10 best 28 inch TVs

By all the rules of development, the young ambitious Vekta brand, which appeared in 2017, started with the most interesting offer for the market - a line of inexpensive TVs that show a dynamic picture, have ample opportunities for connecting audiovisual equipment, with good viewing angles and modern design. The LD-28SR4215BT model also belongs to these. Among analogues, it stands out for its budget price, and demand for it is growing slowly but steadily.

Three HDMI ports and 2 USB inputs ensure a high-quality digital connection with natural and rich colors. Any files from removable media, whether it be music, movies or photos, are played in HD Ready resolution, which is quite sufficient for 28-inch TVs. The PVR function allows you to record your favorite TV shows on a USB-compatible media with a capacity of up to 1 Tb, and two speakers with increased power of 8 W each provide powerful clear sound.

The manufacturer conducted a voluntary certification of TV devices for compliance with the standards of the Customs Union. This means that the focus on GOST standards and high quality are tested and certified by the experts of the testing laboratory. You can safely demand such a certificate from the seller. In technical terms, the device contains everything you need for a pleasant pastime behind the screen: all major formats of audio, video, text files and images that are played via USB are supported.

The number of ports is the most optimal: S-video, CI slot, RCA, VGA, HDMI (2 pcs.), SCART, USB, SPDIF, HeadPhone Jack 3.5mm, mini AV. We agree with the commentators that this is the best equipment option for your money (on average, TVs are sold for 9 thousand rubles). Thanks to the brand's policy of maximum quality at an affordable price, you have the opportunity to buy a budget LED TV without fear of reliability.

TVs with a diagonal of 28 inches are a rare technique, not every manufacturer can find it. But the Russian company BQ has 2 such models - with and without Smart TV. Obviously, the "smart" 28S01B with an HD matrix and bright Direct LED backlight is more popular. The viewing angle is 178°, which distinguishes the TV device from analogues with an indicator of 160‒170°. You can connect anything to it - HDMI connectors are provided 3, USB - 2, the user also has a wireless interface in the form of Wi-Fi.

The audio system of 2 microphones of 8 W each sounds solid, for some it is too loud even at a minimum. The color palette is as close to the real world as possible.Channels are set up quickly, the built-in Youtube and NTV-Android diversify media leisure. As for a budget TV, all functions work perfectly, especially the speed of Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone somewhere in the rural outback. The only thing that is depressing is that the angle of action of the remote control is too small, so when aiming at the photodetector, you have to train sniper accuracy.

Several boards for receiving digital TV signals were built into the model: DVB-T and DVB-T2 for terrestrial digital TV, DVB-C is responsible for digital cable broadcasting, and there is also DVB-S2 for satellite TV. Your device supports Teletext, a network service that provides news, program guide, weather information, subtitles in text and simple image formats.

It is known that most users are primarily interested in the diagonal of the TV, brand and price, but few focus on viewing angles. But in vain, because this indicator affects the minimization of image distortion, reducing the level of contrast from the center of the screen to the edges. The manufacturer declared a viewing angle of 176⁰, which was very positively perceived by consumers. Combined with a high contrast ratio (3000:1), you can talk about deep immersion in dark tones and excellent picture quality from anywhere in the room.

A fairly large share of the TV market in the low price segment is occupied by the products of the domestic company Polar.It specializes specifically in the production of television equipment and works tirelessly to solve the main task - to create TVs with modern functionality that work reliably in difficult conditions. Judging by the developed assortment and favorable user reviews, its position is only strengthening.

One of the most popular models is 28PL51TC. A small 28-inch diagonal, high brightness and a large number of received channels make it an ideal choice for the kitchen. It is not a sin to install it in a miniature living room or bedroom: the built-in home theater system opens up the possibility of watching high-quality video content from a USB drive without the need for a DVD or Blue Ray player. Any formats are supported - from mkv and mp4 to jpeg and png.

