Webos or android which is better. What is Tizen OS? Sports, Music and TVPlus apps

In this article I would like to talk about the impressions I received while getting acquainted with Tizen OS - a new operating system for which you can and should write applications based on web technologies (js, css, html). Samsung, Intel and several other large companies have invested a lot of effort, time and money in it, and in the near future they see it as the main replacement for Android and other mobile OS on most devices.

I would like to immediately note that I have nothing to do with the development or promotion of Tizen. Therefore, this article is an outside view, from the point of view of a web developer, slightly subjective, but as honest as possible.

What is Tizen OS?

Tizen - open operating system based on the Linux kernel, designed for a wide range of devices:

  • smartphones
  • tablets
  • computers
  • automotive systems
  • TVs
  • digital cameras
  • consumer electronics
  • medical equipment
  • smart home components

  • etc.

The Tizen Logo is the capital letters TIZEN (pronounced "Tizen"). The symbol is a Tizen Pinwheel.

The creators of Tizen included 3 fundamental terms in its name:

  1. Tie - connection,
  2. Rise – activity (rise)
  3. Zen – meditative qualities (Zen)

Co-CEO Samsung Electronics recently stated:

“We want to see Tizen on everything”

Can Tizen really compete in the OC market? Let's figure it out.

Where did he come from? A little history...

On September 27, 2011, 2 organizations, the LiMo Foundation and the Linux Foundation, officially announced the launch of a new open-source software platform, Tizen, based on the Linux kernel. Work on the project was led by Samsung and Intel, collaborating with the LiMo Foundation consortium.

But in reality, everything is not so simple. Tizen has a long backstory.

Without going into details, it all started something like this:

Maemo

Back in 2005, Nokia introduced the first version Maemo- a platform for portable devices based on Debian.

MobLin

In 2007, a specialized Linux distribution called Moblin (MOB ile LIN ux), designed to run on ultraportable devices equipped with Intel processor Atomintel.


Maemo + MobLin = MeeGo


In 2010, Nokia and Intel join forces and create a platform MeeGo based on Maemo and Moblin. It also uses developments from Fedora, Debian and OpenSUSE. The first version was released in 2010, but already in September 2011 it was announced that during 2012 MeeGo's developments would be part of the future Tizen.


LiMo

In 2007, the Linux foundation and Samsung create LiMo (LI nux M.O. bile) Foundation and release software platform LiMo Platform (R1 – 2008, R2 – 2009). In October 2009, there were already 40 LiMo devices on the market. In 2012, it was announced that the LiMo foundation would be renamed into Tiznen association.


Bada

At the same time, Samsung is working on a closed platform Bada and from 2010 to 2013 it produces several stable versions of Bada and a line of so-called “badafons”. February 25, 2013 - Samsung officially announced the merger of bada with Tizen.

Tizen Association

As mentioned above, in 2012, the LiMo Foundation was officially renamed the Tizen Association, which included 12 companies: Samsung, Intel, Huawei, Fujitsu, NEC, Panasonic, KT, Sprint, SK Telecom, Orange, NTT Docomo, Vodafone.

Tizen IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment)

In addition, in 2012 the Linux Foundation was founded working group Automotive Grade Linux, which aims to develop a unified platform for automotive infotainment systems.

It includes such famous brands as Jaguar, Toyota, Nissan, Land Rover, Fujitsu, Intel, Samsung, NEC, NVIDIA, Aisin AW, DENSO Corporation, Feuerlabs, HARMAN, Reaktor, Renesas, Symbio, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), Tieto and others

Tizen was chosen as the project on which the IVI platform is being developed.

And even the most “innovative” company Kamaz showed at the exhibition a truck with a Tizen system on board, instead of a standard cassette radio.

Existing devices with Tizen on board.

At the moment (summer 2014) there are already several diverse devices based on Tizen:

  • Samsung NX300M digital camera (October 2013)
  • Gear 2 smartwatch (April 2014)
  • Tizen smartphone Samsung Z (summer 2014)
  • Tizen TV smart TV prototype (summer 2014)

According to rumors, Samsung will also introduce augmented glasses in September 2014. reality gear Glass based on Tizen. The corporation has already received several patents related to smart glasses. One of them suggests that Gear Glass will have not only a display, but also a built-in speaker. Unfortunately, the information is unofficial. Samsung has not yet commented on it.

Hardware compatibility

Tizen supports hardware platforms based on ARM and x86 processor architectures. The system provides support for Full HD displays even in early builds. Tizen also already has support for 64-bit Intel and ARM architectures. This was predictable, since Intel is one of its main developers.

Tizen platform and architecture

As mentioned above, Tizen is an open operating system based on the Linux kernel. So, GNU, opensource, freedom and all that.

However, Tizen has nothing in common with Android. All drivers were written from scratch. This may be why current builds are significantly faster than Android.

Tizen was originally conceived as an operating system, development for which should be carried out based on web technologies (yes, yes... HTML5/JavaScript/CSS). This is not to say that this is a new idea. It has already been successfully implemented in webOS, chromeOS, firefoxOS. But the creators of Tizen went further. They also offer components for building application interfaces and web-api for integration with built-in applications and hardware (clocks, alarms, reminders, notifications, calls, contacts, Bluetooth, power, system settings, etc.)

But what's even funnier is that starting from version 2, you can write high-performance applications for Tizen, including in C++ (using OpenGL® ES, OpenAL and OpenMP® and the Glibc, libstdc++, libxml2 libraries). The developments of bada are used here, which also makes compatibility with applications written for “badafones” possible.

For example, VK for Tizen is written as a hybrid application.

Development for Tizen.

All relevant information for developers is presented at developer.tizen.org

At the moment (07.2014) 2 types of SDK are available:

  • Tizen 2.2.1 SDK (for mobile phones and similar gadgets)
  • Tizen SDK for Wearable 1.0.0b2 (for watches and similar devices)

There are versions for Windows, OS X and Ubuntu.

What's wrong with the SDK?

On my subjective view, The SDK is still very crude. Let's go over its components:

1. IDE (Eclipse)

Everything is ok here, except for choosing eclipse as a platform! I tried it on OS X with 8gb of memory and core i7. The development environment takes a long time to load, slows down, freezes and is a little annoying...

2. Web-simulator (chrome based)

With the simulator you can debug, debug and pre-test web applications written for Tizen. Simulation of device rotations, hardware buttons, zoom, calls, sms, geolocation, etc. is available.

