Best TVs for every budget

The television is among the most important appliances in our homes and is seen as a window to the outside world. It is our go to for everything from entertainment and news to timely sports updates. So, it is imperative to choose the best TV to suit your needs and budget. But that is easier said than done.  

For all that modern televisions have to offer, an easy selection process is not on the menu. Whether you’re on the lookout for a budget 4K TV or the most affordable OLED TV, things can quickly get confusing.  

To help you out, here’s a list of the best TVs you can buy right now at every price segment -from the best budget TV under Rs 10,000, all the way up to flagships around the Rs 1,00,000 mark. Go through our guide below, and you can spend more time actually watching TV, instead of figuring out which one to buy. 

Best TVs under Rs 10,000

If you’re looking for an affordable smart TV, then the sub-Rs 10,000 segment has some great options. The Croma 32-inch HD Ready TV, for instance, comes with Google TV and access to all Android TV applications, all for the price of Rs 9,990, making it a great affordable android TV as well. You can also consider the Westinghouse W2 Series TV and the Kodak 32SE5001BL, both of which offer a different set of specifications.  

Best TVs under Rs 20,000

Just because you want the best TV on a budget, doesn’t mean you have to skimp on features like good resolution. If you’re ready to spend a little more, the under-Rs 20,000 bracket has some fantastic value-for-money options to choose from. Inexpensive smart TVs like the Hisense E43N offer a 43-inch screen with Google TV, 30W speakers and a bezel-less design.  

There is also the Samsung Series 4 32-inch TV which comes with the brand’s proprietary Tizen OS and the Croma 40-inch Full HD TV which comes with Google TV, a bezel-less design and 20W speakers.  

Best TVs under Rs 30,000

The under-Rs 30,000 price bracket is where you can find some of the best bang for buck options when it comes to smart TVs, because this segment brings you to the realm of 4K TVs. If you want a compact 4K TV, you can opt for the TCL C655 43-inch TV, which sports a QLED panel that offers better contrast ratios than your average LED screen.  

Want the biggest screen you can find in this budget? Consider the Kodak CA Series 55-inch TV, which comes with Android TV and a massive 55-inch screen. However, if what you’re looking for is mix of size and specifications, you can look at the Acer Advanced I-series 50-inch 4K TV, which comes with features like 36W speakers, an HDMI 2.1 port for consoles like the PlayStation 5 Slim, and MEMC for smoother motion.  

Best TVs under Rs 40,000

If you go higher up the budget-tree, you will find larger TVs with better display panels and features. Under Rs 40,000, you can find smart TVs like the Sony Bravia 2 43-inch TV, a 4K Ultra HD TV with Sony’s signature Live Colour technology and X1 processor. For something more feature-packed, there is the Xiaomi X Pro Series 50-inch TV, which comes with Xiaomi’s own UI, Google TV, and big 40W speakers.  

If you have a bunch of smart devices in your house, you can also consider the LG UT80, which can control IoT devices, is compatible with both Apple Home and Google Matter, and even packs features like AI resolution upscaling and a ‘Filmmaker Mode’ for movies, among others. 

Best TVs under Rs 50,000

Upping your budget up to Rs 50,000 from Rs 30,000 allows you to get some good value-for-money large screen TVs like the iFFalcon Q73, a massive 65-inch TV that not only sports a QLED panel with better colours but also comes with features like 120Hz game accelerator that lets you enjoy PC/console games at higher frame-rates.   

More premium offerings in this segment include the Samsung DU7660, a 50-inch 4K LED TV, with all the Tizen OS features, or the Xiaomi X Pro 55-inch TV, which comes with 40W speakers, and plenty of ports including three HDMI and two USB ports. 

Best TVs under Rs 60,000

This price bracket is where screens get bigger and more premium, and TVs begin sporting more features. Options here include the TCL P755 Pro, which comes with three HDMI ports for connecting to your PC, TV and gaming console. You can also opt for the TCL P71B Pro or the Samsung Q60D 43-inch TV, both of which come with a QLED display with better colours and contrasts and differ only on the size and operating system.  

Samsung’s Tizen OS TVs in this range come with seamless integration with Galaxy series smartphones, along with other features like Samsung TV Plus, which let you stream over 100 popular channels via a network connection at no additional cost. However, if you want a bigger sized TV in this segment, you may want to look at other brands, many of which will feature either Google TV or WebOS operating systems.  

Best TVs under Rs 70,000

By taking your budget up to Rs 70,000, you can get similar TVs as the previous two segments, but in bigger sizes. Premium options like the Samsung Q60D QLED can be grabbed in a 50-inch size, while the LG Nanocell TV is available in a 55-inches. The Sony Bravia 2 4K TV can be purchased in its 55-inch avatar too.  

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With other brands, you can get even large options in this segment, and one of the best options here is the TCL P755 Pro, which comes with 4K resolution in a giant 75-inch panel, with features like 120Hz Game Accelerator and Dolby Vision certification.  

Best TVs under Rs 1 lakh

Going up to Rs 1 lakh, we are now in the league of luxury, high-end TVs that aim to be more than just large screens. A classic example of this is the Samsung Frame – a 55-inch, colour-accurate QLED panel, which is a TV, but also doubles up as a showcase for artwork. Samsung bundles the TV with a large collection of licensed art that users can choose between. It’s a TV when you use it, and a painting when you don’t.  

Want something more conventional? You can look at the LG NanoCell 4K TV in the 65-inch size, or the Croma 75-inch QLED 4K TV which is one of the largest TVs you can buy in this segment. Both these options also come with all the ports and other features you’d expect from a TV in this segment.  

Best TVs over Rs 1 lakh

If you are ready to buy a TV of over Rs 1 lakh, you can get some great mini-LED and OLED options, and we think the latter should be your priority, as OLED TVs offer the slimmest designs and the best picture quality, especially with blacks and darker colours. Some great OLED options include the LG Evo C4 55-inch, which is one of the most affordable OLED TVs you can buy right now.  

Those who prefer Tizen OS and staying in the Samsung ecosystem can also consider the Samsung 9 Series 65-inch OLED TV, which comes with native 120Hz refresh rate, also making it one of the best ways to enjoy console gaming on the big screen. 

Those are the best TVs to buy at every budget, from the best affordable TVs to flagship televisions. You can also always explore our full range of TVs or walk into your nearest Croma store for more guidance.