Need a Mid Range 50" Android TV-Linsar or EKO

L86kbp on 24/03/2020 - 15:24

Hi,

Can someone please give me an opinion if its better to buy a 50" Linsar TV from good guys and get a box like VTV / MI to make it a smart tv or rather just go with the 50" EKO android tv from Big W? What about warranty? I would rather buy a better quality tv which will last long than something will die off in 1-2 years time? Any suggestions about Hisense or TCL android tvs?

https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/linsar-50-inches-4k-uhd-led-t…

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/eko-50-4k-ultra-hd-android-t…

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    Linsar 50' with VTV
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    EKO 50" android TV
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Comments

  • HighAndDry on 24/03/2020 - 15:30

    All else equal (so not going into Linsar vs EKO or VTV vs Android TV), having the two components separate means you can upgrade one without upgrading the other).

    • 86kbp on 24/03/2020 - 15:48

      @HighAndDry Can you explain a little more please? SOrry this is my first post.

      • HighAndDry on 24/03/2020 - 15:57

        For example, if in two years time the TV breaks, if you bought the EKO, you would have to buy another smart TV, but if you bought the Linsar + Mi box you can buy any TV and keep using your Mi box.

        Honestly though, the usual consensus is that Hisense is the best balance between value and quality.

  • wallet72 on 24/03/2020 - 17:17

    I just got a TCL Android TV from Bing Lee. Very nice unit and the prices are good.

    Was trickier than I expected to find what I would call a truly smart tv - I don't think it should be called 'smart' if it just has a few preloaded apps fro Netfix etc.

  • theHMASfriendship on 24/03/2020 - 18:07

    Is it a genuine Linsar TV??

    • 86kbp on 24/03/2020 - 18:52

      I suppose , buying from Good GUys

  • millhouse on 24/03/2020 - 18:07

    If you're looking at a TV + a separate smart box, look at the FFalcon range at JB Hi-Fi. Made by TCL.

  • Pimpiticians 4 Life on 25/03/2020 - 06:33

    TCL 50P8M 50" 4K UHD Smart LED TV has recently dropped in price to $495.
    Just wait for the usual ebay, Good Guys, JB Hifi discounts to come that bring it under $450. 10%, 15%, 20% discounts have been available for this TV when it was at a higher price pretty frequently. Also expect some TV specials whenever the government hands out the $750 payment.

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