The 15 Best TV Brands of 2020

Most Popular TV Brands

The most famous and popular companies are strikingly different from others not only in that their TVs are easy to find in any store, but also in a huge variety of features, manufacturability and cost. The developments of the largest brands are presented in all categories, so everyone can find among them a solution to their taste and budget: from minimalist budget options for a summer house or a small kitchen to cutting-edge new products with high picture quality, surround sound and innovative features. Nevertheless, each manufacturer has unique features that are common, if not to all, then to most TVs.

5 Panasonic

Panasonic is one of the most popular Japanese manufacturers, annually presenting TV sets from different market segments to the consumer. The not always justified pricing policy and the dampness of some individual models did not allow the brand to take a higher position in the review. Nevertheless, most of the company's devices fell in love with buyers for decent quality, ease of operation and good loud speakers.

Even Panasonic's less-expensive representatives, such as the 32-inch TX-32FSR500 TV, have 20-watt loudspeakers, which will be enough for most people to comfortably watch their favorite movies.At the same time, while most competitors equip their equipment with the often not the most convenient Android platform, the Japanese company preferred the fast and at the same time the simplest Firefox OS system with a clear interface.

4 LG

Known for its huge range of South Korean company LG occupies a prominent place among the best manufacturers of TVs. The brand's developments are very diverse: from the simplest models costing about 10,000 rubles to expensive giants with 4K UHD resolution and many rare features. LG is innovative and innovative. TVs from companies in the middle and premium segments often combine a huge number of functions, including surround sound, voice control, a timer, a light sensor, support for various formats, standards and interfaces.

Standing out among LG's best TVs is the state-of-the-art giant 4K OLED65W8 model, equipped with as many as six speakers with a total output of 60 watts, a subwoofer for extra depth, multi-screen mode and voice control. However, this does not prevent the brand from actively creating very affordable, but at the same time quite functional models, the cost of which starts at 8,000 rubles.

3 Philips

The Dutch brand is perhaps the only representative of the category, with due responsibility related to the creation of both a premium device and an inexpensive basic model.The lion's share of Philips TVs is aimed at the mass consumer, and therefore the company's developments can often be found in the budget and middle class than in the elite. At the same time, even 3D TVs with spectacular Ambilight backlighting, which have become a kind of hallmark of the Dutch manufacturer, are relatively affordable compared to competitors in price.

However, Philips is not only good at these futuristic developments, because the brand has created many excellent mid-priced TVs that are not inferior to premium counterparts either in quality or in the ability to perform the most important and popular functions. So, for example, the inexpensive model 39PHT4003, like many expensive analogues, received a high-contrast 39-inch screen with an anti-reflective coating that does not distort the image at any angle, the popular Time Shift option, and the ability to record video to external media.

2 Samsung

The devices of the popular Korean manufacturer are not only among the richest in features, but also proved to be the best in terms of durability. Like LG in every niche, Samsung TVs have been running for years without issue. High quality successfully harmonizes with useful properties and in many cases with quite an adequate price. Although the company has a reputation of far from being the most democratic concern, today many Samsung devices with similar characteristics cost no more than LG or another world-famous brand.

According to numerous reviews, the company's TVs, as a rule, fully justify their price with a long service life, a variety of design solutions and Full HD resolution, even in economy class models. The only drawback was some slowness in the otherwise quite convenient Smart TV.

1 Sony

The world-renowned Japanese company with more than half a century of history has become the leader among the best TV manufacturers. Sony designs are unique in their attention to detail. Every detail has been thought out in these TVs, thanks to which Smart TV and other functions are stable and work without failures and unexpected reboots. At the same time, the models differ more than it might seem at first glance. A variety of functionality and different operating systems from Android to Opera TV provide the user with a good choice of devices with an elegant design.

Although Sony is sometimes criticized for its pricing policy, the cost of TVs is comparable to peers. The not too low price of the most profitable models is largely due to the fact that the company creates only devices with a diagonal of more than 32 inches, and large TVs of well-known brands are rarely cheap. Therefore, Sony can only be reproached for the lack of compact devices, but not for greed.

