Kodak Matrix QLED TV review: Cinematic TV experience now affordable!

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A quick search to buy a TV for yourself in 2022 may leave many wandering amid the umpteen options. But if a rich cinematic experience and diverse soundstage are what you seek, then QLED TVs come into the picture. QLED stands for "quantum dot LED" TV which adds a quantum dot film to the LCD panel, and when light these microscopic molecules, they emit their own differently coloured light. Too much tech going around? In simpler terms, QLED simply manages to bring brighter, rich colours, and deep blacks than your usual LCD or LED smart TVs. However, a rich experience comes at a cost! To change the narrative, Kodak which is owned by Super Plastronics Private Limited (SPPL), has introduced an affordable range of QLED 4K TV series, starting at just Rs. 32,999 for the 50-inch display size. The cherry on the top is the 40W stereo sound speakers, support for Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision.

But does it live up to its expectations in real life and shines out against the tough competition from Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and others? To know, I lived with a Kodak Matrix QLED TV 55-inch for the last couple of weeks, and here is what I have found.

The experience of moving from an aged 32-inches LED TV to a 55-inches QLED 4K TV has been blissful -- no thick bezels, slimmer design, and a giant display than before (obviously!). The new Kodak Matrix QLED TV simply feels like keeping the vibe of trendy designs coupled with a well-built matte-finish body. However, it features a slightly thin chin, where the branding of Kodak sits at the middle like a bloat. Kodak defines it as an AirSlim design. I have been using the Matrix QLED TV on a tabletop stand.

For connectivity, you get almost all the necessary options – 3 HDMI ports with one ARC support,