LED TV India Comparision Reviews and Prices- What is a LED TV,Differences LCD vs LED and Television Companies (Samsung,LG,Panasonic,Sony),Models

What is a LED TV

LED TV is an LCD TV that uses LEDs to illuminate the display. these new sets use LED backlights rather than the fluorescent-type backlights used in most other LCD TVs. LED-backlit LCD TVs cost twice more than standard LCD or plasma TVs. Because of the slimline design of these LED tvs not only is less packaging used, but the vast reduction in overall weight means reduced transport and fuel costs. Most of the LED TVs are mercury-free making them extremely eco-friendly. You can also read what is a Light Emitting Diode.

Types of LED Televisions

• Dynamic RGB LEDs – this technique enables dimming in specific local areas of the screen which enhances perfect darkness wherever required, thus showing the true intensity of the dark colors
• Edge LEDs – allow diffusion of light across the entire screen panel which enables uniformity in colors. LCD TVs using edge-lit LCDs can be ultra-thin because the LED sources are on the side. They are also less expensive than TVs using backlit technology.
• Full-Array LEDs – the LEDs are arranged behind the screen to enable the necessary effect in the image quality.

These techniques use less power than plasma TVs and LCD TVs lit with fluorescent tubes.

Differences between LED & LCD TVs

• LED TV use about 20-30% less power than LCD TV sets. Hence there is more energy saving in an LED TV set.
• No Mercury is used in LED TVs as in some other LCD backlight systems.
• There is more balanced color saturation in LED TV sets.
• LEDs are more expensive than LCDs.
• LED TVs using Edge backlight method have thinner panels than standard LCD televisions.
• LED TVs have a better heat dissipation than LCDs.
• LED TVs have a brighter display with better contrast levels.

The most popular LED TV Indian Companies are:

1) SONY – A well-known brand in providing excellent audio & picture quality & hence its products like mobile phones, music systems, TVs, video cameras & laptops have a superior make. Started in Japan in 1946, Sony is one of the world’s leading manufacturers for consumer electronics and broadcast & professional products. In India, Sony has its presence across all major towns and cities through a distribution network comprising of over 5000 dealers and distributors, 240 exclusive Sony outlets and 19 direct branch locations. Sony India also has a strong service presence across the country with 20 company-owned and 190 authorized service centers and 16 exclusive demonstration centers. Sony has launched a range of LED TVs with varying features and in different screen sizes starting from 32 inches up to 65 inches. SONY LED TVs are sleeker & more glossy and offer excellent picture clarity, contrast, and brightness. Hence this brand is more popular with customers. Its full HD feature has improved the image quality. SONY TVs always better in terms of reliability and quality.

The LED TVs come in various series:

• EX520 series: The Ultimate TV and Web Surfing Experience. Features: Full HD 1080 picture quality with Edge LED backlight, Skype, BRAVIA Internet Video & BRAVIA Internet Widgets. The screen sizes vary from 32 inches to 46 inches with a price range of Rs 47,900 to Rs 93,900.
• EX420 series: Network Capability with High Picture Quality. Features: High Definition (720p) picture quality with Edge LED backlight, Skype, BRAVIA Internet Video & BRAVIA Internet Widgets. The screen sizes vary from 22 inches to 32 inches with a price tag of Rs 20,900 to Rs 42,900.
• NX710 series: Features: 3D Capability (Full HD 3D), Dynamic Edge LED Backlight with Opti-Contrast Panel, Motionflow PRO 100Hz with Image Blur Reduction. The screen sizes available are 40 inch for Rs 93,900 & 46 inch for Rs 153,900.
• NX720 series: Features: Edge LED, OptiContrast and CORNING’s Gorilla Glass Panel, Wi-Fi Integrated. The screen sizes available are 40 inch for Rs 93,900 & 46 inch for Rs 123,900.
• EX720 series:Features: Full HD 1080 picture quality with Edge LED backlight, Skype, BRAVIA Internet Video & BRAVIA Internet Widgets. The screen sizes vary from 32 inches to 55 inches (Full HD 3D with a built-in 3D Transmitter) with a price range of Rs 57,900 to Rs 179,900.
• HX925 series:Features: Intelligent Peak LED, Motionflow XR 800, X-Reality PRO picture engine. The screen sizes available are 46 inch for Rs 153,900 & 55 inch for Rs 259,900.