When working with the simulator, you can’t help but feel that its UI and UX are “unfinished.” Standard jQuery UI theme, inconvenient controls, many visual flaws in the interface... All this looks more like something made on the knee in 2 days than a Samsung and Intel product ;)

3. Emulator (hardware emulation based on QEMU)

Everything looks beautiful and seems to work, but it’s really slow. It's not just me who thinks so.

In addition, Samsung has a Remote test lab, where you can book a real Tizen device for tests for up to 2 hours.

4. UI builder

With a UI builder you can build some interfaces and assemble them with sliders, buttons, checkboxes and other elements, of which there are a huge number. As a result, you will receive ready html markings.

The alarming thing is that after painstaking UI-building, the result is something visually ugly, while the resulting html file there is an inscription:

This file was generated by Tizen Web UI Builder. This file will be auto-generated each and everytime you save your project. Do not hand edit this file.

To be honest, it’s hard to imagine using this UI builder to build real interfaces. At the same time, it is also quite inconvenient and buggy.

5. Documentation

Together with the SDK you receive local server with documentation. Here we must pay tribute, it is quite detailed, although it was made on some terrible engine.

6. Application examples

This is probably the only thing I liked about the Tizen SDK. There are many examples, they are diverse and well written. There is almost everything: from compasses and watches to photo applications, chats and sms. Sometimes it is much more convenient and faster to see how examples work than to read the documentation.

Tizen design - getting better and better every day!

Back in November 2013, the Tizen OS interface looked distinctly hipster:

And it reminded me of the old Nokia interfaces familiar from childhood:

And the calculator brought back memories of something long forgotten:

But everything is changing for the better. If you look at the interface of the new Tizen Z phone, you will notice a beautiful, smooth and clear flat UI, similar to standard Android themes, round icons, a little reminiscent of Firefox OS. There are several non-standard solutions in organizing workspace and applications.

Looks pretty cool! The same can be said about the design of Samsung TV.

Nowadays it is very fashionable to have your own marketplace. Tizen also has it. Here's some information I found.

  • Tizen store comes pre-installed on all devices.
  • Registration for developers is free.
  • Up to 70% of app profits go to the developer.
  • Analysis of applications promises to be quite fast (no more than three days).

The web version of tizenstore.com is not yet available (summer 2014):

But developers can already use seller.tizenstore.com to register and download applications.

The last screenshot has a funny motivational inscription:

Submit your applications and win a brighter future with Tizen OS

In conclusion

Honestly, I personally, as a developer, a few weeks ago (before I installed the SDK) really wanted to write a web application for Tizen. But now the desire disappeared. The reasons for this are the rawness of the SDK, the inability to try the applications on real devices and, of course, the fact that it is not yet entirely clear why I need this and how I can make money from it.

But this is all just the beginning. Tizen has every chance of becoming a major player in the operating system market, or at least firmly occupying a certain segment in it. Samsung already has very great authority in the world of mobile devices, unlike, for example, the parallel developing Firefox OS. It's hard to say whether Tizen will become the new Android or quietly fade away like Bada.

What do you think about this? I'm waiting for holivars in the comments;)

Hello Geektimes!

In the previous post, we talked about the new lines of Samsung flagship SUHD TVs. Today we would like to focus on an important component of the next generation of Smart TV, namely the TIZEN operating system, on the basis of which all the company’s “smart” TVs will now operate.


TIZEN (pronounced taizen) is a Linux kernel-based operating system designed for a wide range of devices. TIZEN provides full support for the HTML5 standard. Important features include built-in data security and encryption mechanisms, containerization of applications and data, significantly reduced resource requirements and reduced power consumption. TIZEN was founded on the ideas of openness, convergence and web service orientation.

Fits perfectly into the concept of the Internet of Things, TIZEN works on various devices and allows them to interact with each other. In addition to televisions, Samsung's global arsenal already includes mobile devices (Samsung Z), wristwatches (Gear 2, Gear S), cameras (NX300, NX2000, NX500, NX3300), as well as washing machines (WW9000), air conditioners and robotic vacuum cleaners (Samsung POWERbot). All household and portable equipment, as well as mobile Samsung devices can be combined into a single Smart Home ecosystem, which requires only a smartphone and a special device to control Smart app Control.

INTERFACE
Samsung TIZEN TV decided to move away from dividing the interface into five individual categories, and concentrate the navigation block in the form of a panel with icons at the bottom of the screen, which greatly simplified the process of selecting sections and applications in the menu. Thanks to the speed of the TIZEN platform, navigation between widgets is instant.

The bottom navigation bar is divided into two main blocks: Featured and Recent widgets. The Recent section in Smart Hub not only shows latest apps, which you used, but also the channels that you watched previously. The "Popular" section always shows new and relevant applications. The Featured section provides access to the TIZEN App Store, TIZEN Game Store, Search, Web Browser, Notification Center, and third-party partner services and applications.

A short video about the new Smart Hub on TIZEN:

Among the TV control capabilities, we should highlight the convenient digital “pointer” mode, which allows you to move the cursor using the built-in remote control bluetooth transmitter and gyroscope. Another interesting feature is voice control, with which you can, for example, increase the sound volume or set a sleep timer after 30 minutes.

Samsung's older UHD models have a multi-screen mode: the screen is divided in half, in one part you can display live TV or content from an HDMI source, and in the second you can watch Youtube videos, surf the browser or turn on one of the applications. The screen interface can be manually moved in different directions, as well as the sound source can be switched between two zones.

CONVERGENCE
The viewing experience is no longer limited to just the TV screen. Much attention has been paid to easy connection methods mobile devices with Samsung TIZEN TV: using a smartphone, the user can turn on the TV, instantly establish a direct Wi-Fi connection with it and transfer any content to its screen. For example, to broadcast video to a TV screen from a tablet, just press the Quick Connect button, and in a few seconds you will be able to watch your favorite movie or video from Youtube.

This connection also works in reverse side: Using the SmartView application, the user can stream content or programs from the TV to the screen of their mobile device. Overall, if you've been dreaming of watching a football game while sitting in a lounge chair on your porch on a nice day, then this feature will definitely appeal to you.

CONTENT
Samsung TIZEN TVs offer a wide range of applications in the categories Video, Music, Games, Sports, Style, Information and Education, including Amediateka, Zoomby, Ivi, Tvigle, Megogo, Facebook, YouTube, Yandex services, Vimeo, Plex.

