After another scintillating season of the Indian Premier League, the most prestigious cricket tournament in the world looms large: the ICC World Cup 2019. This one-of-kind sporting extravaganza calls for a special viewing experience too. For this season of the world cup we bring to you an easy buyer’s guide to help you pick the right TV for the occasion. All these TVs are 49”, have at least a HD display and are HDR enabled.

 

Samsung 49” Series 6 49M6300 Full HD LED TV

 Price Rs 120,000

Samsung has always been at the forefront of producing televisions with spectacular dis­plays and this 49” screen is no different. If you enjoy watching movies late night with lights off, the experience is pretty much unbeatable.

 

PROS:

> Better viewing experience with the curved design, which also makes the TV look absolutely beautiful compared to traditional flat screens

> Beautiful remote control that supports voice recognition, and a smart Hub that looks clean and polished

> Accurate color, HDR and auto depth enhancer makes the visuals look more natural and vibrant

> Superior sound quality compared to other big television brands so you can clearly hear those little nicks. The sound of fans cheering is really unbeatable on this TV

 

CONS:

> Limited to full HD/no 4k support

> Curved screen may pose a problem if your room is unevenly lit; glares may appear on the sides of the screen

 

LG 4K 49UH6030 UHD HDR Smart LED TV - 49"

 Price Rs 105,000

 LG TVs have always been big-time value for money and this 4k screen from LG is no different. It is beautiful, packed with features while being affordable. That is saying a lot for a 4k TV.

 

PROS:

> Offers the best value for money among other 4k TVs on the market and costs 10-15k less than the competition. If you are getting one just for the world cup, this could be a good option

> Its TruMotion 120Hz TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports and other high-speed action with virtually no motion blur

> The multi-step data analysis enhances the detail of all video content, taking the 4k display up a notch

 

CONS:

> A little thicker compared to other TVs and the bottom chin a little wider

> The remote control looks, frankly, ugly for a high-end TV from LG

> Sometimes due to bleeding, clouding, and flash-lighting, the picture can be an issue when it comes to dark visuals

 

Sony 49X7000E UHD 49” TV

 Price Rs 114,000

 This product from Sony borrows the design statement from earlier Sony TVs while boasting a UHD screen. Though our Cable TVs do not support a 4k res­olution, watching HD videos on a 4k display is more visually appealing.

 

PROS:

> Ultra HD 4k display is an investment for the future. For now, you can watch 4k videos from YouTube

> Slim bezels and simple box frame makes the TV look cleaner and professional

> Dedicated YouTube and Netflix buttons make getting to your favorite apps much easier

> Its Reality X-pro features display little details in a video clearly so you capture even the smallest on-field action with camera zoomed in or zoomed out

 

CONS:

> Sound quality is still under-par. While the company boasts Clear Audio+, you are still better off with a home theater

> Smart features on screen are less friendly to use and can sometimes be a real pain

> Pictures, while clear, don’t appear very vibrant even with a 4k screen