The popularity of the 43-inch diagonal is due to the fact that it represents the "sweet spot" for a home TV. Such a screen is suitable for small and medium-sized rooms, it is comfortable to look at from a distance of 1-3 meters, and it will cost 20-30% less than 50-inch... For the rating of the best 43-inch TVs, I selected 10 popular models in the price range from 13 to 48 thousand rubles, differing in matrix, design, functionality and other characteristics. Further, in the review, I will briefly describe each model and tell you what purposes it is best suited for.
Best up to 20 thousand rubles
Philips 43PFS5813
The Philips smart TV, despite its low price, is close to the middle class models in terms of functionality. The IPS-matrix uses Pixel Plus HD technology to reproduce contrast and deep colors, and the EasyLink function increases the usability with devices connected to the TV via HDMI. The proprietary software provides the user with quick access to popular applications (Youtube, IVY, Skype, etc.)
Benefits:
- Smart TV;
- detailed image adjustment;
- synchronization of devices via HDMI EasyLink;
- the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi;
- multichannel sound (AC3).
Disadvantages:
- proprietary software shell SAPHI with a confusing menu;
- inconvenient system for sorting channels by compiling lists;
- the built-in player does not allow you to navigate through the timing of videos using a slider - only fast forward;
- slower response of the remote control when using Smart TV;
- a wide base is required to install the TV on legs;
- the connectors go out to the back, which makes it difficult to place the TV on the wall (you need an extension arm).
The price is about 19,000 rubles. Philips can be safely called the best TV up to 20 thousand rubles. For a state employee, he has quite a nimble Smart TV, an FHD picture improved by Pixel Plus technology and built-in speakers with a total power of 20 watts. Therefore, Philips can be safely recommended to fans of smart technologies and connoisseurs of a good image, who are not yet ready to spend more than 20 thousand rubles on a TV.
BBK 43LEM-1063 / FTS2C
Another simple model with a modest price tag (14.5 thousand rubles). The LCD matrix supports Full HD-resolution and demonstrates a high-quality image for its price segment. Built-in LED illumination enhances night viewing comfort. If necessary, the monitor can be connected to a computer via HDMI or VGA.
Benefits:
- affordable price;
- simple menu;
- a picture without glare;
- convenient side connectors;
- the ability to connect to an old computer.
Disadvantages:
- there is no smart TV;
- mediocre sound;
- only 1 USB port;
- inconvenient channel switching (the description line leaves only after pressing the sound control button);
- sorting of satellite channels is not saved.
BBK is a good choice for undemanding users, for those who do not need Smart TV, deep picture settings and wide functionality. The BBK TV for such users is specially equipped with a small remote control with a simplified set of features. The model supports various digital broadcasting formats (DVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-C) and is ideal for watching TV broadcasts.
Polarline 43PL51TC
This is the most budget TV with an average quality matrix and attractive design, but without the Smart TV function. The widescreen FullHD display delivers a well-detailed picture with a viewing angle of 178 °. The standard 60Hz frame rate is sufficient for a variety of tasks, including watching movies and reading Internet content. The built-in 14W speakers reproduce the soundtrack of most movies with minimal loss. The USB CINEMA HD function contains a convenient interface for playing video files from external media.
Benefits:
- cost within 13 thousand rubles;
- plays popular video formats, including avi and mkv;
- availability of different ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB and mini-Jack for headphones;
- thin case frames;
- control buttons on the back panel;
- reliable metal stand.
Disadvantages:
- no Smart TV;
- external acoustics can be connected only via coaxial S / PDIF or HDMI ARC, which limits the quality of sound transmission;
- on a black background, light is visible at the bottom of the display;
- inconvenient location of connectors (back).
The price is about 13 thousand rubles. Polarline's undeniable competitive advantage is the combination of a large screen and an affordable price tag, for which most of the functional and technical shortcomings of the model can be forgiven. The TV is ideal for watching movies from a computer or flash drive, it can also be used as a gaming monitor, but music lovers will have to take care of high-quality headphones.
Best up to 30 thousand rubles
Hyundai H-LED43EU7008
This is a high-tech TV set available to the general public. The average price is 22 rubles. Thanks to HDR technology, Hyundai boasts realistic images with highly detailed black and gray objects. The matrix supports 4K UHD resolution. In the presence of a detailed setting of Smart TV, the function of automatically reducing the volume of commercials, voice control and other useful options.
Benefits:
- convenient and fast software shell (Android 9.0);
- remote control with Bluetooth connection;
- invisible outer frames;
- availability of all necessary ports, including optical S / PDIF and CI +;
- the lowest price tag in the middle segment (22 thousand rubles).
