The Indian Premier League has faced criticism over the pace of play in the fresh 2026 season, with the duration of matches being a problem point as commentators, players, and fans all face immense frustration because of how late into the night games are lasting.
Umpires shake hands with RCB and MI players after a 4h 22m match at the Wankhede Stadium. (REUTERS)
One figure who was in attendance for the turgid 4h22m affair between RCB and MI at the Wankhede Stadium was current MCC Head of Cricket, Fraser Stewart. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Stewart stated out loud how delay of play was a big concern, and floated a radical idea to try and bring things back in line.
Speaking at the Bombay Yacht Club in conversation with the Mumbai Cricket Association, Stewart raised how the combination of timeouts, slow fielding changes, a lack of urgency, and crucially a ‘reluctance to enforce’ the over-rate on behalf of the umpires was the root cause for matches moving at a glacial pace.
“The umpires were letting it be slow. I think it’s an umpire’s job to try to keep the game moving, but when every break is an advertising potential for the billions that are watching, you can see why,” said Stewart.
“The laws allow warnings and five-run penalties, but umpires are reluctant to enforce them. One suggestion is to fine umpires if over-rates are poor — that might ensure games move along,” recommended Stewart, who helms the Marylebone Cricket Club, keepers of the Law of Cricket.
Frustrating stoppages made match less watchable: Stewart
Fining umpires is certainly a big call if it does come through – team captains currently hold the brunt of the fines and penalties if teams struggle to get through overs in time, as well as in-game punishment of fewer boundary fielders and potentially penalty runs. However, urging the umpires to be stricter with timekeeping could prove to be a big boost for cricket.
“It’s a real issue. We were there for the game. What struck us was the pace — how slow it was, with so many stoppages,” Stewart had said earlier regarding the RCB-MI match, which saw multiple injury stoppages and pauses in play as the game meandered in the second half.
“In The Hundred, a wicket falls and a 60-second clock starts. The next batter must be ready or the team concedes five penalty runs,” pointed out Stewart as a different solution, before also recognising that conditions are much different in India: “I know it’s hotter here and people have to have drinks and stuff, but there were just so many people running on and off the pitch all the time. There was no urgency.”
This Thursday is set to see the return of one of Bollywood’s most formidable director-actor jodis- Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan. With the release officially set for Friday, it’s the paid previews which begin from Thursday evening onwards, 9pm to be precise at most screens.
Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bhooth Bangla
Paid previews used to be a staple of the industry pre-Covid. A film conventionally releases every Friday, but paid previews allow a film to start garnering buzz an evening prior to the D-day. Many blockbusters, such as Stree 2 (2024) and Chennai Express (2013) in the past held paid previews, which not only catered to fan demand, but also raised massive hype, contributing to a big day 1 total the next day.
However, post Covid, only a handful of films- Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 ( ₹9.40 crores) and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge opted for paid previews. Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG grossed ₹23 crores. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “Paid previews used to happen very regularly earlier, for the keenly awaited films. Dhurandhar brought it back. And now with Bhooth Bangla, I think it’s going to become a healthy practice again.”
Dhurandhar The Revenge, in the most recent instance, had collected close to a whopping ₹50 crores in paid previews alone, shattering previous records.
Does he feel that they stopped because the main focus was on improving the dwindling theatre going numbers immediately after Covid, and because of paid previews an instant judgement would be passed on social media before the first release day? Taran adds, “If someone wants to put out spoilers, you can’t really stop them. But what paid previews allow is letting those people watch the film early, who were waiting for the film and can’t go for the morning or early shows on a Friday. Bhooth Bangla is a horror comedy, so watching it at night could work business-wise.”
Exhibitor Akkshay Rathie, director of Ashirwad Theatres, says sometimes some films opt for paid previews because of more reasons than just business, “There are a lot of producers in our industry who believe in astrology. Therefore there are days that they choose, a previous evening in this case, where apparently astrologically there’s better alignment for a particular title.”
In Bhooth Bangla’s case, he echoes the same sentiment as Taran, “The horror element in Bhooth Bangla gets enhanced when you are going to watch it in a cinema hall at night. This applies to any film with horror elements. From astrology to psychology, there can be various reasons for paid previews. And of course, it happens purely on the grounds of logic too, with extended weekends or holiday periods that you get to encash with paid previews.”
