Best 55-inch TVs – from budget to premium

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.

If you have a large room where guests regularly come, then you definitely need a large TV. A device with a 55-inch screen would be ideal. But when choosing such a TV, you can easily miscalculate by buying a low quality model. If you do not want to get into such a situation, then check out our rating, consisting only of the best models. We will mention both relatively inexpensive 'boxes' and top monsters.

Rating of the best 55-inch TVs

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive 55-inch TVs (up to 40,000 rubles)	1	Thomson T55D23SFS-01S	34 120 RUB
	2	Toshiba 55U7750EV	RUB 48 008
	3	LG 55LJ622V	RUB 39,280
The best 55-inch TVs in the mid-range	1	Samsung UE55MU6500U	RUB 62,117
	2	Sony KD-55XE9005	RUB 79,990
	3	LG 55UJ740V	RUB 69,900
The best 55-inch premium TVs	1	LG OLED 55C6V	–

The best inexpensive 55-inch TVs (up to 40,000 rubles)

Thomson T55D23SFS-01S

Rating: 4.7

Usually inexpensive TVs have a wide enough bezel to distract attention. But there are also exceptions to the rule. A striking example of this is the Thomson T55D23SFS-01S with a 55-inch screen, which got into our rating. The bezel around the screen of this TV has a minimum width. Even the legs are very small here. Surprisingly, the product is very stable – the device can only fall during an earthquake.

In Russian stores, they ask for about 34 thousand rubles for a 140-centimeter TV. It is clear that for that kind of money, you will not be offered a monster with a 4K-resolution display. Unfortunately, the buyer will have to put up with the parameter Full HD, which is now gradually becoming obsolete. Also, not everyone will be satisfied with the response time, which reaches 6.5 ms here. However, these were the only significant drawbacks of this model. Otherwise, the TV outperforms many of its competitors. In particular, there is Smart TV, thanks to which you can watch content directly from the Internet. Also, the product can please with the support of all digital TV standards – from terrestrial to satellite. One cannot fail to note a decent number of connectors, which will be enough for most buyers. The creators have not even forgotten about the headphone output, which is gradually disappearing from modern LCD TVs. It is surprising that with such a large size the device consumes only 130 watts of energy – some competitors 'eat' much more.

In short, this is a very good TV for those who are already fed up with wide bezels. The buyer will have to accept only with not the highest resolution by modern standards and a decent response time.

Advantages

• Nice design;

• The total power of the speakers reaches 22 W;

• There is support for all digital TV standards;

• High-quality screen with maximum viewing angles;

• Smart TV available;

• Three HDMI and two USB ports;

• Connection of headphones is possible;

• Low power consumption.

disadvantages

• The weight of the TV reaches 19.8 kg;

• Only one TV tuner is built in;

• The response time will not suit everyone;

• Smart TV works with slowdowns;

• Many examples have flares at the edges of the screen.

Toshiba 55U7750EV

Rating: 4.6

An excellent 55 '' TV that made it to our rating due to its high number of connectors and thin bezels. It cannot be called especially cheap, the cost of the device is close to 50 thousand rubles. But on the other hand, such a price tag allowed the Japanese not to save. As a result, they decided to install a 4K display here. Individual pixels cannot be distinguished even if you get close to the TV! And this is not an ordinary screen, the sweep frequency is brought up to 100 Hz here! This parameter is well felt when you start watching action films or playing some kind of DOOM. By the way, the response time here reaches 6 ms, which can still interfere with some games.

As befits a TV with this price tag, the Toshiba 55U7750EV has a Smart TV function. In this case, it is based on the operating system Android, which indicates a huge number of applications available. Internet connection is carried out either via Wi-Fi 802.11n, or through a network cable, one end of which must be inserted into the router. Another undoubted advantage of this model is the weight of 13.7 kg – you can hang the TV on the wall without any help.

And yet the device is far from ideal. Unfortunately, the manufacturer skimped by installing only one TV tuner here. Also, not all digital TV standards are supported here – satellite DVB-S2 was left behind. Claims can also be made for acoustics, the total power of which does not exceed 16 W. Nevertheless, the majority of the volume headroom is enough. Moreover, some buyers find the TV even too loud – even at the lowest setting, the device can wake up a sleeping baby.

