TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
The AiPQ processor optimizes 4K clarity and contrast on the direct-lit LED panel, delivering solid picture quality for the price. It integrates Google TV for a smooth, content-rich smart platform without added cost. This set is best for budget-conscious buyers wanting a straightforward 43-inch 4K screen for casual streaming and sports in smaller rooms.
Screen 43"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
50 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong audio (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong smart (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Interpolation |
| Processor | AiPQ processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay |
| Works With | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | DTS |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 5.6 kg / 12.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | LG QNED 65QNED85AUA | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | Samsung S90H QN48S90HAEXZA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 48 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43" | 87.7 | 81.9 | 75.4 | 36.7 | 63.6 | 44.4 | 57 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 97 | 68.5 | 87.4 | 78.2 | 72.3 | 96.5 | 93.9 | 93.2 |
| LG QNED 65QNED85AUA Compare | 62.7 | 73.4 | 90.3 | 84.2 | 84.6 | 96.5 | 81 | 78.1 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 91.1 | 95 | 95.9 | 94.8 | 46.2 | 96.5 | 87.4 | 97.4 |
| Samsung S90H QN48S90HAEXZA Compare | 70.1 | 88.1 | 83.4 | 94.2 | 79.1 | 98.6 | 98.1 | 69.9 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76 | 85.4 | 85.7 | 88.4 | 77.8 | 92.7 | 93.9 | 36 |
Price
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