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Best 55 Inch Smart QLED TV in India

Eleven 55-inch 4K TVs from LG, Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi, Hisense, Philips, Sony and Lumio, sorted by QLED, Mini LED and Neo QLED panel type, with listed specs.

QLED, Google TVPhilips 55 Inch 8100 Series 4K QLED Google TV 55PQT8100/94Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 34WXiaomi X Pro 55 Inch 4K QLED Google TV L55MB-APINHi-QLED, Atmos, 48WHisense 55 Inch 4K Hi-QLED Smart TV 55E75Q

A 55-inch TV is the size most Indian living rooms settle on, and the choice now spans plain QLED, Mini LED and Neo QLED panels from LG, Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi, Hisense, Philips and others. This page lists 11 models and sorts them by panel type so you can see what each tier gets you. Specifications come from the listing titles, and prices change often, so confirm the current price, warranty and exact model on Amazon.in before you buy.

What the names mean

  • QLED: an LCD TV with a quantum dot layer for richer colour. It is the standard budget-to-mid choice.
  • Mini LED: a backlight made of far smaller LEDs in many dimming zones, so dark scenes look deeper than on a standard LED backlight.
  • QD-Mini LED: Mini LED plus a quantum dot layer, as TCL calls it.
  • QNED: LG's name for a Mini LED TV with a NanoCell colour filter.
  • Neo QLED: Samsung's Mini LED plus quantum dot line.

QLED TVs

No.1
PhilipsQLED, Google TV

Philips 55 Inch 8100 Series 4K QLED Google TV 55PQT8100/94

Philips 55 Inch 8100 Series 4K QLED Google TV 55PQT8100/94
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QLED
Smart TV
Google TV
Series
8100

A 55-inch 4K QLED from Philips' 8100 Series with Google TV. The title lists few other features, so check the refresh rate, HDR formats and speaker output on the listing.

Why we like it

  • QLED panel with Google TV
  • Philips brand

Keep in mind

  • The title gives few other specifications

Skip it if you want the spec sheet in the title.

No.2
XiaomiDolby Vision, 120Hz, 34W

Xiaomi X Pro 55 Inch 4K QLED Google TV L55MB-APIN

Xiaomi X Pro 55 Inch 4K QLED Google TV L55MB-APIN
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QLED
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Sound
34W speakers
Gaming
120Hz game booster
Smart TV
Google TV with Gemini AI

A 55-inch 4K QLED with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, 34W Boom Box speakers, a 120Hz game booster, Gemini AI and Google TV. It lists the most picture and gaming features of the four plain QLEDs.

Why we like it

  • Dolby Vision and HDR10+
  • 120Hz game booster
  • 34W speakers

Keep in mind

  • Check how many HDMI 2.1 ports it has

Skip it if you want a premium brand.

No.3
HisenseHi-QLED, Atmos, 48W

Hisense 55 Inch 4K Hi-QLED Smart TV 55E75Q

Hisense 55 Inch 4K Hi-QLED Smart TV 55E75Q
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K Hi-QLED
Sound
48W speakers, Dolby Atmos
HDR
HDR10+
OS
VIDAA

A 55-inch 4K Hi-QLED with 48W speakers, Dolby Atmos and HDR10+, running the VIDAA smart TV operating system rather than Google TV or Tizen.

Why we like it

  • 48W speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • HDR10+

Keep in mind

  • VIDAA has fewer apps than Google TV
  • No Dolby Vision listed in the title

Skip it if you want the Google TV app store.

No.4
LumioQLED, Google TV

Lumio Vision 7 II 55 Inch 4K QLED Google TV FTW3-ADSK

Lumio Vision 7 II 55 Inch 4K QLED Google TV FTW3-ADSK
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QLED
Smart TV
Google TV
Model
Vision 7 II, FTW3-ADSK

A 55-inch 4K QLED Google TV from Lumio, a lesser-known brand. The title lists little beyond the panel type and platform, so read the full listing and warranty before you buy.

Why we like it

  • Google TV platform
  • QLED panel

Keep in mind

  • Lesser-known brand, so check service coverage
  • The title gives few specifications

Skip it if you want a big, established service network.

