Thomson T28RTL5240 - "smart" TV with a diagonal of 28 inches. Has good hardware and software. 4-core Cortex A53 processor, MALI 450 graphics accelerator run Android TV 7.0. TV control is simple, intuitive, can be carried out from the remote control or from a smartphone. You can hear this information from a sales assistant in the store, but I propose to dig deeper to understand all the nuances of the model, consider the pros and cons, compare with competitors - JVC LT-24M585W and Samsung T24H390SI.
This model participates in ranking of the best Smart TV TVs and in ranking of the best TVs for the kitchen.
Screen
The image quality of the Thomson T28RTL5240 corresponds to the low price. Screen resolution - HD, aspect ratio - 16: 9, viewing angles - 178 degrees. Everyone can adjust the picture for themselves in manual mode or using preset settings: dynamic contrast, black boost, skin tone, white boost, game mode, cinema mode, gamma, sports mode. There is an Eco mode that adjusts the brightness of the matrix depending on the room illumination. It will not be possible to achieve ideal picture quality due to low resolution, lack of technologies for improving image quality, but the price tag of this model - only 10,500 rubles - allows you to forgive this shortcoming. Samsung T24H390SI has a 24-inch high-quality matrix with Full HD resolution, but costs 3500 rubles more.
Appearance
Externally, Thomson T28RTL5240 is unremarkable. A classic thin black frame, at the back there is a technological casing with connectors. Installation is carried out on two black legs (included) or a bracket 100 × 100. Both competitors are more interesting in terms of design. Housing JVC LT-24M585W made of white plastic, and Samsung T24H390SI has an original stand.
Connectors
In addition to the antenna connector, the TV is equipped with HDMI and USB connectors (2 each), component video input, SPDIF (Optical), Ethernet, headphone jack (3.5 mm), CI slot. Supported wireless technologies WiFi, Miracast. The set of connectors is standard for a budget TV. The competitors only have a more convenient location of the connectors, but everything is subjective.
Sound
Acoustics Thomson T28RTL5240 - 2 speakers, 10 W each. The volume is enough with a margin even for an average room, not to mention the kitchen, where such TVs are often installed. The sound quality is not perfect, but we will not focus on this, because we are buying budget equipment. Samsung T24H390SI sounds better, but the price tags are also incomparable (the difference is up to 30%).
Functions
To watch TV, built-in DVB-T2, DVB-C tuners are provided, just connect the antenna and use the automatic channel search.
The multimedia possibilities of TV are enormous. You can watch family photos, your favorite movies, videos from your home archive - both from an external source of information and online. You can view the content by displaying an image from a smartphone or tablet via the DLNA wireless protocol. If suddenly the built-in player and browser do not suit you, you can install any third-party ones from the ZEASN application store or from a USB flash drive.
Of the standard options, the TV is equipped with a sleep timer, alarm clock, child protection, picture-in-picture technology, Time Shift.
JVC LT-24M585W and Samsung T24H390SI in this regard, they will not please with something fundamentally new.
Benefits
- The price is not high;
- Smart TV based on Android TV;
- 28-inch diagonal is optimal for the kitchen;
- the presence of all the necessary connectors;
- multimedia capabilities;
- control from a smartphone.
disadvantages
- Primitive design;
- HD resolution;
- turns on for a long time;
- large, inconvenient remote control.
conclusions
Thomson T28RTL5240 has a rare 28-inch diagonal, so the demand for it is great. As the analysis of its capabilities has shown, this "smart" TV is a suitable option for kitchens and hotel rooms. Competitors JVC LT-24M585W and Samsung T24H390SI have design advantages, but the capabilities are approximately identical. Samsung T24H390SI has a high-quality picture due to the higher screen resolution, but you have to pay 3500 rubles. Both competitors are 24 inches, which can be key when choosing. If you need a 28-inch TV, the Thomson T28RTL5240 is an excellent choice, and if a high-quality picture with high resolution is a priority, then it's better to take the Samsung T24H390SI. If every penny counts, and the savings of 1,000 rubles are significant for you, you can safely buy the JVC LT-24M585W - it is also not bad for its price.
