Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Sony, OnePlus, Samsung, Acer lead the feature-rich pack

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Nokia (50 inch) Ultra HD / Price: Rs 29,999

Need a large screen TV for your den or an additional screen for your bedroom or study? You don’t need to break the bank or spend  more than Rs 30,000 for a 2023-proof smart TV that ticks all the key boxes. Smart TVs at this price have not just got smarter but also sharper and sound better than their predecessors from a couple of years ago.

Android-powered TVs are changing the budget TV landscape offering easy access to OTT content and voice-based search to simplify the navigation process. These TVs have also been shaving off the bezels as they get more sleeker and look better in your living spaces. Picture clarity has been one of the big improvements in this price band. We’re seeing more and more 4K UHD TVs continue to land at the sub Rs 30K price band with immersive screens that keep up with high quality HD content on OTT platforms.

We round up the best smart TVs under Rs 30K that deliver bang for your buck:

Nokia (50 inch) Ultra HD (50TAUHDN)

Packed with features, this 50-inch 4K TV is a good value for money option under Rs 30K. The headline feature is 48 watts of sound powered by Japanese audio major Onkyo. The sound set-up combines 30W Quatro X speakers along with 18W tweeters to deliver a 360-degree audio projection. This UHD TV (3840 x 2160 pixels) features a 60Hz refresh rate and comes with Google Assistant and Chromecast built in.

Price: Rs 29,999

OnePlus 40 TV Y1S

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: OnePlus 40 TV Y1S / Price: Rs 21,999

This one is a part of OnePlus’ entry-level range that comes with all the smart features and the ‘connected’ OnePlus ecosystem experience at an affordable price point. This elegantly designed TV also comes with a sleek remote. The TV40 T1S is powered by Android 11 and also includes a host of handy features like ‘One Click Clean-up’ which ensures that when you are done using an app on your TV, it does not continue running in the background. OnePlus’ Gamma Engine which is one of the headline features of this TV. OnePlus claims the Gamma Engine smart-tunes the visuals to provide bolder dynamic contrast and vibrant colours. Gamers will appreciate the ALLM (Auto low latency mode) that keeps things ultra-smooth.

Price: Rs 21,999

Xiaomi X Series (43)

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Xiaomi X Series / Price: Rs 28,999

Part of Xiaomi’s 2023 line-up of TVs, the new X Series moves away from an app-based smart TV approach to a ‘Content first UI’ approach. Powered by Google TV and PatchWall+, the TV personalises content based on your viewing preferences. Xiaomi keeps bezels to a minimum with a full-screen experience that takes the screen: body ratio to 98%. The X Series comes with Google Assistant for voice commands and Chromecast built-in, along with Miracast that allows you to seamlessly stream content from your other devices. It feature an in-house video processing algorithm - Vivid Picture Engine(VPE) and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 that delivers more lifelike colours.

Price: Rs 28,999

Samsung UE60 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Samsung UE60 Crystal / Price: Rs 29,990

One of the highlights of this 4K TV is Samsung’s ‘PurColor’ features that enables the TV to express a huge range of colours for optimal picture performance that creates an immersive viewing experience. Samsung’s Smart Hub optimises content curation and discovery; you don’t have to spend much time searching for the content that you like. This TV also boasts of Contrast Enhancer that dynamically adjusts the contrast, resulting in an enhanced sense of depth and colour. Gamer-friendly features include ‘Motion Xcelerator’ that delivers smoother motion for clearer pictures.

Price: Rs 29,990 (after discounts, cash backs)

Sony Bravia KD-32W920K

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Sony Bravia KD-32W920K Price: Rs 25,990

This HD-ready TV is powered by Sony’s X-Reality Pro engine and features a 60Hz refresh rate. It’s bundled with a host of smart features including voice search, Google Play, Chromecast and is also ready for Apple Airplay devices. It comes with 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports that allow you to connect with multiple devices. You get an intuitive remote with multiple hotkeys for all your favourite apps.

Price: Rs 25,990

Acer (50 inches) 4K Ultra HD (AR50AR2851UDFL)

Best smart TVs under Rs 30,000: Acer (50 inches) 4K Ultra HD \ Price: Rs 27,999

It offers a 50-inch 4K TV (3840 x 2160 pixels / 60Hz refresh rate) experience at an affordable price point. You get multiple connectivity options – 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. Sound quality is also a win – this Acer TV offers 30 watts of output with high fidelity speakers and Dolby audio with a choice of 5 sound modes. Other picture highlights include UHD Upscaling and an ‘Intelligent Frame Stabilisation Engine’.

Price: Rs 27,999