The excitement is reaching its peak as IPL 2024 approaches, and cricket fans worldwide eagerly await the most thrilling event of the year. This year the tournament will be held from 22 March to 26 May and will include 10 cricketing teams competing for glory. While nothing quite compares to the electric atmosphere of being at the match, for those who wish to savour the action from the comfort of their homes, a fantastic TV can serve as a gateway to an immersive IPL experience. As you prepare to witness the action-packed matches from the coziness of your living room packed with your friends and family, selecting the right TV becomes crucial. It's not merely about catching every boundary and wicket, but also about ensuring that the television delivers a complete package of entertainment.
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The Sony A95K, winner of our Zero1 Award for the Best OLED TV of 2022, is currently the only QD-OLED TV available for purchase in India. Its responsive QD-OLED panel, coupled with Sony’s excellent motion handling, makes it a great option to enjoy the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology makes the sound from the 60W audio system appear to come directly from the screen, resulting in a more immersive experience. So, if you are looking for a premium 65-inch option, the Bravia XR A85K is definitely worth considering. For those interested in premium OLED options, you can also consider the Sony A80L, LG A3, and LG C2, all available in India.
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Samsung’s mini LED TVs in the Neo QLED range offer a premium sports experience. You can consider the Samsung Neo QLED QN85C, which is available in both 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes with 120Hz refresh rate support. The TV is powered by Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor 4K and benefits from an impactful 60W audio system with Dolby Atmos audio. It’s important to note that, like all Samsung TVs, Dolby Vision HDR is not supported. On the plus side, you do get a capable game mode and cutting-edge connectivity options. If you are looking to install your TV in a bright living room for watching the Cricket World Cup, this is a great option to consider.
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LG QNED80 combines quantum dot technology with LG’s NanoCell technology to enhance colors. The TV offers a 120Hz IPS LCD panel with VRR support and wide viewing angles so all your friends and family members can comfortably sit around the room without missing out on details. The LG QNED80 is also equipped with several gaming features including AMD Freesync Premium VRR, HGiG mode, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. If you are looking for a premium TV with an IPS LCD display, LG QNED80 is one of the rare few options available.
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The OnePlus Q2 Pro is a mid-range QLED TV that offers great value. Its QLED Panel provides a peak brightness of 1200 nits and supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate with MEMC enhancements, ensuring you can enjoy all the cricket action with clarity. There is also a 70W soundbar co-tuned by Dynaudio mounted at its base for impactful audio. In our review, we concluded that the TV offers a decent cinematic experience and includes support for popular HDR formats like Dolby Vision. The OnePlus Q2 Pro runs the Google TV interface and can also seamlessly integrates with OnePlus’ ecosystem of devices including the OnePlus Pad, smartphones, Buds, and Watch.
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The Sony X80K is an LED TV available in five different sizes, ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch. This TV boasts an IPS LCD panel, offering wide-viewing angles that ensure a great visual experience from any seating position. Sony’s expertise in upscaling, color, and motion handling further enhances the picture quality, making it a great option for enjoying sports in your living room. With Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, the TV delivers impressive sound quality, and you have the option to auto-calibrate the audio to suit your surroundings. Running on the Google TV interface, it provides a user-friendly and seamless smart TV experience. Moreover, the Sony X80K is compatible with Apple Airplay and Homekit, offering convenient connectivity options for Apple users.
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The TCL C645 QLED Smart TV is the successor to last year’s C635 model. The 4K panel of the TV promises a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut and is also TÜV Rheinland-certified to be gentle on the eyes. This means you will be able to watch cricket world cup matches for hours without experiencing fatigue. The TV also supports features like MEMC and AMD FreeSync VRR, which you can use to smoothen motion and reduce motion blur while watching cricket matches. Furthermore, the TV supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, providing an excellent visual experience. Powered by TCL’s AiPQ Engine 3.0 algorithm, it delivers enhanced picture quality and comes with several gaming features, including 120Hz Game Accelerator and ALLM.
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Xiaomi Mi TV X Pro 55-inch is an affordable LED LCD TV that boasts a promising 94% DCI-P3 wide color gamut. Xiaomi sources both IPS and VA panels for its LED LCD TVs and utilizes its Vivid Picture engine to tune image quality. The Mi TV X Pro comes with 40W audio system, so you might not have to immediately invest in a soundbar. Popular HDR formats including Dolby Vision IQ are supported. The TV includes HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM for gaming and eARC with Dolby Atmos passthrough. The metallic side frame gives the TV a durable and premium feel. The software is Google TV with Xiaomi’s Patchwall launcher bundled along.
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If you are in search of a simple yet elegant IPS LCD TV with wide viewing angles, the LG UQ80 is certainly worth considering. LG’s WebOS software provides a mature and user-friendly interface, especially with the inclusion of LG’s magic remote that comes bundled with the TV. This 4K TV is also an excellent choice for connected smart homes, standing out as one of the rare few options in its segment that supports Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple Airplay 2, and Homekit.
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If you are looking for a large immersive 65-inch TV to enjoy the world cup without breaking the bank, the Kodak 65-inch CAPro 4K LED TV (review) is worth considering. For a very affordable price, this basic LED LCD TV offers a decent experience, especially with SDR content. This Kodak TV also supports popular HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and has a 40W audio system that should prove useful when you are watching cricket matches in a medium to large-sized living room.
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Toshiba 139 (55-inch) 4K Ultra Smart QLED Google TV is a loaded 55-inch QLED TV with Full Array local dimming that offers great value. The TV also offers powerful 49W speakers that will help with an immersive cricket-watching experience. It also has a dedicated sports mode with MEMC for reducing motion blur. The TV supports popular HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It runs Google TV interface and also includes a full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 port so you can connect to the latest gaming consoles without compromising quality.
