TOSHIBA 108 cm (43 inches) C450ME Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV 43C450ME (Silver)

Background : I was in search for a good but not pricey TV because of the following1. My Samsung 49" K6300 Curved TV had gone kaput in 4-5 years (DOP - Somewhere in 2017 - early 2018)2. I was dragging my old TV with ever growing shadows accompanied with visibility issues.3. K6300 was an eye pleasure when in good condition with amazing blacks and motion smoothness - beautiful out of the box colors.Since a Tier 1 brand like Samsung had betrayed the trust after paying a premium , I was in the lookout of a mid range TV with up-to-date features - my check list included the following1. Solid warranty clause with no Money extorsion policies like LG OLED post 1 year end.2. Good sound system - Preferably with a sub-woofer.3. Full content support for Netflix & Prime Videos - Dolby Vision/Atmos/HDR10+4. Solid Blacks - K6300 got me a taste of it5. IPS panel - if available6. 10 bit panel preferably with wide color gamut of 1 billion + colors7. HDMI 2.1, eARC8. Solid color optimization chip/engine9. Intended for Casual Gaming.Source (for Recommendation) - VMONE.in ( Vineet Malhotra -Can't thank him enough with words)Purchase HistoryOrder Placed - 14.7.23Inv. Dt 15.7.23Delivered - 17.7.23 by 11 AMSupplier - Dawntech ( Kolkata warehouse I suppose)Installation Dt - 17.7.23 by 4:30 PM ( After 1-2 hours of delivery , had to place a call log in Toshiba CC no mentioned on Box)Product Experience :Vida OS - Is seemingly lighter than Taizen (ref. Samsung K6300)Using TV with Airtel Xstream - 200 Mbps Unltd. connection4K HDMI Cable - Not SuppliedPic Quality - Colors out of the box need calibration/setting as per your own taste. HDMI 1 port will support Dolby Atmos & HDR , while switching to HDMI 1 from other ports - 10 bit display msg shows which is a good sign ( Review tell it otherwise - 8 bit FRC )DTH Performance - Full HD channels work like a charm with upscaling , SD channel are OK as expected. Really liked DTH HD channels like Set max, Times Now News Star Sports etc.Content Performance - Youtube- Properly coded 4k videos work flawlessly with great sound and clarity and zero lag.Netflix & Prime Vid - After personal color setting these look amazing , with magnificent blacks. Watched Indian and Hollywood series and movies. There is some amount of glare as well - used warm yellow lamp shade light for viewing in moderately lit room.Sound : Played classic 90s melodies and found the base (from Sub woofer) quite pleasing and not over powering ( Boost Effect @ 2)Over all satisfied with Panel and sound . Will further do tweaks with picture settings.Please consider this as my initial impressions.Will update as my usage will increase over weeks.Update 9.8.2023I had to finally re-calibrate the pic setting manually.Out of the box - backlight was set to max, increased sharpness etc.Just Googled the common pic setting for major brands - including Toshiba and got it corrected.Watched Netflix Doc Veerappan (Tested in White/Yellow light and dark conditions) and found the visual quite appealing- after pic settings my mode resembles Cinema mode. The TV does not have Pic/Color presets rather has HDR presets as Day Std Night Sports.Sound - I keep my windows - just behind my sofa open so amidst vehicle sound also the dialogues were clear. Thanks to surround sound and in-built woofer.Fire Stick - Happy to see email from Toshiba in my inbox for free coupon. Sad that I had purchased it along with the TV at a special price. Planning to sell it on OLX and get the free one from the Company.DTH - HD Channels Very clear with Dolby Digital Logo enabled.DD National (Classic SD)- Close up scenes also very fine, distant scenes also not badGaming - Yet to connect PS4.Sports- Watched badminton videos in 4K 50 hz - smashes @ 420 Kmph never left a trail on screen. Wimbledon 2023 Finals on 1080 - Good as the recordings were subdued fearing piracy by Disney HotstarHave run all sample 4K Dolby Vision & HDR content that youtubers swear by- got solid performance from TVSlow Vidaa OS rant from everyone is a sham. Experience it to believe it . It is faster than my Airtel Xtreme Android Box - the one that receives regular updates!Rest you can easily check display running hours from diving deep into settings.I think I am tending to increase ratings from 4 to 5 stars. Just for the REGZA Pic & Sound from Toshiba.Good and durable Japanese brands Like Sanyo, Toshiba, Panasonic ( that bring in proprietary tech) should be endorsed (even thought they may be manufactured locally under strategic partnerships) by the Indians else everything is gonna be PRC/Korea Inspired.

the besst MINI LED. the TV is so good on this price using since a year or two and there is no problem at all. picture quality is so great and also the sound quality is good and all application are on the TV and they are easy to install. the interface is also very easy and convenient.

I’ve been using the Toshiba 55M550NP for a few weeks now, and overall, I’m quite satisfied with its performance—especially considering its price point and the features it offers.Picture Quality ★★★★★The picture quality is outstanding. Colors are vibrant and punchy, especially when viewed straight on. Thanks to full array local dimming, the TV produces deep blacks and enhances dark scenes effectively, which makes watching movies a real treat. Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG support work flawlessly, providing stunning visuals across supported content.Viewing Angle ★★★☆☆The viewing angle is decent—if you’re sitting right in front of the TV, the colors look fantastic. But from wider angles, there's some visible color and brightness shift. It's acceptable, but not the best for wide living room setups.Sound Quality ★★★★☆The built-in speakers are surprisingly good for a TV in this segment. Even without a subwoofer, the sound is rich and clear. It easily outperforms regular TV speakers and is more than enough for casual viewing.Audio Output Issues ★★☆☆☆Here’s where I faced some trouble. The S/PDIF optical port does not provide 5.1 surround sound to my amplifier. My amplifier supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), and this TV supports eARC, which should be compatible—but unfortunately, it’s not working in my case.I’ve reached out to the amplifier company, and it could very well be an issue on that end. Still, it’s disappointing that I couldn’t get proper surround sound from the start. Also, I noticed that digital audio output volume is slightly lower compared to my previous TV.Software & Features ★★★★☆Toshiba has done a commendable job with the user experience and software interface. The UI is responsive (after the initial 2 days of use), and app loading times have improved. There are plenty of useful picture settings, and the ZR picture engine handles upscaling and motion smoothing well.Picture mode switching is seamless, and there’s noticeable enhancement based on content type. I also appreciate that the I/O ports are well-placed and easy to access—a thoughtful design choice.Final ThoughtsIf the audio output issue gets resolved from my end, I’d say this TV offers an excellent home theater experience. For anyone looking for stellar picture quality, good sound, and broad HDR format support in a mid-range budget, the Toshiba 55M550NP is a solid contender.Pros:Excellent picture quality with deep blacksFull HDR support including Dolby Vision and HLGImpressive sound for built-in speakersUser-friendly software and responsive UI (after initial setup)Easily accessible I/O portsCons:ARC/eARC compatibility issue (possibly amplifier-side)S/PDIF doesn’t output 5.1 surroundSlightly narrow viewing anglesDigital output sound level is a bit low