The US president says he is ‘shocked at her’, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
Published On 15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026
United States President Donald Trump has attacked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of his main European allies, over her unwillingness to join the war on Iran.
“I’m shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong,” he said in an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Tuesday.
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The interview was published the day after Meloni condemned as “unacceptable” Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, following the pontiff’s repeated calls for an end to the war in the Middle East.
“She’s unacceptable because she doesn’t mind that Iran has a nuclear weapon and would blow up Italy in two minutes if they had the chance,” Trump said in English.
Meloni, Italy’s leader since October 2022, used to be one of Trump’s closest allies in Europe and often sought to act as a mediator between diverging US and European views.
But the president said they had not spoken this month, “not in a long time”, saying: “She doesn’t help us with NATO.
“She doesn’t want to help get rid of a nuclear-weaponed Iran. Very sad … She’s much different than I thought,” Trump added.
He described the NATO military alliance as a “paper tiger” and criticised Europe, in general, for not being “willing to fight for the Hormuz Strait, which is where they get their energy”.
Trump said Meloni was “not the same person. Italy is not the same country. Immigration is killing Italy and all of Europe.”
Local support for Meloni
The Italian prime minister’s allies and political opponents were swift to offer their support.
“We are and remain staunch supporters of Western unity and steadfast allies of the United States, but this unity is built on mutual loyalty, respect, and honesty,” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on X.
He said that until now, Trump considered Meloni a courageous person, and “he was not mistaken, but she is a woman who never shies away from saying what she thinks.”
Elly Schlein, leader of the centre-left Democratic Party, condemned Trump’s “serious lack of respect”.
“Our constitution is clear – Italy repudiates war,” she added in parliament.
Separately on Tuesday, Italy suspended a defence agreement with Israel that involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research.
“In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” Meloni said, according to Italian media.
Tensions between Italy and Israel have been high after the Italian government accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at a convoy of Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon last week.
Famed director Karan Johar’s encounter with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during their Tokyo promo tour for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has gone viral. Johar dropped his phone, and Streep, noticing they shared the same model, prompted a delighted Johar to humorously vow he’d “never change it now.
Famed director Karan Johar has been fangirling over meeting Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway ahead of the release of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’ The star director met the two during their Tokyo promo tour for the film, and during their talk, one of the moments has now ended up going viral.Read ahead to know more about what happened.
Karan Johar says he’ll never change his phone to Meryl Streep
During their chat, Karan Johar ended up dropping his phone in front of Streep. The video of the incident, which was shared on the official social media handle of 20th Century Studios, has now managed to go viral.When he ended up dropping the phone, the ‘Mamma Mia’ star leaned forward to help him out, and while looking at his phone, commented that “We have the same phone, Karan.” To this, Johar seemed even more elated, and as he took his phone back, he made a hilarious promise to the actress, making everyone smile and laugh.He said, “I’ll never change it now.” The video has now managed to go viral online and has also amassed millions of views.
About ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Streep and Hathaway’s upcoming film, which is set to be released in theatres worldwide on May 1, is a sequel to the 2006 classic. The storyline follows the main characters almost 20 years after the events of the first film. All of the characters have grown; however, one thing for the other leads them all back to one another. Streep’s character, Miranda finds it hard to deal with the rise of digital news and the downfall of traditional media. In a bout to help her, Hathaway’s character, Andy Sachs comes back into the scene to help her out.
Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that Noor Ahmad benefited from a detailed discussion with MS Dhoni during a net session, where he was advised to work on his leg-breaks.Noor delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/21 in four overs as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 match on Tuesday. He played a key role in breaking the middle order as Kolkata lost control of the chase.After the match, Sriram spoke about the adjustments Noor made and the role Dhoni played in his preparation.“It was good. The wicket helped today. There was a little bit of turn for him. The other wickets are quite flat, but today it was a little slower through the air. There was more side spin on the ball and more drop,” Sriram said.“That is something he has been working on. Even MS had a long chat with him in one of the practice sessions, especially about getting his leg-break going. I think it was very helpful today, and the results were there to see,” he added.Sriram stressed on the importance of getting deviation off the pitch for spinners.“I think to be able to get some deviation off the surface is very important. I think that is what he’s been working on. Everybody accepts there are going to be days when the wickets are going to be very flat.“But still looking to be aggressive, putting revs on the ball and getting the ball to spin will definitely help him a lot, and that’s where you can induce mistakes. Because once you start to get defensive, then the batters are going to get on top of you,” he said.Noor has taken four wickets in five matches this season, with three of them coming in this game. According to the coaching staff, the nature of the pitches earlier in the tournament also played a role in his limited returns.Chasing 193, Kolkata were 79/3 in the 10th over before Noor struck in the 11th over. He dismissed Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green on consecutive deliveries to reduce them to 85/5.Rovman Powell, who hit an unbeaten 31, and Ramandeep Singh (35) attempted to revive the chase but could never keep up with the asking rate.