Mini LED and QNED TVs

No.1
TCLQD-Mini LED, 144Hz, 512+ zones

TCL 55Q6C 55 Inch QD-Mini LED 4K Google TV

TCL 55Q6C 55 Inch QD-Mini LED 4K Google TV
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QD-Mini LED
Dimming
up to 512+ zones
Refresh rate
144Hz
Sound
46W Onkyo 2.1
Memory
3GB RAM
Certification
IMAX Enhanced
Smart TV
Google TV

A 55-inch QD-Mini LED with up to 512 or more dimming zones, a 144Hz refresh rate, 3GB RAM, 46W Onkyo 2.1 speakers and IMAX Enhanced certification, running Google TV. Dimming zones are what make Mini LED handle contrast better than a standard LED backlight.

Why we like it

  • 144Hz refresh rate
  • 512+ dimming zones
  • 46W Onkyo 2.1 speakers

Keep in mind

  • Check the live price against the Samsung and LG Mini LED models

Skip it if you want a Samsung or LG panel.

No.2
LGQNED evo Mini LED, webOS

LG 55 Inch QNED evo Mini LED 4K Smart webOS TV 55QNED82BLA

LG 55 Inch QNED evo Mini LED 4K Smart webOS TV 55QNED82BLA
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QNED evo Mini LED
Smart TV
webOS
Model
55QNED82BLA

LG's higher-tier 55-inch QNED evo Mini LED 4K, running webOS. QNED combines LG's NanoCell colour filtering with a Mini LED backlight. The title gives no other specifications, so check HDMI and refresh rate on the listing.

Why we like it

  • Mini LED backlight
  • LG webOS

Keep in mind

  • The title does not list speaker output or refresh rate

Skip it if you want the cheaper LG model or a QD-Mini LED spec sheet.

No.3
LGQNED Mini LED, webOS

LG 55 Inch QNED Mini LED 4K Smart webOS TV 55QNED65BLA

LG 55 Inch QNED Mini LED 4K Smart webOS TV 55QNED65BLA
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K QNED Mini LED
Smart TV
webOS
Model
55QNED65BLA

LG's more affordable 55-inch QNED Mini LED 4K with webOS. It sits below the QNED evo 82 in the LG range, so expect fewer features. Check the listing for the specifics.

Why we like it

  • Mini LED backlight at a lower LG tier
  • LG webOS

Keep in mind

  • The title does not list speaker output or refresh rate

Skip it if you want the top LG QNED model.

No.4
SamsungMini LED, 7-yr OS upgrades

Samsung 55 Inch Mini LED 4K Vision AI Smart TV UA55M2EHAULXL

Samsung 55 Inch Mini LED 4K Vision AI Smart TV UA55M2EHAULXL
Size
55 inch (138 cm)
Panel
4K Mini LED
Sound
30W speakers
Software
7 years of OS upgrades (listed)
Extras
Vision AI, 4K upscaling, Mini-LED HDR, 150+ channels

A 55-inch Samsung Mini LED 4K with Vision AI, 30W speakers, 4K upscaling, Mini-LED HDR, 150+ channels and a listed 7-year OS upgrade promise, the longest support promise in this list.

Why we like it

  • 7-year OS upgrade promise
  • Mini-LED HDR
  • Samsung service network

Keep in mind

  • 30W speakers are weaker than the TCL, Hisense or Xiaomi

Skip it if you want stronger built-in sound.

Samsung Neo QLED TVs

No.1
SamsungNeo QLED, Mini LED, QNX1D

Samsung 55 Inch Neo QLED 4K Mini LED QNX1D QA55QNX1DAULXL

Samsung 55 Inch Neo QLED 4K Mini LED QNX1D QA55QNX1DAULXL
Size
55 inch (138 cm)
Panel
4K Neo QLED, Mini LED
Series
QNX1D
Smart TV
Samsung AI smart TV

A 55-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K with a Mini LED backlight from the QNX1D series, with AI features. Neo QLED is Samsung's Mini LED plus quantum dot line. The title lists few specifics, so check HDMI, refresh rate and sound on the listing.

