Small TVs have long ceased to be popular with consumers. They are purchased mainly for installation in the kitchen or in the country. For the living room today they buy televisions with a large diagonal - from 55 inches and above. These are already real personal computers that can go online, browse various content, you can even play on them and so on.
Advanced functionality and a huge selection of models can lead to the fact that a person will simply get confused and fail to acquire the most suitable model. To prevent this from happening, we decided to write this review of the best TVs of 2019 with a diagonal of 55 inches and a resolution of 4K. Let's first see what to look for when buying such products.
Summary of the rating:
How to choose a TV with a diagonal of 55 inches?
First of all, it should be noted that these products are designed for quite large rooms - a living room, a home theater, and so on, where the distance from the viewer to the display surface is at least 3 m. The screen diagonal is almost 140 cm, which makes the useful area of the TV quite large. Narrow frames help the viewer immerse themselves in what is happening on the screen.
When choosing, the type of matrix is necessarily taken into account - usually inexpensive models are equipped with matrices like TN or IPS, but more expensive designs are equipped with OLED or QLED types.
Matrices of the OLED format are developed on the basis of the ability of LEDs to start to glow when an electric current passes through them. They will not need additional lighting. This technology allows you to make the TV thinner and brighter, lower electricity consumption. Colors are very natural, wide viewing angles, black color looks deep. However, it should be borne in mind that their service life is slightly shorter compared to traditional LCD models.
The QLED matrix is based on the technology of quantum dots, however, the backlight is preserved here. Here the so-called organic LEDs are used, and they are installed between the layer of liquid crystals and the backlight. There is no need to use filters to achieve natural images. It is worth noting that the data matrix in terms of brightness is almost an order of magnitude superior to OLED. Screens based on the QLED matrix do not fade over time, the colors are as natural as possible, practically no different from the real ones.
Samsung products are equipped with SUHD matrices. According to their quality characteristics, they practically do not differ from those considered, but they are somewhat cheaper and at the same time they have a long period of operation. In addition, it will be necessary to analyze the speaker system of the TV. Due to the fact that the TV is designed for use in a large-sized room, it should have a sufficiently loud sound.
When choosing models for consideration in our rating, we took into account all the factors mentioned above, but relied on user feedback. We also did not ignore the price-quality ratio of products, we tried to include models that were acceptable in terms of cost in the review so that most readers could afford to buy such products.Well, now is the time to start a direct analysis of the products.
The best models of TVs with 4K resolution and a diagonal of 55 inches
10. Sony KD-55AF8
In the production of this TV, the most modern technologies were used. In particular, it is equipped with a woofer having a diagonal of 3 inches and located on the rear side, which allows you to use the vibration of the display as an acoustic surface. According to the developers, this is a very practical sound reproduction technology, it is consistent with the quality of Dolby Atmos. The front panel is frameless, the design is modernized, it looks solid. Front speakers on the front can not be detected. On the back there are all sockets and connectors for connecting external devices. A TV based on the Android TV operating system works, and access to Google Assistant is provided here.
The processor for this product uses the X1 Extreme - it is one of the most powerful ones designed specifically for image processing. The TV supports all modern image formats. A subwoofer is not provided here, however, low frequencies are reproduced quite qualitatively, neither medium nor high frequencies disappear. The total power of the sound system of this TV is 50 watts. The internal memory here is 16 GB with an operative 8 GB. There are a lot of outputs, with their help you can connect almost any external device.
Benefits:
- Frameless construction;
- High quality workmanship;
- Reliable protection against glare;
- Very wide viewing angles;
- Steady stand;
- Original audio system.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
9. LG OLED55B7V
This model has been on the market for more than two years and today it is one of the most affordable among products with a diagonal of 55 inches. The screen resolution corresponds to the quality of UHD, there is support for HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision. The design based on the WebOS 3.5 Smart TV operating system is working. This TV comes with a stainless steel stand. It looks attractive enough, moreover, it reliably protects the TV from a possible fall. The remote control is easy to use, intuitive, it has on-screen pointers, and the original buttons Netflix and Amazon Video are added. On the back side there are immediately 4 connectors for HDMI format cables. The picture is high-quality and clear, black color undergoes clean processing. The central processor of the TV automatically controls the brightness.
