Although the ideal Smart TV for the living room is usually that of a model as large as possible, with 65 inches or more if necessary, there are other rooms in the house where the presence of a television becomes essential. Good because we want to enjoy DTT programming or streaming platform series and movies while we work or do homework. Or to play, to play a few games with that last one Gran Turismo 7 that we just released on our console.
What should I look for in a 32-inch Smart TV?
Depending on what that task is, we will have to opt for one model or another and, therefore, for a different price range. What we do advise is that, as the Smart TV market is, do not spend more than the account in benefits that right now they represent an extra outlay and that in just a few months they will not only go down, but in that time we will not have squeezed them to the maximum. Hence, it is important, before going to the store (online), to make a small list of the requirements that we are going to ask for that television. And do you know what they are? Behold…
Resolution and image quality
If the ultimate goal of television is to watch DTT content, it is most likely that you do not need a model with 4K resolution. With a FullHD 1.920 × 1.080 it will be more than enough, even with an HD Ready 720p for certain tasks, especially to see those channels that we follow daily for news, magazines or entertainment formats and contests. Another thing is if we are going to be watching streaming platforms all day and we want to savor that UHD resolution with HDR10+, for which we must then make the leap to a higher quality.
The same is the case with video games. If the destination of the Smart TV is to connect a PS4, an Xbox One, an Xbox Series S or a Nintendo Switch, then with a FullHD resolution you will have more than enough. It is different if we want to use a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, in which case those 4K qualities become practically mandatory. It goes without saying that in addition to resolution, image quality plays a determining role in the technology that we will take home and, many times, in the price. QLED, LED, LCD, etc. These are terms that you should take into account, such as the presence of HDR10+ in the image or Dolby Digital in the sound. The more you add to the shopping cart, the higher the bill will be.
Finally, there are few models in this range that offer a gaming mode with a higher refresh rate to view games at, for example, 60 frames per second. If the task of this TV is going to be to connect a console to it, remember to check that they are ready to perform as you want.
Connectivity
As in the previous case, depending on the use that we are going to give it, we will have to buy a Smart TV with more or less connections. Basically HDMI (more than one and if possible one ARC), which is the standard for practically any peripheral that we want to plug in, such as Pay TV decoders, HDMI dongles like Chromecast or Fire TV Stick, set-top box like Xiaomi or Apple models and of course game consoles or Blu-ray players.
Nor should we forget about the Ethernet or Wi-Fi network sockets, as well as optical and USB outputs to power some peripherals that we connect to the TV. Of course, assuming that they all come with an antenna connector, you could also look for models with SCART inputs (Euroconnector of a lifetime) or by components in case you have old consoles or video players that you want to connect from time to time to unleash your nostalgia. You know, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive, PS2, Dreamcast, Grandpa's VHS, etc.
Operating system and apps
Although all of the above are essential for a Smart TV, the operating system is also a definite choice because it will depend on it that we have the maximum number of applications available, including video games, to watch series, movies, documentaries or whatever. And as we have already told you on other occasions, the most popular, widespread operating systems with the greatest coverage of software alternatives are:
- Android TV and Google TV: two names for a practically identical ecosystem that is nourished by the same application store as Android. In it we can find all the streaming video and music apps, as well as gaming (such as Stadia) and it has functions for sharing content through the Chromecast standard.
- Tizen: Samsung's alternative is in good health thanks to the popularity and sales of the Korean brand in the Smart TV sector. Thanks to it cIt also has a large app store. where we can download the apps of any streaming platform that is needed, in addition to the Samsung TV Plus service with dozens of completely free thematic channels that broadcast movies, series, news, sports specials and much more content at all hours.
- webOS: LG bought the old operating system from the legendary Palm from HP a few years ago and the result is one of the most interesting OS in recent times, with an application store that is somewhat less extensive than in the case of Tizen or Android TV and Google TV. , but in which you will not miss Netflix, HBO Max, Disney +, Apple TV +, DAZN, etc. It also has functions to share content through Chromecast and AirPlay, for any mobile device you have at home.
What are the best Smart TVs of the moment?
Taking all of the above into account, We leave you with the models that we have selected of all that you can buy in stores today. And as we recommended before, look carefully at each model until you find the one that best suits your needs.
QLED 32LS03T (2020)
Model especially careful, for those who want to decorate their home rather than fill it with junk and that we can turn into a nice multimedia wall painting. It has 4K resolution, HDR10+, Tizen operating system, QLED panel, Wifi, Bluetooth and HDMI connections (x3), Ethernet for wired network, USB and optical for audio output.
View offer on AmazonXiaomi Smart TV P1
Smart TV with HD LCD TV panel with 1.366 x 768 pixel resolutions, Android TV 9.0 operating system and compatible with Google Assistant. It offers connectivity HDMI (x3), USB (x2), composite video, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and headphone jack.
View offer on AmazonHisense 32A5700FA
Smart TV with HD Ready c-panelwith 1.366 x 768 pixel resolution, design with "Metal Unibody" and ultra-thin front profile, Android TV operating system compatible with Google Assistant, Wi-Fi, HDMI (x2), USB (x2) and Bluetooth connectivity.
View offer on AmazonSamsung QE32LS03TC (2021)
Model as above, wall-mounted (can also be used with stands), QLED panel with 4K resolution, HDR10+, Tizen operating system, Wifi, Bluetooth and HDMI connections (x3), Ethernet for wired network, USB and optical for audio output. It has Alexa already incorporated into the Smart TV.
View offer on AmazonSamsung UE32T4305AKXXC
model with panel 1080p resolution, Tizen operating system with application store and Samsung TV Plus, USB, HDMI and Ethernet connectivity, Bluetooth and compatible with the Alexa assistant.
View offer on AmazonTD Systems K32DLX11HS
Smart TV with HD resolution (1.366×768 pixels), Dolby Digital Plus, HDMI connectors (x3), USB (x2), composite video input, Ethernet, Wifi and Bluetooth and Android TV 9.0 operating system with access to the Play Store to download apps.
View offer on AmazonLG 32LM6300PLA
Smart TV with 1080p resolution, webOS, LCD panel technology, three HDMI connectors, A/V and component input, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Virtual Surround Plus and Alexa compatibility.
View offer on AmazonLG 32LM6370PLA
Smart TV with 1080p resolution, HDR, webOS operating system, LCD-LED panel technology, three HDMI connectors, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Dolby Digital, DTS and compatibility with Alexa.
View offer on AmazonPhilips 32PHS6605/12
HD LED panel (1.366×768 pixels) with Pixel Plus HD technology, minimum latency of 20ms, saphi operating system with access to popular streaming apps and Wi-Fi, HDMI and USB connectivity.
View offer on AmazonWhich do we recommend?
Having seen all the options, our recommendation is not unique, but we can qualify it depending on what we want to spend and benefits what includes. That is why, if we opt for the best…
- Quality, We must stay with the QLED 32LS03T, due to its 4K resolution and its extraordinary design compared to the other Samsung UHD model.
- Price quality we will have to choose any of the two LG models, even if they stay in a simple FullHD. Both models have sufficient technology to give us 100% of the service we need from a Smart TV in a kitchen, a living room or a bedroom to watch series, movies, DTT itself or play games.
- Price, Without a doubt, we should opt for the Xiaomi and HiSense models that, despite being HD Ready, have Android TV, which guarantees us an incredible catalog of applications and video games that we can use without problems for years to come.