Dreame 50Q100 Vivid QLED TV 50" 4K, Dolby Vision, Google TV

QLED means a quantum dot layer is added to the backlight of the LCD panel, which makes the light purer and colours more saturated than on a standard LED TV. According to Dreame the panel shows 1.07 billion colours, and the backlight sits directly behind the screen rather than along the edges. The Dreamind AI processor analyses every frame in real time to refine colours and detail, while MEMC inserts frames for smoother motion.

The TV supports four HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust brightness and contrast scene by scene, HDR10 is the base format for streaming and Blu-ray, and HLG is used in TV broadcasts. That way HDR content is shown in the right format whether it comes from a streaming service, a games console or a TV channel.

The TV has three HDMI ports, listed as version 2.1, and supports VRR and ALLM. VRR keeps the frame rates of TV and console in step and reduces screen tearing, while ALLM switches the TV to a low-latency mode automatically when a game starts. According to the data sheet the native refresh rate of the panel is 50 Hz, so 120 Hz gaming cannot be promised.

The TV runs Google TV, which brings recommendations from different services together on one home screen, and Chromecast is built in, so you can cast video straight from your phone. Voice control works even when you speak from across the room, and there is a kids profile, Google Meet and Google Photos. The TV has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.

The TV has DVB-T and DVB-T2 tuners for terrestrial reception, DVB-C for cable and DVB-S and DVB-S2 for satellite. Estonian digital terrestrial TV uses the DVB-T2 standard, so free-to-air channels can be watched with an ordinary antenna. Two RF inputs let you connect antenna and satellite cables separately, and the CI+ slot takes an operator module for paid channels.

According to Dreame, its eye care combines a flicker-free picture, blue light reduction and adaptation to ambient light, which makes long viewing sessions more comfortable. The 20 W sound supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio decoding. In Bluetooth audio mode you can switch the screen off and use the TV as a speaker for music. A soundbar can be connected through the optical output.

The Dreame 50Q100 suits a bedroom, a children's room or a smaller living room where you want a 4K QLED picture and every major HDR format on a 50-inch screen. Google TV, the kids profile and eye care features suit a family, while HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM make it easy to connect a console.