Xtreme Appliances is known for its, well, appliances. But one of its most popular offerings is its affordable Smart TVs. And one of their latest lineups is the X-Series Google TV. What we have here is their 43-inch model, priced at under PHP 15K. Read our thoughts about it below.
To get us started, Xtreme’s Google TV lineup comes in 32″, 43″, 50″, 55″, and 65″. The prices range from PHP 10,995 to PHP 33,995. So yeah, affordable. The company is specifically marketing that his lineup as “Google TV”, which is the updated interface of Android TV. The interface is more optimized for the TV, offers more personalized content in the home screen, and supports Smart Home devices via Google Assistant. And yes, Chromecast is still here.
Setup is pretty easy. Just attach the legs (or attach it to a wall-mount), plug it in, sign in with your Google account, and you’re good to go. The usual streaming apps are already there like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and HBO are there, so you just have to sign-in to some of those to enjoy the show.
We’re surprised, though, that it came with two remote controls. Both work great so just use the one you like and keep the other as spare. As for its features, it has Bluetooth 5.1, 2x USB-A, 2x HDMI, antenna jack, digital audio, RCA connector ports, and Ethernet port.
For an affordable Smart TV, the quality is decent. It’s mostly plastic but has a glossy finish on the thin frame that makes it nice to look at. It’s prone to glare (you can remedy that with black-out curtains) but has good colors.
The Full HD resolution is just enough for its size but if you get the 50″ and up models, you’ll get 4K. Audio is not really fantastic, which is expected in most TVs in this price range, but clear and loud enough for casual use. You can improve the experience by hooking it up to speakers or entertainment systems.
To conclude, we’re glad that Xtreme has offerings like this. It looks nice, has good picture quality, has Google TV features, and affordable.
This 43″ model is priced at just PHP 14,995. So, if you’re on a budget and want to have a Google TV, Xtreme’s Google TV lineup is worth considering.