Support for decoding the VP9 standard has also been added. This means that for the first time it will be possible to watch 4K content directly from Youtube on your TV screen.

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
TIZEN provides a powerful and flexible environment for developing HTML5 applications and allows applications to adapt to a cross-platform environment with the least fragmentation. The app can access the device through the JavaScript-based API for TIZEN devices, as well as through Samsung's API for TVs. Game developers can create high-performance games using the Unity 3D engine. A special mention should be made of Caph, a framework for web applications that facilitates easy and rapid development web applications for Samsung TVs on TIZEN. In particular, Caph helps speed up animation using GPU resources. Apart from these features, Caph also provides various components user interface for TIZEN TV.

Samsung TVs based on TIZEN have a separate Game Panel, which is gaming service in Smart Hub and in particular:

  • Provides a variety of games from the most popular genres, such as sports and racing simulators, shooters, puzzles, etc.
  • Supports various monetization models such as Free-To-Play, in-app purchases, paid apps, etc.
  • Supports games developed with Unity, HTML5, Java, C/C++ or NaCl.
  • Leverages Samsung's Game Service Platform and billing services to provide additional revenue to game developers.

Few people pay attention to the emergence of new generations of operating systems. But the release of Tizen OS with the GNU Linux license became a real landmark event in the world of computers, mobile devices and even household appliances. The combined efforts of Samsung and Intel corporations made it possible to create a completely new OS based on the monolithic Linux kernel. The Tizen operating system has not yet become particularly widespread (except in devices manufactured by Samsung), however, they predict a great future for it. But first, it’s worth understanding what this OS is and where it can be used.

Tizen operating system: first acquaintance

The origin of the name of the new OS, as reputable Internet resources make it clear, is based on an abbreviation of three English words. Tie means “connection” or “binding”, Rise means “ascent” or “resurrection”, Zen is the name of the Eastern philosophy of Zen (probably implying the simplicity and flexibility of concepts or the superiority of the understanding of the intellect over the mind).

The Tizen operating system has Therefore, anyone can make their own changes to it. According to the same GNU licenses Linux, the system is freely distributed. But many users are still very cautious about the new product, despite the fact that Samsung began actively implementing it in its devices in 2013.

Supported devices

Initially it was believed that new development should become the basis for mobile devices as opposed to the existing Android OS. Over time, the development continued. Smart TVs with a new built-in operating system have become quite popular all over the world.

Today you can find several basic modifications, including support not only for television panels or mobile gadgets, but also for tablets and even laptops. There is no talk about stationary PCs yet, although, apparently, this is not far off. The fact is that initially the system was focused on ARM and x86 processors. Based on this, it is not difficult to realize that creating a version for the x64 architecture is practically a matter of time. True, in terms of competition with Windows, Linux or Mac OS X, Samsung Tizen's position looks clearly losing.

Another thing is that the above systems are not used in household appliances. Here the development occupied a free niche. Samsung Application Tizen in Smart TV devices was truly a revolution, since the new system turned out to be quite independent and autonomous.

History of creation

The history of the creation of the new OS says that it became the heir not only to the Linux kernel, but also to such systems as MeeGo, Bada and LiMa (not to mention the fact that many compare it with Android developments).

People first started talking about this system in 2011, when the Linux Foundation and LiMo Foundation presented their open source development in the form of the Tizen OS. The project was headed by the monsters of the computer world - Samsung and Intel corporations. The second, by the way, judging by the statements, intends to quite seriously reorient one of the market segments towards this particular system, including automotive systems.

And it is not surprising that at the moment the Tizen operating system, which is constantly being improved and tested, has twelve companies as developers and manufacturers of supported devices, among which the most significant are Nissan, Land Rover, Toyota, not counting such giants as Fujitsu or NVIDIA .

System versions

Constantly releasing versions of the new OS could not help but unite developers. Thus, the newly created Tizen Association included developers employed by other companies. But the first announcement of the system is usually dated September 27, 2011. Version 1.0 is called Lacspur. It was officially released in 2012 (April 30). The OS was distinguished by its support for HTML5, W3C, OpenGL and WebRTC. In addition, a special package for developers was released in the form of an SDK.

The second modification 2.0, called Magnolia, received an updated Web support Framework and could use additional API tools that allowed access to modules wireless communication(Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth), calendar, contacts, call logs and other settings on mobile devices. It was later modified into version 2.1 of Nectarine, which differed mainly only in the expansion of API tools and was supported only by the Samsung RD-PQ and RD-210 systems, intended exclusively for developers.

And only the release of version 3.0 in 2013 became the breakthrough that everyone had been waiting for so impatiently. Although the system was initially aimed at Galaxy S4 mobile devices, the announced version had the advantage that it could be used on netbooks, laptops or tablets.

Android wasn't even close

Some skeptics compare Samsung Tizen on mobile devices to Android systems. Indeed, at first glance, the differences are quite difficult to notice. But here you need to clearly understand that all Linux-like systems (by the way, based on UNIX code) have an almost identical interface.

First of all, the differences that this open operating system has, mind you, is that absolutely all the drivers for the intended devices were written, so to speak, from scratch. In addition, unlike Android, the Tizen operating system does not support the already boring Java machine, but is capable of working with JavaScript. In a sense, this can be called a minus, but there are still a couple of trump cards up his sleeve.

The fact is that the system was originally conceived as a tool in the form of WebOS. Such attempts have been made by many developers (Google Chrome OS, Firefox OS). But this system has advanced much further, thanks to the fact that any developer can use application programming based on the CSS/JavaScript/HTML5 combination. In addition, a set of native development tools based on the C++ language has become a real find for many programmers.

Key Features

As for the system itself, it can be considered using the example of launching on mobile devices. The first thing that catches your eye is the greeting, which is made in the form of a simple menu from which you can select specific point settings or function being used.

Smartphones have a special Tizen Store application (application store). Of course, it is still being improved in terms of adding the same multimedia content, however, for developers there are means of monetization and even posting their own mobile developments in the form of paid publications with support for embedding in others official applications from Samsung. True, some users may perceive this as the presence of advertising, but, alas, there is no escape from this.

Smart TV Tizen

Television panels deserve special attention. Compared to the previous HUB, where the main menu took up the entire screen and you had to stop browsing to access functions current program, the new system has become more flexible.

The new menu is presented in the form of icons, and to access a specific function you do not need to go to various subsections. Everything is, as they say, at hand. But here’s the trick: control can be done in several ways.

