Smart TV: How much RAM and storage should a smart TV have? Knowing this before buying will save you the hassle..

Smart TV RAM and Storage: Are you one of those people who is planning to buy a new smart TV during a sale? Are deals and discounts your priority? If so, then wait. Instead of focusing solely on deals and discounts, it's better to take a look at the features. At the very least, you should be mindful of RAM and storage; otherwise, your new TV won't be able to handle a heavy app load. Lags and hangs will be a problem, and you'll blame the company. You should know the optimal amount of RAM and storage for a smart TV. Knowing this before buying during a sale will save you trouble.

How Much RAM Should a Smart TV Buy?
1GB and 2GB RAM are common in smart TVs sold in the Indian market. 1GB RAM options are more common in 32-inch and 43-inch TVs. Companies also offer these TVs at discounts and deals during sales. Experts say that 1 GB of RAM is fine for normal use. For example, if you use a few apps and don't switch between them too often, 1 GB of RAM will suffice. However, if you need to install a lot of apps and use your smart TV heavily, 1 GB of RAM may not be sufficient. These TVs often restart while in use or take so long to process your favorite content or live content upon turning it on that you miss it. Experts believe that 2 GB of RAM is a good fit for a smart TV these days. This ensures faster performance.

Also, check the year of the TV model.
When purchasing a smart TV, you should also check the year of the TV model. The newer the smart TV model, the more advanced its processor will be. Smart TVs typically use chipsets from manufacturers including MediaTek. When purchasing a TV, be sure to check the model year. If the model is more than three years old, ignore it, as even if it's cheaper in a deal, it may not perform as well after some time.

How much storage should a smart TV have?
Currently, people keep a lot of apps installed. Prime Video, Jio Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, Sony Liv, and Zee5 are the major apps. In addition to these, people also install apps of their choice on smart TVs. The ideal storage for any smart TV is at least 8 GB. If you find a TV with less storage available on a deal, you can buy it. However, avoid a TV with less than 4 GB of storage, as you won't be able to install as many apps as you need.

You can also consider a smart TV stick.
If you already have a smart TV but it's not performing optimally, you can purchase a smart TV stick. The Amazon Fire TV Stick or the Realme and Xiaomi TV Sticks are popular in this category. These TV sticks come with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. You can connect them to your TV's HDMI port for improved performance. This way, you can speed up your slow smart TV. All images from Freepik.

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