Konka Hits US With Android TVs Starting at $370; 75-Inch QLED Due at $1,200

Konka made its U.S. debut through regional retailers with three Android TV series launched at CES. Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) showed several “on sale” models Wednesday on its e-commerce site, starting with a 32-inch 720p H3, shown as 41% off for $139; a 40-inch version is $199. The 4K U5 line ranges from $239 for a 43-inch set to $449 for a 65-incher, with built-in Google Assistant, a voice remote control and four HDMI inputs, said Konka. NFM didn't carry the Q7 quantum dot QLED series, comprising 50-, 55-, 65- and 75-inch models. The flagship 75-inch Q75A QLED TV has a minimum advertised price of $1,199; the QLED line also includes a 50-inch model ($369), a $429 55-inch set and $629 65-inch unit, emailed Scott Ramirez, Konka senior vice president-sales and marketing. The TVs are being assembled in Juarez, Mexico, said Ramirez, saying COVID-19 supply chain issues caused a “slight delay” of less than 30 days. The TVs also will be available at Conn’s Home Plus and retailers in the NATM and Nationwide buying groups, he said. Konka TVs will launch “soon” at Amazon and other outlets to be announced later, he said. Ramirez credited Konka’s “global buying power” for the company’s ability to achieve such low price points. He sidestepped questions on target competition.