Shivaki STV-55LED17 is a simple budget TV without unnecessary bells and whistles. There are no Smart TV functions in it. If you need a full-fledged multimedia complex, I recommend paying attention to TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU or more expensive models. You can save by considering as an option BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C... If you need a reliable 55-inch TV for watching terrestrial or digital TV channels, then the Shivaki STV-55LED17 is definitely worth considering.
This model participates in rating of the best Full HD TVs.
Screen
Edge LED matrix with a glossy anti-reflective coating provides a bright, vibrant picture with excellent detail. Diagonal - 55 inches, aspect ratio - 16: 9, resolution - Full HD. The frame refresh rate is 50 Hz. Viewing angles vertically and horizontally -1780... These characteristics of the screen make it a worthy example for setting up a budget home theater.
If we talk about the closest price competitors, then TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU has a high resolution, but at the same time has a smaller viewing angle - 1600. BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C it is inferior in screen size (50 inches), its brightness is 250 cd / m2 versus 350. It can be attributed to the smaller diagonal, but in practice this difference in brightness is still noticeable.
Appearance
Austere classic design, thin screen frame is made of black plastic. Thickness - 81 mm. This is 11 mm less BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C... But a more expensive competitor TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU in this regard, it has gone far ahead: its thickness is 62 mm. This difference is not striking, and if we take into account the size of the stand, then it is leveled: Shivaki STV-55LED17 will take 252 mm with it, and TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU- 260.
Connectors
Shivaki STV-55LED17 has the following connectors: HDMI input (3), antenna (2), USB 2.0, CI +, component video input - mini-phone 3.5 mm, composite video / audio input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm (headphones ), audio input - mini-phone 3.5 mm, VGA input, digital audio output (coaxial) - RCA, SCART. The set is decent, disappointing with one USB port. Have TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU there are 3 of them, while BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C — 2.
Sound
Acoustic system - 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 20 W. Sound quality is not the best. Some users solve this problem with manual settings, you can adjust the sound to your criteria. But it still won't be perfect. It cannot be said that some of the direct competitors produce better sound: it will be relatively the same average quality.
Functions
In terms of functionality, Shivaki STV-55LED17 definitely loses to competitors - the lack of Smart TV affects. But the main options are available, among them - built-in satellite tuner DVB-S2 and digital DVB-T2: you can watch digital or satellite TV without installing additional equipment (antenna only). You can watch photos, videos from home archives in the built-in USB media player, record your favorite movies and TV shows on a flash drive. A sleep timer, child protection, an alarm clock, a reminder to start your favorite TV programs and other basic TV functions are available.
TELEFUNKEN and BBK have wider functionality: they can surf the Internet, use games and third-party applications. It is worth deciding how much you need all these additional functions, whether you are willing to pay extra for them. If the TV will be used to watch TV channels, photos, video files from external storage media, then Shivaki should be preferred. It is better in terms of reliability, because the fewer bells and whistles, the easier the equipment is to operate and the less chance of component failure.
Benefits
- Reasonable price;
- simplicity;
- bright screen, juicy detailed picture;
- built-in DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 tuners;
- reading and playback of photo / video files of any format from external storage media;
- the ability to record video to a USB flash drive.
disadvantages
- Limited functionality due to the lack of Smart TV;
- 1 USB connector;
- mediocre sound;
- small range of remote control signal reception: you need to direct the remote control to the lower right corner of the TV, otherwise it may not work the first time.
Verdict
Shivaki STV-55LED17 is a simple budget TV with no additional features. The stumbling block when choosing in its favor is the lack of Smart TV with all the ensuing consequences. In my opinion, this is a decent model in the “economy” segment for home theaters. Excellent picture quality, built-in tuners, media player - that's enough for a pleasant viewing experience. Lovers of high-quality sound are better off choosing external acoustics right away. Considering the price of the TV, this is not critical. Competitors in this price segment do not produce fundamentally better sound.
A worthy competitor - BBK 50LEX-7027 / FT2C, but the screen diagonal and brightness are less. If you want a smart TV, then you can choose that too.
Compared to TELEFUNKEN TF-LED55S60T2SU everything is subjective: by overpaying a little, you get a smart TV with a high screen resolution and additional features. The question is: do you need these capabilities? If yes, then 2 thousand rubles is not such a big difference to deny yourself the pleasure.
