This year, we have witnessed TVs becoming larger, better, and even more competitively priced. A multitude of new brands has entered the entry-level market, providing enticing value-for-money choices. Simultaneously, well-established legacy brands have elevated their TVs by integrating state-of-the-art display technologies and the latest connectivity options.
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Consumer behaviour has also significantly evolved in 2023. With a growing number of consumers opting for content consumption through OTT apps, there’s a heightened demand for an impactful HDR experience. To crown the winner for the Best TV of 2023, we rely on meticulous objective analysis and the subjective experience of our experts at Digit. We have ultimately narrowed down an option that offers that we can wholeheartedly recommend to consumers looking for a complete cinema and gaming experience, as well as a best boy option that offers great value for its price.
Price: ₹2,65,000
The LG G3, with its MLA OLED or Meta OLED panel, offers an exceptional TV experience with top-notch picture quality, gaming features, and intuitive software. We tested the 65-inch display model for Zero1 Awards 2023. The standout feature of the LG G3 is its MLA OLED technology, which includes a Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer. This innovation significantly enhances overall brightness and viewing angles, reaching a remarkable maximum brightness of 1820 nits in Vivid Mode. The Filmmaker mode, catering to enthusiasts, delivers stunningly accurate colours in both SDR and HDR content. The Alpha 9 Gen 6 processor ensures smooth UI transitions and powers smart AI features in WebOS 23.
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In terms of connectivity, the LG G3 excels with four HDMI 2.1 ports, supporting 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, and QMS. The gaming experience is outstanding, thanks to full 120Hz VRR support and features like HDR gaming, HGIG mode, and compatibility with Nvidia G-sync and FreeSync. The TV’s design is sleek, featuring a premium metallic frame, narrow bezels, and a full-motion wall mount. The LG Magic remote, equipped with a gyroscope and accelerometer for pointer control, adds convenience to user interactions.
Price: ₹99,999
The OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro secured the Best Buy title and for good reason. It comes with an expansive 65-inch display, offering good colour accuracy and a feature-rich experience. Design-wise, the OnePlus Q2 Pro maintains a sleek and premium appearance with clean corners and slim bezels. The audio system stands out with a 40W Horizon Soundbar and a 30W subwoofer, delivering a powerful and complete on-system audio setup.
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The 65-inch QLED display utilizes a Quantum Dot Enhancement Film for improved colour performance. With support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, and the Gamma Engine Ultra, the visuals are quite impressive for the price. In terms of colour accuracy and performance, the TV delivers good results, particularly when set to the Cinema preset. It can deliver the claimed peak brightness of 1200 nits in the vivid mode. The familiar Google TV OS interface offers perks like seamless casting and mirroring from mobile phones and Google Assistant for convenient voice control. Gaming enthusiasts will appreciate the TV’s support for a 120Hz variable refresh rate, low latency game mode, and features like VRR and ALLM.
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