Best TV under 30000 (Quick Guide)

Are you planning to buy a smart TV and your budget is around 30000

Then you have landed on the right page

I have done thorough market research and compiled a list of best TV under 30000 in India for you. 

These TVs are not owned by me. I have asked the owners of the TV for feedback, read tons of reviews on various online portals, and based on the product specifications I made this ‘best of smart TV under 30k’ list. 

I have set minimum criteria for choosing a TV under this budget.

Minimum Requirements

• 40-inch screen size
• Full HD
• Smart TV
• Must have Netflix, Amazon Prime
• 20W speaker

Best TV under 30000 (At a Glance)

1. LG 43LM5650PTA 43 inch FHD Smart TV
2. Mi 4X 43 inch Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart Android TV
3. Motorola 43 inch Ultra HD 4K LED Smart Android TV
4. TCL 50 inches 4K Ultra HD Smart Android LED TV 50P8E
5. VU 43 inches 4K Ultra HD Cinema Android Smart LED TV 43CA
6. Samsung 43 Inches Wondertainment Series Full HD LED Smart TV

At the end of this article, you will find a quick buying guide, you can have a look at it.

Best TV under 30000

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1) LG 43LM5650PTA 43 inch FHD Smart TV

Key Specs

This is the best LG TV you will find in this price range. 

LG makes very good TVs that are durable and last longer.

Display & Picture Quality

This LG Led TV has a screen size of 43-inch and resolution of (1920 x 1080) which is a Full HD resolution.

This TV is available in two variants of 32 and 43 inches in screen size.

The picture is of good quality with a dynamic contrast ratio of 10 million by 1. Its dynamic color enhancer can make pictures look more life-like and real with increased colors.

The Panel used here is an IPS panel which ensures wide viewing angles.

It supports HDR, realistic and vibrant looking content. 

The company boasts about the color reproduction of 100% accuracy.

Applications

It ships with its own operating system that is Web OS

It supports streaming services like Netflix, hotstar, amazon prime.

You can control all other smart devices connected to your TV just from your remote.

LG has given a nice feature of accessing photos and videos directly from cloud storage.

You can surf the internet and watch video simultaneously

Connectivity

For connecting the TV to the internet it has Wi-Fi, it does not have a Bluetooth in it.

For your consoles and set-top-box, it has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for connecting a storage device.

You do not get a Google Chromecast, but you can use the miracast in it for screen mirroring. It does not have a screencast feature.

Comes with a remote for controlling the TV interface

Other Features

It has the usual speakers with 20 Watt in power with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual X for enhanced, clearer audio and cinema-like audio experience.

The Smart TV is powered by a quad-core processor and LG graphic processor. It is coupled with 1GB RAM and 4GB of storage

It weighs 8 kgs and has a sturdy build quality

2) Mi 4X 43 inch Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart Android TV

Key Specs

For each budget category of TVs, Mi has invaded all with their feature-rich TVs.

This is a 43 inch 4k Android TV. 

Mi is the only Chinese company whose after-sales service is good.

This is the best Android TV under 30,000/- price.

Display & Picture Quality

As highlighted earlier this is a 43 inch TV, this size is neither too big nor small for a room.

You get 4k full HD resolution at a reasonable price.

The panel used here is an IPS panel.

With crystal clear images and great picture quality this is a good option to look for.

It is better for watching TV shows, sports, matches, etc with friends and family.

Comes with support for HDR10 format.

Dynamic Noise reduction – To reduce distortion from the input like cable connection.

You can choose from several picture modes – standard, movie, vivid, sport according to the scene.

Looks wise the TV is OK with moderate bezels.

Applications

It is an Android TV which ships with Android 9.0 Pie. Gives you access to tons of apps on google play store.

You get all the popular streaming services and apps like Netflix, amazon prime, hotstar, etc

To manage the various apps and control the TV, you get patchwall UI 3.0 that puts both the online and offline content on a single screen.

Connectivity

Features 2 x USB ports, 3 x HDMI ports, 1 x AV port, an antenna port, an ethernet port.

“3” is the right numbr for HDMI ports, it makes connecting various devices like a set-top box, a console to the TV simultaneously easy.

Support screen mirroring and screencast, comes with built-in chromecast.

Its screen mirroring feature is very poor, laggy and unresponsive. I hope this issue sorts out in the upcoming firmware update.

Other Features

This TV has dual speakers each of 10 watts with Dolby plus feature.

Its sound quality is fine but can be better if you use external speakers with the TV.

It has a 64-bit Cortex A53 processor and Mali-470 Graphics along with 2GB RAM and 8GB of storage

It has a net weight of 7.2 kilograms.

3) Motorola 43 inch Ultra HD 4K LED Smart Android TV

Key Specs

As runner-up, we got a Motorola 43 inch UHD smart TV model number 43SAUHDM.

This TV has done one unique thing from all others on the list. It ships with a gaming pad add-on. 

