10 best TVs for the kitchen

TV for many years has a special place in the life and apartment of any modern person, because it is thanks to him that the majority learns about the most new and important events, and also just relaxes from the hustle and bustle. Many dream of a large TV in the living room or bedroom, but the most popular and practical place to put it is still the kitchen. This is where the whole family gathers for breakfast, dinner, and often lunch. In addition, many housewives spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing, restoring order or washing dishes. All these efforts are easier and more fun for your favorite TV shows.

Although kitchens most often do not have a large area and are lined with furniture and appliances, even on the tiniest of them there is a place for a TV, because there are quite a few compact models with a diagonal of 24, 22 and even less than 20 inches. At the same time, the best kitchen solutions have a very good viewing angle, which can reach a maximum of 178 degrees, low pixel response time, high contrast and brightness of the picture, decent resolution for its small dimensions, pleasant sound and, of course, an intuitive interface that does not require long settings. Also, they are all suitable for playing files from USB-drive. Some TVs for the kitchen are equipped with Smart TV and allow you to watch popular movies and TV shows in the online cinema for free when connected to the Internet. At the same time, despite the relatively low price and modest dimensions, many of them are not only practical and reliable, but also rich in additional features.

Top 10 best TVs for the kitchen

10 Akai LEA-19V81M

The miniature development of the Japanese company Akai can be called the best TV for a small kitchen, on which there is no extra space. After all, this is not only the most inexpensive modern model, but also the smallest and lightest. The weight of this TV with a diagonal of 18.5 inches does not exceed 1.58 kilograms with the stand, and the height and width are only 272 and 436 millimeters. Thanks to such small size and lightness, it can be placed almost anywhere. The model is easy enough for installation on a miniature suspended shelf, and also a thin wall or a partition. In addition, it does not take a lot of living space.

Although the Akai TV is noticeably cheaper and more compact than all its competitors, it received not only the best viewing angle, thanks to which it can be viewed from any angle without loss of picture quality, but also good functionality. The device is protected from children, which allows you to protect them from unwanted information, and is equipped with a sleep timer, Time Shift function for recording broadcasts on a USB flash drive, CI + and headphone output.

9 BBK 22LEM-1056 / FT2C

Most TVs designed for small kitchens, even with a diagonal of 24 inches or more, are not distinguished by sufficiently good detail, but this model turned out to be a happy exception. As one of the smallest and lightest solutions, this Chinese development with a 22-inch screen delivers full Full HD quality, which is considered a rarity for such an inexpensive and small device. Thanks to this feature, as well as a very decent contrast level, BBK is among the most popular budget TVs for the kitchen. Not less noticeable property that has a positive effect on picture quality was the best pixel response rate in the category, measuring 6.5 milliseconds.

Also, according to customers, the important advantages of a 22-inch TV include a good build, aesthetic appearance, the presence of USB, HDMI, VGA and even headphone outputs. However, the sound quality and efficiency of the built-in digital tuner of this model, like many state employees, leave much to be desired.

8 Telefunken TF-LED39S62T2

This development, like many relatively small TVs, despite not the smallest price, is devoid of Smart TV and Wi-Fi support, but this does not detract from its merits. The main advantages of Telefunken are the best in the category of contrast, which reaches an impressive figure of 5000, a really good, though not a record, margin of brightness and a fairly fast pixel response time. These parameters provide a very decent picture quality and excellent transmission of any colors and shades. In this case, the screen diagonal Telefunken is as much as 39 inches, so the TV is ideal for an average or relatively spacious kitchen.

The sound quality does not lag behind the image quality, as evidenced by reviews of satisfied customers. The total sound power of 16 watts is many times greater than the capabilities of most analogs. Also, the TV can be commended for supporting most popular formats, so that it successfully works with almost any files on a flash drive or other USB-drive.

7 Prestigio 24 Wize 1

Since a good viewing angle and a high-quality anti-reflective coating play a significant role in TV kitchen, a simple model, endowed mainly with the most necessary properties, is among the best. A stylish matte display of 24 inches will please you with the best possible viewing angle not only within the budget class, but also among all the representatives of the category. In combination with a brightness of 200 cd / m2 and a 1000 contrast, an angle of 178 degrees ensures a decent display when viewed from any angle.

A separate advantage, emphasizing the special place of Prestigio among the TVs with a small diagonal, was the surround sound of 6 watts. At the same time, despite the generally modest functionality, the model is not devoid of such popular properties as the timer, stopping the broadcasting of Time Shift broadcasts and even recording TV programs on a USB flash drive. A nice bonus will be a practical design that fits any interior.

