Smartphone makers entering the TV space is nothing new but the early rumours of the OnePlus TV definitely has everyone’s attention. These rumours have turned into reality with the launch of first ever OnePlus TV. OnePlus, which is well known for its elegant and performance smartphones is now trying its hand at the TV space.
With the 55-inch model priced at Rs. 69,900*, OnePlus has launched one of the most premium and affordable QLED TVs. Having a QLED TV in this price range is a surprising move, especially when most competitors offer QLED models for well over a lakh. The OnePlus TV, much like the smartphones also has a Pro variant which comes with a one of a kind built-in motorised soundbar.
The OnePlus TVs are definitely a lot different from traditional QLED TVs, and here is everything you need to know about them.
Bringing the best display technology
Both, the OnePlus Q1 and Q1 Pro TVs are 4K panels so they run a screen resolution of 3480 x 2160. These 4K TVs sport QLED panels, a technology never imagined in TVs priced so low. QLED, also known as quantum dots LEDs is a special film layer, which emits its own coloured light with the help of LED backlights. With the OnePlus Q1 and Q1 Pro’s QLED panel, these TVs promise to produce vivid visuals along with great colour saturation that should surpass even the quality of OLED displays.
OnePlus has used its Gamma Colour Magic chip for fast and accurate image processing. This new chip promises real-time image optimisation along with the finest colour accuracy, dynamic contrast and noise cancellation features. Whether you’re watching ultra-HD content online or streaming it over satellite services, the smart image optimisation features will adapt the content to suit your expectations.
The OnePlus TV also comes with the Dolby Vision HDR support. The technology gathers scene-by-scene information from the source with awareness of brightness, contrast and colour resulting a perfectly processed image quality. With the OnePlus TV’s HDR 10+ feature, these TVs can produce a wider range of colours and highlights, so you can have a cinematic experience right at your home.
Carrying the OnePlus elegance
As we said earlier, the OnePlus Q1 and Q1 Pro come in a 55-inch screen size. Both the TVs have a screen-to-body ratio of 95.7 per cent and barely show any bezels. The front of the OnePlus TV stuns with its carbon-fibre finish and a neatly placed OnePlus logo. OnePlus has ensured the rear is fantastic too.
The rear of the OnePlus TV comes with a magnetic door which hides the HDMI, VGA and other connectivity ports. It makes the back look a lot cleaner and makes for better cable management. The OnePlus Q1 Pro also bundles an elegantly designed TV table stand, which further adds a nice premium look to the TV.
One of the biggest design difference, or rather the only difference between the OnePlus Q1 and Q1 Pro are its speakers. The OnePlus Q1 comes with a built-in 4-unit speaker configuration providing a combined output of 50W. However, the OnePlus Q1 Pro equips a motorised built-in soundbar, which drops down from the bottom when you turn on the TV. It’s the ultimate party piece. This soundbar look good, but more importantly the 8-unit speaker on it produces great sound with its two back firing woofers, two front firing tweeters and four full-range speakers.
Even premium TVs which priced in the multiple lakhs don’t feature great sound quality. Having a built-in soundbar with this kind of performance is a welcome sight. This reduces the bulk and cabling complexities needed to setup external speakers, not to mention, space.
Living the Oxygen OS
The OnePlus TV is powered by Android 9 Pie OS on top of which runs Oxygen OS. Just like the OnePlus phones, Oxygen OS provides a clean and smooth user interface. Both the TVs are Android certified, which means you can download a wide range of apps from the Google Play Store. OnePlus promises that these TVs will be getting frequent Android OS updates for the next three years, which makes them a solid future-ready option.
The OnePlus TV also comes with a built-in Chromecast feature, which means you can stream content from Netflix, Amazon Prime and other popular streaming platforms. The Chromecast also lets you stream online music from Google Play Music and Spotify, among many others. Additionally, with the Chromecast, you can mirror your Android phone’s screen on the OnePlus TV. This means, you can flexibly browse the internet or even play mobile games wirelessly on your TV.
Controlling the TV gets a lot smarter with the OnePlus TV remote. It’s a sleekly designed aluminium remote that comes with minimal buttons and gets the job done with few inputs. OnePlus also gives you the flexibility of controlling the TV through the OnePlus TV app. The app seamlessly connects your smartphone to the OnePlus TV, enabling advanced interactions such as TypeSync, allowing you to type on your TV screen using your smartphone keyboard. This app also detects you when you’re getting a phone call and reduces the volume of the TV automatically.
With prices starting from Rs 69,990*, the OnePlus TVs are among the most premium and affordable QLED TVs in the market. They cost a lot less than the competition, without losing any premium features. The design, picture quality and the kind of smart features the OnePlus TV offers is exceptional. So, if you want a large screen TV with near-flawless picture quality and features, the OnePlus TV is one great deal. And guess what! You can also buy the OnePlus TV from your nearest Reliance Digital Store where our digital experts will even guide you with all the TV’s smart features.
*Prices are subject to change. Kindly refer to the product catalogue for latest prices and details
