A 43 inch TV fits a bedroom, a dorm or a small den where a bigger screen would crowd the wall. Most models at this size are 4K with a built-in smart platform, so the main choices are the panel type, the operating system and how many HDMI ports you get.
The six TVs below cover QLED, Mini LED and standard LED panels across Roku, Google TV and Fire TV. Specs come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these TVs ourselves, and picture and feature claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Panel type | LED, QLED and Mini LED differ in color and contrast |
| Smart platform | Roku, Google TV and Fire TV have different menus and voice tools |
| HDMI ports | Consoles, a soundbar and a streamer each need one |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support varies by model |
| Model year | Older listings may run older software and chips |
Specs at a Glance
| TV | Panel and platform | Ports and size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QN70H | QLED, Mini LED; 4K, 60 Hz | 3 HDMI; 38 in wide, 18.5 lb | Bluetooth 5.3; HDR10+; game mode |
| Panasonic W80 | QLED; Fire TV; 4K, 60 Hz | 37.7 in wide, 12.4 lb | Dolby Vision and Atmos; 300 nit maximum brightness listed |
| LG 43 Nano (bundle) | LED; webOS; 4K, 60 Hz | 37.7 in wide, 12.6 lb | Sold with a wall mount and cables; HDR10 Pro |
| Hisense 43R6G | LED; Roku TV; 4K, 60 Hz | 37.9 in wide, 15 lb | Dolby Vision; Ethernet; 2.1 channel speakers |
| TCL 43S450G | LED; Google TV; 4K, 60 Hz | 3 HDMI (one eARC); 37.7 in wide | Dolby Vision; Chromecast built in; 2023 model |
| TCL 43S435 | LED; Roku TV; 4K, 60 Hz | 3 HDMI; 38.2 in wide, 16.5 lb | 2021 model; VESA 200 x 200 mm |
The 6 Best 43 Inch Smart TVs
1. Samsung 43 Inch QN70H Neo QLED Mini LED
A 2026 model with a Mini LED backlight and quantum dot color, an NQ4 AI processor that upscales lower resolution sources to 4K, HDR10+ support, a game mode and three HDMI ports. The listing gives its weight as 18.5 pounds and its width as 38 inches.
Suits: a small room where picture technology matters most. Strengths: Mini LED backlight and Bluetooth 5.3. Weaknesses: 60 Hz refresh rate and the heaviest unit here. Skip it if you want Dolby Vision, which the listing does not mention.
View Samsung 43 Inch QN70H Neo QLED Mini LED 4K Smart TV on Amazon
2. Panasonic W80 43 Inch QLED Fire TV
A 2026 QLED with Fire TV built in, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Alexa voice control, Apple AirPlay and a glare-reduction screen the maker calls Glare Free Pro. It lists a direct LED backlight with local dimming and a 300 nit maximum brightness, a figure that looks low for a QLED, so confirm it before you buy.
Suits: Alexa households. Strengths: Dolby Vision plus Atmos and the lightest body in this group at 12.4 pounds. Weaknesses: modest listed brightness. Skip it if you prefer Roku or Google TV menus.
View Panasonic W80 43 Inch QLED 4K Fire TV on Amazon
3. LG 43 Inch Nano 4K Smart TV Bundle
A 43 inch LG Nano 4K TV running webOS with an Alpha 7 Gen9 processor, HDR10 Pro, Filmmaker Mode and a game optimizer. The listing is a bundle that adds a wall mount, a surge protector and cables. One bullet on the page mentions a 50 inch TV while the title and specs say 43 inch, so check the size before you buy.
Suits: a wall-mounted setup that needs the extras. Strengths: webOS with free channels and a mount included in the bundle. Weaknesses: conflicting size wording on the page and a seller bundle. Skip it if you want the TV alone.
View LG 43NU700BPUA Nano 4K Smart TV Bundle on Amazon
4. Hisense 43R6G 4K Roku TV
A 43 inch class Roku TV with Dolby Vision, DTS Studio Sound, a game mode and an Ethernet port. The screen is listed as 42.5 inches while the class is 43, and the maker advertises Motion Rate 120 on a 60 Hz panel, which is a processing figure rather than a native refresh rate.
Suits: a simple Roku setup. Strengths: Dolby Vision and a wired network port. Weaknesses: 60 Hz native panel. Skip it if you want a newer model year.
View Hisense 43R6G 4K Roku TV on Amazon
5. TCL 43S450G 4K Google TV
A 2023 TCL with Google TV, Chromecast built in, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X processing, and three HDMI inputs with one eARC. It also pairs with Bluetooth headphones for private listening.
Suits: a Google and Chromecast household. Strengths: eARC and headphone pairing. Weaknesses: 2023 model. Skip it if you want a QLED panel.
View TCL 43S450G 4K Google TV on Amazon
6. TCL 43S435 4K Roku TV
A 2021 TCL Roku TV with a direct-lit LED panel, HDR, three HDMI 2.0 inputs (one with ARC), a USB media player, an optical audio out and a headphone jack. It has a 200 by 200 mm VESA pattern for wall mounting.
Suits: an older-style setup with an optical output. Strengths: optical audio and a headphone jack. Weaknesses: 2021 model with plain HDR only. Skip it if you want Dolby Vision.
View TCL 43S435 4K Roku TV 2021 on Amazon
Setup Notes
- Measure the stand width against your furniture; these TVs run roughly 38 inches wide.
- Switch on game mode when you plug in a console.
- Use the HDMI port marked ARC or eARC for a soundbar.
- Check the VESA pattern before buying a wall mount.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming a bundle listing is the TV alone.
- Reading a motion rate figure as a native refresh rate.
- Skipping the model year when comparing similar names.
- Forgetting that every listed panel here is 60 Hz.
43 Inch Smart TV FAQ
Which platform is easiest?
Roku, Google TV and Fire TV all cover the major apps. The difference is the menu layout and the voice assistant.
Do these have Dolby Vision?
The Panasonic, Hisense and TCL 43S450G list it. The Samsung lists HDR10+ instead.
The Short Version
For Mini LED, the Samsung. For Fire TV and Dolby Atmos, the Panasonic. For a bundle with a wall mount, the LG. For Roku with Dolby Vision, the Hisense. For Google TV and eARC, the TCL 43S450G. For an optical out, the TCL 43S435.
