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I looked up what chip most smart TVs actually run, and now I get why they feel so slow

XDA ·Samarveer Singh·3 months ago
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Published Jun 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Gaming has been Samarveer’s greatest passion, and the Literature graduate in him takes immense joy in dissecting games for their themes, messages, and impact. Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of gaming, and considers the platform to be the most immersive and impactful across all media. He can be found engaging with gaming communities online, always ready to debate the finer points of ray tracing or itching to write an 8-page collegiate thesis on any game that impacts him emotionally. Summary Most smart TVs run old, low-power CPU cores (Cortex-A53/A55), causing laggy menus and slow app launches. Manufacturers prioritize panels and visible specs over faster CPUs because margins and buyers care. Think of a TV as a display first; use a streaming stick for snappier software as TV software outpaces hardware. When you're shopping for a new TV, it's almost always the panel quality, brightness figures, refresh rate, feature set, and apps that take priority.…

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