Thomson T28RTL5240 - "smart" TV with a diagonal of 28 inches. Has good hardware and software. 4-core Cortex A53 processor, MALI 450 graphics accelerator are running 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 in order 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 rating of the best Smart TV TVs and in ranking of the best TVs for the kitchen.
Screen
Thomson T28RTL5240 picture quality is reasonably priced. 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, movie mode, gamma, sports mode. There is an Eco mode that adjusts the brightness of the matrix depending on the illumination of the room. Ideal picture quality cannot be achieved due to low resolution, lack of image quality improvement technologies, but the price tag of this model is only - allows you to forgive this shortcoming. Samsung T24H390SI has a 24-inch high quality matrix with Full HD resolution, but stands on more.
Appearance
Outwardly, the Thomson T28RTL5240 is unremarkable. A classic thin black frame, at the back there is a technological casing with connectors. Installation is made on two black legs (included) or a 100 × 100 bracket. 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 technology WiFi, Miracast. A set of connectors is standard for a budget TV. Competitors have only a more convenient arrangement of connectors, but everything is subjective here.
Sound
Acoustics Thomson T28RTL5240 - 2 speakers of 10 watts 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 low-cost 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 films, videos from your home archive - both from an external source of information and online. You can view content by displaying an image from a smartphone or tablet using the DLNA wireless protocol. If suddenly the built-in player and browser do not suit you, you can install any third-party 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, PIP, Time Shift technology.
JVC LT-24M585W and Samsung T24H390SI in this regard, they will not be pleased 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 features;
- control from a smartphone.
disadvantages
- Primitive design;
- HD resolution;
- turns on for a long time;
- large, inconvenient remote control.
conclusions
Thomson T28RTL5240 is the owner of a rare diagonal of 28 inches, 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 larger screen resolution, but you have to pay extra . Both competitors are 24 inches, which can be key when choosing. If you need a 28-inch TV, Thomson T28RTL5240 is an excellent choice, and if the priority is high-quality picture with high resolution, then it is better to take Samsung T24H390SI. If every penny counts, and the savings are is essential for you, you can safely buy JVC LT-24M585W - it is also not bad for its price.
