Aiwa AMT-55US (55")
MPN: AMT-55US4 reviews
No mounting screws for wall mounting, no av autio out, no aux out. Show details
Poor choice – Not smart tv at all can’t get kayo, youtube and can’t get chrome device to work on it . Netflix is the only function other than tv. Waste of money save your dollars Show details
Good enough cheapish large TV, performance matches its price – Bought it at $399 from Target with no expectations of smart functionality so anything would have been a bonus but there was little there. The Android OS is for tablets and not Android TV, is outdated and cannot be updated, Google Play Store doesn't work properly, YouTube and Netflix don't work but remember it's $399 and don't think of it as a… Read more
smart TV and it works well enough. Has an app called Eshare that allows Airplay which works well enough but I connected an Apple TV to it for YouTube instead.
CEC works and helps tie it together.
Connected an old non-ARC soundbar to it but can't find a working universal remote code for it to work with my soundbar remote, might shuffle a soundbar around the house to try ARC until then it is better to use two remotes because the built-in sound is weak, hollow and lacks any semblance of bass.
Also no HDR but didn't expect it either, otherwise picture quality is good enough for YouTube and movie watching.
It is not sexy slim but is light weight enough to mount quite easily. At the proper watching distance for a 55" panel you won't really notice any issues with the build quality, upon examination its similar to a JVC, EKO or Blaupunkt in quality and finish.
While certainly not very smart and in need of enhancement, it does fit my intended purpose well as a simple third TV in the house since I have a spare Apple TV and soundbar lying around, I wanted a large-ish screen but the cheapest 65" at this time costs $699 so at $399 instead, I'm actually quite happy with it.
For the price – We picked up this TV from Target for just $699 which is a decent price for the features listed on the box. The first thing noticed is It claims to have an in-built soundbar, which is actually two standard (but loud) 10w speakers you’d find in most TV’s but placed under the TV inside a hollow bar. It gives off an effect of having more bass, which… Read more
is good, but it’s nothing special and definitely doesn’t replace a good soundbar.
The next thing we noticed was ALOT of motion blur. Particularly while watching sports, in this case it was the footy, when it’s a still, or slow motion shot, the picture is crystal clear and HD, but in a fast paced action shot, you get a slight soap opera effect.
Whilst it is a 4K TV, the actual quality of the build isn’t good, with a noticeable backlight, and horrible discolouration when looking at the TV from side on. It does not support HDR (High Dynamic Range) which it’s close competitors do. For gamers, with this TV, you WILL experience input lag, unfortunately!
Software wise, it’s not the fastest, and, the Android OS is outdated (Android 7.1), with no updates available. There is an application for the TV you can get install on your iPhone or Android, and allows you to use your phone as a remote keyboard & mouse, as well as use AirPlay, but I’m sure other TV’s have this feature as well
It comes with Netflix pre installed however I believe this is also an older version of the app with no updates available, and on two occasions, the entire TV froze while watching Netflix and had to be turned off from the power point and restarted.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this TV to anyone. There are far better options at a similar price range which won’t bug you in small, but definitely noticeable ways.
If I hadn’t mounted it to the wall already, I would be returning the TV to try a Kogan TV instead.
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