The classic way is to use the remote control remote control. But, thanks to the cameras installed on some smart TV models, the user can easily navigate using gestures or voice commands. And the entrance to the menu itself can be blocked. Thus, the Tizen operating system on the TV plays a dual role - both a control tool and a security tool. And if you synchronize the panel with a smartphone, in general, the advantages are more than enough. Smart TVs of the Smart TV standard treat the corresponding devices even as regular control panels, not counting the use of other functions.

Additional support questions

Unfortunately, this OS has not yet received wide distribution, although the declared capabilities are much higher than those of other systems of this rank.

So far, the impasse is only due to the fact that, despite the declared support from eminent hardware manufacturers, software of this type is implemented only by Samsung Corporation and only on its devices. Therefore, we should be skeptical at best about the fact that devices will be released in the near future that will use the Tizen operating system as a control platform.

But it does have several interesting functions. On the TV panel, you can use the Quick Connect function to transfer data from a smartphone or tablet to the panel, split the screen into parts (Multi-link Screen), use the Smart HUB platform with games and applications, and also - GameFlyStreaming - passing games without using consoles in general.

Is everything so good?

All of the above advantages seem to be in favor of the new OS. But it is not known for certain whether it was tested for the effects of viruses and malicious codes. There is no point in assuming that, like any Linux system, it is inherently secure. Firstly, this operating system is open source, and no one will stop a third-party developer from changing it to the point of gaining access to confidential information. The same user location can be determined quite simply.

In addition, even the developers themselves point out that on some TV models the system may freeze due to instability. And it is impossible to “reflash” old models of TV panels from Samsung in any way.

Should I use the system or not?

However, if you weigh the pros and cons, you can use the new software platform, even though it is not (yet) widely used. Considering that Samsung will implement this system everywhere, it seems highly doubtful that it will be isolated from the global community of hardware manufacturers and software developers. Therefore with enough high degree It is likely that in the near future some of the giants in the market of mobile devices, computers and software products will have to move, to put it mildly (of course, if they do not create anything new).

Today is our we'll talk about the not yet very well-known Tizen operating system, which is designed to become the most universal among existing ones mobile platforms. Tizen OS is based on the Linux kernel and is open source.

As already mentioned, the Taisen operating system is positioned as universal and suitable for installation on smartphones, tablets, TVs, devices for cars, computers, cameras and other devices, the list of which is constantly growing.

The development of the Taisen operating system is carried out by such market giants as Samsung, Intel, Acer, Panasonic, Asus and others. Linux support Foundation, who joined forces to promote the new platform.

Today there are already several devices whose operation is based on the new platform.

Let's find out more about the Tizen operating system and see what the developers have achieved while working on it.

General information.

In addition to the traditional operating systems Android, iOS and Windows Phone, there are several lesser-known operating systems, including Tizen OS, which is under development. Another example is Firefox OS, which will be used on smartphones in the lower price segment. The interface of the Taizen platform resembles the well-known Android, but one way or another it is not a branch of it.

Tizen OS was created completely from scratch. The platform runs on devices with x86 and ARM architectures. The peculiarity of the new platform is based on web technology for creating applications, using which created applications will be cross-platform. If we take into account one of the innovations of HTML5, applications can work without a network connection, i.e. offline. And with the help of OpenMobile's Application Compatibility Layer development, it becomes possible to run Android applications on Tizen OS with 100% compatibility. The browser integrated into the system, which is based on the WebKit2 core, has full support for the HTML5 standard, because all features are already implemented in the rendering core itself.

Tizen OS interface.

The interface of the Tizen platform looks practically no different from the popular and well-known Android, but in fact there are fundamental differences between them. All screenshots were taken from the official Tizen 2.2.1 platform emulator.

The lock screen displays current time and date, as well as an icon to unlock the device. The screen is unlocked by swiping to the right, after which we get to the application menu. The shape of application icons is round, the icons themselves are well drawn and look quite good.

There are still few standard applications available. The operating system interface is made in light colors. There is a notification panel at the top. The system is multilingual and supports the native Russian language.

In the screenshots below you can get a better look at the interface of the Tizen operating system.

If you want to try the platform now, without waiting for the release of your first smartphone, you can install the Tizen emulator on your computer. We will talk about installing an emulator for this system in the next article. Of course, the emulator will not replace the physical device itself, so to fully evaluate the platform you should wait until the first Samsung Z smartphone goes on sale.

Tizen Store app store.

There are, one might say, no applications for Tizen OS. But for their distribution there is its own Tizen Store, which will definitely be pre-installed on each device. You can't download anything from the store yet, but developers can upload their apps.

The Tizen Store application store will be open to users simultaneously with the launch of the first device on the Tizen platform, which will be the Samsung Z (we'll talk about it later).

The store is managed by Samsung. To attract developers for Tizen applications, various competitions with large prize pools were held. All this was done for users who need to offer a variety of applications and games when opening a store.

Devices running on Tizen OS.

It is noteworthy that several large manufacturers are interested in the new Tizen platform, namely Samsung, Panasonic, Huawei, Intel and others.

It has become known that Samsung will not release its devices with the Android operating system. The Tizen platform should be such a platform that is capable of uniting all Samsung branded devices into one category. A start has been made, but the end date for Samsung's Android OS support has not yet been determined.

So, the first smartphone on the Tizen platform will be Samsung Z. The smartphone will be equipped with a 4.8″ diagonal Super Amoled touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. The hardware of the smartphone has a quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal memory with support microSD cards memory up to 64 GB. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, autofocus and LED flash, and front camera has a resolution of 2.1 megapixels.

Samsung Z supports 3G/4G, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS and an IR module for using your smartphone as a remote control. Sensors available include an accelerometer, compass, barometer, heart rate sensor and fingerprint scanner. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 2600 mAh.

The Samsung Z smartphone will run Tizen OS 2.2.1. The device will be available in gold and black colors.

Sales of the smartphone will begin in Russia, presumably in the third quarter of this year. Following them, smartphones from Huawei should appear on sale; a prototype of one of them is presented below.

Recently, the list of companies interested in the new platform has been supplemented with one more famous name. The Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is interested in producing smartphones based on Tizen, unfortunately, more details about this are not yet known.

Acer, Asus and Intel are planning to release several models of portable computers (netbooks and ultrabooks) based on the Tizen platform by the end of this year.

