My old TV died on a Sunday, right in the middle of a cricket match, which is probably the worst time for any TV to give up. Buying a TV under Rs. 20,000, though, turned out to be a challenge of its own. There are plenty of options, but almost every brand promises a premium viewing experience without the premium price tag. Blaupunkt's 43-inch QLED TV replaced my old set a couple of days later, and it has been my primary screen ever since. From T20 matches and late-night binge sessions to casual gaming and a birthday gathering where it stayed on for hours, it handled everything I threw at it. After living with it through all of that, I had a clear idea of where this TV earns its place, and where it still has work to do.
Blaupunkt 43-inch Premium QLED TV: Unboxing and First Impressions
Take the TV out of the box, and the slim bezels are the first thing that catches your attention. Blaupunkt calls it the AirSlim design, and in day-to-day use, it does make the TV look more premium than its price suggests. Placed on my living room TV unit and viewed from around eight feet away, the display blends in well without drawing attention to its budget roots.
The tabletop stands are simple but sturdy. Even after a few accidental bumps around the TV unit, the panel stayed stable without any wobble.
