Neko, a Japanese brand with a representative office in the Russian Federation, presented a line of high-quality TVs for our market. One of them became the object of our close study. We have prepared a detailed review of the Neko 4K SMART NEKO LT-50NX7020S Smart TV in order to reveal all the advantages of this relatively affordable model, which has been assembled in Kaliningrad. Immediately, I note that the TV is running on Android TV. The manufacturer's lineup also includes models without Smart TV.
Appearance
When opening the box, the first to catch the eye metal legs - the prerogative of top models, it is surprisingly pleasant to see them in the budget class. The TV body itself is made of high quality plastic. Black color. The frames are thin. The dimensions of the 50-inch model are 1122 × 645 × 81 mm.
On the back, in addition to technological connectors, there is control panel that duplicates the main buttons of the remote control in case you lose it or if the batteries just run out. A convenient thing that well-known brands are increasingly abandoning.
Equipment
The Neko 4K NEKO LT-50NX7020S TV pleases with a complete set. The manufacturer worried about the convenience of the user and, in addition to the TV itself, the operating instructions, legs and the remote control, put it in the box additional remote control to control Smart functions. It is stripped of all unnecessary buttons to simplify the management of smart Smart functions.
Responsible for Smart functionality high-tech filling the TV itself. "Under the hood" ARM Cortex-A53 Quad core processor and graphics chip Mali450 Quad core... Memory - 1 GB operational and 8 GB built-in.
Picture and sound
From the standpoint of the most important criteria for any TV, NEKO LT-50NX7020S is really good. Matrix resolution - 4K. The image is clear, bright, detailed regardless of the viewing angle. The brightness may not be enough for some users. This disadvantage is compensated by contrast ratio 5000: 1, noise reduction system, adaptive adjustment technology "CONTRAST +". In real time, the TV changes the brightness, contrast, based on the level of illumination, scene dynamics. As a result, we get perfect white and deep black, which provides maximum picture detail in any scene.
TV set equipped with a soundbar - 2 speakers of 7 watts. Surround sound - Dolby AC3, ideal for budget equipment, comparable to the mainstream models of well-known brands. You won't have to spend money on external acoustics (at least right away). There is a possibility of adjusting the sound to individual requirements - adjusting high and low frequencies, balance, automatic volume limitation.
Connectors and interfaces
Neko TVs are equipped with all the necessary connectors and interfaces. 2 antenna inputs, 3 HDMI, 2 USB 2.0, SCART, AV input / VGA Audio (Jack mini), VGA, YPbPr (Jack mini), Coaxial Audio output, headphone jack, CI + slot, RJ45 Ethernet.
WiFi 802.11 b / g / n supported 150Mbps 2.4GHZ. I would also add Bluetooth here, then it was possible to put this model "5+". But even without it, for the convenience of the location of the TV connectors, it deserves a rating of 5. All frequently used outputs are located on the side edge of the casing. Only antenna inputs, VGA outputs and RJ45 Ethernet, that is, those connectors that do not need frequent access, are taken out back.
Main functions
Neko Smart TVs are equipped with receivers of digital, cable and satellite broadcasting. The signal is confident. Memory for 99 digital channels and 1200 satellite. Automatic search, saving the list of channels (it can be changed in the "program editor") and favorite programs. Simple menu in Russian.
Additional functions
- For young parents, an assistant will be "TV lock" and "parental control»- blocking the system / buttons, individual channels to prevent children from accessing certain content.
- For lovers of details, there is a function image enlargement.
- Gamers will surely appreciate the opportunity to use TV in "Monitor Mode ".
- sleep timer Is a useful feature for everyone. You can fall asleep safely: the equipment will turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time.
- EPG TV Guide (program review) - once and for all eliminates the need to buy TV programs and allows you not to miss what is important.
- Built-in USB PVR Home Recorder - for those who do not have time to watch their favorite TV programs, it will write them to a USB flash drive in full or with a time shift.
- Firmware upgrade via USB - you can install the current software version even without TV access to the network.
If you doubt the advisability of a purchase, then appreciate its wide Smart functionality.
Smart functions
TV works on based on Android 7 with all the ensuing multimedia capabilities. Built-in USB media player supports all modern file formats. The standard browser provides access to the Internet, has a simple, "friendly" interface. If its capabilities are not enough, you can install third-party applications (including from a USB drive).
Already out of the box, TV has a gorgeous set of installed applications - YouTube, popular online cinemas, social networks, games for children. The installed application store and 8 GB of memory allow you to significantly expand the standard capabilities. Thanks to the large amount of RAM, applications run smoothly, even when viewing high-resolution content online.
For a more detailed review of Neko TVs, contact the manufacturer's distributor in the Russian Federation - the ELEKS online store. My opinion is that this is the best choice in terms of price-quality ratio today. Among the shortcomings, I would like to highlight the lack of Bluetooth and the possibility of a lack of brightness in certain conditions. Given the low cost, these shortcomings can be forgiven.