Among the cameras (smart cameras), the first to enter the market were the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX2000 mirrorless cameras, the software of which is based on the use of elements of the Tizen platform. And the advanced Samsung NX300M smart camera runs on the Tizen Camera Platform, which is completely based on the new Tizen system. This year, several more cameras on Tizen OS were presented - these are the Samsung NX30, Samsung NX Mini and Samsung NX3000.

This operating system powers such Samsung wearable devices as smart watch second generation Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo. A firmware update was recently released for the first generation watches Samsung Galaxy Gears that now run on Tizen OS, and not on Android OS, as was previously the case.

Samsung announced plans to release a special SDK with which you can create applications for smart TVs on the Tizen platform, which were demonstrated in early June of this year. Control of the TV using gestures and voice will be supported, and the TV will also communicate with smartphones and wearable devices. The SDK should appear before the end of summer of this year, but the date on which smart TVs go on sale is still unknown.

At the beginning of 2014, Samsung introduced the WW9000 smart washing machine, which operates on the Tizen OS platform. One of the features of which allows you to control the washing machine from a smartphone. Samsung also plans to release a refrigerator and printer on the Tizen system. Samsung is also negotiating a merger with various manufacturers and suppliers of smart home solutions and equipment.

At the moment, a project is being developed that will be used in transport infotainment systems - these are cars, airplanes and other vehicles. In the fall of 2013, KAMAZ OJSC and Intel presented a joint project - an on-board infotainment system based on Tizen OS.

Conclusion.

Several giant companies are working on the development of Tizen OS, and the advantage of this system is that several global market players are interested in it, led by Samsung and Intel. By the way, the total number of partner companies of the Tizen platform is 36 participants.

Theisen does not support the boring Java machine, which only improves performance. The operating system was entirely created using web technologies, but applications for it can be developed not only based on HTML, but also using native C++ development tools.

The development of the Tizen operating system has been underway for quite some time now. long time, and the whole point is that the developers set out to create the first universal platform that can work on almost any device, and the Taizen platform already supports all the available components that competitors use. As a result, Tizen OS, while not yet fully assembled, is already ahead of its competitors in terms of potential capabilities.

Just a few years ago, the phrase “I don’t have a TV” sounded proud and exposed its owner, if not as an intellectual, then certainly as a person with good taste. But trends quickly changed: first home theaters and wide plasma panels, then LCD prices dropped sharply, and finally, Smart TV technology became widespread, greatly expanding the functionality of televisions.

Almost all TV models in the mid-price segment and all have the “Smart TV” line among other characteristics. The name itself suggests that the TV has a number of additional functions, the required set includes the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the presence of a software shell and installed applications.

“Smart” TVs are classified according to several parameters at once, but the leading role remains with the operating system - it is the OS that largely determines the ease of use, the complexity of the settings, and the variety of programs that can be used.

The choice of platforms in the television market is wide; large brands are willing to create their own shells. However, universal Android, which is very familiar to smartphone users, is also widespread.

  • operating system Tizen installed in modern TVs, models based on it have been produced since 2015.

The advantage of the system is the intuitive Smart Hub interface, thanks to which even users who are encountering the platform for the first time will not have any problems with management. Pleases and wide choice software in the Tizen Store, primarily video applications, which are paramount for a TV. An obvious “minus” is the presence of a number of pre-installed programs that cannot be removed.

  • WebOS- proprietary development of the company.

In many ways, the platform is similar to Tizen - the same support for multitasking, a multi-window interface, the possibility of flexible interactive settings, even the remote controls are almost identical. Only the appearance of the controls differs, and applications are downloaded from the LG Store, with an amazing number of programs installed in a few clicks.

  • Android TV support both little-known brands and major players market, for example, Sony and Philips.

The advantages of the OS include the absence of a strict connection to the brand; based on this operating system you can find both quite expensive (for example, the Sony Bravia line) and quite budget smart TVs. Another “plus” is the ability to install applications from Google Play and guaranteed support for Chromecast technology, which makes it easy to transfer content from mobile devices to the TV. The main drawback is the rather complex settings; however, the usability of the interface largely depends on the specific model.

The choice is not limited to three positions - in addition to the built-in Smart TV, there are external devices, special set-top boxes that turn it into a “smart” one. Most often this devices on Android based , but Apple fans can purchase branded Apple consoles TV. The prices for set-top boxes are quite reasonable, but the average user will probably encounter difficulties when choosing and, most importantly, connecting a device.

How to choose Smart TV

It’s paradoxical, but when choosing a TV with a built-in Smart TV, the main thing is not to forget that you are choosing a TV: with a certain diagonal, color rendering, screen manufacturing technology and speaker system. If, all other things being equal, the chosen model suits you, it’s time to take a closer look at the characteristics that are important specifically for comfortable use smart functions.

Wi-Fi support

The first Smart TVs most often had a LAN module, which allowed you to connect the TV to the network via the usual Ethernet. This was largely due to the fact that the wireless connection could not provide sufficient speed, but now the situation has changed. In order not to pull another wire to the TV, it is worth checking the presence of a WLAN module that allows you to connect the TV to the Internet via Wi-Fi using.

Availability of USB ports

In order to connect an external hard drive, flash drive, or even a mouse and keyboard to your TV without any problems, you should check the availability and number of USB ports in advance. To connect external device The TV should respond instantly.

The ports are also useful for USB Recoding recording, with which your favorite movie episode or TV show can be recorded on a connected media in real time.

Number of HDMI ports

The rule is extremely simple and applies to both regular and Smart TVs: the more peripherals you plan to connect to the TV, the more HDMI ports there should be. It is optimal if 2-3 connectors are available to simultaneously connect a game console, media player or external sound system. By the way, HDMI version also plays a role, the 1.4 standard is already considered outdated, so it is better to immediately purchase a TV with HDMI 2.0.

Possibility of control from a smartphone

Control remains one of the most important problems of Smart TV - with a regular remote control you have to perform too many manipulations even just to move the cursor across the screen, and not every model has multimedia remote controls, which are more reminiscent of a computer keyboard. Therefore, the ability to use a smartphone as a control element greatly simplifies life. By the way, if the manufacturer of the TV and phone is the same, management becomes much simpler and more convenient.

Of course, on the modern market there is a huge variety of both smart TV models and their diagonals. Therefore, for ease of choice, the rating below shows the best TVs with diagonals from 48 to 55 inches, because according to research, these are the sizes that are in greatest demand both for small city halls and for spacious rooms in private houses.

