Thomson T43USM5200 is a mid-budget TV that deserves its place in the ratings. For 24 thousand rubles you get a clear and bright picture, good functionality to appreciate all the advantages of the new generation of TV. The sound is enough for an average room, and it feels completely immersed. When comparing the model with competitors Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2 and TCL L43P6US, then even several features can be distinguished against their background.
This model participates in the ranking of the best TVs 43 inches and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
43-inch screen with D-LED technology. Resolution - UHD 4K 3840 × 2160 (PPI 1000): you can comfortably use it for viewing media content, games. Viewing angle - 1780, pixel response time - 6.5 ms. The aspect ratio is standard (16: 9 cm). 1.07 billion colors combined with D-LED backlighting create a very lifelike image.
To improve the picture, you can turn on dynamic contrast and clarity. When watching TV, the ambient light sensor will optimize the image brightness based on the ambient light level in the room.
Appearance
The TV looks neat and laconic. Standard black color. The dimensions are large, but the model looks compact. Equipped with an elegant aluminum stand, but includes a VESA wall mount - 200 × 100 mm. The bezels are thin, which gives the impression of an even wider screen. The TV will easily fit into any design, complement it.
Connectors
On the back of the TV there are connectors for convenient work with equipment:
- 2 DVB;
- audio output (mini);
- connector for connecting to a local network;
- composite input;
- Miracast;
- 3 HDMI inputs;
- AV input;
- for headphones;
- SPDIF out Coaxial;
- 2 USB;
- connectors for antennas for analog and digital television;
- slot CI (CI +).
The model can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet, display multimedia content from these devices on the screen. The TV connects to the network via Wi-Fi Miracast or Ethernet. For comfortable viewing of 4K video over the network, we recommend connecting it via a wired Ethernet connection.
Bluetooth model does not support (if necessary, it is better to take Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2). As a result, we have a classic set of connectors for TVs in this price group.
Sound
2 stereo speakers with a total speaker power of 20 W. For comparison: in the same Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2 the sound is weaker. Various sound effects are available, Nicam / A2 and AV Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS: they provide a completely immersive experience even without connecting additional acoustic devices.
Functions
Smart TV runs on Linux, additional applications can be installed from the ZEASN store. Multiple viewing modes (game, movie, sports, sound only and night). The necessary programs can be recorded on a USB flash drive. In terms of functionality, the TV for its money offers many functions: child protection, slip-timer, TimeShift for pause / playback of terrestrial TV programs, automatic shutdown.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- refers to budget technology;
- large screen diagonal;
- the ability to install on the wall;
- a large number of connectors;
- the ability to play 4K;
- sound and quality of speakers;
- playback and recording to USB storage;
- you can play videos from the Internet;
- Supports Wi-Fi.
Disadvantages:
- does not work on Android;
- no curved screen;
- no built-in memory;
- no voice control;
- no bluetooth;
- there is no built-in camera.
conclusions
Having examined the functionality of the Thomson T43USM5200 and looking at the closest competitors (Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2 and TCL L43P6US), you can make a verdict. Thomson T43USM5200 is optimal if you do not need too many extra functions, but just get a clear picture and sound when viewing. The same Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 T2 will be noticeably inferior to it in sound, but it will support Bluetooth and have built-in memory. And the TCL L43P6US model will be inferior in the number of USB ports and image quality in some formats.
