Vu launched Android 7.0 powered Smart LED 4K TVs in India. Vu Android 4K UHD is available in 43, 49 and 55 inch screen size option. Here is the review of Vu 43 inch Android 4K UHD TV, is it worth the price? find out.
The Vu Android 4K UHD Model No. 43SU128, Model No. 49SU131 and Model No. 55SU134 all these 3 Android powered Smart TV’s come packed with the same specifications, the only difference is the screen size. This review is of Model 43SU128 – with 43 inch screen.
43 inch Vu Android 4K UHD is using A+ Grade IPS Panel with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. Inside the hood this TV is powered by quad core processor, running Android 7.0 Smart OS (official Android) and comes with 10 + 10 Watt Box speaker. There is 2.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage space.
There is built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3x HDMI ports, 2x USB ports, RJ45 port, Chrome Cast support and access to Google Play store. This is a Smart TV you will find limited compatible apps that you can install from Google Play store, including quite a few games.
Build and finishing is very good, color reproduction and viewing angles are also pretty good. This Vu Android 4K UHD TV is not that slim when compared with the Xiaomi Mi TV 4. Also the UI is a lot different, it is app based meaning to watch YouTube, HotStar, Netflix for example you need to run their respective apps.
Inside the box you will get the TV, user manual, warranty card, two remotes, AV cable, 4x AAA batteries, wall mount kit and stands. You can either use stand or mount the TV on the wall using the wall kit.
There are two remotes, you can either use the traditional remote the one you usually get with most TV’s or you can use the smart Bluetooth remote that looks somewhat like the Mi remote. Unique thing about the Smart Remote is it comes with minimal buttons and also includes a dedicated voice button. The smart remote also comes with built in microphone.
This Vu Android 4K UHD TV supports Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, Google Eco System, Google Movies / TV, Google Games, Sony Liv, ALT Balaji, Facebook video etc. The best part is you can use Google Assistant, just press and hold the voice button on the smart remote for few seconds to activate voice search.
Vu Android 4K UHD comes with built in soundbar, DTS TruSurround sound and Dolby Digital support.
Performance
Overall performance was pretty impressive. The UI is not as smooth as seen on the Mi TV 4, however it is good enough better than most smart TV’s out there. Voice search works across apps and is the key attraction.
You can install games, but you need a gamepad for better experience. Sound quality is pretty good, and really loud.
Verdict
This is a good smart TV to consider, the 43 inch Vu Android smart 4K tv price is Rs. 36,999. The 49 inch TV is priced at Rs. 46,999 and the 55 inch Smart Vu Android 4K TV is priced at Rs. 55,999.
This TV is little pricey when compared to Mi TV 4, however compared to other smart 4K TV’s available in India, this one is way better.