12 best 50-inch TVs

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Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A rare person now wants to put a small TV in their living room. If earlier models with a 50-inch screen cost a lot of money, now they are becoming more affordable. You just need to find the option with the least number of disadvantages. To make your choice easier, we have decided to share the best TVs with a 50-inch display. The review will focus on both top-end and budget models. The TV rating was compiled based on the analysis of technical characteristics on the website https://rankquality.com/.

Rating of the best 50-inch TVs

Nomination a place Name of product price
Rating of the best 50-inch TVs 1 Samsung QE49Q70RAU RUB 57,000
2 Samsung UE50RU7400U RUB 39,590
3 Panasonic TX-50GXR700 RUB 31,610
4 LG 49SM9000 RUB 59,990
5 LG 50UK6510 RUB 48,464
6 Sony KDL-50WF665 RUB 37,990
7 Hyundai H-LED49U701BS2S RUB 29,430
8 Samsung UE50RU7100U RUB 45,990
9 LG 50UK6300 RUB 32,740
10 Philips 50PUT6023 RUB 24,990
11 AOC 50U6085 RUB 17,980
12 TCL L50P6US RUB 30,990

Samsung QE49Q70RAU

Rating: 4.9

Samsung QE49Q70RAU

Excellent TV, almost the entire front side of which is occupied by a QLED screen. The vividness of the colors does not let you take your eyes off this model when it is in the store in the demo mode. Of course, the display is full 4K, so you can watch movies and YouTube videos in very high quality. I am glad that the picture is refreshed at 100 Hz. The software method makes the image even smoother – you will definitely notice this in movies. And gamers are sure to appreciate the HDR10 + support when the color gamut expands significantly.

If the TV has a 124 cm screen, then it must also have a good audio system. Everything is in order with her here. Its total power is 40 watts. At the same time, the speakers are supplemented with a subwoofer, which significantly improves the effect of all kinds of explosions and shots. If you still want to output sound to the speakers, the optical audio jack located on the rear panel will come in handy.

Four HDMI jacks are used here to receive images from game consoles and other devices. You can also connect a pair of external hard drives to the TV using the corresponding USB ports. Wireless modules are also available here – both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are available.

Samsung QE49Q70RAU allows you to watch any kind of digital TV – from terrestrial to satellite. But more often, many people will use Smart TV. Control is assigned to a convenient remote control that supports, among other things, voice commands. Also, the TV supports interaction with it through the well-known voice assistant 'Alice'.

Advantages

  • Blacks close to ideal;
  • There is support for HDR10 +;
  • High frame refresh rate;
  • The screen has 4K resolution;
  • All digital TV standards are supported;
  • There is Smart TV;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • Convenient management.

disadvantages

  • Power consumption reaches 185W;
  • Very high cost.

Samsung UE50RU7400U

Rating: 4.8

Samsung UE50RU7400U

Another South Korean TV capable of boasting 4K resolution and 100 Hz frame rate. However, instead of a QLED panel, it uses a standard LCD with LED backlighting. This means that you should not rely on perfect black colors. But on the other hand, the TV is sold for 45 thousand rubles, and not for twice the amount.

In fact, there are no special complaints about the color rendering of the display installed here. Especially when viewing HDR content. The TV shows itself perfectly when paired with a modern game console. It is also able to play video on its own, taking it from an external storage device connected either to the device itself or to a router, which is connected via Wi-Fi 802.11n (this is quite enough to watch online 4K video).

Like almost all modern 50-inch TVs, the Samsung UE50RU7400U is equipped with an operating system. Here, it acts as Tizen, thanks to it you will get access to most of the existing online video sites. Also, this model can be used to watch digital TV. Anything from terrestrial to satellite. The picture here is accompanied by a very good sound, because the TV is equipped with two 10W speakers. Also, the sound can be output to any speakers using the optical audio output.

If we are talking about connectors, we cannot fail to note the presence of as many as three HDMI inputs. They allow you to connect to your TV and a couple of game consoles, and something else. There are also a couple of USB ports on the back panel. Well, the headphones are connected exclusively wirelessly, for this purpose there is Bluetooth.

