Panasonic, Thomson, Telefunken, Radiola: the other TV brands section

Familiar brands, manufacturers that change

When you buy a Samsung or LG TV, the group itself designs, makes and updates it. For the brands on this page, it's different: the name belongs to one owner, and another company makes the TVs under licence. This is very common, and not a flaw in itself: the screen often comes from the same factories as those of the big brands. But support (updates, spare parts, after-sales service) depends on the health of that company. And in 2026, two of these brands have undergone major changes.

Strengths and limits, brand by brand

The ranges at a glance

Nimestore list prices as of 15/10/2026; the product page prevails, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price. Panasonic prices are the launch prices announced in France, for guidance only.

Which brand is right for you?

What changes in 2026

• Panasonic's TV business passes to Skyworth on 1 April 2026 and drops its in-house system in favour of Google TV, Fire TV and TiVo. Details in our Panasonic 2026 page.
• Thomson's European licensee, StreamView, has filed for bankruptcy at the end of April 2026. There is no new Thomson range this year. Everything is explained in our Thomson page.
• Telefunken is betting on TiVo OS, an ad-funded system, on its Smart TVs made by Vestel. See our Telefunken page.
• Radiola is renewing its small connected TVs (A2 range), released around February and March 2026. See our Radiola page.

Smart TV systems in brief

With these brands, the system depends on the model, not the brand. Here is what you'll encounter:

• Google TV (Thomson 55MG7C15, Panasonic W95C and W92C): the widest choice of apps, built-in Chromecast, and in Belgium RTBF Auvio, VRT MAX and Play available.
• Fire TV (Panasonic W80C): very Amazon-oriented, with the Alexa assistant.
• TiVo OS (Telefunken Smart TVs, entry-level Panasonic): a mix of channels and streaming, with the Belgian app catalogue to be checked on the model.
• Tizen (Radiola RA24A2TV according to the product sheet): Samsung's system, licensed to other brands. The apps available on these versions should be checked in store.
• No system (Telefunken TFK32GPD24D, Radiola RA24A3VG, RA32A3 and RA32A3G): these are simple televisions. Add a streaming stick if you want apps.

Major brand or licensed brand: how to decide?

In store, we always ask the same question: how long are you going to keep this TV, and what for? For the main living-room screen, which you'll keep for eight to ten years and which will run Netflix, Auvio and the console, software support matters enormously: a major brand that promises several years of updates is then a better investment, even if it costs a little more. For a secondary TV connected to a set-top box, in a kitchen, a spare room or a motorhome, these questions weigh much less: a simple, well-built, inexpensive TV does the job perfectly well.

Before buying a TV from these brands, ask yourself these few questions:

• Do I need apps, or will the TV be connected to a set-top box?
• How will I receive channels: aerial, cable, satellite or internet?
• Do I need a 12 V power supply (motorhome, boat)?
• How many HDMI ports do I need (set-top box, console, streaming stick)?

Warranty and updates

Every new TV bought in Belgium comes with 2 years' statutory guarantee, provided by the seller: if something breaks, you come back to us. As for software updates, the situation is more mixed than with the major brands: none of these brands publishes a set update period for 2026, and for Thomson, support will depend on the brand's future partner. A non-connected TV, on the other hand, hardly needs any updates at all: that's actually an advantage for a second TV.

Thomson, Telefunken and Radiola in store

TV LED THOMSON 55MG7C15€619.00LED TV TELEFUNKEN TFK32GPD24D€159.00LED TV RADIOLA RA24A2TV€149.00LED TV RADIOLA RA24A3VG€109.00LED TV RADIOLA RA32A3€131.00LED TV RADIOLA RA32A3G€131.00

To find out more

Looking for a small TV for a secondary room? Our guide 24- to 43-inch TVs for the kitchen, bedroom or motorhome compares all the shop's brands, prices included. For a main screen, start with our 2026 TV buying guide or browse our whole TV range. And if you're unsure, come and see us in Temploux: we'll switch the screens on side by side.

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