We are finally almost done with 2018. And like every year, we take stock of all the good and the not so good that happened during the year. Just like every year, even this year the television market was filled with a plethora of brands competing with each other, and picking only the top TV brands in India is not easy. Televisions have been around for quite a few decades now. Almost every Indian looks for their daily source of entertainment through movies, sports, daily soaps and music – which are provided by televisions. Families gather around to sit together and spend their leisure time in front of a TV.

While buying a new TV, one of the important factors that we consider is the brand. With so many high-end brands available in the market, making a choice is not easy. If you are out in the market looking for a new TV, then here is a list of the top TV brands in India in 2018 to help you make a choice.

Top TV brands in India

Best Value for Money: Xiaomi Televisions

Xiaomi needs no introduction; most of us are familiar with the brand. Within a matter of few months, Xiaomi has risen to the top leaving all the other leading brands behind. A report by international market research firm, IDC, shows that Xiaomi is currently dominating the television market. Xiaomi is well known for offering affordable products. Like its smartphones, Xiaomi also introduced a range of affordable smart televisions in India during 2018. Some of the most interesting features on the televisions from the Xiaomi TV price list is:

• Sleek and stunning designs with thin bezels that offer an amazing viewing experience
• Features like enhanced brightness and contrast, dynamic noise reduction and optimised anti-aliasing work to provide an impressive picture quality
• These televisions come equipped with powerful stereo speakers that offer crisp and clear sound
• The brand’s smart TV price list offers a wide range of content like Voot, Hotstar, Alt Balaji, TVF and much more
• The most interesting highlight is that Xiaomi offers some of the best value for money televisions. Looking for a budget TV? Xiaomi is the go-to option

Here are some of the best televisions offered by the brand:

Television Model	Price
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (43-inch)	Rs 22,999
Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro (32-inch)	Rs 14,999
Xiaomi Mi TV 4	Rs 44,999

If you are currently looking to buy a Xioami TV, then we would recommend the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A. It is the best TV offered by the brand in the market currently. According to a well-known YouTube tech enthusiast Tech Singh, Mi TV 4A rules the Xiaomi televisions market in 2018.

Most Sought-Out Brand: Samsung Televisions

When it comes to the market share, Samsung has been at the forefront for the last couple of years. Samsung has become a household name. From smartphones to refrigerators, the brand has a wide niche of home appliances. Samsung televisions currently hold 30 percent market share across the globe. The brand is known for its premium quality televisions and offers a wide range of Plasma, OLED, LED and Smart TVs. Additionally, Samsung is also famous for introducing new technologies and features. Take a look at some of the highlight features that televisions from the Samsung TV price list offer:

• Samsung TVs come with a customizable Smart Hub, which is more or less like an app store. This Smart Hub offers access to various streaming channels and online content
• These televisions come with HyperReal Engine along with VA panels which ensure stunning picture quality
• The colour technology has been the most valued feature in Samsung TVs. These televisions offer the best colour technology in the market.
• The smart TVs come with upscaling technology which can convert HD or Full HD content to 4K resolution

Here are some of the best televisions offered by the brand:

Television Model	Price
Samsung Q Series 55Q7FN (55-Inch)	Rs 139,900
Samsung Series 7 43NU7100 (43-Inch)	Rs 49,990
Samsung Series 6 75JU6470 (75-Inch)	Rs 89,000

Our suggestion from this list would be the Samsung Q series 55Q7FN TV. It is a little pricey compared to the other two options, but it provides a better overall experience. In fact, Daniel from RTINGS also recommends buying this TV.

Best Picture Quality: Sony Televisions

When it comes to the best picture quality, there is no better option than Sony. Not just picture quality, Sony televisions are also commended for their audio quality. The ‘Bravia’ series televisions caught on a rage pretty quickly in India which keeps Sony among the top TV brands in India. The brands LED televisions are designed with the most high-end technology and futuristic features. Here are some of the most well-known features that televisions from the Sony TV price list offer:

• Impressive sound quality and output for theatre like experience
• Stunning picture quality with HDR and Triluminous display
• Sony Android TVs provide endless entertainment with a wide range of apps for music, movies, and games
• These televisions come with X-Reality PRO picture processing which helps in upscaling every single pixel for enhanced picture quality

Here are some of the best televisions offered by the brand:

Television Model	Price
Sony BRAVIA X7002E Series (43-Inch)	Rs 63,900
Sony KD-55X9000F (55-Inch)	Rs 139,999
Sony KD-55X7002F (55-Inch)	Rs 99,990

According to a popular YouTube channel called 10BestOnes, Sony BRAVIA X7002E & KD-55X9000F are among the top 5 Sony TVs in 2018. Picking either one of these 2 based on your screen preference is the ideal option.

Best Range of Smart TVs: LG Televisions

LG is one of the most-reputed television brands in the Indian market. The brand offers a wide selection to its buyers. LG has some of the best products from the LED TV price list in India. From budget models to high-end ones, the brand has a lot to offer. This South Korean brand has offered some of the most innovative features such as 3D viewing, Blue Ray recording and much more. Let’s take a look at some of the most impressive features that televisions from the LG TV price list offer:

• LG televisions are comparatively more affordable than other high-end brands
• The brand uses IPS panels for better contrast, viewing angles and colour production
• LG Smart TVs offer the best OS with an intuitive design compared to all the other brands in the market
• LG is the only brand that offers support for Dolby Vision on its televisions

Here are some of the best televisions offered by the brand:

Television Model	Price
LG 43UK6360PTE (43 Inch)	Rs 46,999
LG 47LB6500 Smart TV (47-Inch)	Rs 92,500
LG 60LB6500 Smart TV (60-Inch)	Rs 135,000

If you want a branded TV but are also thinking about the budget, then LG 43UK6360PTE should be your pick. Popular Youtube and Twitter influencer TECHIEBEEZ India has also called this television one of the best budget LG TVs.

Best Affordable TVs: Vu Televisions

And, the last on our top TV brands in India is Vu. If there is any other brand after Xiaomi that offers high-end products at an affordable price, then it is none other than Vu. Vu incorporates the most trending technologies in its televisions and offers them with reasonable price tags. The company is slowly making its way up towards the best brand in the Smart TV segment. Every television model offered by this brand is worth the penny. Some of the most interesting features on the televisions from the Vu TV price list are:

• High-end technologies like wide colour gamut, Dolby Sound and HDR available in televisions with affordable prices
• Perfect picture quality for a wide range of screen sizes altering between 22-inches to 75-inches
• The Smart TVs run on either Android or Opera OS. Both the operating systems offer a smooth user interface
• Pick from a wide range of televisions below 20000 that offer resolutions like HD, Full HD, HD Ready and 4K

Here are some of the best televisions offered by the brand:

Television Model	Price
Vu HD Ready Smart LED TV (32-Inch)	Rs 13,999
VU 4043F Full HD LED TV (43-Inch)	Rs 25,490
Vu 55SU138 55 Inch Ultra HD 4K	Rs 55,999

And lastly, the best Vu TV from the 3 mentioned above is Vu 55SU138 (without a doubt – it being an Android TV). Even Tech Trakin agrees with our recommended Vu TV.