The design is quite simple, but at the same time it is very functional, it does not have a single extra detail. The frame around the display is narrow, and the screen has very wide viewing angles - the picture will not be distorted even if you look at it at an angle of 178 degrees. The lower frame is wider compared to others, this was done because speakers are installed here. The matrix is made using OLED technology, which implies the use of multilayer thin-film structures. Electricity consumption is economical. It is also worth mentioning the temperature range at which this equipment can work - it ranges from -40 to +70 degrees. The processor has several stages of noise reduction, so the graininess is almost completely absent. The palette has a lot of colors and all kinds of shades.
Benefits:
- High quality scaling;
- Narrow frames around the display;
- The presence of a unique filter that can significantly reduce the amount of glare;
- Quite reasonable cost;
- Attractive appearance, characterized by minimalism.
Disadvantages:
- Not always the smoothing system works as we would like.
8. TCL L50P6US
It has an original appearance, which is strict. The frame surrounding the display is quite thin, and the back panel represents a single whole with it.This housing element is made of steel sheet, on the outside it is covered with matte black paint, which has brilliant impregnations. On the bottom side you can find an insert of aluminum, which is also painted black. The back panel looks neat and stylish. The top of the screen unit has a thickness of only 9.5 mm. The liquid crystal matrix is black and almost completely smooth with little matting. The glare does not reflect too well, so it is advisable to install the TV in such a way that direct sunlight does not fall on it. On the lower front side there is a window for the receiver of the infrared signal from the remote control. The button that turns on the power has an LED backlight.
The stand includes two elements made in the form of checkmarks. They are made of high strength aluminum alloy. Their front side is anodized, has a matte finish in black. They have anti-slip pads that perform well even on polished surfaces. The legs are very rigid, the TV is on them quite stable with a slight deviation back. There are a lot of connectors - there is a socket for an Ethernet cable, HDMI, an input for USB, an output for headphones. There are a lot of pre-installed applications, the operating system runs smoothly and stably. Through the USB connector, you can connect both traditional flash drives and external hard drives.
Benefits:
- Superior multimedia capabilities;
- Output delay is negligible;
- Minimum response time;
- Television content is reproduced without interference and noise;
- With an external media connected, you can record the broadcast;
- You can control the TV using both the remote control and a mobile device.
Disadvantages:
- At low brightness, the screen may flicker slightly;
- The chamfer on the frame gives slight glare.
7. Haier LE55Q6500U
These televisions are assembled in St. Petersburg, and products have appeared on sale relatively recently. Appearance is interesting, although not too catchy. The case is made of high-quality plastic, equipped with stiffeners. It is painted in golden cream colors, the frames are narrow, and a glossy insert is provided behind. The legs are metal, made in the same color scheme as the case itself, they are located at a considerable distance from each other. It is possible to mount the structure to the wall. Grooves for laying cables connecting the TV to external devices are not provided. The power cable does not turn off. At first, a slight smell of plastic may be felt, but after a few days it disappears. On the front panel there is a joystick button that allows you to navigate through the menu. She turns on and off the power of the TV. The TV remote control has an ergonomic shape, the buttons are very convenient, its body has a non-slip coating.
The model is based on a VA matrix, developed and manufactured by Samsung. Contrast is at a very high level, which provides excellent black depth. LED backlighting on the sides does not give the slightest local dimming. The response is only 11 ms, so the TV can be used as a console or a full-fledged monitor of a personal computer. The speaker system is represented by two speakers, the total power of which is 20 watts - quite enough for a large room. The speakers are high-quality, no extraneous creaks or noises were found. There are a lot of connectors - three HDMI sockets, two USB 2.0 inputs, a Wi-Fi module and: LAN port.
Benefits:
- The original appearance allows you to successfully compete with expensive models;
- An interesting and juicy picture with a natural display of colors;
- High sound quality;
- Can be used as a computer monitor;
- Low response time.
Disadvantages:
- Plastic case - for such a curious TV, a case made of metal would be better.
