Skyworth SUD9300F 55” TV and SS330 – 2.1CH Soundbar
Skyworth TV’s are set apart from our other brands like Hisense or Samsung, where they are using their own propitiatory smart TV software. Whereas Skyworth is going direct with Google which means you are linked directly to the google play store.
Skyworth SUD9300F 55” TV
The Skyworth SUD9300F 55” Android TV runs on Android 10. It comes built-in with Bluetooth 5.0 and Chromecast. The TV has a boundless screen. This TV has built-in Google assistant and google play store, since it is based on the android operating system. It also comes with built-in WIFI.
Product Features
| Memory | 2GB DDR memory 8GB of flash storage |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 p |
| Brightness | 280 nits |
| Dynamic Contrast | 1300 : 1 |
| Display Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8 ms |
| Display | HDR 10 with HLG |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 1227 x 237 x 780 mm |
| Ports | 1 RF in Composit input via 3.5 mm jack 3 HDMI 2.0 ports SPDIF/ Optical output 1 LAN port 2 USB 2.0 ports |
| WIFI | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz range |
Remote and Google Assistant
On the remote we have our regular functions as well as Netflix, YouTube, Google Play and Amazon Prime Video hot-buttons. The remote also has a Google Assistant button. If you do not want to use the remote, the Google Assistant is very helpful because all you have to do is say “Hey Google” and tell her your command. Google can help you with any sort of commands and is absolutely helpful. It does however make you lazy, because instead of using the remote you just have to say “Hey Google, turn on the TV” or “Hey Google, increase the volume”. Even if someone does not know how to navigate their wy around a smart TV, all they have to do is ask Google and Google will help them. This can also integrate into a smat home.
If you are not very trusting of the Google assistant, you can turn it off at the back of the TV and Google will not be listening to you. How you know this is by the colour of the dots underneath the TV. If it is white Google Assistant is on and listening, and if it yellow Google assistant is turned off.
Price and retail information
This TV is retailing at R6999 at Incredible Connection, HiFi Corp, Makro and takealot.
Skyworth is actually running a competition Between November and December, for anyone who purchases a TV from any retailer and they can stand a chance of winning cash vouchers between the vaules of R20 000, R10 000 and R5 000. All you have to do is retain your proof of purchase and have a valid TV licence – and you can stand a chance of winning.
Pros
- Google playstore, you will always be up to date and you wont be using a 3rd party OS that tries to connect to the TV, Which we do experience with some other brands. It is Googles operating system so we will be receiving updates to the software and have access to the Playstore.
- Built-in chromecast.
- Google Asistant.
Cons
The TV did not come with a 3.5 mm audio out jack. That is how we conneted our soundbar previously, but with it coming with 3 HDMI ports, we decided to sacrifice one to use the HDMI Arc.
SS330 – 2.1CH Soundbar
The soundbar ties the entire system together. Even if you were not looking at the TV you would still be enjoying the viewing experience.
Product Features
| Power Output | 480 watt |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth operating range | 10 m |
| Inputs | USB AUX Optical input HDMI Arc |
| Compatible with multiple devices | |
| Can take multiple file format | |
| Selectable equalizer |
The Soundbar connects the the Sub woofer via Bluetooth and all you have to is turn on your soundbar to Bluetooth mode and press the pairing button at the back of the sub woofer and it will automatically pair. Then every time you switch on the soundbar they will pair. The sound bar does not have to be purchased to go with a Skyworth TV, it can go with any TV although it is in your price range.
Price and retail information
The sound bar is retailing for R2299 at HiFi Corp and R2499 at Incredible Connection.