While most of us have cut the cord, televisions continue to be an integral part of our lives. From streaming high-def OTT content to playing our favourite AAA gaming titles on gaming consoles, a good television is a must-have in an Indian household. And when it comes to TVs, the rule of thumb is the bigger, the better. If you are planning to place it in your living room, it’s advisable to get at least a 50-inch model. It’ll ensure that the entire family can enjoy the content in the best manner possible. While there are 100s of options to choose from in the market, it’s not easy to find the best ones. That’s why we did the hard work to share a curated list of the top 50-inch TVs you can buy on Croma.

The Sony X75K is an Android Smart TV offering best-in-class features. The 4K display panel of the television comes with support for HDR10, HLG, 4K X-Reality PRO, Live Color Technology, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, and Motionflow XR 200. The 4K Processor X1 and 16GB storage under the hood ensures that the TV can handle it all without breaking a sweat. You can enjoy the bass in action scenes and clear dialogues, thanks to 20W dual speakers with Dolby Audio and Clear Phase technology. The Android TV comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Chromecast. The analog connectivity options include two USB ports, three HDMI ports, video input, audio output, and Ethernet.

The fan-favourite smartphone brand also ventured into the TV segment not so long ago, yet has made a name for itself in the TV segment too. This OnePlus U Series TV is a 4K unit with HDR10+ certification, HLG, DCI-P3 93%, Gamma Engine, MEMC, Super Resolution, Noise Reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Colour Space Mapping, and more. Thanks to a capable processor, G52 MC1 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage, the TV offers an impressive response time of 8 milliseconds. It also scores high in the connectivity department with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Built-in Chromecast, DLNA, Miracast, and OnePlus Connect. For I/O, it features two USB ports, three HDMI ports, and an Ethernet port. The television boots Android TV 10 and offers Oxygen Play 2.0 and voice control to let you search and play the content of your choice.

The LG UM77 is a premium television promising an immersive visual experience along with a slew of smart features. The TV has a 50-inch Slim LED panel with 4K resolution. The screen provides stellar graphics thanks to the HDR 10 Pro support, 4K Upscaler, Colour Enhancer, True Colour Accuracy, HLG, HDR Effect, HDR Dynamic, and Tone Mapping. Enhancing the viewing experience is the built-in 20W speakers, tuned by Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. Its audio features include DTS Virtual: X, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice III, and more. On the connectivity front, this TV comes with two USB ports, three HDMI ports, and one Ethernet port. LG has also provided this television with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. It runs WebOS and also supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice commands along with being compatible with Apple AirPlay.

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is a top-notch offering with a vibrant display and intuitive interface for ease of usage. Its 50-inch 4K LED screen features Vivid Picture Engine 2, which improves colours, contrast, saturation, and brightness. Additionally, it can adjust the display brightness according to the ambiance lighting. Other features that enhance the viewing experience include a 94% DCI-P3 colour gamut, MEMC, Reality Flow, HDR 10, HLG, and more. The Android 10-based TV is customised with Patchwall OS 4.0, showcasing personalized content and featuring support for popular OTT platforms. Audio-wise, the television offers powerful 40W dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD, etc. For smooth usage, it ships with a quad-core processor, Mali-G52 MP2 graphics, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage. The other features include 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, three HDMI ports, two USB ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

With the Acer I Series, you get a 50-inch LED panel with 4K Ultra HD resolution and features like HDR10+, Motion Enhancer, and Chromecast to stream your phone content on it. On the audio front, the Acer I series TV offers 30W bottom firing box Dolby Audio-certified speakers. A 1.3GHz quad-core processor is responsible for smooth navigation, while it features 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM in terms of the memory. One thing that differentiates this smart TV from the others is that it comes with add-on camera support for video calls using Wi-Fi connectivity. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth support, two USB ports, two HDMI ports, one HDMI ARC, RF Antenna Input, RJ-45, and more.

The Series 9 is a flagship TV from Samsung’s stables. It has a brilliant QLED display panel with 4K Ultra HD resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, Quantum HDR 24x, Neo Quantum Processor 4K, Quantum Matrix Technology, and Real Depth Enhancer. The best-in-class picture quality is backed by an even more impressive 2.2 channel, 40W Dolby speakers with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, and Adaptive Sound. In the hardware section, it’s fuelled by the Neo Quantum Processor 4K. The Tizen OS-based television offers two USB ports, four HDMI with Quick Switch, eARC, RF, and Ethernet.

Hisense is a Chinese brand offering great value-for-money TVs in the country. This Android 9-based smart TV features Google Assistant, a quad-core processor, Mali 470MP GPU, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage. The 50-inch 4K Ultra HD LED display boasts eight milliseconds response time, 60Hz refresh rate, and 350 nits’ brightness. The audio setup on this TV includes Dolby Atmos-tuned 30W built-in speakers and multi-channel surround sound. The smart TV comes with popular streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube, Zee5, Sony Liv, ErosNow, JioCinema, Voot, and more preinstalled. Connectivity-wise, it offers dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB ports, and three HDMI ports.

Within a short span of time, Realme has made a name for itself in the Indian TV market, and rightfully so. This 50-inch television from the brand comes with Android OS and built-in Chromecast support. Its LED display supports HDR Imaging, Dolby Vision, Chroma Boost Picture Engine, 83 percent NTSC, and 90 percent DCI-P3 Colour Gamut, resulting in gorgeous visuals. The audio output is taken care of by the 24W quad speaker setup. With Dolby Atmos and DTS, the TV also promises rich sound. As far as internals are concerned, the television comes equipped with the 1.5GHz MediaTek quad-core processor and Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. You get various connectivity options like two HDMI, one HDMI ARC, two USB 3.1, AV input, ANT, and RJ45. For wireless connectivity, there are standard options, including dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 with Bluetooth Music Support.

The Philips 8200 series TV brings content to life with its brilliant 50-inch Ultra HD LED display panel. The Android TV 9-powered TV has cutting-edge display features like HDR 10 Plus support, P5 Perfect Picture Engine, Ultra Resolution, Micro Dimming Pro, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG. Two powerful 18W full-range speakers back the visuals with Dolby Atmos, DTS Play-Fi, Auto Volume Leveler, and Clear Sound, Smart Sound. Running the show is a quad-core CPU mated to 16 gigs of RAM. You can connect consoles, storage, and other accessories to the TV, thanks to four HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, a headphone port, RJ-45, and Ethernet.

This Croma TV is another affordable 50-inch 4K LED TV in this roundup. The Android TV 10 OS-backed television comes with integrated Google Assistant, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage. Its 50-inch UHD display is an A+ Grade Panel, which offers users a stellar viewing experience. It also promises loud sound from its built-in 20W Dolby Audio speakers. The storage needs are taken care of by 2GB RAM and 8GB of built-in memory. For connectivity, the TV offers dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB ports, and three HDMI ports.

These are some of the best smart TVs available in India with a 50-inch display. The best part is that you can pick up a 4K 50-inch TV for under Rs 30k, going all the way up to the six-digit price tag zone. So, which one would you go for?