addition to having a nice browsing experience. The Google Playstore is accessible on the TV, and the Google Assistant responds quickly to your voice instructions. The casting on this TV is flawless. You may connect your gaming pad, keyboard, mouse, and headphones to it via Bluetooth.
The OnePlus TV U1 uses an extremely thin OnePlus skin on top of Android TV 9.0. A quad-core MediaTek CPU, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage power the TV. Many popular apps are preloaded, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, YouTube, Zee5, Google Play Movies, Eros Now, and Hungama Play. To access the Play Store, where you can download more OTT services and other third-party apps, you must login in using your Google account.
GizNext’s Expert Opinion
The smart TV industry in India is now booming. There are many excellent options to think about. And unlike in the past, buying a good smart TV doesn’t even need breaking the bank. Xiaomi performs its strengths. This entails providing a competing good at a reasonable cost. With better specs and features, this new 4K Mi TV from its 2021 collection seems and feels updated. This is a good option if you’re seeking for a new 4K smart TV for under Rs. 50,000. Xiaomi has a stronger brand cache and a wide network of customer service representatives than its rivals. One of those smart televisions that blurs the boundary between expensive and affordable is the OnePlus TV U1. The U1’s ability to accomplish this across the board is a plus. The U1 excels in all the important areas and then some, regardless of the design and construction components, specifications, or experience. When it come to The Motorola 55 UHD, this model is an affordable TV with faultless picture quality, acoustics, viewing angles, and Android compatibility.