Shivaki STV-55LED17 - a simple budget TV without any frills. There is no Smart TV function in it. If you need a full-fledged multimedia complex, I recommend paying attention to TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU or more expensive models. You can save by considering as an option BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C. If you need a reliable 55-inch TV to watch live or digital TV channels, then the Shivaki STV-55LED17 definitely deserves attention.
This model is involved in ranking of the best Full HD TVs.
Screen
Edge LED matrix with a glossy anti-reflective coating provides a bright, juicy picture with excellent detail. The diagonal is 55 inches, the aspect ratio is 16: 9, the resolution is Full HD. Frame refresh rate - 50 Hz. Viewing angles vertically and horizontally —1780. Such characteristics of the screen make it a worthy model for arranging a budget home theater.
If we talk about the nearest price competitors, then TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU differs in high resolution, but at the same time has a smaller viewing angle - 1600. BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C inferior in size to the screen (50 inches), its brightness is 250 cd / m2 versus 350. You can attribute this to a smaller diagonal, but in practice this difference in brightness is still noticeable.
Appearance
Strict classic design, thin screen frame made of black plastic. Thickness - 81 mm. It is 11 mm smaller BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C. But a more expensive competitor TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU in this regard, he went far ahead: its thickness is 62 mm. This difference is not striking, and if you take into account the dimensions of the stand, then it is leveled: Shivaki STV-55LED17 will take 252 mm with it, and TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU-260.
Connectors
Shivaki STV-55LED17 has the following connectors: HDMI input (3), antenna (2), USB 2.0, CI +, component video input - mini-phone 3.5 mm, composite video / audio input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (headphones ), audio input - mini-phone 3,5 mm, VGA input, digital audio output (coaxial) - RCA, SCART. The set is decent, one USB port disappoints. At TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU there are 3 of them, and BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C — 2.
Sound
Acoustic system - 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 20 watts. Sound quality is not the best. Some users solve this problem with manual settings, you can adjust the sound to your criteria. But he won’t be perfect anyway. To say that one of the direct competitors produces better sound is impossible: it will be relatively of the same average quality.
Functions
In terms of functionality, the Shivaki STV-55LED17 definitely loses to its competitors - the lack of Smart TV affects it. But the main options are available, among them are the built-in satellite tuner DVB-S2 and digital DVB-T2: you can watch digital or satellite television without installing additional equipment (antenna only). You can watch photos, videos from the home archive in the built-in USB media player, record your favorite movies, TV shows to a flash drive. A sleep timer, child protection, an alarm clock, a reminder of the start of your favorite TV shows and other basic TV functions are available.
TELEFUNKEN and BBK have wider functionality: there is surfing on the Internet, the use of games and third-party applications.It is worth deciding how much all these additional functions are needed, whether you are ready to pay extra for them. If the TV will be used to watch TV channels, photos, video files from external storage media, then Shivaki should be preferred. It is better in terms of reliability, because the fewer bells and whistles, the easier the equipment is in operation and the less chance of component failure.
Benefits
- Reasonable price;
- simplicity;
- bright screen, juicy detailed picture;
- built-in DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 tuners;
- reading and playback of photo / video files of any formats from external storage media;
- the ability to record video on a USB flash drive.
disadvantages
- Limited functionality due to the lack of Smart TV;
- 1 USB port
- mediocre sound;
- remote control signal reception range: it is necessary to direct the remote control to the lower right corner of the TV, otherwise it may not work the first time.
Verdict
Shivaki STV-55LED17 - a simple budget TV without additional features. The stumbling block when choosing in his favor is the lack of Smart TV with all the ensuing consequences. In my opinion, this is a worthy model in the economy segment for a home theater. Excellent image quality, built-in tuners, a media player - this is enough for a pleasant viewing. Fans of high-quality sound should immediately pick up external acoustics. Given the price of the TV, this is not critical. Competitors in this price segment do not produce a fundamentally better sound.
A worthy competitor - BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2Cbut the screen size and brightness are less. If you need a smart TV, you can choose it.
Compared to TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU everything is subjective: a little overpaying, you get a smart TV with a high resolution screen and additional features. Question: Do you need these features? If yes, then - not so much a difference to deny yourself the pleasure.
