ChiQ TV is one of the affordable TV on the market.
But is it good quality? Will it last for long?
You should know that ChiQ is the exclusive TV supplier of the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
ChiQ is created by one of China’s leading designers and manufacturers of consumer electronics: Sichuan Changhong Electric Co Ltd.
It has Australian operations which the headquarter is in Melbourne.
Unlike other brands which produce various range of products, from washing machine to smart TV, ChiQ only specialises in TV, fridge & freezer, and digital signage.
At this time of writing, there are 41 types of TV offered on their website. But not many retailers selling its tv.
Pros of ChiQ TV:
- Good price
- Longer manufacturer warranty than other brands
- Positive reviews from purchasers. Many purchasers rated 4-5 out of 5. They think that it is a good value for money
Cons:
- Only sold by few retailers
- Less popular TV brand
- Less feature than more reputable brands such as LG or Samsung
- Those who have been watching TV from reputable brands, feel the quality of ChiQ is a lesser standard
ChiQ U50H10 Review
This is a 50 inch 4K Smart TV. 4K TV is the best resolution TV. It is the one used in the cinemas. The standard resolution 4K TV is four times the pixel count of aging 1080 HDTV.
It is using Android TV (Android 9.0) as the platform.
You do not need to worry if you cannot find your remote control if you have Google Assistant. Simply direct the TV by using your voice.
You can access Youtube, Netflix, GooglePlay, Chromecast, Amazon Prime Video from this TV.
| ChiQ U50H10 (50 inch 4K UHD Smart TV) |
Samsung TU8000 (50 inch 4K UHD Smart TV) |
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|---|---|---|
| Price | Check Price Here | Check Price Here |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Energy Efficiency | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| Bluetooth & Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Control with voice | Yes – Google Assistant | Yes – with Alexa, Google Assistant or Bixby |
| Connect with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Connect with Apple (iPhone, iPad, Mac) | Yes with Chromecast built-in | Yes with built-in AirPlay 2 |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR 10Plus |
| Audio | Dolby Audio | Dolby Digital Plus |
| Netflix | Yes | Yes |
| Youtube | Yes | Yes |
| Google Play | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | 3 | 3 |
| USB | 2 | 2 |
| Other features | 8G of ROM storage | Game Mode, Samsung 24hour care, in-built cable management |
Best Value ChiQ TV: L32K5 (32 inch TV)
If you are looking for a smart TV with an affordable price tag, this 32 inch TV would be suitable for you. The price tag is under $300.
You can enjoy Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime Video, or even your favorite content from your Android or iOS device. The TV can also be connected to Bluetooth.
It also using Android TV (Android 9.0), giving you extra entertainment options and great user experience.
Basically it has similar features with the 50-inch TV discussed above but in a smaller size of the screen. And also, the resolution is less: 1366x 768 (not 4K). It has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port.
And you can still control it with your voice, if you have Google Assistant.
Energy rating: 5 star
| ChiQ 32 inch L32K5 Smart TV | Hisense 32 inch 32S4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Check for Price | Check for Price |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 |
| Interface | Android TV (Android 9.0) | VIDAA 2.5 |
| Processor | Quad Core | Quad Core |
| Video Streaming Apps | Netflix, Youtube, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video | Freeview Plus |
| HDMI | 2 | 2 |
| USB | 1 | 2 |
| Audio | Dolby Audio | Dolby Digital |
| Star Rating | 5 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Controlled by Voice | Yes – by Google Assistant | No |
As you can see in the above comparison, although ChiQ L32K5 has less energy efficiency than Hisense, it has better value than Hisense. It is $100 cheaper than Hisense, but it can be controlled by voice and can be connected by Bluetooth. You can also easily choose to watch Netflix, Youtube, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video.
