Aldi’s Bauhn 65” 4K TV vs Blaupunkt’s 65” 4K TV which one is the best value?

IT’S THE BATTLE OF THE GERMAN-BRANDED 65” 4K BAUHN TV THAT IS SOLD BY ALDI AND BLAUPUNKT, WHICH IS GERMAN IN NAME ONLY. THE BIG QUESTION IS WHO DELIVERS THE BEST QUALITY AND BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.

Straight up price is a major issue for Blaupunkt, with their TVs being advertised on TVSN at $1,199 which the distributor claims is a “bargain” and cheaper than most other 65″ UHD TVs on the market.

The Bauhn 65″ 4K UHD TV, on the other hand, is selling for $529. So, the big question is why there is a $670 difference with the TVSN-listed Blaupunkt TV.

Let’s take a look at the specs.

Resolution

Both TVs have 3840 x 2160 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. They also both deliver 1.07 billion colours and 1,024 shades of each primary colour, and have a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 4000:1 contrast ratio.

In addition, the two have a high definition digital tuner and a 4000:1 Contrast Ratio. Both TVs also come with a one-year warranty.

Other similarities include High Dynamic Range and wafer-thin bezels.

On the Blaupunkt TV there are 3 x USB ports versus 2 on the 65″ Bauhn TV. The Bauhn TV has 3 HDMI Inputs of which one is ARC, comparted to 4 x HDMI.

Audio

Both have optical audio input and a headphone jack. Furthermore, both TVs are equipped with Wi-Fi capability and stereo speakers.

USB playback supports Movie MP4, MOV, 3GP, AVI, MKV, MPEG, TS, TP, ASF, DIVX, FLV, SWF, RM, WEBN and Music – MPEG1, MPEG2, VOR.

Smart TV

Also built into the Bauhn TV is Record Live TV and playback capability which allows a USB or storage device to be plugged into the TV to record shows. Where Blaupunkt has an advantage is that it has Smart TV features built so you can play back Netflix and YouTube from the remote.

Owners of a Bauhn TV have two excellent options to deliver a smart TV capability with a lot more features than what the Blaupunkt TV has built in.

One option is to buy a $59 Google Chromecast. For years Chromecast has been the best value in HD streaming video players. It allows you for $59 to turn any TV into a smart TV capable of streaming Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and services such as the ABC iView and the SBS and BBC service as well as movies from the Google Play Store. The Chromecast’s calling card is the ability to sync with your mobile phone, tablet and PC.

Few devices work as seamlessly with your Bauhn TV as Chromecast does, and any that do require

you to be bought into a particular family of products.

Another option is the Fetch TV Mini, this will set you back $169 but it is a superb product that competes head on with the Foxtel iQ4 box. Built in is a 7 Day TV guide, access to a TV and Movie Store where you can access over 7000 movies, including the latest releases and buy from over 200 popular TV Series.

With the Blaupunkt TV you have access to Google Assist by pressing the Google Assist button on the remote control this is similar to the $795 Bauhn TV that was sold earlier this year at Aldi.

Conclusion

$670 dollars extra for a $1,199 4K Blaupunkt TV that display-wise is identical to the $528 Aldi Bauhn 65″ 4K offering is far from any form of value.

With that much difference in the cost of buying the Blaupunkt TV you can buy the Bauhn 65″ 4K UHD TV, a Fetch Mighty and a Chromecast and still have $216 left over, which you could throw into buying the $299 2.1 Dolby ATMOS sound bar currently being offered by Aldi.

The pricing of Bauhn TV’s at Aldi has been a pain in the backside for many a premium TV Company and their latest offering is excellent value especially if you buy a $59 Chromecast.

As for buying a TV from TVSN, my bet is on Aldi delivering the better value, as TVSN often ends up with brands that other retailers won’t stock.

With that much difference in the cost of buying the Blaupunkt TV you can buy the Bauhn 65″ 4K UHD TV, a Fetch Mighty and a Chromecast and still have $216 left over.