Polarline 50PU11TC-SM is an inexpensive domestic-made TV with Smart TV function, a 50-inch LCD screen and a cost of less than 20 thousand rubles. According to its characteristics, it is good from all sides. Android TV 7.0., 4K UHD resolutions, HDR, video recording are just a few of its capabilities. The closest price competitor that caught my eye is BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C almost 5 thousand more expensive, works on old Android TV 4.4, has FULL HD resolution.
This model participates in rating of the best Smart TV TVs and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 50 inches, this is one of the popular options. The screen covering is glossy. The picture on the screen is bright, but the surrounding objects are reflected on the matrix, which significantly spoils the impression of the image. Some users report excessive image contrast. The viewing angle vertically and horizontally is 178 degrees.
For a budget TV, the screen is decent, but judging by user reviews, BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C look is much more pleasant.
Appearance
The model is made in classic black color, with a thin frame, as for a state employee. The design is austere, with prominent elements - a shiny manufacturer's logo at the bottom, in the center. Dimensions - 1134 × 662 × 92, which is not bad for budget equipment. BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C thinner by only 1 mm. In the rear part there is a bulging casing, on the lower edge of which technical connectors are located.
Connectors
The model is equipped with a full set of modern connectors. In addition to antennae, for terrestrial and digital broadcasting, it has USB inputs (2 pcs.), LAN, VGA, component, composite, SCART, mini-Jack (3.5 mm), HDMI (3 pcs.), And outputs: mini- Jack (3.5 mm) headphones, coaxial (SPDIF), slot for CI / PCMCIA. Here Polarline 50PU11TC-SM can compete with TVs in the middle price segment.
Sound
The Polarline 50PU11TC-SM speaker system is 2 speakers of 8 watts each. In terms of volume, this is sufficient for an average room. The vast majority of mid-range TVs are equipped with speakers of this power. In terms of sound quality, I have a number of complaints about the Polarline 50PU11TC-SM - it is very flat, with an absolute lack of low frequencies. But I think that this shortcoming can be forgiven for a state employee, because you can buy external acoustics for the savings. Most of the owners of TVs costing up to 30 thousand rubles do this, since only a few of them produce relatively high-quality sound, and BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C does not apply to them.
Functions
In terms of functionality, Polarline is not inferior to its direct competitor BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C and some more expensive models. Smart TV based on android Android 7.0, built-in digital tuner DVB-T2, satellite tuner DVB-S2, USB media player with support for most formats of audio and video files, images, browser for accessing the Internet, including wireless Wi- Fi. You can even record videos with a time shift.
With all the variety of functionality, the hardware part leaves much to be desired. Users notice slowdowns when watching videos online, flickering when watching videos in 4K format. But all state employees sin this. I don't think this is a big disadvantage, but to play games, or watch high-definition videos, you need a different option.
Benefits
- Cost;
- bright juicy colors;
- convenient control;
- strict appearance;
- the presence of all the necessary connectors;
- functional.
disadvantages
- Weak hardware component;
- poor sound quality;
- high image contrast (default);
- slowdown during work;
- unstable operation of the operating system (according to user reviews).
Verdict
The Polarline 50PU11TC-SM is worth its price. For home viewing of terrestrial and digital television channels, it is almost ideal. A viewer inexperienced with high-tech novelties can save money and buy this TV. If high image and sound quality is important, watching 4K video without slowing down or flickering, then it is better to pay attention to TVs of the middle price segment costing over 30 thousand rubles, for example, Hyundai H-LED55U601BS2S or TCL L55P6US... There are no TVs with powerful hardware among state employees.