Rating of the best smart TVs 2018-2019

Available (up to 20 thousand rubles)

TV Akai LES-32D83M

Those who want to get a Smart TV on the Android operating system for little money can take a closer look at the Akai LES-32D83M TV. This new product was created by a well-known brand in 2018. This TV is equipped with a Wi-Fi 802.11n interface and has a built-in memory of 4 GB. Using the device, you can watch broadcast and cable television in 720p HD resolution, record video on a flash drive, watch photos and videos from hard drive. The TV attracts attention with its lightness, compactness and fairly good sound.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 32″ (81 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 1366×768;
  • HD Resolution: 720p HD;
  • Brightness: 200 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 1400:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 14 W (2×7 W);
  • Inputs: AV, component, VGA, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11n;
  • Power consumption: 65 W.

Additionally: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound; DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; 1299 channels; two speakers; surround sound; automatic volume leveling (AVL); formats: MP3, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone jack; 1 TV tuner; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; protection from children; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • low price;
  • 720p HD;
  • ability to record video;
  • Wi-Fi support;
  • low power consumption;
  • compactness;
  • lightness (3.54 kg);
  • high-quality assembly.

Flaws:

  • glossy screen finish;
  • 1 tuner;
  • small screen.

Price: 10-12 thousand rubles.

TV TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S

Smart TV from the manufacturer TELEFUNKEN is a very compact and cheap model with 1 tuner, but with Wi-Fi support and a progressive screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S TV has quite a wide range of functionality at a low price. The indisputable advantages of the model are Android support, reading large quantity audio and video formats. Receives analog and digital signals: PAL/SECAM DVB-T2/T/C.

When purchasing, pay attention to the country of origin. In this case, it could be Türkiye or the Russian Federation. Depending on the region for which the model was produced; These audio and video formats are read by the device.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 40″ (102 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 1920×1080;
  • HD Resolution: 1080p Full HD;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Brightness: 280 cd/m2;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 12 W (2×6 W);
  • Inputs: AV, component, VGA, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi.

Additionally: LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; 1100 channels; teletext; two speakers; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone jack; 1 TV tuner; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child lock, light sensor, wall mount.

Advantages:

  • price;
  • screen resolution;
  • Android;
  • 8 GB of internal memory;
  • light (6.5 kg);
  • connecting headphones;
  • recording to a flash drive;
  • “omnivorous” formats.

Flaws:

  • you should pay attention to the firmware;
  • The speakers are rather weak.

Price: 16 thousand rubles.

TV Thomson T43FSL5131

Well-known European brands are trying to keep up with Asians who are keeping up with the times. Thus, Thomson in 2018 released its version of Smart TV, which has a high-quality 4-core ARM processor A7 and MALI 450 video card.

Android OS, support for Wi-Fi, DLNA (playing content from other devices in real time) and control of the Thomson T43FSL5131 smart TV from the remote control are reliable foundations for high-quality work.

The manufacturer has endowed this model with convenient settings: dynamic picture contrast, black and white enhancement, skin tone, game mode, movie mode, sports mode, “sound only” mode, etc. Multimedia content on the screen is displayed in 1080p Full HD format.

Many “smart” models take a long time to turn on, unlike them Thomson TV T43FSL5131 function present « Instant On”, which ensures fast loading.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 43″ (109 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 1920×1080;
  • HD Resolution: 1080p Full HD;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Brightness: 280 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 4000:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Inputs: AV, HDMI x2, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi, Miracast;
  • Power consumption: 75 W.

Additionally: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; 1099 channels; two speakers, automatic volume leveling (AVL); formats: MP3, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone jack; 3 TV tuners; record video to USB drive;TimeShift; sleep timer; protection from children; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • inexpensive;
  • 1080p Full HD;
  • brightness;
  • DLNA support;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • Android;
  • 3 tuners;
  • turns on quickly;
  • there is noise reduction;
  • light (7.2 kg);

Flaws:

  • glossy screen finish;
  • The speakers are rather weak.

Price: 20 thousand rubles.

The best smart TVs in terms of price/quality ratio (20-50 thousand rubles)

TV Erisson 50ULEA99T2 Smart

Smart TV from the Erisson brand, which has extensive experience in the television and radio equipment market. The Erisson 50ULEA99T2 Smart TV is a 2018 model that supports Android OS and displays content in progressive 4K UHD format. The picture is distinguished by its rich colors and accurate color rendition.

The Erisson 50ULEA99T2 Smart TV quickly connects to wireless interface Wi-Fi, you can watch movies in 24p True Cinema format. The wireless connection is compensated by only one built-in tuner, but this is also a lot, given the rather low cost of the model. The TV has two fairly powerful stereo speakers using NICAM and AVL technologies.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 50″ (127 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Brightness: 310 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 5000:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Inputs: AV, component, VGA, HDMI x3, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi.

Additionally: LED backlight; progressive scan; teletext; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2; two speakers, automatic volume leveling (AVL); formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone jack; 1 TV tuner; recording video to a USB drive; protection from children; TimeShift; sleep timer; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • price/quality ratio;
  • brightness;
  • color rendering;
  • 4K Ultra HD;
  • Wi-Fi support;
  • extensive connectivity options;
  • sound.

Flaws:

  • glossy screen finish;
  • 1 tuner.

Price: 24-35 thousand rubles.

TV SUPRA STV-LC60GT5000U

A new product released by the famous Supra manufacturer in 2018. The manufacturer distinguishes this model from the rest, emphasizing big set colors (1.07 billion colors), amazing color realism and high screen brightness.

This mid-priced LED TV has a 58″ diagonal and 4K UHD resolution . The excellent performance of two TV tuners: T2 (terrestrial) and S2 (satellite) is complemented by the ability to access the Internet.

The SUPRA STV-LC60GT5000U TV has a full set of modern interfaces, Wi-Fi module and Smart-TV on Android. Storage of 1100 channels, video recording to a USB drive and surround sound are pleasant advantages of the model. This manufacturer tends to pay close attention to build quality. SUPRA also monitors the emergence of new technologies and introduces them into new models, so this TV is worth paying attention to.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 58″ (147 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD;
  • Refresh rate index: 60 Hz;
  • Brightness: 330 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 150000:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 20 W (2×10 W);
  • Inputs: VGA, HDMI x2, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
  • Power consumption: 180 W.