Why we like it

  • Neo QLED Mini LED panel
  • Samsung brand

Keep in mind

  • The title gives few specifications

Skip it if you want a TV from the current-generation range.

No.2
SamsungNeo QLED, Vision AI

Samsung 55 Inch Neo QLED 4K Vision AI Smart TV QA55QN70HAULXL

Samsung 55 Inch Neo QLED 4K Vision AI Smart TV QA55QN70HAULXL
Size
55 inch
Panel
4K Neo QLED
Smart TV
Samsung Vision AI
Model
QA55QN70HAULXL

A 55-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K with Vision AI, from the QN70H range. The title is short, so check the full spec list for HDR, refresh rate and speaker output.

Why we like it

  • Neo QLED panel
  • Vision AI

Keep in mind

  • The title gives few specifications

Skip it if you want a long listed spec sheet.

A Sony for comparison

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1Sony BRAVIA 2M2 55 Inch 4K LED Google TV K-55S25BM2Sony LED, not QLEDCheck price
No.1
SonySony LED, not QLED

Sony BRAVIA 2M2 55 Inch 4K LED Google TV K-55S25BM2

Sony BRAVIA 2M2 55 Inch 4K LED Google TV K-55S25BM2
Size
55 inch (139 cm)
Panel
4K LED, not QLED
Smart TV
Google TV
Model
K-55S25BM2

Included because you asked for Sony, with an honest note: this is a Sony BRAVIA 2M2 4K LED Google TV, not a QLED. It is part of Sony's Smartchoice range. Expect Sony picture processing, but not the quantum dot colour of the QLEDs above.

Why we like it

  • Sony brand and picture processing
  • Google TV

Keep in mind

  • It is an LED, not a QLED

Skip it if you specifically want a QLED or Mini LED.

Which one should you buy?

  • Best features for the money, on paper: the TCL 55Q6C (144Hz, 512+ zones, Onkyo sound, IMAX Enhanced) and the Xiaomi X Pro (Dolby Vision, 120Hz game booster).
  • Longest software support: the Samsung Mini LED lists 7 years of OS upgrades.
  • Louder built-in sound: the Hisense (48W with Dolby Atmos) and the TCL (46W Onkyo 2.1). Even so, a soundbar is a bigger upgrade. See our soundbar guide.
  • Brand and service: Samsung, LG, Sony and Philips have wide service networks. For lesser-known brands, check service coverage in your city.

How to choose a 55-inch TV

  • Panel type. Mini LED has better contrast than standard QLED, but costs more.
  • Refresh rate. 60Hz is fine for TV and films. 120Hz or 144Hz helps with gaming, and the TCL and Xiaomi list it.
  • HDR. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ matter on streaming apps. Check which your model supports.
  • Operating system. Google TV has the widest app choice. webOS, Tizen and VIDAA each have their own app stores.
  • Viewing distance. For 55 inches, about 6 to 8 feet suits 4K well.
  • Warranty. Compare panel warranty terms, not just the product warranty.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between QLED and Mini LED?

QLED adds a quantum dot layer to a standard LCD for better colour. Mini LED changes the backlight into many small zones for better contrast. Some TVs, like the TCL 55Q6C, combine both.

Which 55-inch TV has the best sound?

On paper the Hisense lists 48W with Dolby Atmos and the TCL lists 46W Onkyo 2.1. Even the best built-in speakers are weaker than a soundbar.

Is the Sony in this list a QLED?

No. The Sony BRAVIA 2M2 listing says 4K LED, not QLED.

Which TV has the longest software support?

The Samsung Mini LED lists a 7-year OS upgrade promise.

Do I need a 144Hz TV?

Only if you game on a console or PC that outputs 120Hz or more. For normal TV and films, 60Hz is fine.

Are lesser-known brands safe to buy?

They can be good value, but check the warranty and whether a service centre exists in your city.

TheNextGadgets Editorial Team

The team behind our TV, laptop, phone, camera, soundbar and accessory guides for buyers in India.

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