Overall it is the best Led TV under 30000 and comparable to the Mi TV 4X. 

Display & Picture Quality

This TV has a screen size of 43 inches which is fine in terms of size. It is a 4K TV meaning it has 4 times the pixels from an HD ready TV. 

The picture will be crisp and sharp.

The display is an IPS panel giving wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees. 

Enjoy dinner time with your family, each member of the family can choose his/her location in front of the TV. The picture quality will not degrade or invert much when viewed at a different angle   

It has got great picture quality and has Dolby Vision feature which is an enhanced version of HDR 10. 

It enables more realistic and life-like pictures with increased contrast ratio and color gamut. But to enjoy this quality you also need HDR content as input. 

Connectivity

For internet usage, it has Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth for connecting smart devices. The Wi-Fi is not very good in terms of speed for a 4K TV but it is fine.

For getting faster internet speeds you can connect a LAN wire into the ethernet LAN port available in this device.

The TV has 3 HDMI ports for connecting your consoles and other devices along with 2 USB ports.

Screen mirror your phone or cast videos to the TV using the built-in Chromecast.

Applications

This Motorola TV is a smart android TV, it runs on stock Android 9.0, supports major streaming apps like netflix, prime, hotstar.

Being an Android TV it supports a large number of apps that can be downloaded and accessed using the google play store.

It has various modes like Vivid, standard, sport, user, game to use according to the scenes and user.

Other Features

It comes with a wireless gaming pad for playing games directly on the TV.

For audio, it has dual front-firing speakers with 10 watts each in power and Dolby Audio and DTS TruSurround technology for giving the best quality of sound. 

It is powered by a quad-core processor with Mali GPU coupled with 2.25GB of RAM for processing audio, video and games 

And has 16GB of storage for connecting flash storage devices.

4) TCL 50 inches 4K Ultra HD Smart Android LED TV 50P8E

Key Specs

On my 4th list, we got a TCL 4K Android TV model 50P8E. 

TCL is a multinational Chinese company that is growing rapidly. It is the world’s third-largest TV manufacturer. 

It is known for its TV manufacturing at a low cost, providing cheap TV’s in all market segments

This is the second 50 inch TV I have placed in the best smart TV under 30000 list. 

Display & Picture Quality

This TCL TV has a screen size of 50-inch along with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160). 

The screen panel is a VA panel that promises a high level of contrast ratio ensuring great picture quality. 

If you love to watch movies then be ready to get the cinema hall like feel in a dark room. The pictures will not appear grayish in dark lighting.

Connect it with a home theatre or soundbar and you get a miniature cinema hall in your home.

Being a VA panel which ensures the best picture quality but at the same time the viewing angles are not great. The picture quality degrades and inverts after some shift in viewing angles.

The display is A+ grade quality ensuring scratch less and defect-less display screen. 

Has the basic HDR 10 in it which gives more life and color to picture but also you need HDR content as input to the TV.

Uses advanced AI technology to enhance and control the brightness, contrast ratio and dynamic range according to the scenes. 

Connectivity

You get the normal Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for internet connection

It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. This configuration of ports is like a standard in this price range for 4K TVs.

Mirror your phone screen or cast netflix, youtube videos to the TV; show-off your pictures to guests; give presentations at the office using the built-in google chromecast.

Applications

Ships with stock Android 9.0 with tons of applications like voot, sony liv, netflix, prime, etc

Being an Android TV you get access to google play store and google assistant

It is compatible with Alexa technology to voice control the TV and other smart home devices.

Other Features

The speakers are 20 Watts in power and in terms of loudness is fine and average.

It supports Dolby Audio which ensures rich and clear cinema-like sound at home. 

For better quality and loudness it is recommended to connect a soundbar or home theatre. 

It is powered by Mali 470×3 GPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage.

It is the 2019 model and weighs 10kg

5) VU 43 inches 4K Ultra HD Cinema Android Smart LED TV 43CA

Key Specs

On my 5th list is VU 43 inch 4K Cinema Android TV. VU is an Indian brand that makes stunning TVs, its TV sales are sky-rocketing since its entry in the market

This is best 43-inch tv under 30000 in India

You can buy this TV at amazon or flipkart and proudly feel MadeInbharat as the owner.

Display Size & Picture Quality

This cinema TV has the average 43 inch screen size like major TVs on my list. It has ultra HD resolution which means the same thing as 4K.

The picture quality is good and watching movies must be great as the TV is branded in the name of cinema TV

It has an IPS panel which gives you wide viewing angles so that several people or your entire family can join you at dinner time to enjoy movies and serials.

The TV has Dolby Vision in it to display HDR content on the TV for which you also need Dolby content as input.

The company boasts about enhanced brightness with its high-performance optical panel with pixelium glass. It has 500 nits of brightness

It can upscale your full HD content to 4K.

Connectivity

Ships with 2.4GHz Wi-FI and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity to the internet and other home devices. If the company had used 5GHz Wi-Fi in this 4K TV then it would be much better.