Disadvantages:
- low-power acoustics (2 x 8 W);
- Wi-Fi does not support 5 Hz, which makes it difficult to watch high-definition video from the Internet;
- there is no frame rate smoothing, which causes microfreezes when watching TV content.
Despite the large number of status functions, not all of them are implemented in the best way: the built-in player, with all the variety of possibilities, does not support the most common video format (avi). The sound quality of the TV is the same as that of TVs from the budget segment. The legs located at the edges of the cabinet make it difficult to place the TV on a table. But Hyundai is doing just fine with its main responsibilities.
Samsung UE43NU7090U
2018 model, but still successfully competing in its class. First of all, thanks to the price tag of 26 thousand rubles. The screen matrix reproduces the image in 4K UHD HDR and further enhances it with proprietary graphic technologies: PurColor improves color rendition by adding intermediate pixels, and UHD Dimming makes local areas of the screen blacker. Motion Rate technology for improved motion clarity. Easy Control SmartThings - one app for all Samsung devices. SmartThings is equipped with universal remote control and control panel functions.
Benefits:
- slim design;
- screen refresh rate 100 Hz;
- decent sound (2 x 10 W);
- plays multimedia files of any format;
- integration into the Smart Home system from Yandex.
Disadvantages:
- slow down all Smart TV applications;
- the browser works with a delay of a few seconds, which makes it impossible to watch online videos;
- when viewed from the side, highlights are visible at the edges of the screen;
- no headphone jack;
- not an ergonomic remote control with small buttons;
- there is no voice control;
- often comes across a factory marriage.
Guided by the official descriptions alone, this model can be greatly overestimated.The actual screen size of this model is not 43, but 42.5 inches, and the frame rate increase is achieved through interpolation. In general, the picture of this TV is about the same as that of the cheaper Hyundai H-LED43EU7008, but Samsung has a little more drawbacks.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2
The model appeared on the market in 2019 and is fully consistent with the style of Xiaomi - laconic design, components that have been reduced to an acceptable level and advanced artificial intelligence. The manufacturer's declared screen characteristics are standard for its price segment: 4K UHD + HDR. When viewed from the front, the conventions of the screen are invisible. On the lower part of the case, there are two 8 W speakers providing surround stereo sound. Has Dolby + DTS dual decoding. The TV runs on Android. Thanks to this, it has a convenient and intuitive interface with a simple menu. It will not be difficult to understand it, especially for those who use smartphones or tablets on this OS. The set comes with a remote control with a voice control function.
Benefits:
- convenient Bluetooth remote control;
- fast built-in apps;
- reliable metal frame;
- Free 6-month subscription to paid channels;
- WiFi 5 Hz;
- headphone jack.
Disadvantages:
- unfriendly Smart TV interface;
- there is no detailed image adjustment and automatic brightness control;
- unbalanced sound with a predominance of high frequencies;
- "Raw" software.
The approximate cost is 27,000 rubles. The manufacturer equipped the TV with a budget matrix with an actually inoperable HDR function, therefore, in terms of image quality Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2 inferior to the previously mentioned Samsung UE43NU7090U and Hyundai H-LED43EU7008. But, unlike the same Samsung, Xiaomi collects statistics and regularly rolls out software updates. Therefore, this TV can be recommended for undemanding users who use the TV mainly for games and watching Internet content.
TCL L43P8MUS
This is the perfect balance of price and quality in its class. The high contrast IPS matrix supports ULTRA HD 4K resolution. Thanks to Micro Dimming technology (similar to that used on the more expensive Samsung UHD Dimming), the screen displays deep blacks, and the HDR10 + function makes the shades as realistic as possible. At the same time, the price tag of TCL does not exceed 24 thousand rubles.
Benefits:
- high image quality;
- fast software shell (Android 9.0);
- voice control;
- thin metal frame.
Disadvantages:
- only one USB port (2.0);
- loss of image quality when viewed from the side;
- mediocre sound (many highs and few middle frequencies, low ones are absent);
- WiFi without 5G support.
TCL TV combines the best of its more expensive competitors - it's as fast and tolerant of third-party software as Xiaomi, and produces a picture that is not inferior to Samsung UE43NU7090U. Therefore, this TV can be recommended to absolutely everyone. But to watch movies it is worth getting external acoustics.
