Five best budget TVs under Rs 20,000: Top picks for you

TVs have evolved to such an extent that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to enjoy large displays and premium features, as our selection below demonstrates. While you do miss out on some features like 4K resolution and ALLM mode with 120Hz refresh rates, you can rest assured that these sub-20k TVs have plenty to offer even for the most demanding customer.

Top 5 smart TVs under Rs 20,000

1. Croma 43-inch Full HD LED Smart TV

2. Blaupunkt CyberSound G2 (40-inch)

3. LG 32-inch HD Ready LED Smart TV

4. Xiaomi A Series 32-inch HD LED Smart Google TV

5. TCL S5403A 32-inch HD Ready LED Smart Android TV

1. Croma 43-inch Full HD LED Smart TV

One of the best, most feature-rich smart TVs you can get under Rs 20,000 is the Croma 43-inch Full HD LED Smart TV. It’s one of the few TVs in this price range with a 43-inch display, and that display boasts of a full HD (1920×1080) resolution that offers excellent sharpness and detail. 

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The panel also happens to be an A-Plus grade one, guaranteeing quality, and it hits 300 nits of brightness. Two HDMI ports are available, one of which supports ARC, and you get a pair of 20W speakers for audio. A custom Linux OS adds the smarts and access to a wide variety of streaming apps.

2. Blaupunkt CyberSound G2 (40-inch)

Another option we’d like to recommend is the Blaupunkt Cybersound G2 series. The company made a name for itself selling car audio systems, and now brings that expertise to the home entertainment space with TVs like the G2. The USP of the G2 is its impressive and punchy 48W speaker array that supports both DTS TruSurround and Dolby Digital Plus. The 40-inch panel is no slouch either as it boasts of full HD resolution and HDR support. It runs Android TV 11 OS.

3. LG 32-inch HD Ready LED Smart TV

The LG HD Ready TV boasts of impressive visual quality thanks to AI enhanced picture quality and support for both HDR10 and HLG formats. A feature called ActiveHDR monitors the image quality of the scene and performs dynamic, scene-by-scene enhancements. This is a 60Hz display, but you can play games on it. Audio is provided by a 10W dual speaker system that produces rich and clear sound.

4. Xiaomi A Series 32-inch HD LED Smart Google TV

Xiaomi’s offering in this price bracket is a great all-rounder. The Xiaomi A-series 32-inch TV comes with Google TV integration and a 20W speaker system. You get 1.5 GB RAM for a smooth user experience, and a generous 8 GB storage that offers plenty of room for all your apps and even a game or two. Two USB ports allow you to use external storage, while two HDMI inputs allow for multiple devices including gaming consoles. There’s even an ethernet port for when your Wi-Fi isn’t fast enough.

5. TCL S5403A 32-inch HD Ready LED Smart Android TV

The TCL S5403A 32-inch TV is a superb, budget-friendly smart TV with an HD Ready panel and Android TV support. What we like most about this TV is the fact that it has micro-dimming support, a feature that dynamically adjusts the backlight in different zones to improve perceived contrast and image quality. On top of this, you get Dolby Audio support via 24W speakers, HDR10 technology, and even Google Assistant integration. It’s a great deal at a great price.

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TVs today are available at very reasonable prices with little to no compromise. Even in the sub-Rs 20,000 range, you get features like micro dimming, premium speakers, and A+ grade panels. These were features that you’d only find in some of the most expensive TVs around just a couple of years ago. Regardless of your budget, a new TV today is guaranteed to offer you a pleasant experience.