2) SAMSUNG – Samsung is engaged in providing a diverse service range to its customers right from semiconductors, skyscrapers, petrochemicals, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels and more. It is in the market for more than 70 years. Samsung Electronics leads the global market in high tech electronics manufacturing & digital media. The product range is wide & varied from mobile phones, LCD TVs, cameras, home appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, ACs to laptops, notebooks & computer peripherals. Samsung’s 2010 LED TV series have unmatchable design and picture quality & also consumes less power. The LED TV sets range from 32 inches to 60 inches to suit all room sizes and budgets. The frames also feature a Touch of Color that comes in various distinctive edges, including Brushed Titanium, Mystic Earth, Stone Black, Graphite, Red, and Grey that give the panel a smooth lined appearance. By using edge-lighting in their LED TVs they have managed to reduce the electrical consumption by 40 percent when compared to a standard LCD TV in standard viewing mode. They follow an eco-friendly approach to television design.

Some of the characteristic features of SAMSUNG LED sets are:

• Higher Contrast Ratios up to 8,000,000:1 on the C8000 Series offer a superior range of brightness, making the white and black pixels purer.

• Wide Color Enhancer Pro feature examines each pixel and makes the necessary adjustments to produce the most defined colors seen on a modern television display.

• A marked reduction of motion blur especially when watching sport or fast action scenes have been achieved by increasing the refresh rate of the screens on the Samsung LED TV.

The various series that the TVs come are:

• Series 4 – the screen size is 32 inches for 799$. Features include CMR 50, Hi-Definition, ConnectShare Movie (allows to connect a digital camera or thumb/pen drive and view content including movie files or photos on the television), HyperReal Engine, SRS TheatreSound HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Mega Dynamic Contrast, Ultra Slim White Design, 4 HDMI, Wide Colour Enhancer Plus &Digital Noise Filter
• Series 5 – The screen size varies from 22 inches to 40 inches with a price range of 499$ to 1399$. Its various features include CMR 100, Full Hi-Definition, ConnectShare Movie, Smart HUB , Wi-Fi Dongle Option, USB, Multiple HDMI, Ultra Clear Panel, Ultra Slim Design, Wide Colour Enhancer Plus, SRS technology, TheatreSound HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Eco Sensor.
• Series 6 – The screen size varies from 32 inches to 55 inches with a price tag from 1099$ to 3499$. They have also launched 60 inch TV. The features are CMR 400,Oneness Design,Full Hi-Definition,ConnectShare Movie,Smart HUB – (Skype, Web Browser, Samsung Apps, Search All, Your Video, Social TV),Personal Video Recorder,3D,2D-3D Converter,3D HyperReal Engine,3D Sound,BD Wise,3 USB,4 HDMI,SRS TheatreSound HD,Dolby Digital Plus,Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), built-in Wi-Fi ,Ultra Clear Panel,Wide Colour Enhancer Plus & Digital Noise Filter.
• Series 7– The screen size available are 46 inches for 3199$ & 55″ for 4099$. They also have 60 inches. The features include Oneness Design, CMR 600, Full Hi-Definition, ConnectShare Movie, AllShare, Smart HUB,Personal Video Recorder, 3D,2D-3D Converter, 3D HyperReal Engine, 3D Sound, BD Wise, 3 USB, 4 HDMI, SRS TheatreSound HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC),Wi-Fi,Ultra Clear Panel,Wide Colour Enhancer Plus & Digital Noise Filter.
• Series 8– There is a 55 inch TV for 4699$ & 60 inches is also launched. The various features include 5mm bezel, Oneness Design, CMR 800, Micro Dimming, Full Hi-Definition, ConnectShare Movie, AllShare, Smart HUB, Personal Video Recorder, 3D, 2D-3D Converter, 3D Hyper-Real Engine, 3D Sound, BD Wise, 4 HMDI, 3 USB Connectivity, SRS USB Connectivity, Dolby Digital Plus, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Wi-Fi, Wide Colour Enhancer Plus, Ultra Clear Panel, Wide Colour Enhancer Plus, Digital Noise Filter & Flip QWERTY Remote.

3) LG – the company is today known for bringing advanced digital products and applied technologies to its customers. LG Electronics is on its way to becoming a worldwide leader in the digital world, ensuring customer satisfaction through innovative products and superior service. The company controls 114 local subsidiaries worldwide, with roughly 82,000 executives and employees. LED, LCD TVs, washing machines, microwave ovens, AC, mobile phones, music systems are the products offered by the company.