6. Hisense H50A6100
The products of a fairly young Chinese company, which appeared on the market relatively recently. The TV itself was introduced to users in the middle of last year. In terms of appearance, it is similar to other models developed by this manufacturer. The upper part is rather narrow, the frames are stylized in metal. The legs are also autonomous, not a classic stand. At the bottom of the TV are the speakers, the motherboard and other important structural elements, so it turned out to be relatively wide. Some inputs for connecting external devices are on the side, while others are at right angles to the back. The picture is quite high-quality, practically does not cause any complaints - this even applies to playing files in very high quality, including Blu-Ray. Lack of black color is not observed. The signal delay is about 50 ms, so using a TV as a game monitor is not recommended.
There are several options for the operation of the speaker system. Its total power is 14 watts - two speakers of 7 watts each. Optimum audibility is achieved in not very large rooms. According to the owners of such a TV, the assembly is of high quality. The design works perfectly with streaming-type content, which is common on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. To access them on the remote control there are corresponding buttons. The set of external interfaces is standard.
Benefits:
- Very reasonable cost;
- Perfect detail;
- Support the highest image quality;
- High-quality assembly.
Disadvantages:
- Low response.
5. Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55
Another Chinese-made product. Outwardly, it almost completely repeats the design of other smart TVs: the design is equipped with an aluminum frame, the corners have a special reinforcement that reliably protects against any kind of damage. The profile is quite thin - the upper part of the model has a thickness of 48 mm, so when installing in place, all necessary safety precautions should be observed. The back panel is completely made of high quality plastic. Here you can find slots for heat dissipation. The front side is almost completely glass. Such a TV will look very good both on the cabinet itself and on the wall. It is able to perfectly fit into the interior of any room. The display is slightly curved, so the viewer will be completely immersed in what is happening on the screen. It is worth noting separately the viewing angles - this parameter is almost 180 degrees.
The matrix works well with 4K image quality. It uses IPS technology, the delay here is minimal - one of the lowest rates in our review - it is 8 ms with an image refresh rate of 60 Hz. Even active scenes are reproduced very clearly. The display has a dynamic backlight that uses Direct-Lit technology. She will independently adapt to the dynamics of the picture and its color scheme. There is an option for protecting eyesight, but by default it is disabled, so you will need to activate it in manual mode. This model is based on the Android platform, this operating system is fully Russified, so it will be very easy to figure it out. At the heart of the device is a quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz with a graphics accelerator Mali-450. The total acoustic power is 16 watts.
Benefits:
- Supports all known formats of video, audio files;
- Fully Russified operating system;
- Stably works with all types of external media;
- Minimum response delay time;
- You don’t have to understand the interface for a long time;
- High definition regardless of image dynamics.
Disadvantages:
- Vision protection must be included independently.
4. BBK 55LEX-6042 / UTS2C
The design is equipped with a liquid crystal display, the aspect ratio of which is 16: 9 - a traditional option for a TV with a similar diagonal. The display resolution corresponds to 4K image quality, the picture is updated at a frequency of 50 Hz. This is enough to ensure clear reproduction of even the most active scenes. You can find LEDs on the sides of the panel. Largely thanks to this technological solution, the TV turned out to be quite thin, however, some users claim that some highlights can be observed on the sides. The viewing angles announced by the manufacturer are quite consistent with reality - 178 degrees. The power of the acoustic component of the TV is 16 watts: it is represented by two speakers of 8 watts each. They are quite enough to form surround sound even in a room of a considerable area.
The TV has a SmartTV function, which turns the gadget into a full-fledged personal computer. In particular, it can be used for surfing the Internet: watch videos, listen to music, visit various pages. The functionality is based on the Russified Android platform developed on the basis of Linux. For her, there are a huge variety of applications. Interfaces for connecting external devices are quite enough - three inputs for HDMI and USB, a jack for connecting a classic analog antenna, an Ethernet connector, a Wi-Fi module is provided. The case is plastic, lightweight, but with increased strength indicators.
Benefits:
- Instantly finds a network and connects to it;
- The picture is beautiful, clear, the colors are as close to natural as possible;
- The operating system boots very quickly;
- There are a large number of useful and entertaining programs.
Disadvantages:
- When using an analog signal, slight interference may occur.
