Android TV is more and more present on connected TVs, we offer you a selection through this buying guide compatible with 4K definition. Several manufacturers offer their screens like Xiaomi, TCL, Philips and Sony.
Sony Bravia XR-55A90J OLED TV
2299€
2349€
2596.9€
2599€
2599€
2977.12€
3004.94€
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Our selection of the best Android TVs
As far as TV models with Android TV are concerned, we have a relatively solid and interesting proposition on the market across all price ranges, let’s get straight to the heart of the matter without further ado.
Xiaomi MI 4S LED TV
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Fnac
452.08€
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Darty
499.99€
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Rakuten
510€
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Amazon
576.37€
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Cdiscount
591.78€
We start our buying guide for Android TV 2022 with the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S. This accessible model is available in several diagonals from €349.99. For this contained price, you have a TV that offers 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), compatibility with HDR and HDR 10, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
This TV is also “Smart” since it runs under the system Android TV in version 9.0. There are also dual-band Wi-Fi wireless technologies, Bluetooth 5.0. The connection part is not to be outdone with: 3 HDMI ports (HDMI 2.0, including 1 ARC port) and 2 USB ports (2.0), 1 headphone socket, 1 digital audio output (optical) as well as a storage drive for 8 GB capacity, an Ethernet port (RJ45) and a Common Interface Plus (CI+) slot.
On the audio side, the TV is equipped with a dual 10W speaker setup and supports DTS-HD and Dolby Audio, giving you a truly immersive sound experience. Its remote control includes a microphone to use Google’s voice assistant for remote voice control.
| The + | The – |
|---|---|
The unbeatable price |
Luma mode set by default |
| The voice assistant integrated into the remote control | Perfectible image quality |
| Android TV always on top | Some delays |
| Connection possibilities | PatchWall is not much use |
TCL 50C721 QLED TV
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Rakuten
490€
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Amazon
490€
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Conforama
499€
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Baker
499€
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Fnac
499.99€
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Darty
499.99€
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Shopping street
511€
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The TCL 50C721 QLED TV has all the features that most users are looking for. To start, it is connected and running Android TV. Then, its 50-inch (127 cm) diagonal panel with 4K definition and compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR: 4K HDR Pro, Perceptual Quantifier 10 (PQ10) and Dolby Atmos technologies? It even has the luxury of having three HDMI 2.1 ports.
It therefore allows you to play on your PS5 or Xbox Series X consoles by taking advantage of improvements such as ALMM. Finally, its sober and minimalist design and its brushed aluminum frame make it a universal object that will adapt whether it is on a TV stand or hung on a wall, to all types of interiors.
Philips 50PUS8546 LED TV
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Fnac
749€
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Rakuten
799.24€
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Darty
799.99€
We continue with a television from the manufacturer Philips. The 50PUS8546 model has 4 HDMI ports (HDMI 2.0 with ARC port) and 2 USB ports (2.0) in addition to an Ethernet port. Wireless options include dual-band Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless connection to speakers, headphones, or other devices, such as game controllers, mice, and Smart TV keyboards.
Compatible Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, it runs on Android TV and offers clear and intuitive interface allows you to enjoy your favorite content. Finally, thanks to the Philips Ambilight function, movies and games are more immersive, music has real sound and light, and the screen seems bigger.
Smart LEDs around the TV project the colors of the screen onto the walls and around the room in real time. You get perfectly matched mood lighting. One more reason to love your TV.
| The + | The – |
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| Philips Ambilight technology | Image adjustments to review after startup |
| Value for money | |
| Dolby Vision & Atmos | |
Philips 55OLED856 OLED TV
Philips Ambilight 55OLED856 55″ TV
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Fnac
1299€
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Darty
1299€
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Rakuten
1980.33€
Another Philips model, this time high-end. The Philips 55OLED856 television as its name suggests has an OLED panel with a diagonal of 139 cm 10 bits and 4K definition of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It also embeds Philips’ own Ambilight 3 (3 channels) technology, which diffuses the colors of the image displayed in the background on the wall of your living room.
