India, Nov. 6 -- A television under Rs.30,000 no longer has to mean settling for a basic screen. There are TVs with 4K resolution, QLED panels, Google TV, Dolby Vision and enhanced audio features in this segment. The challenge is knowing which features matter most and where a brand has made compromises to keep the price down. Here in this article, we bring together five smart TVs from Lumio, Hisense, Xiaomi, Toshiba and Philips. Screen sizes vary, so the comparison is not just about picture quality. The operating system, HDR support, sound formats, connectivity and everyday usability also deserve attention.

The Lumio Vision 7 II is a 43-inch QLED television that brings together 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and Google TV. Its BOSS processo...