Actor Chris Hemsworth has started shooting for `Kockroach`. On Tuesday, he took to Instagram and shared BTS pictures from Day 1 of the shoot. “Kockroach. Day 1,” he captioned the post.
Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin have also come on board to play key roles in Matt Ross` feature Kockroach. The New York-set crime pic, based on the William Lashner novel, is the story of a mysterious stranger who takes on the city`s criminal underworld, transforming himself into a larger-than-life boss in a city where power is everything.
Ross directs from a screenplay by Jonathan Ames (You Were Never Really Here) with revisions by Ross, as per Deadline. Lashner`s novel is a re-imagining of Franz Kafka`s classic Metamorphosis in which a man wakes up to find that he has been transformed into a cockroach, so we hear there`s a fun supernatural element to the movie.
Sennott is currently leading the writers room on season two of HBO hit I Love LA, which is expected to shoot this year. Her role in Kockroach isn`t expected to take her away from the series for long.
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In the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious by 32 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
This was CSK`s second win from five matches in the tournament.
Following the win, Chennai`s skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed happiness by saying he is feeling good.
“I think, good to be on the winning side after a long time. I felt it was getting into my head even when I was batting, but after the last game, I felt a bit relaxed. I feel I`m feeling really good. Just make sure that you do whatever the team needs, whatever the situation needs,” he said.
During the match, he departed on seven runs in six balls, which also included a boundary. Despite batting struggles, the right-handed batsman said that a big knock from his willow is not too far.
“I feel even mentally, I`m feeling really well, feeling positive, and just a big, a big knock is just around the corner, but as long as the other guys are just covering up for me, definitely I`ll do it when it`s needed,” said Gaikwad.
With this, CSK is placed in the eighth position with two wins and three losses. They have a net run rate (NRR) of -0.846 and four points.
The Super Kings will gear up to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Full Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.
Petrol and diesel prices continued to remain steady on Wednesday, with oil marketing companies maintaining existing rates across the country.
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged, with oil marketing companies continuing to hold rates steady across the country. (AFP)
In the national capital, Delhi, petrol is priced at ₹94.77 per litre, while diesel is being sold at ₹87.67 per litre.
Petrol prices in key cities
Across major metropolitan cities, petrol prices are as follows:
Diesel prices across cities
Diesel rates also remain unchanged in major cities:
While public sector oil companies have kept prices stable, private retailers have increased fuel rates. On April 1, Shell India raised petrol prices by ₹7.41 per litre and diesel by ₹25.01 per litre.
Earlier, Nayara had also increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre.
State-owned companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, have not revised fuel prices since April 2022, despite the sector being deregulated over a decade ago.
The continued freeze in fuel prices has resulted in financial strain for public sector oil marketing companies. Losses are estimated to be around ₹18 per litre on petrol and ₹35 per litre on diesel.
Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s demise has left a void in the industry. His son, Bobby Deol, recently shared how tough it has been to grapple with the loss of his father. He also revealed that the grief has reshaped relationships and has brought him closer to his entire family, including half-sisters Esha and Ahana, in an unexpected way.
Bobby Deol on dealing with Dharmendra’s demise
Talking about losing him and how grief has rearranged his priorities, Bobby said, “There are all these days where I wish I had sat with him more. I wish I had asked him more questions… Now more than ever, I’m mindful of being with my sons, my wife, and my family. The box office, the reviews, the roles… eventually, they don’t matter, man. Success is measured in how much time you can afford to spend with the ones you love. What’s the point of fame and wealth when there’s no one to witness it with you? You know, I keep watching his reels on Instagram. He was so candid… so full of warmth. Sometimes it feels like he’s talking directly to me.”
