In July, Infinix unveiled the Infinix 32Y1 HD smart TV, priced at Rs 8,999 (~$110) in India. Later in October, the company unveiled a larger TV from the same series called the Infinix 43Y1 smart TV. While the 32-inch model supports HD resolution, the 43-inch variant comes with support for Full HD resolution. It comes with other features like a bright display, 20W speakers, and support for only OTT apps. Here is our first impressions of the 43Y1.
Infinix 43Y1 smart TV price and availability
The Infinix 43Y1 costs Rs 13,999 (~$175). It will be available for purchase starting today (Nov. 25) exclusively through Flipkart. It comes with a 1-year warranty.
Screen and Audio
As can be seen in the images, the 43-inch LED screen is surrounded by slim bezels, which are made from polycarbonate. The screen supports a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The company claims that it offers 16 million+ hues, up to 300 nits of brightness, and HLG support for better color replication. The picture quality is adequate for a TV under Rs 15,000 (~$184) in India.
For audio, the Infinix 43Y1 smart TV features a pair of 20W box speakers with Dolby Audio support. The sound output is quite loud. If you are someone who has no plans to purchase a soundbar, you will be satisfied with the loudness of the built-in speakers.
By default, it comes with picture mode options like Eco (default), standard, vivid, movie, game, sport, and user. The sound modes available on the TV include standard, movie, music, soccer, and user.
Apps
Turn on the TV, and you are greeted with an interface that is similar to what you see on Android TVs. The interface has tabs like For You, Movies, Series, Animations, Kids, App Store, and Short Videos. Like the 32Y1, the 43Y1 runs on a Linux-based OS, which gives access to OTT platforms like Prime Video, Zee5, Sony LIV, Aaj Tak, Al Jazeera, and more. There is a universal search that can be used to search content across all the apps on the TV.
A couple of apps like Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix are not available on the device. The in-built web browser has bookmarks for websites such as Hotstar, MX Player, AltBalaji, Voot, Google, NDTV, and more. Users can also create their own bookmarks to quickly access any website without having to enter the URL.
I tried accessing Hotstar, and the experience was okay, as I was able to easily start a replay of an F1 race in a few seconds. I believe the missing apps will be added to the TV via a future software update, but I can’t say when that will be.
The remote has dedicated keys for accessing YouTube, Prime Video, and the web browser, among other buttons. The TV comes with support for screen mirroring with Android phones via WiFi but lacks Bluetooth support.
Hardware and Connectivity
The spec sheet of the TV states that it is powered by a MediaTek chip and packs Mali-G31 graphics. It offers an internal storage capacity of 4 GB. When it comes to connectivity, the TV offers options like 2 HDMI ports, 2 AV ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 optical port, 1 RF port, an RJ45 LAN port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. These ports are accessible through the left and bottom sides of the TV.
The TV supports screen mirroring with Android and iOS devices. I was able to successfully cast my phone and my iPad onto the TV. Users can also add a USB drive and view the media files stored on it.
The only other Linux-based TV from a known manufacturer that competes with the Infinix 43Y1 smart is the Vu Premium (43-inch), which is priced at Rs 17,999 (~$221).
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