Like the instance discussed above, Samsung UE50RU7400U can be included in the smart home from Yandex by activating control through Alice. The device comes with a simple yet elegant stand. If you don't have a suitable cabinet, you can hang the TV on the wall. However, this requires a 200x200mm VESA mount, which must be purchased separately. It is difficult to hang this model alone, but it is possible – its weight excluding the stand is 13.8 kg.

Advantages

  • Great 4K screen
  • There is support for HDR10 +;
  • Very high frame rate;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • Yes Bluetooth.

disadvantages

  • Speaker power is not very high;
  • Quite high price;
  • The brightness may seem insufficient;
  • There is no support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

Panasonic TX-50GXR700

Rating: 4.7

Panasonic TX-50GXR700

The TV from the Japanese manufacturer is also capable of boasting 4K resolution. Here, too, support for HDR10 + is implemented, which will be especially liked by owners of modern game consoles. However, in HDR-quality now there are films, and even some videos on YouTube. There will be no problems with their launch, because this model has a Smart TV function with a number of pre-installed programs.

Wi-Fi is used here to connect to the router. But if you want to achieve faster and more stable data reception, it is better to use the LAN port. You can also find three HDMI jacks and the same number of USB ports on the body of the device. All this allows you to connect a huge number of external hard drives and various equipment to the TV. Well, an optical audio jack is intended for sound output. This can really be necessary, because the capabilities of a 20-watt speaker system are very limited.

As expected, the Panasonic TX-50GXR700 understands all digital TV standards. You can even connect a satellite dish without needing a receiver. Also, this model could boast of adaptive dimming of the screen backlight, as indicated in its description. But in reality, this function is implemented very badly. So far, it only works fine on TVs with twice the price tag. At least when it comes to 50-inch models.

Advantages

  • The price is not particularly high;
  • Good 4K display
  • There is support for HDR10 +;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • All digital TV standards are recognized;
  • A huge number of connectors.

disadvantages

  • Not the best sound;
  • There are instances with dead pixels;
  • There are certain claims to color rendering;
  • The screen may be lit.

LG 49SM9000

Rating: 4.6

LG 49SM9000

Recently, the South Korean company LG Electronics has decided to rely on NanoCell technology. It is she who is used in her mid-budget LCD TVs. This is a kind of gap between an ordinary LCD and a very expensive one OLED. In particular, the 49SM9000 TV screen was manufactured using this technology.

In essence, NanoCell is a special display coating. It makes the picture much brighter. This doesn't matter much when viewing regular content. But everything changes when you launch a movie saved in HDR format or when using a modern game console. When viewing HDR content, brightness becomes critical. Interestingly, the manufacturer of this TV has additionally introduced a local dimming function into its creation. It is designed to make blacks close to ideal. Although it must be admitted that OLED – screens show themselves much better in this regard. But they are equipped with much more expensive televisions.

As expected, this model has a Smart TV function. Here it is based on webOS – a platform that even an elderly person can quickly figure out. If the device is bought for watching digital TV, then there will be no problems either – absolutely all standards are supported here. The image is complemented by good sound, which is produced by four speakers with a total power of 40 watts. Most of all, the sounds of shots and shots made by the built-in subwoofer are pleasing.

There is a scattering of all kinds of connectors on the back of the TV. To connect game consoles and other similar equipment, four HDMI jacks are used. Hard drives and flash drives are connected to three USB ports. Well, the LAN port is designed to provide the TV with Internet access. However, if you have a modern router, it is better to use the Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless standard. Sound can also be transmitted through the air, for which Bluetooth is used. There is also an optical audio output. But you hardly want to output the sound from such a TV to the speakers.

Advantages

  • Frame refresh rate increased to 100 Hz;
  • Complete with Magic Remote;
  • Increased amount of internal memory;
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth are supported;
  • A huge number of connectors;
  • Excellent audio system;
  • All digital TV standards are recognized;
  • Wonderful display with NanoCell technology;
  • The screen has 4K resolution and HDR support;
  • Smart TV function implemented.

disadvantages

  • Very high cost;
  • Zonal shading is not done in the best way.

