Glo-ing with age

"When you get it right, the Vu Masterpiece Glo delivers a smashing picture, replete with deep blacks and very natural skin tones."

Vu Masterpiece Glo QLED 55in 4K Television ₹74,990

FOR Build quality and design, fluid Android OS and smooth UX, fantastic picture quality

AGAINST Sound lacks drama or excitement, HDMI ports packed too closely, No Hotstar hotkey on remote

In the hyper-competitive world of LED televisions, Vu has made a mark that is almost indelible. Initially, with its cut-price offerings with online deals and lately, by monopolising the ultra-large screen market with its 85in Masterpiece series and even the limited run of 100in panels. With a keen understanding of the market requirement, Vu has come to the conclusion that India is ready to progress to 55in as the base standard for big-screen viewing at home. This new Masterpiece Glo series is an evolution of the 85in Masterpiece, but made more accessible, both in terms of pricing and screen sizes. Our 55in review sample was beautifully finished in an Armani Gold that exudes luxury, even while it's off. The floating glass-on-frame aesthetic isn't new, but the Vu Masterpiece Glo brings it all together with outstanding build, finish and coherence that is better than most of the competition. Even the usual chicken-leg table stands are made from metal here and cut into scalene triangles that lift up the frame and emphasise its bezel-less design. Vu has even gone to the lengths of adorning the back panel with textured surfaces, in case you have a situation where it would be exposed.