Best up to 50 thousand rubles
Sony KD-43XG8096
The most expensive in my rating, but also the most sophisticated. The price is about 45-50 thousand rubles, in my opinion, it is expensive, even for Sony's equipment. But for fans of the brand, the price is not a hindrance. So, what is so good about this TV. The first thing I want to note is Smart TV. Here it works, fast and doesn't freeze. Convenient voice control helps you search for movies, music or TV shows just by speaking their titles. 4K X-Reality PRO enhances the quality of any video content and maximizes the contrast between dark and light areas of the screen. Live Color and TRILUMINOS Display perfectly reproduce shades of red, green and blue, which are recognized as the most difficult to reproduce colors on a TV screen. This allows you to convey the finest nuances of color and create a vivid image. Motionflow technology improves the transmission of dynamic images. Screen with IPS matrix, Edge LED backlight, supports HDR10 and HLG. Responsible for sound are 2 speakers of 10 W each with support for Dolby Audio and DTS audio formats.
Benefits:
- wide functionality of Smart TV;
- fast Android;
- slim design;
- hidden wires;
- sound with DTS support;
- voice search for applications.
Disadvantages:
- inconvenient built-in browser;
- only applications adapted for Sony are installed;
- voice control is not provided;
- price - 48,000 rubles.
Thanks to the technology of using quantum dots, the Sony KD-43XG8096 surpasses any TV rating in image quality, and the sound is not inferior to the best-rated audio system LG 43UM7450... The only significant disadvantage of Sony is its high cost. Anyone who is not confused by the price tag can safely think about buying.
Samsung UE43RU7400U
It is an improved version of the Samsung UE43NU7090U, which we will look at later. The VA matrix, familiar from the middle price segment, reproduces deep blacks well (the effect is enhanced by UHD Dimming). High image quality thanks to an updated UHD Engine that manages color reproduction, optimizes contrast levels and provides HDR, HDR 10+ and HLG support. Micro Dimming Local Backlight Technology - for detail in the darkest and brightest scenes. The Mega Contrast and Contrast Enhancer technologies are responsible for the image contrast. An important innovation is the Active Crystal Color function, which increases the color reproduction range. In addition, the Koreans have refined the design and added several useful features to the TV.
Benefits:
- does not freeze when viewing 4k;
- smart Smart TV;
- modern design;
- excellent image quality when viewed directly or from a slight angle;
- realistic color rendering;
- there is a "dynamic" mode;
- it's very comfortable to watch in the dark;
- wires are hidden in a special cavity in the stand.
Disadvantages:
- deterioration of color rendering with a side view;
- weak standard acoustics, while there is no 3.5 jack audio output;
- no Wi-Fi 5 GHz;
- the screen rotates only with the stand;
- does not read video in * avi format.
The price is about 38 thousand rubles. Without betraying itself, Samsung continues to demand payment for the brand from the buyer. The set of image enhancers in this model is about the same as in cheaper Samsung models. Nominally, the sound is not inferior LG 43UM7450 - the same two speakers of 10 W each, but in terms of playback quality, the Samsung TV is noticeably inferior to its competitor. Samsung's only obvious advantage is HDR 10+ (LG has HDR 10), and it would have mattered more if Samsung had a slightly more humane price tag. Therefore, this model can only be advised to fans of a contrasting and deep picture, who are not ready to save up more money and purchase the Sony presented above.
LG 43UM7450
The TV is equipped with a modern matrix that supports 4K resolution. What sets LG's screen apart from its mid-range rivals is its Active HDR frame-by-frame image correction function, which makes any video running on a TV look much more colorful and sharper than on a computer monitor. Whichever side of the TV you sit, with the wide viewing angle of the IPS 4K panel, you'll be mesmerized by the astounding realism - colors are displayed with almost 100% accuracy, even from 60 degrees. Flash drives and external devices are connected to the model via USB (2 pcs.) And HDMI (3 pcs.) Ports, and mobile gadgets - wirelessly using Miracast technology. A set of tuners DVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2 allows the TV to independently receive all major types of digital broadcasting signals.
Benefits:
- relatively low cost;
- image enhancement technology;
- high-quality customizable sound with support for Dolby Digital and DTS;
- fast operating system;
- intuitive Smart TV interface;
- magic remote with mouse and intelligent voice control;
- automatic brightness control depending on the room illumination;
- comfortable leg.
Disadvantages:
- outdated design (wide frames);
- rear connectors are inconveniently located;
- black in the dark is gray. But this is the norm for an IPS matrix.
Price 34 thousand rubles. LG 43UM7450 practically devoid of disadvantages. Fast operating system and intuitive Smart TV interface. The set comes with a magic remote with a mouse function and intelligent voice control. A powerful quad-core processor easily processes the heaviest video files and produces juicy and detailed images.High-quality built-in acoustics - two 10 W speakers with support for Dolby Digital and DTS, allows you to additionally save on the purchase of an audio system.
