LG QNED 43QNED80TUC 43"
The a5 AI Processor 4K Gen7 and Local Dimming Pro combine to deliver sharp, colorful contrast with minimal halo effect, even in bright rooms. Its FILMMAKER MODE and HDR10 Pro provide a cinematic picture faithful to the director's intent, while the webOS platform offers broad smart home control. This 43-inch 4K TV is best for streamers and smart home users who prioritize picture clarity in mixed lighting over high-refresh gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong audio (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong picture quality (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong display (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong smart (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | FILMMAKER MODE |
| Processor | a5 AI Processor 4K Gen7 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 5.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | virtual 5.1 surround sound |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 20.5 kg / 45.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG QNED 43QNED80TUC 43" | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 75 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | LED | 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 | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG QNED 43QNED80TUC 43" | 64 | 89.4 | 66.7 | 58.9 | 69.5 | 57.7 | 10.4 | 79.7 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 70.7 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 88.3 | 89.6 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 79.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.5 | 82.3 | 99 | 79.3 | 71.9 | 83.9 | 94.5 | 94.1 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.5 | 93.7 | 95.7 | 95.1 | 51.1 | 96.5 | 88 | 97.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.8 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 85 | 88.9 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offer From $271
Amazon 1 offer From $430
Price History
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