Asano 28LH1010T TV owners have access to all the possibilities of modern LED panels. The built-in DVB-T2 digital tuner perfectly receives the digital signal and is responsible for the best performance of audio and video files. You do not need to purchase an additional set-top box, all free channels are automatically found. For small rooms 10-15 sq. m. The diagonal fits perfectly, the screen does not glare, there is plenty of brightness and contrast. The sound in a limited space is even a bit like a multi-channel one, although there are only 2 7W emitters in the case.

Of the additional goodies on the TV, there is a Hotel mode, useful for hotels, a built-in teletext function with information about programs, news and weather forecasts. There is also parental control with customization of certain parameters.Smart functionality is not provided, as well as support for HDR, which is sad, since the price tag on this TV has recently increased by 30%.

LG's most stylish and feature-packed TV is loved by many customers with its luscious HD screen with a color range of 16.7 million, practical stable design and thin bezels. Equipped with Smart TV webOS 3.5, it quickly copes with applications and easily downloads movies in online cinemas.

Like some 28-inch competitors, the model connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, supports Ethernet and USB interfaces, provides for parallel connection of up to two independent TV tuners and successfully copes with common audio and video formats, and even with 3D images. And the capabilities of the device do not end there. Technology connoisseurs will be pleasantly surprised by features such as TV control via a smartphone application, network file access, and Miracast and WiDi functions that provide wireless data transfer even without a Wi-Fi connection. The downside is the weak sound.

The domestic manufacturer creates high-quality TVs at the level of expensive imported analogues at a budget price affordable for most Russians.The P28L33T2C model has a powerful control processor, a reliable power supply circuit and well-chosen peripherals, which together provide excellent display of content at a resolution of 1366x768 and a long service life of a multimedia device, taking into account the realities of Russian operation.

The built-in USB CINEMA HD home theater replaces your DVD player and lets you watch movies in high definition. All conversions of signals from the antenna input and external devices (HDMI, USB) are provided digitally - with the best video and sound quality. The fact that the TV turned out to be successful is also said in the reviews - users like rich colors, a thin display and a wide selection of connection interfaces. They are not even depressed by the lack of a Wi-Fi module, there are only complaints about the sound of the speakers.

In 2019, Hyundai expanded its range of budget TVs with the fresh H-LED28ET3001 model. The reason for its choice by many buyers is not least the affordable price, but there are a number of other advantages. The first is the good quality of the matrix with a diagonal of 28 inches and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which can ensure the smoothness of the mid-dynamic picture and the absence of artifacts. Static images are completely pleasing - beautiful, bright, with real black.

2 speakers of 5 watts are responsible for the sound. On their own, they might not have given any remarkable result, but thanks to the built-in NICAM decoder, the effect of stereophonic accompaniment is obtained. True, for this it is important to have the correct signal in the antenna, even better if an antenna amplifier is used.In making the final decision, the popularity of Hyundai also works: it has been on the market for a long time and gadgets with its logo have a lot of fans. The presence of a network of service centers and a technical support department inspires confidence that the TV will work not only for the first warranty year, but also for the entire service life - 5 years.

Samsung is the global leader in the TV category, according to Omdia, an independent market research firm. One of its most interesting models is the UE28N4500AU, literally stuffed with technology. So, HDR technology helps to increase the contrast and color of the picture on the screen. The Ultra Clean View function eliminates distortion by analyzing the original data using a new algorithm, while PurColour and Micro Dimming Pro are responsible for the accuracy and realism of color reproduction. As a result, a screen with a modest, in general, 28-inch diagonal invariably causes a wow effect.

There are a lot of reviews about this TV - the popularity of Samsung in the Russian market affects. They write that he is on friendly terms with Wi-Fi, smart TV works smartly, and T2 does not fail. But what is criticized is the HD Ready resolution, and not the more advanced FHD, not all readable formats and quiet sound. Although, regarding the latter, most agree that for the kitchen or bedroom, where such a diagonal is most often bought, it is not necessary louder.