What makes the Moto 55” QLED TV a powerful smart TV that gets the basics right

SPOTLIGHT / Updated: Jun 3, 2025, 01:42PM IST

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What makes the Moto 55” QLED TV a powerful smart TV that gets the basics right
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What makes the Moto 55” QLED TV a powerful smart TV that gets the basics right

In a world full of flashy televisions with bigger promises than delivery, Moto’s 55” QLED TV comes across as refreshingly grounded. It doesn’t try to act like a luxury home theatre setup. It doesn’t try to be a budget compromise either. What it really does, instead, is quietly offer solid value with a few pleasant surprises tucked in.

Honestly, it feels like that dependable friend who doesn’t show off but is always ready when needed.

Smarter than you’d expect

First up, this TV runs on the latest Google TV OS 5.0 and that's a big plus. It feels smooth, responsive, and way more intuitive than older Android TV versions.

You get access to over 10,000+ apps, including all the usual suspects such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5 etc. You name it, it has it.

There’s also Chromecast built-in, which means no juggling extra devices or adapters. Your phone can double up as a remote through the Google TV app, and voice search via Google Assistant works surprisingly well especially for Indian accents.

Not bad at all for something in this price range.

Sound that punches above its weight

If you thought you needed a soundbar to enjoy proper audio, just hold that thought. The 48W built-in sound system on this Moto TV is actually impressive. With Dolby Atmos support and 7 sound modes (including sport, music, news, and more), you get decent depth, clarity, and immersive output.

It is further packed with Bluetooth 2-way communication, which means the TV can not only connect to speakers or headphones, but can also act as one. What it means is that it can turn it into a massive wireless speaker for your phone. Smart, right?

Gaming and sports feel more alive

This is where it gets more interesting. Moto throws in a 120 HSR (in gaming mode) backed by MEMC and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), all of which help reduce motion blur. So whether you’re bingeing high-octane sports or firing up a game console, the experience feels quite responsive and smooth.

Not premium gaming level, but definitely good enough for most living rooms. And yes, the 178-degree wide-viewing angle means your friends sitting in the corner of the room won’t feel left out.

Picture quality: Dependable and eye-friendly

The QLED panel here delivers 1.07 billion colours, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 support, so the visual depth and colour reproduction are more than decent. It’s also great to see 7 picture modes, including ones optimised for sports, movies, energy saving, and gaming.

Now, at 300 nits, the brightness isn’t mind-blowing but indoors, it gets the job done. Where Moto earns brownie points is the Eye Care features, which is low blue light, flicker-free viewing, and a panel that doesn’t strain the eyes during long watching hours. Something a lot of mid-range TVs overlook.

Performance: Under the hood matters

Powering all of this is MediaTek’s 9603 chipset which is paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Is it blazing fast? No. Is it fast enough for everything you’ll actually do with a TV? Yes, comfortably.

Switching apps, loading content, and navigating settings feels perfect, thanks to the built-in graphics unit, visuals stay crisp without weird frame skips and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 + 5GHz)ensures buffering is rarely an issue.

For its class, performance is definitely a green tick.

Ports, connectivity, and everyday practicality

Moto has kept all the basics intact: 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB slots, LAN, AV, RF, Optical, Satellite Tuner etc. In nutshell, it’s all there. In short, whether you’re plugging in a set-top box, soundbar, game console, or even a pen drive full of offline movies, this TV is ready.

Wireless connectivity also includes dual-band Wi-Fi and stable Bluetooth. It’s simple, predictable, and works as intended.

Design: Almost disappears in the room

This one’s more subjective, but one things that stands out is the TVs bezel-less design and slim profile. It doesn’t demand attention but instead, it gives your content the spotlight. The overall finish is clean, minimal, and goes well with modern home setups.

You might not show off your TV to guests but when it’s this subtle, you may not need to.

Final take

The Moto 55” QLED TV doesn’t scream premium. But it also doesn’t behave like a budget product either. It’s comfortable, balanced, and quietly impressive just like a device that knows its audience and serves them well.

If you’re looking for a TV under ₹40,000–₹50,000 that gets picture, sound, smart features, and performance right without gimmicks then this one deserves to be on your radar.

Sometimes, it’s not about what a TV can do. It’s about whether it actually delivers on what it says it will. And on that count, Moto does just fine.

Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Mediatek by Times Internet’s Spotlight team

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