Additionally: LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound; DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; teletext, two speakers; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; headphone jack; 2 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • value for money;
  • diagonal;
  • Ultra HD;
  • brightness;
  • color rendering;
  • viewing angle;
  • Android;
  • Wi-Fi support;
  • good sound.

Flaws:

  • glossy;
  • heavy (21.8 kg).

Price: 39-45 thousand rubles.

TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55

The Mi TV 4S 55 smart TV from Xiaomi 2018 is a very slim model that will fit into a modern apartment, furnished with good taste, and will be a demonstration of elegance and high technology.

The TFT IPS panel (In-Plane Switching) has a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, this TV has a proprietary backlight called Direct-Lit. An operating system with an exclusive PatchWall shell may be of interest to fans new technology, since the system is able to select and offer content for the viewer. A new feature is a remote control with voice control.

The hardware installed inside this sleek TV is a quad-core Amlogic processor with Cortex-A53x4 and a Mali-450 GPU. 2 GB DDR4 RAM and 8 GB flash memory are enough for normal operation devices without delays.

The speakers of Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 are 8 watts each, and the sound is good and voluminous, with support for Dolby audio and DTS. In terms of connections, this model only has USB 2.0 connectors. Otherwise, the set of connections corresponds to the latest models from this manufacturer.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 54.6″ (139 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 16 W (2×8 W);
  • Inputs: AV, component, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
  • Power consumption: 120 W.
  • Audio decoders: Dolby Digital, DTS; Video decoders: MPEG1/2/4, REAL, H.265, H.264.

Additionally: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound, two speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG; coaxial output; 1 TV tuner (Analog + Digital), wall mount.

Advantages:

  • price/quality ratio;
  • display;
  • 4K resolution with HDR;
  • sound;
  • Wi-Fi 5 GHz;
  • Bluetooth 4.0;
  • quite light (13.4 kg);
  • aluminum rim;
  • stylish design.

Flaws:

  • not bright enough;
  • need for firmware;
  • inferior “Chinese” Android;
  • does not support Google Play;
  • not very convenient remote control;
  • the microphone only accepts Chinese;
  • the legs are not very high quality;
  • The build quality is not perfect.

Price: 40-50 thousand rubles.

Verified (50-90 thousand rubles)

TV Sony KD-49XF7005

The reliable Smart TV Sony KD-49XF7005 on the Linux platform is one of Sony's new products. The HD resolution (4K UHD) and HDR-10 technology installed in this TV are leading edge in the market. The device is pleased with the richness of the image, the detail of each pixel, high-quality, tear-free display backlight and DLNA support. The dynamic scene index is 200 fps/Motionflow.

The Linux operating system (VEWD) allows the user to download limited paid application content (VEWD store), which does not suit everyone. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the XSMART application, which provides the key to new movies and free channels IP TV.

The model receives Wi-Fi excellently, and the built-in 4 GB memory expands the capabilities of the device. Among the pleasant characteristics it is worth noting: 3 HDMI inputs, optical output, video recording, TimeShift; NICAM stereo sound.

For those who find common language With the built-in VEWD browser, the TV can become a full-fledged “smart”. For everyone else - a very high-quality TV with great capabilities and a unique picture.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 48.5″ (123 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD, HDR-10;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Brightness: 350 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 3300:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 20 W (2×10 W);
  • Inputs: AV, HDMI x3, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11n, WiDi, Miracast;
  • Power consumption: 115 W.

Additionally: Edge LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; teletext; FM radio; two speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS, formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone jack; 2 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • image quality;
  • diagonal;
  • good assembly;
  • 4K expansion (3840×2160);
  • HDR support (HDR10, HLG);
  • Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b/g/n;
  • image transmission (Miracast);
  • viewing angle;
  • thin frame;
  • digital television (2 multiplexes);
  • support for a large number of formats;
  • FM radio;
  • not heavy (12 kg);
  • anti-glare screen coating.

Flaws:

  • expensive;
  • outdated remote control;
  • external power supply;
  • Linux operating system (VEWD);
  • Doesn't support Android.

Price: 45-60 thousand rubles.

TV Panasonic TX-55FXR600

The new Panasonic Smart TV offers customers the opportunity to experience 4K UHD image quality using HDR 10 technology. This is a high-quality smart TV at a fairly affordable price. Among the positive characteristics, it is worth noting the wide connectivity options, taking into account 2 HDMI output 2.0, support for Wi-Fi and 24p True Cinema, as well as stable operation in real time mode, with compatibility with many devices, which is ensured by DLNA technology.

In addition, the Panasonic TX-55FXR600 has such useful functionality as voice control, light sensor, video recording to a flash drive, headphone connection, sleep timer, etc.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 54.6″ (139 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • Refresh rate index: 50 Hz;
  • Brightness: 350 cd/m2;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 20 W (2×10 W);
  • Inputs: AV, component, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Miracast;
  • Power consumption: 189 W.

Additionally: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; teletext; two speakers, formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), MKV, JPEG; optical output; headphone jack; 2 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, voice control, light sensor; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • optimal cost;
  • brightness and contrast;
  • 4K UHD resolution, HDR 10;
  • HDMI 2.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac support;
  • 24p True Cinema;
  • light sensor;
  • build quality;
  • voice control;
  • anti-glare coating.

Flaws:

  • energy-consuming;
  • heavy (17 kg).

Price: 60 thousand rubles.

TV Samsung UE58NU7100U

New seventh generation from the trade Samsung brands contains 4 times more pixels than its FHD predecessors. Local Dimming technology ensures excellent detail of each pixel, which is reflected in the quality of dynamic scenes.

Smart TV operates on the Tizen operating system and is controlled in a proprietary browser, which helps the user select content that interests him. This browser allows you to preview content to save your time. This TV also supports Samsung Cloud, thanks to which you can store your photos and videos on the cloud, as well as transfer photos from your smartphone to the TV screen.

Dolby Digital audio decoders from two built-in speakers create surround sound when watching a movie or playing games. By the way, Steam Link will help you play on the big screen, so get ready for a completely new experience.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 55″ 58″ (147 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD, HDR 10;
  • Brightness: 330 cd/m2;
  • Dynamic contrast: 130000:1;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 20 W (2×10 W);
  • Inputs: AV, component, HDMI x3, USB x2, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi 802.11n, Miracast;
  • Power consumption: 160 W.