3. SUPRA STV-LC55GT5000U
In third place in our rating of the best 4K TVs with a diagonal of 55 inches was the product that even the most demanding moviegoers would be happy with. The picture quality is excellent, so the viewer is completely immersed in what is happening on the screen. The viewing angles are wide, so you do not have to settle directly in front of the display so as not to miss a single detail. The image is bright, colors are saturated and natural. The TV has a built-in Wi-Fi module, as well as a SmartTV function, thanks to which a person can always choose the most suitable content for viewing. The user has access to all well-known online cinemas, streaming streaming services, as well as a large number of other features.
There is no need to purchase a media player, since it is built-in, able to work with all known formats. You can connect external devices through various connectors. The response time here is short - about 12 ms, so the TV can be connected to a personal computer and play your favorite games. The case of the design is plastic, rather thin, the frames are narrow, they will be practically invisible while watching programs. It is not necessary to mount the TV on a stand; it can be hung on a wall. The interface here is Russified, carefully thought out, it works very smoothly, no delays or slowdowns were found.
Benefits:
- Reliability and durability;
- Long service life;
- There are no highlights or delays;
- High-quality assembly.
Disadvantages:
- Costly construction.
2. Philips 55PUS6503
The latest TV line from this manufacturer, which appeared on sale last year.Users note the quite acceptable cost of this model. Appearance is characteristic for the products of this company. The only thing that has undergone some changes is the color of the case: it got a gray color. Philips Ambilight is not provided with a classic illumination, which made the design thinner, but it was decided to replace it with Direct LED, and the LEDs used here do not fade even after several years of regular use. The picture is quite contrasting, although an IPS matrix is used. All scenes are bright and pronounced, nothing will distract the viewer from what is happening on the screen. Well thought out processing dynamics.
Scaling is stable - there are no complaints about it. P5 is used here as a central processor. It works stably, provides smooth menu navigation. The number of external interfaces is standard, it is possible to work with the DVB-T2 HD standard, like most televisions in our review there is a Wi-Fi module. The speaker system is one of the most powerful - it is represented by two speakers with a power of 10 watts each. All frequencies are heard very well, including the bass line.
Benefits:
- LED backlight display;
- Reasonable cost;
- High-quality assembly;
- Convenient menu navigation;
- Ergonomic shape of the remote control.
Disadvantages:
- Too significant scatter of the legs of the stand, which negatively affects the stability of the structure.
1. Samsung QE55Q6FNA
So we got to the leader of our rating today, which was the brightest representative of the latest generation of televisions from the Korean manufacturer. The design has an ultra-thin design, the width of the frames around the display is minimal. The case is painted in silver color, which has a special anti-reflective coating. The thickness of the lower frame is slightly larger, since there are hidden speakers, controls, in particular, an infrared signal receiver from the remote control. The TV supports the highest resolution, so even small objects will be very clearly visible. The screen turned out to be truly unique, since here the pixels are highlighted due to quantum dots. Such technology not only makes the picture more vibrant and vibrant, but also allows you to achieve maximum color realism. Another unique technology is Q Contrast, due to which there is an automatic adjustment of the color gamut, contrast and brightness depending on the degree of illumination of the room.
The TV works on the basis of the latest generation Q Engine, which allows you to interact stably with most of the options available in the device. A Wi-Fi module is provided here, however, you can connect to the Internet using a standard Ethernet connector. It is possible to connect to most available streaming services. If you wish, you can connect any mobile devices to the TV, and work with the content contained there in the broadcast mode. In this case, all connected equipment can be controlled using a special remote control that comes with the TV. The pre-installed Smart Things application allows you to save data from any connected gadgets that support the latest version of the “smart home” technology to the device. The number and types of interfaces are standard here - as with most models included in our review.
Benefits:
- The most modern model;
- High contrast and clarity of the picture;
- Can be built into the system of "smart home";
- Many different original features.
Disadvantages:
- The screen does not have anti-reflective coating.
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The review of the best TVs with a diagonal of 55 inches has come to an end.We tried to collect the maximum amount of useful information for each of the models so that you could determine exactly which products would be optimal for you. If you still have some questions or you can’t decide on the most suitable model in any way, take an interest in this through the comments on this article. We will promptly respond to each message and provide all additional information of interest.