LG QNED QNED82A 43"
The Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 drives Dynamic QNED Color with 100% Color Volume and HDR10 Pro for precise, AI-upscaled 4K detail and enhanced brightness. Filmmaker Mode preserves original cinematic intent, while FreeSync, VRR, and two HDMI 2.1 ports enable smooth 60Hz gaming with minimal input lag. Best for streamers and casual console gamers who want a compact 43-inch smart TV with webOS, hands-free Alexa, and built-in Chromecast.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praised the TV's picture quality, smart features, and remote. One noted size issues requiring a separate stand and safety straps.
- Excellent picture quality
- Great smart TV features and remote
- Size may require additional stand due to measurement issues
- One user added safety straps for extra security
- Q4 202572/100
Buyers praised picture quality, value, and sound, but one noted the Google OS is confusing and slow, requiring a Roku add-on.
- Picture quality is great, clear, and better than older LG models.
- Google OS is confusing and sluggish; some prefer simpler systems like Roku.
- Good value for money, especially for a large screen or mid-level TV.
- Sound quality is very good or best among TVs purchased.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | FreeSync, VRR |
| Processor | a7 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant, LG ThinQ |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Virtual 5.1 surround sound |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 82 |
| Weight | 9.4 kg / 20.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG QNED QNED82A 43" | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG QNED QNED82A 43" | 64 | 57.9 | 66.8 | 51.5 | 63.1 | 14.1 | 61 | 57.6 | 36.7 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 70.8 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 88.3 | 89.6 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 79.8 |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 Compare | 76.8 | 90.7 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 91.6 | 79.1 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 71.7 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.8 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 79.1 | 88.9 | 88.1 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 85 | 79.1 | 86 | 77 | 99.5 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.8 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 85 | 79.1 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$490
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Usage Scores
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