Additionally: Edge LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; teletext, two Dolby Digital speakers, automatic volume leveling (AVL), formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), DivX, MKV, JPEG; optical output; 2 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, light sensor; wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • price;
  • diagonal;
  • 4K Ultra HD;
  • color rendering;
  • wireless connection;
  • sound;
  • fast Smart TV;
  • convenient control;
  • assembly;
  • Slim and stylish look.

Flaws:

  • weight (20.2 kg without stand);
  • poor quality of analog TV;
  • inconvenient fastening (long bolts).

Price: 53-60 thousand rubles.

Premium (90 thousand rubles+)

TV Samsung QE65Q7FNA

This new Smart-TV from the Samsung brand belongs to the premium series for good reason. Maximum resolution 4K UHD screen with support for HDR-10 technology is especially bright on the latest QLED matrix, which uses nanoparticle coating and an almost unlimited color spectrum (more than 1 billion shades)!

The Q Engine processor processes, improves color combinations and details the picture, preventing image “blurring” using proprietary brightness and contrast control technology - Q Contrast Elite. The Samsung QE65Q7FNA smart TV has high frequency screen updates.

120 Hz and high index of dynamic scenes – 200 fps/Motion Rate/.

With such excellent characteristics and high cost, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, built-in browser, recording TV shows and other necessary functionality are things that go without saying.

The Samsung QE65Q7FNA TV can be controlled by voice and gestures. The One Remote multimedia remote control, which comes with the TV, is very easy to use.

Also worth noting is the Ambient Mode, which, using a mobile application, “fits” the TV into the interior, like a painting on the wall.

The One Connect connector combines cables and optical signal in one wire.

The durability of the QLED matrix promised by the manufacturer makes this model one of the main favorites on the market.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 65″;
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD, HDR-10;
  • Refresh rate index: 120 Hz;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Inputs: USB/3 pcs./LAN COM port (RS-232);
  • Power consumption: 153 W.

Additionally: QLED; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; OS Tizen 4.0, 4 speakers, formats: AVI, MKV, H264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9/VC1, AAC, AMR technology, LPCM, M4A, MP3, MPEG1, L1 /2, WMA, JPEG, BMP, GIF, JPS, PNG, PNS; optical output; headphone jack; 3 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; voice and gesture control; TimeShift; sleep timer; picture in picture, wall mount.

4 built-in speakers with a subwoofer provide surround sound Dolby Digital, DTS.

The model has two built-in tuners and ample connectivity options, providing excellent playback of any audio and video formats.

The manufacturer claims that the performance guarantee of this OLED matrices is 100 thousand hours. Those who managed to get acquainted with this TV in person note its brightness, fast operation, “omnivorousness” and universal (multi-brand) remote control.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 64.5″ (164 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD, HDR-10;
  • Refresh rate index: 100 Hz;
  • Brightness: 300 cd/m2;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 40 W (4×10 W);
  • Inputs: AV, HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

Additionally: LED backlight; progressive scan; 24p True Cinema support; DLNA support; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, teletext, 4 speakers, Dolby Digital, DTS, auto volume leveling AVL; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), DivX, MKV, JPEG; 2 TV tuners; TimeShift; sleep timer; child protection, wall mounting.

Advantages:

  • the picture as a whole;
  • 4K UHD, HDR-10;
  • brightness;
  • Smart TV;
  • sound and subwoofer;
  • reads many formats;
  • 2 tuners;
  • universal (multi-brand) remote control.

Flaws:

  • expensive;
  • heavy: weight with stand – 25.4 kg;
  • There are complaints about the transmission of white color.

Price: 173-330 thousand rubles.

TV Sony KD-75XF9005

The huge new Smart TV Sony KD-75XF9005, created in 2018, has a diagonal of 74.5″ (189 cm). The time-tested VA matrix has the highest 4K UHD resolution and supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10 technologies. 24p True Cinema in this quality makes watching movies a breeze.

In a matter of seconds, the TV connects to Wi-Fi and, using DLNA technology, converts content from other devices into a rich, contrasting picture on the screen. The TV can be controlled from a mobile application via Android. The light sensor automatically adjusts the image brightness depending on the time of day and the brightness of the light sources in the room.

3 TV tuners: T2 (terrestrial), C (cable), S (satellite), S2 (satellite) efficiently process incoming signals using DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB- technologies S2.

The Sony KD-75XF9005 smart TV features a 4K HDR X1™ Extreme processor and 16GB of internal memory, as well as an impressive array of additional features.

Specifications:

  • Diagonal: 74.5″ (189 cm);
  • Screen format: 16:9;
  • Resolution: 3840×2160;
  • HD Resolution: 4K UHD, Dolby Vision, HDR 10;
  • Refresh rate index: 100 Hz;
  • Viewing angle: 178°;
  • Sound power: 20 W (2×10 W);
  • Inputs: AV, HDMI x4, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Miracast;
  • Power consumption: 330 W.

Additionally: Direct LED backlight; progressive scan; stereo sound NICAM, DVB-T MPEG4, DVB-C MPEG4, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2; teletext; two speakers, audio decoders Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby™ Digital Plus, Dolby™ Pulse; formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC (H.265), Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG; coaxial output (SPDIF), optical output; mini-Jack headphone jack (3.5 mm); 3 TV tuners; recording video to a USB drive; TimeShift; protection from children; sleep timer; light sensor; voice control; wall mounting.

Well made and inexpensive Thomson T43FSL5131 with 1080p Full HD resolution, supporting Android.

2) We separately selected models with the best price/quality ratio (20-50 thousand rubles):

This top three includes smart TVs from Xiaomi, SUPRA and Erisson; each of which has its own undeniable advantages with very minor flaws.

Sony KD-49XF7005, Panasonic TX-55FXR600 and Samsung UE58NU7100U, which have a common LED matrix, the differences lie in the platform and some technical parameters that were discussed above. These are new models that use proven technologies that are worth the money.

4) We also cannot ignore the “premium” category (90 thousand rubles+):

Mentioned here are flagships from leading manufacturers, competing for the right to offer the buyer the best picture. These are: Samsung QE65Q7FNA with a QLED matrix, LG OLED65C8 with an OLED display and Panasonic TX-55FXR600 with a VA matrix, with the highest 4K UHD resolution and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 technologies.

Thus our Smart TV review 2019 is divided into 4 segments based on price, each of which has three models that deserve the attention of buyers.

In the eternal debate on the topic “which OS is better,” many copies have been broken and it is simply impossible to give an unambiguous answer: it all depends on the tastes of the owner and the budget allocated for the purchase.

Article updated: January 2019