Grief has also brought Bobby closer to his half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. “I feel we’re all dealing with it in our own ways. Sometimes you misunderstand each other because you’re hurting. Everyone feels their pain is more than the other’s. But you give it time. Let it heal. Loss has its own way of bringing a family closer.”
Bobby Deol’s upcoming movies
Workwise, the actor has some big projects in his kitty. He is set to make an entry into the YRF spy universe with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha. The film is all set to release in July this year. He is also a part of Ali Abbas Zafar’s romantic thriller with Ahaan Panday. Apart from this, he is a part of Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan. The film’s release is currently in limbo due to CBFC issues.
He is also starring in Amazon Prime Video’s Teen Kauwe. The series is about an ex-secret agent, believed to be dead for seven years, who must return to find the traitor who framed him, while his own agency is trying to terminate him. Sidhant Gupta, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pavail Gulati, Ronit Roy, Isha Talwar, Chandni Bainz, and Faisal Malik are also a part of this project.
4K Ultra HD TVs offer exceptional picture clarity with four times the resolution of Full HD, delivering sharper details, vibrant colours, and immersive viewing. They support HDR for better contrast, making movies and shows more lifelike. Smart features enable access to streaming apps, voice control, and seamless connectivity. Leading brands like Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, Philips, Acer, TCL, and LG offer diverse options in this category, catering to different budgets and preferences. With sleek designs and advanced technologies, 4K TVs are ideal for modern home entertainment setups.
4k ultra TV: Bring cinema-quality visuals home with advanced display technology. (Pexels)
We have put together a selection of 10 best 4K Ultra HD TV options available on Amazon, most with 4+ ratings. Customers praise picture clarity, vibrant colours, strong sound quality, and value for money. Many also appreciate sleek designs and smart features, though performance and responsiveness receive occasional mixed feedback across select models.
This 43-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers sharp visuals with QLED display technology, delivering vibrant colours and enhanced contrast. It comes with built-in Fire TV support for seamless access to streaming apps and voice control features. Multiple connectivity options and immersive audio improve overall viewing. Its sleek design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture quality, sound output, and value for money, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, HDMI, USB ports
Sound:
30 W powerful speakers
Smart TV Features:
Fire TV, Alexa voice control
Display:
43-inch QLED panel
Reasons to buy
Vibrant QLED display
Smart Fire TV features
Reason to avoid
Average processing speed
Basic remote design
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight sharp picture quality, good sound, and smart features, though some note occasional lag.
Why choose this product?
It offers impressive 4K visuals, smart features, and solid value for everyday entertainment.
This 43-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV delivers sharp visuals with HDR support and AI-powered processing for improved clarity and colour. It features webOS for seamless navigation, access to popular streaming apps, and voice assistant compatibility. Dolby Atmos enhances audio experience, while multiple connectivity options ensure flexibility. Its sleek design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture quality, smart features, and sound, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, HDMI, USB ports
Sound:
20 W Dolby Atmos output
Smart TV Features:
webOS, AI ThinQ, voice control
Display:
43-inch 4K UHD LED
Reasons to buy
AI-powered picture quality
Smooth webOS interface
Reason to avoid
Average refresh rate
Magic remote extra
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight sharp picture quality, immersive sound, and smooth smart features, though some mention occasional lag.
Why choose this product?
It offers strong 4K visuals, AI enhancements, and reliable smart features for everyday entertainment.
This 75-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers an immersive viewing experience with QD-Mini LED technology for enhanced brightness and contrast. It features Google TV for seamless access to apps, voice control, and personalised content. Dolby Vision and HDR support improve picture quality, while powerful speakers enhance audio output. Its large screen and sleek design suit home entertainment setups. Customers appreciate its picture clarity, brightness, and cinematic experience, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
3 HDMI, 2 USB ports
Sound:
30–36 W Dolby Atmos
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, Chromecast, voice control
Display:
75-inch QD-Mini LED panel
Reasons to buy
Large immersive display
Strong HDR performance
Reason to avoid
Premium price range
Large space needed
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight excellent picture clarity, brightness, and cinematic viewing, though some mention occasional performance or responsiveness issues.
Why choose this product?
It offers a large-screen cinematic experience with advanced display technology and smart features for premium home entertainment.
