About TVs with the Android system, they first talked about in 2014. Just at the time when the Philips company presented several prototypes on this platform at the IFA2014 international exhibition. Devices of such a plan immediately interested consumers, and a couple of months later Google, with its Nexus, began to adapt to TVs with Android. Then a new trend was picked up by Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic, that is, brands that you don’t feed with bread, just let me assemble a high-tech gadget.
Let's designate a list that includes high-quality and most sensible TVs with Android inside. All of the following models received a modern and nimble “stuffing”, have an attractive appearance, are equipped with all the necessary interfaces for connections and are balanced in terms of price / quality. When compiling the list, the opinions of experts in this field and the reviews of ordinary device owners were taken into account.
Sony KD-49X8307C - 49 ”
The Japanese company Sony has always been distinguished by the release of high-end equipment, TVs with Android are no exception. Naturally, the cost of these is much higher than competing counterparts, but as a significant advantage, the brand offered the most advanced functionality, an extremely attractive design and excellent usability along with an intuitive interface.
This Sony TV with Android has received the latest chipset, led by the processor of the X1 4K series, which allows you to play high-quality Ultra-class video (3840x2160px) without any delay. Even if the original content is not the best sample, competent functionality will bring it as close as possible to the Ultra standard. In the process of processing video material increases the level of detail and color reproduction. In addition, the Android TV KD-49X8307C series allows you to plunge into the world of entertainment thanks to the variety and abundance of game content written for this platform.
Owners opinion
As for user reviews about this model, everything is just fine here: solid “fives” and, with rare exceptions, complaints about the brand’s pricing policy. But here you need to understand that exceptional quality simply can not be cheap, and the cost of devices, judging by the estimates of experts, is completely balanced in terms of price / quality.
Philips 49PUS7150 - 49 ”
The Philips brand, with its television panels, has always breathed and is breathing in Sony's back. The products of the Dutch brand differ markedly in cost from the same Japanese tycoon, and at the same time, the quality of the products, that is, the output picture and the technical "filling", are second only to Sony models to a small extent.
The presented Android TV offers a lot of possibilities for the user to watch high-quality content in 4K and while away games. One of the main features of this series is the presence of branded Ambilight background lighting, which creates the effect of presence, thereby enhancing the overall viewing experience.
User reviews
Judging by the reviews of televisions with Android from Philips, the series has no critical flaws. Many users, in addition to the available characteristics, were pleased with the presence of an AVL standard equalizer, which allows you to clean the audio tracks from extraneous noise and some kind of sound subsidence. Some complain about the unprepossessing and ill-conceived legs that push through the varnished coating, but this moment cannot be called critical.
JVC LT-50M640 - 50 ”
A couple of years ago, JVC pleased its fans with two series of television panels on the Android platform with support for high resolution (1920x1080px / Full HD). This model received an explanatory matrix that produces a high quality picture and can improve color reproduction.
The built-in smart TV on the Android platform allows you to work with any applications of this system without exception: videos, games, online services, torrents, etc. The model will be a great assistant for those who like to surf the Internet or chat on Skype ". The available capabilities turn the TV into a kind of computer, and a variety of peripherals can be connected to the device for more convenient use. And for those who are looking for a panel to synchronize with a PC or laptop, this model is perfect, especially since it costs almost half the price of the Philips device described above.
User Feedback
The owners in their reviews warmly received the device from JVC. The domestic consumer first of all estimated the cost of the TV, and only then all the other characteristics. The device produces a juicy and natural picture, coupled with a pleasant sound, and can also receive all the popular DVB signals, so there are no problems with broadcasting our channels.
Summarizing
Many experts in this field believe that the transition of television devices to the Android platform has fully paid off. The models received a very productive and multi-functional operating system, which any branded smart gadget would envy.
As for the given models, neither critical users nor experts have any critical quality claims. One of the main components of the TV is the image, which is very high for all models. Here sensible calibration of devices at the factory made itself felt. But if even the picture doesn’t suit you with something, then you can always adjust it for yourself, since a huge amount of settings allows you to do this.
It’s up to you to decide which model to buy: you want a 4K image — look at the devices from Sony and Philips, you want to save money, and you don’t need ultra-twists - JVC panels are at your service.