Advantages

• Thin bezels;

• Three HDMI and two USB ports are built in;

• Not very heavy;

• Good 4K display

• Refresh rate increased to 100 Hz;

• Smart TV is available.

disadvantages

• Poor sound quality;

• Only one TV tuner is built in;

• No support for digital TV satellite standard;

• Installation of applications is possible only with an inserted USB stick.

LG 55LJ622V

Rating: 4.5

No TV rating can do without products LG. The South Korean company endows its creations with a gorgeous IPS-display, the viewing angles of which are maximum. In particular, a model named 55LJ622V received such a screen. This TV is capable of boasting excellent color reproduction. Against this background, you quickly forget that the refresh rate here is the usual 50 Hz.

Sold for 45 thousand rubles. the TV has a Smart TV function based on webOS. There are not many applications for this platform, but the device solves the most important tasks without any problems. It is also important to note the fact that there is a powerful processor here, thanks to which the operating system works without freezes and brakes. Also, the buyer should be pleased with two independent TV tuners and support for all popular digital television standards, including satellite.

This model outperforms many competitors due to the presence of a Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless module. This allows you to watch online even videos with very high bitrates. It's a pity that the screen has a resolution Full HD, you can't see the beauty of a 4K picture here. The device is also capable of boasting a large number of connectors to which a home theater, game consoles and various peripherals are connected. It is also important that the Magic Remote is included in the kit – it is the best option for controlling smart functionality. They can act in the manner of a pointer, or pronounce commands with a voice.

Advantages

• There is a light sensor;

• Smart TV is present;

• Built-in two TV tuners;

• All major digital TV standards are supported;

• The set comes with a Magic Remote;

• Three HDMI and two USB ports;

• The screen produces a colorful picture with maximum viewing angles;

• High speed Wi-Fi module is used.

disadvantages

• I'd like to see 4K resolution;

• Standard refresh rate.

The best 55-inch TVs in the mid-range

Samsung UE55MU6500U

Rating: 4.9

The South Korean company Samsung is a long-term leader in the number of LCD TVs produced. Both its expensive QLED devices and models such as the UE55MU6500U with a 55-inch screen are in high demand. This device is equipped with a 140 cm screen with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The sweep frequency is increased to 100 Hz, which is good news. It is because of such a high-quality display, which supports, among other things, HDR, that the cost of a TV outside various sales reaches 65 thousand rubles. People love both the brightness of the Edge LED backlight and the lifelike colors. Some action films and documentaries about nature look great on such a screen.

The content does not have to be watched on television. The operating system Tizen is installed here, so both Internet cinemas and other online services are available to the user. The South Koreans did not skimp on the processor and RAM, so brakes and freezes occur only when using some atypical applications. It should be noted that the product can connect to the router via the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard. Perhaps this is the only serious limitation that may prevent you from watching videos with a sufficiently high bitrate. But on the other hand, there is a wireless module Bluetooth, thanks to which you can connect some other devices. If you need a high-speed wired method, then three HDMI and two USB connectors will come to the rescue. The easiest way to connect your speakers is with the optical audio output. But the headphone jack is missing here, which is a typical picture for South Korean TVs.

The product is equipped with two independent TV tuners. Among the supported digital TV standards, there is also DVB-S2, which allows you to connect a satellite dish to your TV directly, bypassing the receiver.

We can talk about Samsung UE55MU6500U for a very long time. And we didn't mention that the screen of this model is curved! Both the buyers themselves and the guests who come to them are delighted with this. In a word, it is not for nothing that the product has earned its place in our rating. If you have the appropriate amount, then it recommends that you buy this particular device!

Advantages

• Excellent curved 4K display

• All digital TV standards are supported;

• There are a couple of independent TV tuners;

• HDR and 100 Hz refresh rates are supported;

• A large number of connectors;

• Silver color of the body;

• Voice control implemented;

• There is a Smart TV.

disadvantages

• Speaker power could be higher;

• The standard Wi-Fi 802.11n is used;

• Quite high power consumption (175 W);

• Not everyone will like the price.

Sony KD-55XE9005

Rating: 4.8

Already quite an expensive TV. For a Japanese device with a 55-inch screen in our stores they ask for more than 85 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer will receive an excellent device with a special version installed Android. Traditionally, the Japanese company has paid special attention to the display. It produces a great picture, and even with the HDR effect! The refresh rate has been increased to a fair 100 Hz, which is good for watching action scenes and playing games. Also, one cannot fail to note 4K-resolution, thanks to which the detail in the corresponding videos is amazing.