This 65-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers an immersive viewing experience with QD-Mini LED technology, delivering enhanced brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy. It features Google TV for easy access to apps, voice control, and personalised recommendations. Dolby Vision and HDR support improve picture quality, while powerful speakers enhance sound output. Its sleek design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture clarity, brightness, and overall value, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
3 HDMI, 2 USB ports
Sound:
30–36 W Dolby Atmos
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, Chromecast, voice control
Display:
65-inch QD-Mini LED panel
Reasons to buy
Large immersive display
Strong HDR performance
Reason to avoid
Premium price range
Large space needed
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight excellent picture clarity, brightness, and cinematic viewing, though some mention occasional lag or performance issues.
Why choose this product?
It offers a big-screen cinematic experience with advanced display technology and smart features for modern home entertainment.
This 55-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers vibrant visuals with QLED technology, delivering enhanced colour and contrast for immersive viewing. It features Fire TV OS for easy access to streaming apps, voice control, and smart home integration. HDR support improves picture quality, while powerful speakers enhance audio output. Its sleek design fits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture clarity, sound quality, and value for money, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, Ethernet, HDMI, USB
Sound:
34 W speaker output
Smart TV Features:
Fire TV, Alexa, apps
Display:
55-inch QLED panel
Reasons to buy
Vibrant QLED display
Smart Fire TV features
Reason to avoid
Average processing speed
Limited gaming features
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight sharp 4K visuals, good sound output, and strong value, though some mention occasional lag or slower interface.
Why choose this product?
It offers a solid mix of QLED picture quality, smart features, and affordability for everyday home entertainment.
This 65-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers an immersive viewing experience with QD-Mini LED technology, delivering enhanced brightness, contrast, and colour accuracy. It features Google TV for seamless access to apps, voice control, and personalised recommendations. Dolby Vision and HDR support improve picture quality, while powerful speakers enhance audio output. Its sleek design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture clarity, brightness, and overall value, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels 4K
Connectivity:
WiFi, HDMI, USB, Ethernet
Sound:
40 W Dolby Atmos output
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, Chromecast, voice control
Display:
65-inch QD-Mini LED panel
Reasons to buy
Bright Mini LED display
Strong HDR performance
Reason to avoid
Average processor speed
Mixed performance feedback
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight excellent picture quality, brightness, and cinematic experience, though some mention occasional lag or performance inconsistencies.
Why choose this product?
It offers a premium viewing experience with Mini LED technology, strong HDR performance, and smart features at a competitive price.
This 65-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV delivers sharp visuals with HDR support and Sony’s X1 processor for improved clarity and colour accuracy. It features Google TV for seamless access to apps, voice control, and personalised recommendations. Dolby Vision enhances picture quality, while built-in speakers provide immersive sound. Its sleek design fits modern homes. Customers appreciate its picture quality, sound performance, and brand reliability, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, Ethernet, HDMI, Bluetooth
Sound:
20 W Dolby Atmos speakers
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, Chromecast, voice control
Display:
65-inch LED HDR panel
Reasons to buy
Reliable Sony processing
Balanced picture quality
Reason to avoid
Average refresh rate
No advanced gaming
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight excellent picture clarity, natural colours, and strong sound, though some mention occasional lag or average performance.
Why choose this product?
It offers dependable performance, strong picture processing, and smart features from a trusted brand for everyday viewing.
This 55-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV delivers vibrant visuals with QLED technology and AI-powered processing for enhanced clarity and colour accuracy. It features smart connectivity, voice control, and access to multiple streaming platforms for seamless entertainment. HDR support improves contrast, while adaptive sound enhances audio output. Its sleek design suits modern homes. Customers appreciate its picture quality, smart features, and value for money, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, HDMI, USB, Bluetooth
Sound:
20 W speaker output
Smart TV Features:
Tizen OS, voice assistants, apps
Display:
55-inch QLED panel
Reasons to buy
Vibrant QLED colours
AI picture optimisation
Reason to avoid
Average refresh rate
Basic audio output
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight vibrant colours, sharp 4K visuals, and smart features, though some mention occasional lag or slower interface.
Why choose this product?
It offers a strong mix of AI-enhanced visuals, smart features, and reliable performance for everyday home entertainment.
