Which 4K 43" TV?

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Looking to update the 40" 5+ year old Samsung in the lounge. I'm stuck with a max external width of the TV of 1040mm so that leaves me with 43" screen sizes.

I was all set to get a https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/4k-ultra-hd-tvs/philips-43pus6703.html but then someone threw a spanner in the works suggesting the https://www.richersounds.com/sony-kd43xf8096bu.html

I'm really struggling to find decent reviews for the Sony, and how it compares to the Philips. Much so in the screen brightness and picture quality.

I don't know if at this size / price point there is much between the different panels. I don't think local dimming is on any of them, and none seem to do 1000nits for HDR. I was looking at the Philips as the Ambilight looks interesting - but if something like that Sony (or any of the current Samsungs) have a better image quality then I'll go for that instead.

Doesn't help that there are so many slight variations of models, and then you get the previous year's ranges as well.. combined with each manufacturer using different names for the same tech.. and argh.. I hate TVs.
 
the problem with 43" is 99% of therm will be IPS which is great for viewing angles. however they won't be true 4k screens if using LG panels which use a RGBW structure vs a RGB structure.

sony's tv's are usually brilliant they have to be because they carry the sony name and price tag yet they don't make any of the panels for them. so they work hard to make their electronics very good to get the ebst out of the panels they buy in.

phillips are a nobody within the tv market. their tv's are maediocre at best. i believe they made 1 panel which caused a bit of a fuss. their OLED was cheap but it was crap for an OLED and you were better off spending the extra to get the entry level LG.

LG has the best smart tv software and also the best in built sound quality when you buy a top end 43" model.

I would go for the most expensive sony or LG you can get for the 43" size they 2 are top trumps in this size bracket.
 
OK, thanks for the advice.

I don't care for the built in smart functions, as I imagine 90% of the viewing will be via my Chromecast Ultra. As long as the EPG etc aren't awful and slow when I do need to use them - then that's fine.
So it's looking like the Sony is a good shout.

Incidentally the Philips as a VA panel. I'm now off to look at the RGBW vs RGB differences that you mentioned (I'm aware from an overview of what the difference is, but now curious to see how it effects things).
 
Is there any way to tell from the box / serial? I wonder if I get it from Richer Sounds round the corner from me they'd be able to cherry pick.
 
if they have one on display check its type red->blue = va, and model number, inpect angle yourself, and tell them you will buy one if it has same model number ?
...but make sure you really want the poorer viewing angles of va
... I would not for my living room, and in a bedroom definitely not. .... 2 Pan ips's here.
 
GeX said:
OK, thanks for the advice.

I don't care for the built in smart functions, as I imagine 90% of the viewing will be via my Chromecast Ultra. As long as the EPG etc aren't awful and slow when I do need to use them - then that's fine.
So it's looking like the Sony is a good shout.

Incidentally the Philips as a VA panel. I'm now off to look at the RGBW vs RGB differences that you mentioned (I'm aware from an overview of what the difference is, but now curious to see how it effects things).
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well RGB vs RGBW is basically they have an added white pixel.

so it's not true 4K it's more like 3K. tbh i doubt anyone could tell the difference especially on a 43" tv to me it's a mute point however a lot of people who want to look like they know something make a HUGE deal about it.

it's a 43" tv true 4K is wasted on it IMO and i'd be willing to bet nobody at a normal viewing distance could tell the difference.

as for VA vs IPS - both have pro's and cons. I own 3 different techs in my home. IPS, Plasma and VA (FALD).

IPS is perfect for living rooms where you have multiple people viewing from different angles. VA is better for people sitting head on only so games rooms and bedrooms.
 
I have the Sony and I think its very reasonable for the money.

I remember being very impressed with the colours when I first turned it on. Netflix 4k looks great. Sound is decent. I actually decided to get rid of my cambridge audio sound bar favouring the TVs own speakers. It also seem to handle/upscale old low resolution content remarkably.

One con, the software is ****. Bad android interface and slow menu acess particularly the TV guide. Shame. I will not touch another android TV again
 
I've owned the Samsung UE43NU7400 and it's a massive downgrade from the UE40MU6400 from last year. You are most likely going to get one with an IPS panel and Samsung have removed support for DTS audio on all 2018 TVs which was even worse for me.

I'd recommend you go for one of the two below.

HiSense H43A6550UK (there is also H43A6200UK, H43A6250UK, but A6550 has a stronger metal chassis)
https://hisense.co.uk/tvs/all-tvs/a6550/

Philips 43PUS7383/12
https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/43PUS...-4k-uhd-led-android-tv-with-ambilight-3-sided

These are both manufactured with VA panels so there's no uncertainty.

After purchasing the UE43NU7400, then selling it on, I will be looking for a bargain on the H43A6550UK this Christmas. I'll take a miss on the Philips due to it being approx £150.00 more expensive and it's got Android TV (rather not try it now).
 
GeX said:
Looking to update the 40" 5+ year old Samsung in the lounge. I'm stuck with a max external width of the TV of 1040mm so that leaves me with 43" screen sizes.

I was all set to get a https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/4k-ultra-hd-tvs/philips-43pus6703.html but then someone threw a spanner in the works suggesting the https://www.richersounds.com/sony-kd43xf8096bu.html

I'm really struggling to find decent reviews for the Sony, and how it compares to the Philips. Much so in the screen brightness and picture quality.

I don't know if at this size / price point there is much between the different panels. I don't think local dimming is on any of them, and none seem to do 1000nits for HDR. I was looking at the Philips as the Ambilight looks interesting - but if something like that Sony (or any of the current Samsungs) have a better image quality then I'll go for that instead.

Doesn't help that there are so many slight variations of models, and then you get the previous year's ranges as well.. combined with each manufacturer using different names for the same tech.. and argh.. I hate TVs.
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DiNZi said:
Philips 43PUS7383/12
https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/43PUS...-4k-uhd-led-android-tv-with-ambilight-3-sided

These are both manufactured with VA panels so there's no uncertainty.

After purchasing the UE43NU7400, then selling it on, I will be looking for a bargain on the H43A6550UK this Christmas. I'll take a miss on the Philips due to it being approx £150.00 more expensive and it's got Android TV (rather not try it now).
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From what I can tell, the Philips 43PUS6703 is the same as the 7300 you linked but instead of the P5 engine, it has the older one (don't care, I'll disable all that motion bluring), runs Saphi (?) instead of Android TV and is ~£100 cheaper.
 
DiNZi said:
I've owned the Samsung UE43NU7400 and it's a massive downgrade from the UE40MU6400
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why did you not buy previous model ? reviews have enough information to evaluate if a model is good for your need/viewing-environment ...
similarly would have taken a pan dx750 over an ex700, and probably ex750 or fx700

(I assume they did not remove dts from existing sets )
 
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