Skyworth 24P100 Companion portable television is a battery operated 24” display that works on Google’s Smart TV platform. The TV was introduced at CES 2024.
I was trying my hands on the Skyworth 24P100 Companion since last few weeks and here I am going to share my experience and the detailed hands-on review of the product for all readers of Geeky Stuffs.
This review is divided in multiple sections, covering the pros and cons of each of them.
Skyworth 24P100 Companion Portable TV Review
Retail Box and Unboxing
Skyworth 24P100 Companion comes in a nice and secure packaging. Inside the retail box, you will find the Skyworth 24P100 Companion TV, a remote with two AAA batteries, a power cable and brick, along with user manual.
Design and Build Quality
The 24P100 features an off-white speckled bezel, with a protruding back that houses the battery pack, which also serves as a base for a leather carrying strap fastened by stainless hex bolts. The front showcases a matte screen framed by a ¼-inch black bezel and surrounded by white. Below the screen, front-facing speakers are set in a stylish sunset-orange grill.
A circular on-off switch is centered in the speaker grill, alongside a subtle Skyworth logo that adds a touch of sophistication to the portable TV's overall design. Thin silicone pads on the bottom prevent the TV from slipping when placed on a surface, and it provides great grip even on uneven surfaces.
Hidden on the left side of the 24P100 are various input ports, including a 3.5mm headphone jack, a digital optical input, ARC HDMI, an ethernet LAN port, a USB 2.0 port, and an AC charging port. The included AC adapter provides nearly 10 feet of cable length, allowing for flexible positioning, even when plugged in. Additionally, an optional plug is available for 12V RV charging.
Overall the design and build quality is impressive. The device looks beautiful and elegant, comes with mutiple connectivity options, and the industrial design is very eye-cathching for sure.
Display Quality
Skyworth 24P100 Companion features a 24-inch LED display with 60Hz refresh rate. The matte-finished screen with a 178-degrees wide viewing angle reduces glare and provides comfortable viewing from any angle, ensuring an enjoyable experience in any lighting condition, both indoors and outdoors. And even though the device is HDR10 compatible, it would be better if the brightness was more than 250 nits.
It comes with Trochilus Extreme Color Processor and FHD resolution on a 24-inch display providing sharp images and saturated colors for a pleasant viewing experience. Gamers will not like the idea of 60Hz refresh rate limitation and it would be better to have a higher refresh rate to cast and play games on the Skyworth 24P100 Companion.
Skyworth 24P100 Companion boasts Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications from TÜV Rheinland. So even for longer viewing sessions, Skyworth 24P100 Companion is a suitable products as it will not harm your eyes.
Battery Life
Skyworth 24P100 Companion comes with a battery pack that can provide up to 3 hours of battery life depending on the usage situation. So you can easily watch a movie, a full game of soccer and some more, multiple episodes of a series without facing any issues. You also get multiple options to charge the Skyworth 24P100 Companion even with a power bank and car charger.
It comes with a smart power management system too that notifies the viewer when the battery goes down below 20% and shuts down the TV once the battery level reaches to 2% to save the battery life and performance.
Sound Quality
Skyworth 24P100 Companion features two 8W front-facing Dolby Audio speakers. So you will get an immersive audio experience while watching your favorite content on it. So a bigger display with way more powerful audio setup makes the Skyworth 24P100 Companion TV a better option than any tablet for on-the-go media consumption.
Software Features
Skyworth 24P100 Companion is powered by Google TV. So you can stream your favorite movies, shows, and live TV in HD quality and enjoy personalized recommendations and explore free channels with ease, whether you're at home or camping.
You can use voice commands with Google Assistant to find content, control smart devices, and get instant answers, enhancing your entertainment on the go and making travel more convenient. And it also works with the Amazon Alexa.
It comes with built-in Chromecast that allows you to easily stream content from your phone, tablet, or laptop to your Skyworth 24P100 Companion using your favorite apps, including Bluetooth devices for seamless entertainment on the go.
Conclusion
The Skyworth 24P100 Companion stands out with its impressive design, tailored specifically for an on-the-go TV experience. Its anti-glare screen ensures clear viewing even in bright environments, and at just 4.1 kg, it's light enough to take anywhere with ease.
The three-hour battery life lets you enjoy a full-length movie without interruptions, and the 24” screen feels massive compared to the typical tablet display used for portable viewing. Best of all, you won't have to deal with any distracting notifications or pop-ups while watching.