Smart TV vs LED TV
Smart TV and LED TV are not opposites. LED is the screen type; smart means the TV connects to the internet and runs apps. Most TVs today are both. The real choice is between a smart LED and a normal (non-smart) LED.
Updated 11 November 2026
Smart TV vs Normal LED TV at a glance
| Smart TV | Normal LED TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Models listed | 227 | 5 |
| Starting price | Rs 25,700 | Rs 25,200 |
| Highest price | Rs 4,560,500 | Rs 42,600 |
| Average price | Rs 223,100 | Rs 33,700 |
| Sizes | 32 – 115 inch (15 sizes) | 32 – 43 inch (3 sizes) |
| Cheapest model | Ecostar CX-32Q874 32 Inch QLED TV | iFFALCON 32S55 32 Inch LED TV |
Smart TV vs LED: the short difference
- LED TV: describes the screen, an LCD panel lit by LEDs. It can be smart or not.
- Smart TV: has a small computer inside, joins Wi-Fi and runs apps like YouTube and Netflix.
- Normal LED: shows only what you plug in, such as a cable or satellite receiver, a USB drive or a console.
Almost all of our 232 TVs are smart. Only a handful of basic models, like Dawlance 32E3A 32 Inch LED TV and iFFALCON 32S55 32 Inch LED TV, are normal LEDs.
What a smart TV can do that a normal LED cannot
- Stream YouTube, Netflix and other apps without any extra box.
- Cast or mirror your phone screen. See how to connect mobile to TV.
- Voice search with Google Assistant on many Google TV models.
- Get software updates and new apps over time.
- Connect Bluetooth headphones and speakers on most models.
Read more on the smart TV page and the smart TV apps guide.
When a normal LED TV is enough
A non-smart LED still makes sense if you only watch a cable or satellite receiver, if the TV is for a shop display or CCTV, or if you already own a TV box. Normal LEDs are simple, start fast and have no apps to update.
Examples in our list: Dawlance 43E3A 43 Inch LED TV and Dawlance 40E22 40 Inch LED TV.
Price difference
The gap has become small. Basic 32 inch smart TVs such as Haier H32K85GX 32 Inch Smart LED TV (Rs 30,800) and Dawlance 32" Kore Smart LED TV (Rs 30,000) cost only a little more than a normal 32 inch LED like Dawlance 32E3A 32 Inch LED TV (Rs 27,000). For most homes the smart model is better value, because you avoid buying a separate box later. See budget LED TVs.
Smart TV vs Android TV vs Google TV
Android TV and Google TV are types of smart TV. Google TV is the newer Google system with the Play Store; Samsung uses Tizen and LG uses webOS. All are smart TVs; they differ in the app store and home screen. See Google TV vs Android TV.
Smart TV vs 4K UHD TV
4K (UHD) is the resolution, not a smart feature. A TV can be 4K and smart, like TCL 43P79K 43 Inch QLED TV, or Full HD and smart, like TCL 43S51K 43 Inch QLED TV. From 50 inch upwards, choose a 4K smart TV. Browse the 4K LED TV list.
Can you turn a normal LED into a smart TV?
Yes, with an Android box or streaming stick in the HDMI port. It works, but you get two remotes and an older panel. Read convert an LED TV to a smart TV to decide.
Which should you buy?
Buy a smart TV unless you have a clear reason not to. It costs only a little more, needs no extra box, and keeps getting new apps. Choose a normal LED only for a receiver-only room, a shop display or a security screen. Start with the 32 inch LED TV list for small rooms or the 43 inch LED TV list for a lounge.
