43-inch TVs
43-inch TVs: the smallest size where 4K starts to make sense. About 96 cm wide, 7–12 kg — a fit for a bedroom or a smaller living room.
Products
LG OLED42C61LA OLED evo TV 42" 4K, Smart TV
Philips 43PUS8001/12 LED TV 43" 4K UHD, Ambilight, Titan OS
Sharp 43HP6265E TV 43" 4K UHD LED, Google TV
Sharp 43HP5265E TV 43" LED, Google TV, Wi-Fi and LAN
TCL 43S5L 43" Full HD QLED Smart TV with Android TV and HDR
Sharp 43HL4265E 43" UHD Smart TV with Google TV
LG 43NU800B3LC NANO TV 43" 4K UHD, webOS
Philips 43PUS8450/12 QLED TV 43" 4K, Ambilight, Titan OS
Dahua DHI-LTV43-SD200 TV 43" Full HD, Android TV
When 43 inches is the right size
43 inches fits a room where the sofa sits 2–2.5 metres from the screen. This is also where 4K panels begin: text and pitch markings in sport look clearly sharper than on Full HD.
- Resolution. Choose 4K (3840 × 2160). Full HD sets cost less, but from this size the difference is visible.
- Refresh rate. 50/60 Hz is normal; a 100/120 Hz panel gives smoother motion in football and games.
- HDR. Budget sets list HDR but stay under 300 nits — the real gain arrives with pricier QLED models.
- Mounting. VESA is usually 200 × 200 or 300 × 200 and weight stays under 12 kg, so a mount for a 43-inch TV is cheap and a full-motion arm is an easy choice here.
Neighbouring sizes
If the wall allows, look at 50 inches — the gain in perceived size beats the price gap. For a kitchen or summer house 32 inches is enough. Full range: TVs.
Sound
A thin TV's speakers sound flat and keep dialogue quiet. If you watch films often, add a soundbar — it changes more than another picture mode.
Frequently asked questions
Is 43 inches good for gaming? Yes, but check for HDMI 2.1 and 120 Hz support if you play on a PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Can it go to a parcel locker? No — a TV is oversized goods and arrives with the oversized courier.
How much cabinet space do I need? Feet are typically 75–85 cm apart, so a cabinet of at least a metre is sensible.