6 LG 24TK410V-PZ

A compact TV with a diagonal of 24 inches, according to numerous reviews, is thus the ideal solution that many people are looking for a long time for the kitchen. Despite the very nice price and miniature, this South Korean design boasts a sufficient pixel density, rich colors and image clarity, as well as a very good sounding power of 10 watts. At the same time, such an inexpensive TV receives a large range of signals, even compared to some models, more expensive. It does not need to complement the digital prefix, because he himself supports all the standards of television broadcasting.In addition, it is the only member of the rating that supports the "picture-in-picture" mode, which is very convenient when watching programs from different channels in parallel.

In addition to the noticeable functional advantages and excellent viewing angle, LG TV received a dignity that is important for economical users. The maximum power consumption of the device does not exceed 28 watts, which means it is the most energy-efficient option for the kitchen.

5 Thomson T32RTL5140

Unlike most competitors, Thomson TV not only received an excellent level of contrast, reaching 3000, but also a brightness of 285 candela per square meter. Such high values ​​of both these parameters provide really high accuracy of hues transmission, color depth and beautiful realistic image. At the same time, this TV with a 32-inch screen is distinguished by the best for its value set of useful add-ons, including not only automatic volume equalization, support for the CI + interface, optical audio output, AV input, headphone output, sleep timer and child protection, but also a full Smart TV.

Also to the strengths of this small TV, all users attribute the pleasant design of both the model and the interface, simple settings, excellent viewing angle, reliable design, good work with Wi-Fi and various USB-carriers. In addition, Thomson added a fairly large console with a convenient location of all the important buttons, which simplifies operation.

4 LG 32LK6190

Although there are a lot of 32-inch TVs today, only a few of them are able to please the viewer with a really clear and detailed image, and this LG design is one of these lucky ones. This model reproduces TV shows and movies in full Full HD quality. Moreover, the TV supports the HDR10 standard, thanks to which it is capable of transmitting an image with an extended range of brightness, which provides the best recreation of all colors and shades. The sound is also great, because LG supports the DTS audio format, which differs from the usual one in a better quality.

At the same time, in addition to Smart TV, CI + and some other popular features, the TV is also equipped with Miracast technology for wireless data exchange with mobile devices, DLNA and even 24p True Cinema video standard support, which is useful for film film lovers. Also among the advantages of the most functional small model LG include durability, a beautiful body in silver color, the presence of 3 HDMI ports and a smart Smart TV.

3 LG 24MT49S-PZ

TOP best quality TVs for a standard or even small kitchen would be incomplete without this device. The representative of LG is measured at 24 inches and, according to experts, is an adequate ratio of decent quality and acceptable cost. The contrast screen with a pleasant interface is complemented by a light sensor that allows you to adjust the brightness in accordance with the light level of the room for the most comfortable viewing.

Although the resolution is only 1366x768, the image is very clear with smooth transitions. The sound quality is slightly better than the competition. At the same time it is louder than many of them. The ability to use wireless Internet and the availability of Smart TV also underline the profitability of LG, because few small TVs can boast of these properties. Users often praise the model for simplicity, practicality, as well as management support from a smartphone through the application.

2 Samsung V32F390SIX

Samsung is far from the only brand that produces even small TVs with a fashionable feature of recent years - a curved screen, but only this company has managed to succeed in this. This model has become the best representative of TVs of this type, because, despite the fairly reasonable price, Samsung’s development combines both a fashionable trend, a good diagonal of 32 inches, and Full HD resolution, and a really stable and even backlight. All this made this TV the best compact solution with a curved screen. The stylish outlines of the display perfectly harmonize with at least a modern stand, which does not take up much space and at the same time looks quite aesthetically pleasing.

The advantages of Samsung are not limited to the appearance and quality of the picture, because the TV supports all the most current file standards, as well as audio and video data, including DTS. He is also often praised for good interaction with the game console, brightness, pleasant sound and ease of placement even in a relatively small kitchen.

1 Samsung UE32N5300AU

Bright Full HD development on 32 inches with excellent viewing angles is among the most sought-after and simply the best models for the kitchen or a small room. The main advantages of the TV are amazing image quality and vivid colors. Indeed, unlike other relatively compact TVs, this creation by a well-known South Korean company received not only high resolution and a good combination of brightness and contrast, but also Local Dimming technology or local dimming. This feature allows you to change the intensity of the backlight in some areas of the screen to get a really deep black color in dark areas without losing the brightness of the illuminated fragments, which significantly improves the image quality. The light sensor allows you to maximize the brightness of the kitchen lighting, providing the most comfortable viewing.

Users appreciate the performance of the TV. The advantages also include a thin frame, functionality, simple operation, design and sustainability.

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