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Entertainment, undeniably, has been part of human nature since God knows when. There’s always an urge for us to experience enjoyment, fun, laughter, even other emotions unconsciously, but for the most part, we unwind through entertainment, especially in our leisure time. And over the years, different forms of entertainment have emerged—that includes television.
Nowadays, access to media content is easier than ever. With the inception of Netflix and other video streaming platforms, there are tons of videos, films, and series all right at the palm of your hand. Most of the time we are even undecided on what to watch.
Though use of mobile phone for media consumption may be great, being able to sit back, relax and watch on a wider screen with much louder audio would still be a sweeter experience.
Thus, here is a list of eight 55-inch Smart TVs you can buy today for more immersive viewing experience at a relatively lower price.
The cheapest TV on this list comes from a Japanese brand, GELL. It has an LED panel of 1080p resolution and supports Android OS, no specified version though. It has access to Wi-Fi for internet connection. Essential ports include RJ-45 port, HDMI, analog signal input (RF), CVBS, computer audio input, USB 2.0 and an audio output for external audio.
Other accessories include TV stand and free wall bracket out of the box. GELL TV 55-inch is currently priced at Php 15,999. Check out GELL TV and other details here 167.
Next on the list is the Ace Smart LED TV which claims to have 4K UHD resolution. It also has Android support (4.4.4 KitKat) with 4GB ROM and 512 RAM. The OS is kinda outdated but Netflix and other apps should be pre-installed. Of course, access to Wi-Fi is present too, and ports include HDMI, AV, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio jack, and USB 2.0.
Ace Smart LED-805 TV is currently priced at Php 17,499. You may check out more details here 27.
The list becomes more interesting as COOCAA 55S6G Pro TV specified that it is running Android 10 out of the box. It features a frameless design with LED panel of 4K UHD resolution. It features voice control to Google Assistant for easier navigation, Bluetooth 5.0 for external audio, and it supports 2GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM for the apps. It has access to Wi-Fi and ports include the usual, except for the additional digital audio output (optical).
COOCAA 55S6G Pro Android TV is currently priced at Php 19,989 and it is available here 25.
This TV also features frameless design with 4K UHD resolution. It has its own OS which they call “Vidaa U” and has apps built-in such as Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. The Avision 55UL88H Smart LED TV has support for Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi, and comes with more ports such as three HDMI, and two USB ports.
The Avision 55UL88H Smart LED TV is available here priced at Php 21,999 and it also comes with a free wall bracket.
The fifth TV on this list, ROWA LED55T61 supports Android 9 OS. It has an LED display of 4K UHD resolution as well. Google Assistant is present here with Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, Dolby Audio support, with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. It also has three HDMI ports, digital audio output, and the usual ports.
The ROWA LED55T61 Android TV is also packed with a free wall bracket and available here at Php 22,295 with a Php 1.3K discount you can claim.
This one has a bigger form factor, coming in at 58 inches of LED panel with 4K UHD display with frameless design. It has Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, with quad core CPU, and Google Assistant support. Its port hub includes three HDMI, two USB, Ethernet, audio jack, and digital audio output. And it has support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio.
View here for more details and you may get this machine for Php 23,990.
In case your preference leans onto more familiar brands, here’s the Xiaomi L55M5-5ARU Android TV with Chromecast built-in. Its screen is an LED panel with 4K UHD display with Google Assistant support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, 2GB RAM/ 8GB ROM with quad-core processor. At the back, it has plenty of ports with three USB 2.0, three HMDI, Ethernet, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and digital audio output. This TV features an all-metal build that emanates premium vibes.
Currently, this Xiaomi TV is priced at Php 24,995. Check it out here 22.
Finally, we have the TCL 55P727 Android TV which features Android 9 OS. 6 cores of CPU are under the hood with 2GB DDR3 RAM/ 16GB ROM. Its display is an LED panel with 4K UHD resolution, Google Assistant, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Ports included are two HDMI, two USB, headphone jack, Ethernet, and digital audio output.
Get the TCL 55P727 Android TV here 18 priced at Php 27,295. A wall bracket is included in the package too.
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