LG 50UK6510

Rating: 4.5

LG 50UK6510

This TV no longer has some kind of special coating that makes the picture brighter. That is why it is sold for 40 thousand rubles, and not at least one and a half times more. This model includes a VA display that delivers 4K images not typical for the company LG. The disadvantage of such a screen is familiar to everyone: you shouldn't rely on ideal viewing angles. In terms of benefits, these include very good blacks. And we think this is important, especially when watching high quality content.

The image is refreshed here at 50 Hz. The software method allows you to make the video smoother, but when you study the picture in detail, you will definitely notice certain artifacts. When you connect a game console, you'll notice realistic colors – thanks to HDR10 support. As for self-playing content, webOS is responsible for this function. The device can easily connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi 802.11ac or a LAN port. There is also Bluetooth – a module usually used to connect headphones. However, wired connection is also available here, the corresponding connector is not forgotten. But the cable coming from a 50-inch TV looks very strange.

Of course, this model supports all digital TV standards. You can also connect a variety of third-party image sources to it, which uses four HDMI jacks. Well, for flash drives and external hard drives, there are a couple of USB ports.

LG 50UK6510 differs from more expensive models in a simplified speaker system. It uses only two speakers, each with a power of 10 watts. Unsurprisingly, some of the owners of this TV also buy a soundbar, connecting it via an optical audio output. But if the volume reserve is enough for you, then you are unlikely to find fault with the sound quality – the acoustics here does not emit a single superfluous sound. Interestingly, the speakers have an impact on weight and power consumption – they are 11.5 kg and 130 W, respectively. By the way, if the presence of the Magic Remote is critical for you, then try to find in stores LG 50UK6710 – the only difference of this model lies precisely in the presence of the aforementioned accessory.

Advantages

  • HDR10 support has been implemented;
  • A 4K screen is used;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • All digital TV standards are supported;
  • A very large number of connectors;
  • Standards Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac are recognized;
  • Low power consumption.

disadvantages

  • Not very high refresh rate;
  • The price still cannot be called low;
  • Not very powerful acoustics;
  • Comes with a simple remote control.

Sony KDL-50WF665

Rating: 4.4

Sony KDL-50WF665

One of the most inexpensive 50-inch TVs. At least among those released by the Japanese company Sony. But we know that this brand is a guarantee of high-quality sound. Yes, and the display in Japanese TVs is quite difficult to find fault with. For example, the Sony KDL-50WF665 has a built-in very bright screen with maximum viewing angles. It feels like it squeezes absolutely everything out of the resolution Full HD. Of course, you can argue that this is the era of 4K content. But if you're going to watch TV from a respectful distance, then 1080p should be fine too.

Despite the low resolution by modern standards, the screen of this device supports HDR10! This means that some Sony PlayStation 4 will display a picture with correct and realistic colors on the TV. The only pity is that the matrix used here has a standard frame refresh rate. The software method, of course, will make the video smoother, but it can get a number of artifacts. Otherwise, it is extremely difficult to find fault with the screen.

Like any TV sold for 30 thousand rubles, Sony KDL-50WF665 has support for Smart TV. However, this function here is based on Linux, which makes the interface not so easy to learn. Internet connection is via Wi-Fi 802.11n. You won't watch 4K content, so the capabilities of this standard will be enough. But the absence of Bluetooth cannot but grieve. Do not connect the headphones with a wired method, even if there is a corresponding connector here?

If we talk about wired interfaces, their list is not long. In fact, the user is expected only by two HDMI-jacks and USB-ports. There is also an optical audio output on the back of the TV. I would like to say that it will never be needed, but it is not. The acoustics built in here consist of only two 5-watt speakers. The owner of such a device will definitely need a soundbar!

As for digital TV, absolutely all its standards are supported here. Otherwise, it is difficult to say something special about this model. It can be easily hung on the wall, for which a VESA mount with a 200×200 mm format is used, because the weight of the TV does not exceed 11 kg. The power consumption of this model is only 128 W.