This 100Hz panel with 5700 index (Picture Performance Index) and special treatment: HDR (HDR10, HDR10+, HDR HLG, Dolby Vision) is also suitable for video games. There is also a TNT Satellite and Cable Tuner. Connected, this Smart TV runs on Android TV, embeds SimplyShare and a recorder with Timeshift but also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Google and Alexa voice assistants are also included. On the connection side, we have: 4 x HDMI, 2 x USB, Ethernet, 1 x headphones, 1 x SPDIF.
| The + | The – |
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| Contrast and colorimetry | No HDMI 2.1 |
| Interesting DTS Play-Fi | no eARC |
| Sense of depth in the image | |
Sony XH90 LED TV
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Fnac
884.99€
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Darty
899.99€
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Rakuten
1192.59€
We continue with a television offering excellent value for money. The Sony XH90. This model will be perfect for people who are looking for a TV certified “Ready for PlayStation 5”. This TV brings enriched features to the user experience on PS5 in addition to 4K at 120 frames per second. Of course, this is also a very good option for next-gen Xboxes. Note that this model has a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The VA Triluminos panel backlit by Full Array Local Dimming offers a spectacular image. Dolby Vision compatible, it obviously manages the Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode functions. 55, 65, 75 or 85 inches, the choice is yours. This model also obviously runs on Android TV, and is therefore logically part of our selection.
| The + | The – |
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One HDMI 2.1 port |
Non-backlit remote control |
| Rock-solid wired and wireless connectivity | No quadruple speaker in 55-inch version |
| A beautiful homogeneity of the slab | |
| Natural and controlled colors |
Sony Bravia XRA90J OLED TV
Sony Bravia XR-55A90J OLED TV
1689.99€
2299€
2596.9€
2599€
2599€
2977.12€
3004.94€
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Sony Bravia XR-65A90J OLED TV
2990€
2999€
2999€
3455.47€
3518.04€
4147.36€
4534€
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Considered top of the range, the Sony Bravia XRA90J is another model running Android TV. It offers a multitude of features such as: Google assistant integrated into the TV (2 microphones) – X1 Ultimate processor – Sound acoustic surface audio and Pixel contrast booster.
Your TV becomes the central voice of your home cinema installation. – Netflix calibrated mode. It is also a relevant choice for people who would like to enjoy games on PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
| The + | The – |
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| Perfect factory calibration | Price |
| Infinite contrast of OLED technology | Non-backlit remote |
| Microphone built into the TV | |
| Very good display delay |
🤔What is Android TV?
Google offers Android-TV, an Android-based operating system that has the particularity of being adapted to our televisions. Apart from the interface that has been worked on for the occasion, the applications from the Play Store are fully functional for television use.
Android TV should gradually disappear to make way for its successor, Google TV, the new interface dedicated to televisions. More fluid, clearer and more centralized, the interface of Google TV makes it possible to bring together all the content on a single page.
👍Which manufacturers offer TVs with Android TV?
TCL is a Chinese manufacturer that made its debut in the 80s and sells its products in more than 160 countries around the globe, it is the 3rd largest seller of televisions in the world. Virtually all models in the TLC range are equipped with Android TV.
Phillips, also available on some of these Android TV models. Some of them also embed Ambilight technology which relies on multiple LEDs scattered on the back part to be reflected on the back.
A luminous halo adapting to the content that we are viewing is then formed to immerse us more in your film or series. We also have top of the range OLED televisions which give an extra boost to the quality of the images. The experience provided by Android TV is still a cut above on this type of screen, that’s for sure.
Finally, for those who have an unlimited budget or almost, there are very expensive televisions on the side of home sony, but also affordable models like the XH90. The manufacturer offers LED TVs but also premium models with OLED.
🤷♂️What alternatives to TVs that don’t have Android TV?
You have probably noticed this when reading the buying guide, Samsung and LG are completely absent while their smartphones are based on Android. We can feel a certain form of disappointment to see them deserting Android TV, which provides an excellent experience on TV.
It is worth noting that if the TV you already have is more than enough for you, but you regret not having the green robot OS, it is always possible to turn to a box integrating Android TV.
Our other buying guides on the TV universe
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