You can play games or cast your phone to the TV using the built-in Chromecast.

The normal 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for connecting various types of devices.

Applications

Comes with stock android 9.0 and apps like google movie, google music, google games.

It supports all popular streaming services like netflix, amazon prime, disney+hotstar, etc

It has built-in cricket mode, game mode, pc mode for different kinds of use.

Other Features

One feature that separates this TV from others on the best TV lists is that it has 4 speakers and has 40 Watt in power with Dolby audio processing.

There are two master speakers for amplifying bass and two tweeters for handling higher notes of sound. The company boasts great sound experience but it is average in this TV. 

Powered by dual-core mali 470 GPU with 1.5GB Ram and 8GB of storage

It weighs 10.2 kgs and has a plastic build with plastic stand

6) Samsung 43 Inches Wondertainment Series Full HD LED Smart TV

Key Specs

This is the best Samsung TV under 30000 rupees that you will find in the Indian market.

This is model number UA43TE50AAKXXL 2020 model

Samsung is the industry leader in television manufacturing. The TVs made by Samsung are of the best quality and are costlier too.

So if you want the same specs that other TVs in this best TV list are offering, you have to pay a lot of extra money to get that in a Samsung TV

Display Size & Picture Quality

This Samsung TV spans 43 inches in screen size. It is a Full HD TV which is lower in terms of resolution at this price range.

The TV screen is a VA panel which ensures high contrast ratio and deeper blacks in a scene. It is great for watching movies in low lighting or in a dark room.

The viewing angles may not be great like an IPS panel, so make sure to watch TV straight from the front.

It uses technology like contrast enhancer and PurColor to make images more vivid and life-like. 

It supports HDR however, you need HDR content as input to enjoy it.

Connectivity

It has Wi-Fi for using the internet but it does not have Bluetooth in it

For connecting your set-top-box and consoles it has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for flash storage.

The company has mentioned on its specification that it supports Screen MIrroring.

Applications

It ships with its own Samsung operating system named ‘Tizen’. It is a Linux-based OS built by Samsung

Major streaming apps like prime, netflix, youtube, zee5 are pre-installed in it.

It has built-in Alexa. You can control the smart device with voice control.

The personal computer mode in this TV can be used to connect your laptop to the device

Other Features

For audio, this TV has 20 Watt power speakers with Dolby Digital Plus technology for the enhanced audio experience.

The sound quality is good

The TV is powered by Hyper Real GPU, 1 GB of RAM and 4GB of storage.

It weighs 8 kgs has a nice plastic build

Quick Buying Guide for Smart LED TV under 30000

Choose the Right Panel – There are only two types of panels, that is VA panel and IPS panel. Both are better in a particular scenario. The IPS panel provides better viewing angles, meaning the picture does not degrade or inverts much when viewed from an angle. While the VA panel has a higher contrast ratio giving better picture quality. A VA panel is better for watching movies in a dark room while an IPS panel is overall better.

Resolution – Higher the Resolution, better the picture detailing. Under the 30k price range, you will find full HD and Ultra HD resolution TVs. At this price having a TV with below full HD resolution would be a wastage of money. You will find UHD resolution in almost every Chinese TV available at this price range while you will rarely find reputable brands like Samsung, LG, Sony providing UHD TVs at this price

Choose the Screen Size – In this price range, you will find TVs from 40 to 55 inches in screen size. The bigger the TV size the better will be the experience. However, do note that you have to sit at least at a certain distance from your TV based on the size. You cannot place a very big 60 inch TV in a tiny room. Buy according to your room size.  

Check the connectivity options – Every Smart TV will have Wi-Fi in it. But the number of ports, availability of Bluetooth may vary. Some TV may have fewer ports or may not have Bluetooth in it. So check this properly before making a decision

Check supported Apps – All major Smart TVs support netflix and amazon prime. Some may not support them. Double-check this on a TV. While in the case of android TV you can rest assured as all android TV support major popular apps. However, brands like Samsung and LG do not make android TVs.

Research After Sales – Don’t fall in the trap of low pricing. Many Chinese or India TV companies may offer various specs at a very low price. A TV may not always stand on the promise of quality the company makes. If the display or other thing fails on your TV. Then customer service can alone be of any help for you. Buy a TV of a reputable brand. Don’t buy from some random Chinese company whose name no one has heard before.

Refresh Rate – Refresh rate is the number of times the screen is changed per second to show a video. It is an important factor in playing games. TVs are not meant for playing games, they are designed to just watch tv shows or movies. It’s the least important factor while choosing a TV

FAQ

Is 4K different from Ultra HD ?

4K and Ultra HD both refer to the same resolution of 3840 x 3160 pixels. 4K also means 4 times the HD resolution. 

Difference between Ultra HD and HDR ?

Ultra HD is the resolution of a TV display while HDR(high dynamic range) refers to the contrast ratio or the increase in the number of colors in an image.