Advantages

  • There is support for HDR10;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • Good image quality;
  • Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;
  • Sufficient number of connectors;
  • Added FM radio;
  • Low power consumption;
  • Affordable cost.

disadvantages

  • Permission Full HD will not suit everyone;
  • Not very high refresh rate;
  • Used Linux;
  • Very weak acoustics;
  • Missing Bluetooth;
  • The processor is not powerful enough.

Hyundai H-LED49U701BS2S

Rating: 4.3

Hyundai H-LED49U701BS2S

This TV is distinguished by its very thin display bezels. At least that's the impression one gets when looking at promo photos. But in fact, the width of the frames is very small, so that absolutely nothing distracts from viewing the image.

This model comes with an elegant D-shape stand. But you can opt out of it by hanging the device on the wall. This requires a standard 200x200mm VESA mount. The help of a second person will not be needed, because the weight of the TV is only 11.5 kg. And this with a 49-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels.

The display of this TV produces a picture with a frame rate of 60 Hz. The operating system Android is responsible for playing the content. Its interface is well adapted for control from the remote control, but still it must be admitted that TVs from Samsung and LG perform better in this regard. Most often, content is taken from the Internet, for which you need to connect the device to a router via a wire or via Wi-Fi. Also, the TV is capable of receiving a picture from some other equipment – three HDMI are intended for this purpose. If you want to reproduce something from your external hard drive, then there is a USB port for this case. There is only one, and this cannot but be included in the list of shortcomings.

As expected, this model is capable of recognizing terrestrial, cable, and satellite digital TV signals. As for the sound, it comes from two 10-watt speakers. If you want a more spacious and louder sound, you can output it to the speakers or soundbar using the optical audio output.

Advantages

  • Very thin screen bezels;
  • The image is displayed in 4K resolution;
  • There is support for HDR10;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • Response time reduced to 8 ms;
  • All digital TV standards are supported;
  • A large number of HDMI connectors.

disadvantages

  • The acoustics are far from ideal;
  • Not very high refresh rate;
  • Android will not suit everyone;
  • Only one USB port;
  • Missing Bluetooth.

Samsung UE50RU7100U

Rating: 4.2

Samsung UE50RU7100U

Another TV with Smart TV support. Moreover, this model can be included in the smart home, using 'Alice' to control it. However, it is much easier to use the complete remote control.

The TV turned out to be relatively inexpensive, they ask for about 38 thousand rubles. At the same time, it is capable of boasting 4K resolution and HDR10 + support. All this allows you to get new impressions from games and films. Pleases also the refresh rate of 100 Hz. As for the frame, it turned out to be as narrow as possible. The TV is placed on the curbstone using two pairs of legs. But many people hang the device on the wall instead, buying a 200x200mm VESA mount.

This model recognizes all digital TV standards. Therefore, when connecting a satellite dish, you definitely will not need an intermediate link in the form of a receiver. The sound here is output to a standard 20-watt acoustics for such a TV, consisting of only two speakers. If this does not seem enough, you can use the optical audio output by connecting a soundbar or speakers to it. Also on the back of the TV you can find three HDMI sockets and two USB ports. To access the Internet, either a LAN port or Wi-Fi is used. By the way, there is also Bluetooth here, used to connect wireless headphones and some other accessories.

Perhaps Samsung has got a great TV for those who don't want to pay too much. There are no excesses here, but only an ardent admirer of modern electronic technology will feel the lack of something.

Advantages

  • The picture is displayed in 4K resolution;
  • Screen refresh rate increased to 100 Hz;
  • There is support for HDR10 +;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • Yes Bluetooth;
  • Not very high cost.

disadvantages

  • I would like more advanced acoustics;
  • Comes with an inconvenient remote control.

LG 50UK6300

Rating: 4.1

LG 50UK6300

Another TV with a very narrow frame around the screen. Its installation on a curbstone is carried out by means of two pairs of metal legs. If you want to hang the TV on the wall, you need a VESA mount. But not the usual one, but 300×300 mm in size, sold for decent money. It is interesting that even one person can hang the device, because the weight of this model barely reaches 10.6 kg.