Top Economy TV Brands

Some companies prefer not to scatter on the race of innovations and large diagonals, but to focus on the most popular class of TVs for home and summer cottages - the budget one. Most devices of this type are very compact, lightweight and consume relatively little electricity.However, despite the low price and small dimensions, the TVs of some of the best brands can boast of really decent picture and sound quality, excellent speed, and sometimes basic innovative additions. In addition, they are mostly very simple both in setting up and in everyday use, so they are suitable for a viewer of any age.

5 BBK

The Chinese brand BBK is one of the very few manufacturers with the most customer-oriented pricing policy. Even among representatives of the economy class, TVs from this company stand out with record low prices. At the same time, not only the smallest models, but also the development of the middle diagonal please with such accessibility. Also, according to reviews, the TVs of this manufacturer are characterized by the most simple and intuitive control. In addition, very compact dimensions and very low weight have become an important advantage of BBK. For example, the BBK 20LEM-1063/T2C model weighs only 1.8 kilograms, so you don't have to worry about placing the TV even on a fairly thin wall or a light hanging shelf.

However, like everything cheap, this company also has drawbacks, the main of which users consider weak and not very high-quality sound and low resolution on many TVs. Otherwise, BBK is not inferior to most slightly more expensive companies.

4 Hyundai

Although the Hyundai brand has been known to everyone for a very long time, not everyone knows that this holding is engaged in the production of not only cars and ships, but also electronics for the home. Despite the big name, the South Korean company does not raise prices, trying to make its developments accessible to everyone. However, reasonable prices do not prevent the manufacturer from creating sufficiently high-quality and well-thought-out models, which are also very diverse. It is in the assortment of Hyundai that the smallest TVs of the category are found, the diagonal of which does not exceed 19 inches, and giants of 50 and even 55 inches. At the same time, most devices receive only the best reviews from buyers.

Also, a characteristic feature of many brand TVs is the minimum pixel response time, which provides excellent image quality when playing dynamic video. The record holder in this aspect was the most affordable and compact Hyundai H-LED19R401BS2 model, ideal for a summer house or a kitchen.

3 JVC

JVC TVs are definitely among the most sought after and loved by users of inexpensive devices, because many of them differ from other budget employees in very good quality for this class. The refresh rate index for most Japanese developments is slightly higher than for analogues, which ensures greater smoothness of the movement of an object or character on the screen, and hence a better picture quality in general.In addition, the JVC brand equips its TVs with decent speakers, which are well above the category average, so they sound better than their closest competitors.

A separate advantage of JVC, according to many reviewers, is the build quality and aesthetic appearance. Slim bezels and neat yet stable feet pair the brand's TVs with a basic yet still color choice. Especially loved by many model JVC LT-24M585W in a refined white case. This color and compact 24-inch diagonal make this TV an excellent solution for the kitchen.

2 TELEFUNKEN

As befits German electronics, Telefunken TVs are clear, practical and thought out to the smallest detail, even despite the modest price. Many of them please with full-fledged Full HD quality, and some with full-fledged Smart TV, which makes them the most profitable purchase, which makes it possible to watch your favorite films not only from a flash drive or external hard drive, but also in an online cinema. An even more innovative feature of this manufacturer was the support for working in the "smart home" system, making it very convenient to use. At the same time, the reviews highlight the functionality of Smart TV and image quality on a variety of brand devices.

The best creation of the brand, according to a number of experts and buyers, was the TELEFUNKEN TF-LED32S39T2S smart TV with a medium diagonal. A neat stand, support for the DLNA standard for interacting with mobile devices and high contrast made it the most popular development of the company.

1 HARPER

The youngest company in the ranking, founded only in 2014, is developing rapidly and leaving behind many more experienced competitors. Despite the affordability, HARPER TVs are characterized by an excellent level of brightness and picture clarity, worthy of even more expensive models, for which the manufacturer was awarded the title of the best in our TOP of inexpensive TVs.