The different TV series are:

• LW6500 – with screen sizes from 42 inches to 55 inches & a price range of Rs 104,990 to Rs.194,990. Its features include Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, Cinema 3D, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, Smart TV, DLNA certified, full HD1080p, wireless-ready, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder. The 55″ has IPS- advanced LCD panel.
• LE4600(INFINIA) – The screen size varies from 32 inches to 47 inches with a price tag of Rs51,990 to Rs 97,990. It is a JAZZ in LED. The various features are IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, color gamut control, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder, PC connectivity.
• LE4610 – The 32 inch TV is available for Rs 48,490. The LG JAZZ series has now started its LED series by the name of INFINIA. It has 460W PMPO sound, which makes the audio effect very good & brings in theatre-like effects.
• LV2130 – The available screen sizes vary from 22 inches to 32 inches with price ranging from Rs 16,990 to Rs 38,990. The various features include Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, Dynamic Contrast Ratio100,000:1, PC connectivity, HDMI.
• LV3000 – The screen size varies from 26 inches to 32 inches with a price range of Rs 28,990 to Rs 40,990. The various features are Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine.
• LV3500 – The available screen sizes are from 32 inches to 42 inches costing in between Rs 43,990 to Rs 62,990. The features it offers are full HD1080p, Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, infinite surround sound system.
• LV3730 – the screen sizes come in the range of 32 inches to 47 inches, costing in between Rs 47,490 to Rs 90,990. It offers various features like Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, Smart TV, DLNA certified, full HD1080p, wireless-ready, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder.
• LW4500 – The screen sizes come in all sizes from 42 inches to 47 inches, costing from Rs 79,990 to Rs 114,990. It offers features like Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, 2D-3D conversion, full HD1080p, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder.
• LE5300(INFINIA) – The screen sizes available vary from 22 inches to 32 inches with a price range of Rs19,790 to Rs 46,490. It offers various features like DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, color gamut control, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder, PC connectivity.
• LE5500- LED plus INFINIA – the screen size varies from 32 inches to 47 inches with price ranging from Rs 53,490 to Rs 106,990. It includes features like LED backlight, IPS Advanced LCD panel, broadband, DLNA, wireless-ready, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, Color gamut control, PC connectivity, HDMI.
• LW5700 – The screen size varies from 42 inches to 55 inches costing in between Rs 94,990 to Rs 164,990. It has features like Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, Cinema 3D, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, Smart TV, DLNA certified, full HD1080p, wireless-ready, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder.
• LV 5500 – The screen size range from 42 inches to 47 inches with a price range of Rs69,990 to Rs 96,490. It offers features like Edge LED backlighting, smart energy saving, Cinema 3D, IPS-Advanced LED LCD Panel, DivX through USB 2.0, XD Engine, HDMI, Smart TV, DLNA certified, full HD1080p, wireless-ready, PC connectivity, infinite 3D surround sound, Dolby digital decoder & Magic motion remote control.

4) PANASONIC  – Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Its operations are across 9 countries, with a workforce of about 385,000 spread over 75 companies. Panasonic has built 297 manufacturing facilities across the world. The new Panasonic Pure Line range of TVs – a new range of televisions with a sleek and sophisticated design, is the perfect choice for living rooms. It has exceptional picture quality & features like Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, Super-High Dynamic Contrast and 178° wide-angle viewing. Not only does Pure Line range have a sleek design and exceptional picture quality, but it also offers built-in dual HD tuners, is DLNA certified and offers other versatile connectivity.

• Its Full HD LED TV has a silver finish & has features like Viera Cast Enabled (giving access to selected online content such as Acetrax, Skype, YouTube, Twitter, Eurosport, Google’s Picasa Web Albums), Freeview HD Built-in & Freesat HD Built-in. It comes in screen sizes from 32 inches to 37 inches.
• The HD LED TV comes in a Purple / White finish & offers features like Viera Link Enabled, iPod Docking Station & 2 HDMI Ports. It comes in screen sizes from 19 inches to 22 inches.

There are also other LED TV Manufacturers and Sellers in India like Toshiba, Sharp, and Philips but they don’t have the distribution and focus as the above brands. Local Indian LED TV Sellers like Onida, Videocon, Koryo as well as Asahi cater to the lower end segment of the market and make low quality LED TVs.