TOP 20 best 49-inch TVs: 2021 rating in terms of price/quality ratio and which model to choose

After analyzing several dozen 49-inch TVs, we selected the best models according to experts and users.
We compared their technical characteristics, examined their strengths and weaknesses, and found options for every taste and budget.

Based on this information, you can choose the most suitable option for yourself that will serve you for a long time.

Rating of the TOP 20 best 49-inch TVs of 2021

QLED Samsung The Serif QE49LS01TBU

• 4K UHD (3840×2160), HDR
• screen diagonal 49″
• Screen refresh rate 200 Hz
• Smart TV (Tizen), Wi-Fi
• DVB-T2 support
• QLED technology
• HDMI x4, USB x2, Bluetooth, 802.11ac, Ethernet, Miracast
• 1120x1161x475 mm, 21.9 kg

If you're looking for a TV that will fit perfectly into the quirkiest of interiors, the Samsung The Serif is a great choice. When it's not turned on, Ambient Mode acts as a customizable screensaver, turning your TV into a huge picture.

This model has an upscaling feature that automatically increases the resolution of whatever you watch to 4K, restoring and sharpening details, as well as adjusting variations in brightness or color. Additionally, 100% Color Volume delivers over a billion colors in all lighting levels, creating lifelike, high-contrast images regardless of brightness.

Moreover, Samsung The Serif has a high screen refresh rate of 200 Hz - which will be the envy of many gaming monitors, will delight you with magnificent surround sound from four speakers with a total power of 40 W, supports 360VR cameras and has IPv6 support, which turns it into a computer-TV if you connect the network cable.

Pros : convenient remote control, sturdy stand included, high-quality assembly.

Cons : price, no wall mount, USB ports are on the back, which is not very convenient.

How to choose a 49-inch TV?

1. Permission . If you are a fan of high-quality images with good detail, then do not look at models with a resolution lower than Full HD. If your budget allows, then feel free to buy a TV with 4K resolution - thanks to this, it will serve you for many years, and the suitable content will only increase. Moreover, now many brands produce budget models with such parameters.
2. Matrix type . Two of them, OLED and AMOLED, are distinguished by high-quality black color reproduction and uniform illumination, allowing you to enjoy the image even in bright lighting. LED monitors render black color a little worse, and in natural light, backlight may form.
3. Regular TV or Smart TV . Thanks to smart television, you can watch online cinema content, play games and browse the web. You can additionally connect a media set-top box with more advanced functionality to such a device. However, such TVs are more expensive.
4. Sound . It is better to choose speaker power in the range of 16-32 W. It's good if there is an equalizer to adjust user settings. This will satisfy the average user of the device, and for more sophisticated movie buffs you can always buy an additional audio system.

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Research your TV before purchasing . Even if you decide to order a TV from an online store, try to find the model you like in an offline store to evaluate the image quality. You should not completely trust customer reviews, since everyone has different visual perception.

Top 3. Shivaki STV-49LED42S 49

Rating (2021): 4.35

Best price This is the cheapest 49-inch TV, which is deservedly in the top of the best. But the next most expensive model from our rating costs only 1% more.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 22220 rub.

• Country Russia
• Screen: 1920x1080, 50 Hz
• Smart TV: Android
• Acoustics: 2x8 W
• Weight: 10.4 kg

One of the most inexpensive 49-inch TVs. The model displays content in Full HD quality. Smart TV is functional and easy to use - it runs on Android version 7.0. There are no detailed reviews for this model yet, so it is impossible to judge its performance and real picture quality. But the technical characteristics are impressive - for a small amount of money you get a matrix with large viewing angles, a stylish look, a built-in speaker system no worse than that of Samsung (in terms of characteristics) and a good set of connectors for connecting external devices - 3 HDMI, 2 USB, as well as Ethernet and AV.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large set of ports
• Great price
• Smart TV on Android

• No 4K support
• Flimsy plastic

Which company should you choose?