The display located here is made using IPS technology. This indicates the maximum viewing angles. But don't count on perfect blacks. The picture is displayed in 4K resolution, which is good news. HDR10 support is also implemented here, but due to the low brightness of the backlight, the image in this mode turns out to be very dark. Nothing good can be said about the 50 Hz refresh rate.

Almost all modern 50-inch TVs work with Smart TVs. The model named LG 50UK6300 is no exception to the rule. WebOS literally flies here, offering the user considerable functionality. Internet access is carried out via Wi-Fi 802.11ac, you do not have to pull the cable to the router. The system detects and Bluetooth – headphones without any problems, which will especially delight those people who are going to watch TV in the same room with a sleeping child.

If we talk about wired interfaces, then their set should suit absolutely all buyers. Three HDMI sockets and two USB ports are complemented by an optical audio output. They really want to use them, because in a large room the power of 20-watt acoustics will definitely not seem enough.

Otherwise, this is a typical 50-inch TV. It recognizes absolutely all digital TV standards, and the power consumption of the device does not exceed 130 watts.

Advantages

  • Not very high cost;
  • Low power consumption;
  • Increased amount of permanent memory;
  • Implemented support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • All digital TV standards are recognized;
  • There is Smart TV;
  • The picture is shown in 4K resolution.

disadvantages

  • Costly wall mount required;
  • I would like more powerful acoustics;
  • Low backlight brightness;
  • Not very high refresh rate.

Philips 50PUT6023

Rating: 4.0

Philips 50PUT6023

One of the most inexpensive TVs in our selection. For this model in Russian stores they ask for only 25 thousand rubles. One would think that such an inexpensive device received a display that was quite modest by modern standards. But no, the screen installed here produces a 4K image! The device also has very thin bezels. Have the owners of the brand managed to create the impossible? Unfortunately no.

It's really hard to find fault with the display. It has good resolution and maximum viewing angles. The backlight brightness is average, which is quite acceptable. And only the frame rate raises some questions – some people still won't be satisfied with 50 Hz. However, an unassuming buyer will not even pay attention to this fact.

Alas, this is followed by serious restrictions that will definitely strain the owner of the TV. The odd support for digital TV is what grieves the most. The device recognizes the terrestrial signal without any problems, but for cable and satellite TV you will need a receiver. Also, not everyone will be satisfied with the built-in speaker system. It consists of two 8W speakers. Many owners of Philips 50PUT6023 quickly come to the conclusion that the TV requires the connection of speakers or a soundbar. To do this, use the coaxial audio output.

Interestingly, the manufacturer did not save on connectors. Or he did it unnoticed for an ordinary buyer. There are three HDMI jacks, two USB ports, and even a 3.5mm headphone output. The VGA connector used to connect an old computer may also come in handy.

What is the set of wireless interfaces here? You will be surprised, but there are no modules here. Neither Bluetooth nor wifi. They are not needed here as the device does not have a Smart TV. The abandonment of the operating system allowed the creators to build in a weak processor and a tiny amount of memory. Here's the secret to the surprisingly low cost. Also, a TV with such components could not turn out to be heavy – the scales under it show 10.1 kg (add another 200 g, since the metal legs weigh about the same).

Typically, Philips branded TVs are bought because of the Ambilight. But she's not here either. We recommend buying Philips 50PUT6023 only for those who need the most simplified device, for example, to the country house, where there is simply no access to the global web.

Advantages

  • The screen has 4K resolution;
  • Thin bezels around the display
  • Very low cost;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • Not forgotten 3.5mm audio jack;
  • Minimum weight.

disadvantages

  • Not very high refresh rate;
  • No Smart TV;
  • There is no HDR support;
  • Not all digital TV standards are supported;
  • Weak speaker system;
  • The screen is highly reflective in the sun.

