Thomson launches Phoenix series 43-inch QLED TV with 50W audio at Rs 21,499
French consumer electronics brand Thomson has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of its latest 43-inch QLED TV. The company claims that this TV is designed to offer an immersive viewing experience, vibrant colour reproduction, and advanced performance.
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The 43-inch Thomson QLED TV features a bezel-less design with a metallic finish. It comes equipped with a QLED 4K display with HDR 10 and Wide Colour Gamut (WCG), Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos with DTS TruSurround. The television also comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Dual Band (2.4 + 5)GHz Wi-Fi support and Google TV OS. For audio, the new TV boasts two 50-watt speakers. Additionally, the new THOMSON Phoenix series TVs provide access to over 10,000 apps and games, including Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Apple TV, Voot, Zee5, and Sony LIV, along with more than 500,000 TV shows via the Google Play Store.
Thomson's new 43-inch QLED TV: Price and Availability
The new Thomson 43-inch QLED TV is priced at Rs 21,499. It will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart starting June 27.
Thomson's new 43-inch QLED TV: Key highlights
Here's a rundown of the key specs and features of the new Thomson's Phoenix series 43-inch QLED TV:
Category
Feature
Display
QLED 4K with 1 Billion Colours – Ultra-sharp visuals and vibrant colour reproduction
Processor
AI PQ Chipset, ARM Cortex A55*4, Realtek AI-powered chipset with smooth motion and Google ecosystem integration
HDR Support
HDR10 – Enhances contrast and dynamic range
Audio
Dolby Atmos + DTS TruSurround with 50W output (2 speakers) for immersive sound
Design
Sleek, bezel-less design with premium metallic finish
Operating System
Google TV OS – Access 10,000+ apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, etc.
Smart Features
AI PQ Chipset, AI Smooth Motion (60Hz), multiple picture & sound modes
Voice Control
Google Assistant built-in, hands-free voice navigation
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Chromecast, AirPlay, gamepad/headphone/keyboard support
RAM & Storage
2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage
Graphics
ARM Cortex A554 Processor with Mali-G312 GPU
Ports
3 HDMI (ARC, CEC), 2 USB, Optical Output
Picture Modes
6 Modes – Standard, Vivid, Sport, Movie, Game, User
Sound Modes
Multiple sound modes for a tailored audio experience
Broadcast Standards
Supports DVB-C, DVB-T/T2
Speakers
50W output for powerful sound
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