Separate praise is worthy of live color reproduction, which has become the main feature of all devices of the company. At the same time, the manufacturer even equipped some of the latest models with the function of saving TV programs to a USB flash drive and the ability to stop the broadcast and resume viewing from the same moment. Such properties were until recently considered the privilege of more expensive devices and today are still not too common on budget TVs.

Top Midrange TV Brands

Middle-class TVs are the golden mean between economy and manufacturability. Many manufacturers producing mainly mid-priced electronics manage to seriously compete with the most famous and promoted firms known throughout the world. This is not surprising, because their best developments often do not lag behind the inventions of leading brands in a number of parameters and functions, but at the same time they cost several times cheaper. Some of them can even boast of a very good level of performance of rather complex technologies, as well as high quality and resolution of the picture, and sometimes a good set of useful add-ons.

5 STARWIND

Televisions of the domestic manufacturer Starwind are not as numerous and widely known as the devices of many competing companies, but this does not affect their quality in any way. On the contrary, they excel in some respects. First of all, the Starwind brand did not deprive its TVs of volume and powerful sound. This is one of the few brands that produces mid-range devices with good surround sound effects. In addition, the Starwind range is very diverse and includes not only relatively small Full HD models, but also large TVs with an extremely rare 4K resolution for the middle class and a large, incredibly contrasting and bright screen.

The most notable of these solutions was the Starwind SW-LED50U303BS2 TV, which attracts attention with an impressive diagonal, support for digital satellite TV and even the 24p True Cinema option. In addition, in the reviews, this model, like other brand developments, is often praised for the quality of the backlight.

4 polar line

Polarline is the most promising brand in our ranking, because the history of its victories and accomplishments has just begun. Founded only recently in 2019, this company in the shortest possible time adorned the middle price segment with a whole series of diverse TVs at once, most of which have a diagonal of 40 inches or more and please with a juicy contrast picture, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews.At the same time, brand devices are quite versatile, because they support most common file formats, making it easy to play almost any file from external media.

Some TV sets of a young domestic manufacturer have gone even further. For example, Polarline 50PL51TC-SM boasts not only a large picture with Full HD quality, but also the presence of Smart TV, CI + interface, 4 GB of internal memory and even the ability to memorize up to 1299 channels, which is twice as much as a number of competitors .

3 Supra

Supra is one of the most versatile and modern brands in the category. Offering the maximum number of TVs available, the manufacturer has made them very different from each other. Some of the devices have a very impressive diagonal and an attractive price. Others delight the eye with a bright 1080p Full HD screen and reactive image refresh. Still others received the ability to connect to wireless Internet, support for two independent TV tuners, as well as powerful speakers with surround sound effect.

At the same time, all these TVs have in common not only the name of the company, but also the presence of additional features for working with TV shows, including recording them on a USB drive. The device also won a lot of positive reviews due to compatibility with many formats and devices, including a computer, and excellent build quality.

2 Akai

TVs from the original Japanese company are found in a number of segments, but they are most widely represented by mid-range devices.It was these Akai models that became the golden mean, connecting the availability and support of the popular Smart TV function, which is quite rare for inexpensive devices. However, not only this allowed the company to enter the TOP of the best.

Many people call TVs of this brand an excellent solution for the kitchen, thanks to a juicy picture with a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees and useful additions. Moreover, the Japanese did not stint on decent speakers, which are considered a separate advantage of the modern Akai. A stylish design in traditional Japanese style and a fan-shaped headband have become a recognizable calling card and a sign of quality.

1 Thompson

Founded over a hundred years ago, the Thompson brand is the most conservative yet high-quality manufacturer of mid-range TVs. Almost all devices of this company are deprived of Smart TV and wireless Internet, but this is no less in demand. The lack of popular modern features, however, is compensated not only by a very affordable price, but also by a high-quality image with excellent levels of brightness and contrast. All Thompson TVs have the best pixel response time in the category, as well as good overall system performance.

Despite the lack of Smart TV, many users in the reviews mention a very rich functionality. Unlike the most popular manufacturers, Thompson spared no extra features even for the cheapest models. Hotel TV, timer, stop and record live broadcasts and other useful features have been received by all TVs.

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