This 50-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV delivers sharp visuals with HDR and Dolby Vision support for enhanced clarity and contrast. It features Google TV for seamless access to apps, voice control, and personalised content recommendations. Multi-connectivity options and powerful speakers improve overall entertainment. Its sleek, edgeless design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture quality, sound output, and value for money, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB
Sound:
36 W Dolby Atmos speakers
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, apps, voice control
Display:
50-inch LED HDR panel
Reasons to buy
Strong audio output
Value for money
Reason to avoid
Average processor speed
Mixed performance feedback
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight good picture quality, strong sound output, and affordability, though some mention occasional lag or slower responsiveness.
Why choose this product?
It offers solid 4K visuals, powerful audio, and smart features at a budget-friendly price for everyday entertainment.
This 43-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV offers vibrant visuals with QLED technology, delivering enhanced colours and contrast for everyday viewing. It features Google TV for seamless access to apps, voice control, and personalised content recommendations. Dolby Atmos support enhances audio output, while multiple connectivity options add convenience. Its sleek design suits modern spaces. Customers appreciate its picture quality, smart features, and value for money, though performance feedback is occasionally mixed.
Specifications
Resolution:
3840 × 2160 pixels
Connectivity:
3 HDMI, 1 USB, WiFi
Sound:
30 W Dolby Atmos audio
Smart TV Features:
Google TV, voice assistant, apps
Display:
43-inch QLED HDR panel
Reasons to buy
Affordable QLED display
Google TV features
Reason to avoid
Limited USB ports
Occasional performance lag
What buyers are saying on Amazon?
Buyers highlight sharp visuals, decent sound, and strong value, though some mention minor lag during usage.
Why choose this product?
It offers good 4K QLED visuals, smart features, and affordability for everyday home entertainment.
What is 4K Ultra on a TV?
4K Ultra HD on a TV refers to a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, offering sharper images, finer details, and more vibrant colours compared to standard Full HD televisions
Is 4K Ultra better than OLED?
4K Ultra refers to resolution, while OLED is display technology; OLED often offers better contrast, deeper blacks, and viewing angles, making it superior in picture quality despite similar 4K resolution
Is a 4K Ultra HD TV worth it?
Yes, a 4K Ultra HD TV is worth it for sharper visuals, better detail, and vibrant colours, especially on larger screens, though benefits depend on content quality, viewing distance, and internet speed.
Factors to know before buying a 4K Ultra TV
Screen Size: Choose based on room size and viewing distance.
Resolution & HDR: Ensure true 4K with HDR support.
Display Type: LED, QLED, or OLED affects picture quality.
Sound Output: Check speaker wattage and audio technologies.
Smart Features: Look for OS, apps, and voice control.
Connectivity: Ensure HDMI, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth options.
Processor: Faster chip improves performance and navigation.
Energy Efficiency: Lower consumption saves long-term costs.
Budget and Brand: Balance features with trusted brand reliability.
3 best features of 4K Ultra TVs
Product
Resolution
Display Backlight Technology
Total Number of HDMI Ports
Xiaomi 43′ FX Pro QLED TV (L43MB-FPIN)
3840 × 2160
QLED backlight
3 HDMI ports
LG 43′ UA82 AI webOS TV (43UA82006LA)
3840 × 2160
LED backlight
3 HDMI ports
Philips 75′ QD-Mini LED TV (75MLED610/94)
3840 × 2160
QD-Mini LED
3 HDMI ports
Philips 65′ QD-Mini LED TV (65MLED610/94)
3840 × 2160
QD-Mini LED
3 HDMI ports
Xiaomi 55′ FX Pro QLED TV (L55MB-FPIN)
3840 × 2160
QLED backlight
3 HDMI ports
TCL 65′ QD-Mini LED TV (65Q6C)
3840 × 2160
QD-Mini LED
3 HDMI ports
Sony 65′ BRAVIA 3 TV (K-65S30B)
3840 × 2160
LED backlight
3–4 HDMI ports
Samsung 55′ Vision AI QLED TV (QA55QEF1AULXL)
3840 × 2160
QLED backlight
3 HDMI ports
Acer 50′ Ultra I Series TV (AR50UDGGU2875BD)
3840 × 2160
LED backlight
3 HDMI ports
VW 43′ Pro Series QLED TV (VW43GQ1)
3840 × 2160
QLED backlight
3 HDMI ports
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