Infinix 55W1Q 4K TV review: worth a second look

By
Florence George
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Infinix is known for offering value-for-money devices. Its laptops have all stood the test of time and still exist in my personal budget laptop recommendation list. So when I heard that Infinix had released a new line-up of QLED TVs, namely the Infinix W1 QLED series, I had to check it out. The key feature of this TV lineup is the LG’s smart WebOS integration. But what about the picture quality? Sound quality? What about the overall experience? Well, this review will take you through the finer points and help decide whether you should consider this Infinix 55W1 QLED TV as your next upgrade or not.

Starting with the variants and pricing, the Infinix W1 QLED Smart TV Series offers three variants: a 32-inch (HD-Ready) model priced at Rs 10,499, a 55-inch (4K) model at Rs 34,999, and the most expensive 65-inch TV (4K) available for Rs 47,999. Now, focusing on the 55-inch model, let’s delve into the features and capabilities of this TV.

Design and build quality

Infinix 55W1 QLED bezels
  • Inside the box, you’ll find a Bluetooth-enabled LG Magic Remote, a wall-mounting kit, two AA batteries, and some paperwork.
  • This TV offers the same tried and tested familiar fat chin bezel design. This design has become a norm for quite some time as all the bezels except the bottom one are comparatively thinner, thus offering the viewer a superior, no-distraction viewing experience. The bottom bezel houses the Infinix logo and looks prominent and well-placed on the TV.
  • Talking about the build quality, this TV has a solid metal chassis, which is quite impressive. The construction is top-notch, with no noticeable gaps between the panel and the bezels. Moreover, the TV stands firmly on its metallic feet without any wobbling.

Ports

  • As per the I/O ports are considered, the TV has you covered in two areas. On the right-hand side, there are three HDMI ports, with the middle one supporting ARC. There is then a USB 2.0 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Moving down, at the bottom section, the TV offers an optical audio port, an RJ45 LAN port, another USB 2.0 port, analog RCA ports, and an RF antenna port. There are plenty of options for all your devices!

Display

HD SDR
  • As the name suggests, this TV sports a 4K UHD 55-inch Quantum Dot LED panel. The picture quality of the display is simply stunning. The viewing angles are impressive, delivering deep blacks. The colours are vivid and punchy, and in terms of brightness, our internal testing revealed a peak brightness of up to 400 Nits, surpassing the claimed brightness of 320 Nits.
  • The TV provides various picture profiles, including Cinema, Eco, Standard, Vivid, and Game Optimizer. The Cinema profile offers a slightly warmer tone, which I personally find appealing. However, the Standard profile is also suitable for general daily content consumption, especially for watching soap operas.

4K SDR
  • This TV also supports MEMC, which stands for motion compensation. If you enjoy the smooth cinematic look of a video, you can switch it ON to make the video appear smoother, giving it a soap opera effect. However, I prefer to keep the MEMC turned OFF to maintain the content as the director intended.
    • 4K HDR
  • While watching SDR content on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, or Netflix, the TV excels with its impressive 94 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The SDR picture quality and colour reproduction are top notch. However, the TV isn’t so impressive in HDR performance. For instance, in scenes like Spiderman: Far From Home, the background is well-lit and defined, but the character model of Spiderman in his black stealth suit lacks definition, texture, and fine details. It seems like crucial HDR data is missing, possibly explaining the absence of Dolby Vision HDR certification support.