AOC 50U6085

Rating: 4.0

AOC 50U6085

Another very inexpensive TV. However, it is quite different from the model discussed above. Not externally, because this device also uses a pair of metal legs and a thin screen bezel. The difference lies in the availability of Smart TV. However, for the sake of economy, the manufacturer had to endow his creation with a modest processor, and the amount of memory leaves much to be desired. Because of this, the TV menu works with brakes. Well, what else did you want from a model for which they ask for 25 thousand rubles?

The diagonal of the display located here is 126 cm. What is important, the screen is capable of boasting 4K-resolution. However, the naked eye can see that the LCD panel is inferior to displays built into more expensive TVs. It also has a lower frame rate, and its backlight brightness margin is noticeably more modest. And the AOC 50U6085 does not have HDR support, which will definitely scare away the owners of modern game consoles from the TV.

To connect external equipment, three HDMI jacks are used here. If you need to play content from a hard drive or flash drive, use the USB port. The only pity is that it is built in here in a single copy. There is also a LAN-connector here – this is in case the capabilities of the Wi-Fi module seem small. As for the 'blue tooth', it is missing here. This makes it simply impossible to connect any headphones to this TV.

I am glad that this model recognizes absolutely all digital TV standards. This is good news for anyone looking to watch cable or satellite TV. And also a relatively good speaker system is built in here, consisting of two speakers with a power of 10 watts.

Advantages

  • Very low cost;
  • The display has 4K resolution;
  • There is Smart TV;
  • All digital TV standards are supported;
  • A large number of connectors.

disadvantages

  • There is no HDR support;
  • Not very high refresh rate;
  • Smart TV works with slowdowns;
  • Still not the best acoustics;
  • Missing Bluetooth.

TCL L50P6US

Rating: 4.0

TCL L50P6US

Another relatively inexpensive TV. But it cannot be called absolutely budgetary, because in Russian stores they ask for 31 thousand rubles for it. Therefore, the number of its shortcomings is minimized? No matter how it is!

The first impression of a TV is formed after looking at the display. Fortunately, it uses a quality 49.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. It is housed inside a silver frame. The back wall has the same color, which is important. However, if this option does not suit you, it's okay – there are versions of the TV, painted in gray and the usual black.

Coming back to the screen, it supports HDR10 technology. Of course, the brightness of the backlighting is far from the record, but it cannot be called particularly low, so the HDR effect in games and movies will really be noticeable. The display is also capable of boasting a response time of just 8ms. As for the frame refresh rate, there are no surprises in this regard.

This TV has Smart TV support. However, you should not count on the most convenient interface, because the manufacturer had to use the operating system Linux. But if you are going to watch YouTube more often, almost without thinking about other services, then you will hardly be disappointed. Although even in this case, you will notice the slowdowns associated with the use of a weak processor here.

The disadvantages include the speaker system, which consists of only 8-watt speakers. But there are no complaints about the TV tuner. You can connect an ordinary antenna, cable, and satellite dish to the device – absolutely all digital TV standards will be recognized! The set of wired interfaces should also please. You can connect up to three devices to the TV via HDMI-jacks, as well as up to two external drives. Well, the connection to the router is carried out either via the LAN port or via Wi-Fi. If you want to output sound to headphones, then the appropriate connector is intended for this purpose. Bluetooth – headphones, alas, are not supported.

Advantages

  • The image is displayed in 4K resolution;
  • Smart TV is present;
  • HDR10 support has been implemented;
  • Three body colors to choose from;
  • Not very high cost;
  • All digital TV standards are supported;
  • A large number of connectors;
  • Not forgotten is the 3.5mm audio jack.

disadvantages

  • Screen refresh rate – only 60 Hz;
  • Weak acoustics;
  • There are slowdowns;
  • Missing Bluetooth;
  • The remote may seem inconvenient;
  • Not all menu items are correctly translated into Russian;
  • Wi-Fi is limited by the 802.11n standard.

Conclusion

Now you know which 50-inch TVs are the best. From now on, you have to decide on the amount that you are willing to spend on such a device. The larger it is, the better the picture and the powerful 'stuffing' you get.


Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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