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Best smart TVs to buy under Rs 30,000 in India in February 2024

By Dhruv Joshi -

Published On: February 17, 2024

The smart TV market in India is riddled with choices, and the under Rs 30,000 bracket is rife with good choices all around. This price point allows manufacturers to provide even 4K resolution displays that offer vibrant visuals coupled with captivating audio experiences. If you're in the market for a smart TV with a budget of Rs 30,000, we've got you covered. Here's a list of the best smart TVs to buy under Rs 30,000 in India.

Best smart TVs under Rs. 30,000

Redmi Smart Fire TV

Price: Rs. 11,499

Release: March 2023

Key specifications:

Display: The TV comes with a 32-inch display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels, a refresh rate of 60Hz, 178-degree viewing angles, and a response time of 6.5ms.
Processor, RAM, and storage: A quad-core Cortex A35 CPU paired with a Mali G31 MP2 GPU powers the device. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Audio: The TV comes with 20W dual speakers with Dolby Audio support.
Software: The device operates on FireOS 7 and comes with built-in Fire TV with access to over 12,000 apps, LiveTV channels, parental control, data usage monitoring, and remote voice control with Alexa.
Connectivity: The TV has Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support. There are two USB 2.0 slots, along with an RJ45 Ethernet jack and two HDMI ports. You get a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, AV input, and an antenna port as well.

Expert Verdict: The Redmi Smart Fire TV (review) is a value-for-money proposition in more ways than one. Of course, expectations must be tempered when talking about a smart TV that is priced as low as Rs 11,499. Even so, you are getting the best features possible in the segment, including a decent UI, good speakers, and dual-channel Wi-Fi connectivity. Performance can feel a bit slow when switching between apps, but that is one of the compromises one has to make at this price point. The Redmi Fire TV gets my recommendation as a serious contender in the budget smart TV space.

Infinix W1 43-inch QLED 4K TV

Price: Rs. 21,999

Release: September 2023

Key specifications:

Display: The Infinix 43W1 TV comes with a 43-inch Quantom Dot LED display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (4K), a refresh rate of 60Hz, 350nits peak brightness, a 94 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, auto-low latency mode, HDR10+, and support for Dolby Vision and MEMC technology.
Processor, RAM, and storage: A Realtek quad-core processor powers the device. It comes with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Audio: The TV features a 20W down-firing dual-speaker setup with Dolby Audio support.
Software: The smart TV operates on WebOS and comes with the WebOS app store (1000+ apps), Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, and voice control with Magic Remote.
Connectivity: The smart TV comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5 support. There are three HDMI 2.1 ports (one eARC), two USB 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, AV input, optical input, and an antenna port.

We reviewed the 55-inch model and here's what we said:

Expert Verdict: The Infinix W1 QLED Smart TV offers you is unmatched SDR performance, superb visual quality, a good selection of labelled I/O ports, and a lag-free software experience. The absence of Dolby Vision HDR support on this TV results in a somewhat underwhelming HDR performance

Redmi Smart TV 43

Price: Rs. 23,999

Launch Date: March 2023

Key specifications:

Display: The TV comes with a 43-inch display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD), a refresh rate of 60Hz, 178-degree viewing angles, and an auto-low latency mode
Processor, RAM, and storage: A quad-core Cortex A35 CPU paired with a Mali G31 MP2 GPU powers the device. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Audio: The TV comes with 20W dual speakers with Dolby Audio, Dolby AudioDTS-HD, and DTS Virtual: X support.
Software: The device operates on PatchWall 4 based on Android 11, with features such as Universal Search, smart recommendations, and over 75 LiveTV channels. The TV comes with a built-in Chromecast and features like parental control and IMDb integration.
Connectivity: The TV has Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support. You get two USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, an AV port, two HDMI ports, a headphone jack, and an antenna.

Expert Verdict: The Redmi Smart TV 43 (review) offers good picture quality with excellent colours and decent FHD resolution. Again, if you're not looking for a 4K TV in this price segment, then the Redmi TV is a good option. The sound system compliments the display and offers a pretty immersive experience without having to spend extra on an external soundbar. The TV needed more RAM and a better chipset to offer a smooth, lag-free experience.

Xiaomi Smart TV X 43

Price: Rs. 26,499

Launch Date: August 2023

Key specifications:

Display: The TV comes with a 43-inch display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (4K), a refresh rate of 60Hz, a 94 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, auto-low latency mode, and supports MEMC technology and Dolby Vision.
Processor, RAM, and storage: A quad-core Cortex A55 CPU paired with a Mali G51 MP1 GPU powers the device. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Audio: The TV comes with 30W stereo speakers with DTS X, DTS Virtual:X, and Dolby Audio support.
Software: The device is a Google TV with built-in Chromecast and access to PlayStore, PatchWall+, LiveTV channels, parental control, universal search, and Mi Home support.
Connectivity: The smart TV comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support. There are three HDMI 2.1 ports (one eARC) and two USB ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, AV input, optical input, and an antenna port.

We reviewed the 65-inch variant and here's what we said:

Expert Verdict: The Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is a value-for-money option. With Dolby Vision support, Google TV OS, and good 30W speakers, the Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is sure to please the masses. The TV offers an impressive audio-visual experience with crisp display paired with the Dolby Audio-supported 30W speakers. The port selection also makes for easy connectivity options.

Blaupunkt 50QD7010 4K Google TV

Price: Rs. 29,999

Launch Date: October 2022

Key specifications:

Display: The Blaupunkt TV comes with a 50-inch QLED display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (4K), a refresh rate of 60Hz, HDR10+, and support for Dolby Vision and MEMC technology.
Processor, RAM, and storage: A quad-core MediaTek processor powers the TV, paired with 16GB of internal storage.
Audio: The TV features a 40W stereo speaker setup with a maximum sound output of 60W. The speakers come with Dolby Atmos support.
Software: The device is a Google TV and comes with a built-in Chromecast with app support, parental control, and Google Assistant. It also comes with a voice-control enabled magic remote for easy use.
Connectivity: The smart TV comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support. There are three HDMI 2.1 ports (one eARC), two USB 2.0 ports, a LAN port, and an antenna port.

Expert verdict: The Blaupunkt 4K QLED smart TV (review) is a capable choice in the sub-Rs 30,000 market, although it's the oldest model in this list. It does have the audio and visual traits that set it up competitively with other products. We were impressed with how good the picture quality on the TV is compared to its price tag. Apart from that, the setup process and build quality of the device are quite good. The few areas of improvement revolve around the interface, which can lag at times, but apart from that, you would be hard-pressed to find a better alternative.

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