The TV has a well-thought-out backlighting implemented using Direct LED technology. If in some area it is necessary to display black colors, then in this place the brightness of the backlight decreases. As a result, blacks are very deep, only OLED TVs show themselves better in this regard.

Nothing bad can be said about the television component either. Firstly, the product is endowed with three independent TV tuners at once. Secondly, all digital television standards are supported here – from Russian “multiplexes” to satellite TV. Four HDMI connectors and three USB ports are used to connect external equipment.

In short, this is a wonderful TV. This is the kind of device you usually expect from the Japanese company Sony! It is curious that even the remote control here is made of plastic, pleasant to the touch. Of course, it also supports the input of voice commands, so you won't have to press the buttons too often. It is a pity that the TV is very expensive, most Russians will not be able to afford it.

Advantages

• Great 4K display with HDR support

• Nice design with slim bezels;

• The sweep frequency is 100 Hz;

• Smart TV is present;

• A very large number of connectors;

• All major digital TV standards are supported;

• Three TV tuners have been introduced;

• Headphone output is not forgotten;

• There is a light sensor.

disadvantages

• Power consumption reaches 189 W;

• Very high cost;

• The Wi-Fi 802.11n standard is used.

LG 55UJ740V

Rating: 4.7

Traditionally, a South Korean company LG has equipped this TV with an IPS panel. This means that the buyer is waiting for realistic color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. Also sold for 70 thousand rubles. the device could not fail to receive Smart TV, here this function is based on webOS. As a result, you can watch content not only through television, but also through the Internet. Of course, it's best to watch 4K video here, because the screen is capable of boasting just such a resolution. Also, HDR videos and games with the support of the corresponding technology look good here.

Many expensive TVs get two TV tuners at their disposal, which allows you to watch both cable and, for example, satellite TV. LG 55UJ740V is not an exception to the rule in this regard. And the device is also capable of boasting an abundance of all kinds of connectors. Many game consoles and other external equipment can be directly connected to the TV. The manufacturer also did not skimp on the headphone jack, the tendency for which to disappear is well traced even if you just read our rating. Another feature of this model is the Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless module. With it, you can watch online even an unconverted video with a huge bitrate. This is especially true for people who connect an external hard drive to their router, which is accessed via DLNA technology.

In general, this TV can be safely recommended for purchase. You can find fault with him only about the refresh rate of the screen – in this price segment you want to see not 50 Hz.

Advantages

• There are wireless modules Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth;

• Four HDMI ports and two USB ports;

• Built-in two independent TV tuners;

• There is support for all digital TV standards;

• Voice control implemented;

• Excellent IPS display with 4K resolution

• HDR support introduced;

• Smart TV is available.

disadvantages

• Built-in speaker power could be higher;

• Standard refresh rate;

• Not every buyer can afford it.

The best 55-inch premium TVs

LG OLED 55C6V

Rating: 4.9

This TV is based on OLED. All pixels here glow on their own. This means that the deepest blacks are waiting for the buyer, which provides the perfect contrast. Also, the 55-inch screen of this model can boast of some curvature, which also makes viewing the picture more comfortable. Not forgotten here and support for HDR, which makes the image even more realistic. As for the resolution, here the buyer, of course, is expected to be 3840 x 2160 pixels. That is, the owner of the TV will enjoy full 4K. And the South Koreans have endowed their creation with 3D support – light polarized glasses are used to view a stereoscopic picture.

Unlike all other models considered in the rating, the LG OLED 55C6V has four speakers at once. Their total power reaches 40 watts. Even without connecting speakers, you can hear high-quality surround sound here. Also, the device has support for all modern digital TV standards – from traditional terrestrial to satellite. However, only one TV tuner is allocated for watching television, which may not suit someone. Other features of the South Korean TV include a large number of connectors and the presence of a high-speed Wi-Fi module.

Advantages

• There are three HDMI connectors and three USB ports;

• Excellent curved screen made with OLED – technology;

• 4K resolution and HDR support;

• There are wireless modules Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;

• 3D content can be viewed;

• Smart TV available;

• All digital TV standards are supported;

• Built-in four high-quality speakers;

• Relatively light weight (13.2 kg).

disadvantages

• One TV tuner built in;

• Very high cost;

Conclusion

This is our list of 55-inch TVs. Buying any of the TVs reviewed in this rating will definitely not disappoint. Even relatively inexpensive devices are pleasing to the eye with their picture, and many consumers do not need more!

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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.