Among the many brands, there are those that are popular among users due to their reliability and functionality.:

1. SONY. A wide range of both budget and premium models. Constant development of new technologies, it was SONY that introduced 4K and 8K. Constant work on the processor, response time, and backlight quality. One of the best sound indicators.
2. . Another world leader in the production of televisions with the regular introduction of new technologies. Offers both budget and expensive devices. Excellent balance of price and quality, good image, high performance.
3. Samsung. A top competitor to the companies mentioned above. Wide price range, diverse premium segment. Regular updates, while old models do not lose their relevance. Bright and juicy picture, three-dimensional image, use of a curved screen, popularization of Smart TV.
4. Philips. A large number of budget models with decent functionality. Fast Smart TV, optimized backlighting that reduces eye strain, a smart processor that can restore the signal and remove all interference.
5. Thompson . An American-French alliance that has taken over the Chinese TCL and offers a large number of functional models at an affordable price. It features a built-in digital tuner in all models, minimalist design and simple controls, even if we are talking about a line with Smart TV.
6. Supra . A Japanese brand that gradually came under the management of a Russian-Chinese company. Users are reserved in their assessment of models with Smart TV, since the hardware clearly lacks power and optimization. But devices that are simple in functionality are distinguished by stable operation and good pictures with resolutions up to Full HD 1080p.

Top 2. Thomson T49FSL5130 48.5

Rating (2021): 4.58

119 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, DNS, Onliner, Ozon

The lightest This 49-inch TV weighs only 10.4 kg. The next model in our rating in terms of this parameter weighs 600 grams more.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 22,470 rub.

• Country: USA
• Screen: 1920x1080, 50 Hz
• Smart TV: Android
• Acoustics: 2x8 W
• Weight: 10.4 kg

Inexpensive TV with 49 inches diagonal. The model is good for the money: with Smart TV on Android, good sound, excellent picture in Full HD. Viewing angles, according to the manufacturer, are 178 degrees in both planes. TV owners confirm in reviews that viewing angles are large and color inversion is not observed, even if you look at the screen from the side. Smart TV is fast, which is rare in the budget price range. Wi-Fi only operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency, so Internet speeds over the air are limited. But there is an input for the power cord if Internet speed is critical for you.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Low price
• Smart TV on Android
• High quality image
• Good sound

• Long channel switching
• No 5 GHz Wi-Fi support

Top 1. LG 49UK6200 49

Rating (2021): 4.59

663 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, DNS, M.Video, Ozon, Otzovik, Onliner, Citylink

Most affordable with 4K This is the most affordable 4K TV of the best. The next most expensive 49-inch model (also from LG) costs 1.5% more.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 27,400 rub.

• Country: South Korea
• Screen: 3840x2160, IPS, 50 Hz
• Smart TV: webOS
• Acoustics: 2x10 W
• Weight: 11 kg

A budget 49-inch TV that displays content in 4K format, supports Smart TV and pleases with picture quality. The model quickly became popular and is still in demand, not giving way to new products. The frames are not thin, but they look elegant. The image on the screen is juicy and clear, with a high level of detail, provided the source is of high quality. The sound is also nothing to criticize - it has a volume effect and seems to immerse you in what is happening on the screen. The player is not picky about formats - it opens most files. The legs are the weak point of this LG. They look flimsy, and the TV sways when standing on them. Users also complain about the remote control - it is not convenient enough and not well thought out.

Advantages and disadvantages

• High-quality surround sound
• Great picture
• Attractive price

• Weak legs
• No Magic Remote included

See also:

• 10 best 50 inch TVs

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Top 1. LG 49UM7020 49

Rating (2021): 4.77

74 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, DNS, Ozon

The best price-quality ratio This is an inexpensive TV that is no worse than its more expensive competitors: it has 4K and a convenient Smart TV, good sound and a stylish appearance. The model deservedly receives high ratings from users.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 27990 rub.

• Country: South Korea
• Screen: 3840×2160, IPS, 50 Hz
• Smart TV: webOS
• Acoustics: 2x10 W
• Weight: 11.3 kg

One of the best TVs in the mid-budget price category. It costs less than competitors and at the same time supports 4K resolution, is equipped with “Smart TV” and an excellent speaker system, the capabilities of which are expanded by artificial intelligence from LG and functions from Dolby. In the reviews, users rightfully awarded this model the title of the best in terms of price and quality ratio among all 49-inch TVs. This LG is cheaper than Samsung and Sony, but it shows no worse pictures and is just as functional. The software is easy to use and has wide capabilities: there is support for AirPlay and a large selection of applications in the Market.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Great price and features
• 4K and HDR support
• High-quality surround sound

• Plastic feels cheap
• Highlights on a black background
• Small size of the remote control

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