Cheap Android TV, should I buy TCL or Skyworth?

If you are looking to buy an Android TV, but the financial condition is not enough to buy a  Sony Android TV or a Toshiba Android TV , then cheap Android Smart TVs from TCL and Skyworth , probably will be worthwhile. prompt. In the article below, WebTech360 would objectively evaluate the advantages of each firm, so that you can choose more easily.

Designing television

In terms of design, TCL and Skyworth Smart TVs have in common that they both follow the direction of simple, modern and not too fussy and glossy design. It can be seen that products from these two brands have more or less similarities in the processing of the frame, the use of the crow's feet ... or the two brands are quite fond of the design. Use a luxurious silver color.

Therefore, when it comes to design, TCL and Skyworth seem to be "eight pounds and half a pound", no brand really stands out.

Image quality

Both TCL and Skyworth are very focused in developing advanced imaging technologies to make entertainment programs more unique and engaging. According to WebTech360, each row has its own advantages:

+ TCL : TCL's TVs have the advantage of displaying brilliant, eye-catching images. In addition, natural light technology to help protect eyes on TCL TV is also a factor worth attention to users.

Skyworth:  The strength of Skyworth TV is in the screen panel, when this brand has quickly caught up with the trend of equipping IPS panels on its TVs. Therefore, Skyworth has the advantage of displaying and balancing good light, not causing glare when viewing even when viewing in a brightly lit room. Moreover, the IPS panel on Skyworth TV has the advantage of high durability, wide viewing angle, so that you always enjoy the full entertainment program no matter where you sit.

Android interface, app store and smart features

The same is an Android TV, but the interface and features on Smart TV TCL and Skyworth have many different points. Because both of these companies use the Android operating system written by themselves, using only the basic Android platform.

So Smart TV TCL and Skyworth, which television features more diverse and convenient? WebTech360 will study with you in the table comparing some of the basic features below.

Smart TV TCL

Smart TV Skyworth

Android interface

Eye-catching flat interface, vibrant colors. The features are arranged reasonably and easy to use.

In addition, there is an electronic guide on TV, so that users can look up.

Skyworth interface is also flat, colorful.

However, the layout of tools and features is a bit difficult to use. 

App Store

TCL's application store is currently quite diverse, with a full range of applications that users are interested in such as YouTube, Facebook, Zing TV, Skype ...

However, Smart TV TCL does not have a popular application, FPT Play. If you want to use it can be downloaded by apk file, but the feature has many limitations.

The TV app store does not have basic applications such as YouTube, Facebook, Skype, Zing TV .... Want to use to download by apk file.

Web browser

The browsing speed is quite good, the utility tools are quite easy to use.

However, when using the remote to move the mouse pointer on the browser is quite slow and sluggish.

Simple browsing interface, easy to use. Processing speed is good.

Mirror the image on TV

Yes ( How to mirror images from your phone or tablet onto Smart TV Zing TCL Z1 )

Have

Separate app to control TV with phone

Has its own application developed by the company ( How to control Smart TV TCL by phone )

Are not

Share photos, music, videos ... on TV

Yes ( How to share photos, music, videos from phone to Smart TV TCL )

Are not

Connect mouse, keyboard

Yes ( How to connect mouse, keyboard to Smart TV Zing TCL Z1 )

Have

Other ports

Wifi, LAN port, HDMI, USB, ...

Wifi, LAN port, HDMI, USB ... In addition, most of its Smart TV models support MHL.

From the above comparison it can be seen that, considering the Android interface, the app store and accompanying smart features, TCL Android TV has an advantage over Skyworth Android TV.

Smart TV Zing - A breakthrough for TCL

Recently, TCL launched Smart TV Android with built-in Zing TV - an application loved by many users. Products are being distributed exclusively at WebTech360, with the 12-month free Zing TV VIP package and many other attractive promotions. In this respect, not only Skyworth but other TV companies have no products to compete with. TCL, is currently the only brand to have a TV with Zing TV built in.

Price

In terms of price, TCL and Skyworth are both aiming to develop low-cost smart TVs, to be able to reach middle-income users. If you compare the price of the two TVs from these two brands, with the same screen size and the same smart TV, the price of Skyworth TV will be a little cheaper.

For example, the same 32-inch Smart TV Android model launched in 2015, Smart TV LED TCL L32S4700  is being sold at WebTech360 at a price of 6,490,000 VND. Meanwhile, Smart TV Skyworth 32S810 Led TV is being sold for 5,990,000 VND. 

In short, according to WebTech360, Smart TVs running TCL or Skyworth Android operating systems have certain advantages in terms of design, features, and price.

You should buy Smart TV TCL if:

- YouTube, Facebook, Skype, Zing TV ... are your top concerns when buying smart TVs.

- Or play games on TV.

- Have a habit of controlling the TV by phone.

You should buy Smart TV Skyworth if:

- Considering the financial factor, you want to buy a cheaper Android TV.

- Want to buy a television with a durable screen, wide viewing angle, no flicker when watching.

- Like to share photos, videos, music from phone to TV via MHL.

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