43" TV recomendations?

[whatknot]

I am tasked with obtaining a replacement 43" TV for the present Panasonic (TX-43D302B) which has got gradually darker and no amount of fiddling with settings can make it brighter

So has anyone and recomendations for a replacement

It has to be said I do not watch the TV very much, its my wifes domain, there are so many variables I simply do not know enough about with the modern sets

There are some as cheap as £180 right up to as much as you want to pay, budget is not so much the problem as a good set that is watchable and preferably easy to set up and use

I have read reviews and best of reports but am as confused as ever (or more so)

Any advice appreciated

 

[paulrbarnard]

LG are a solid cost effective option. Sony tend to be the ‘quality’ option. There are multiple versions in each range though so you need to decide what features, resolution and display quality you want.

 

[Doug71]

If you have a Richer Sounds store near you pop in and see them, I have always found them very helpful and knowledgeable.

https://www.richersounds.com/?gad_s...3XrcP2HC3tTeJAQN89jSB1k8Lu-QWSG4aAkQaEALw_wcB

 

[Agent_zed]

Something to bear in mind are things like startup time (my tv is incredibly slow and annoying) and TV guide (again my TV has a very slow TV guide).
Even things like very slow volume change can be infuriating.

All first world problems of course but it's probably worth visiting an actual store and playing with the controls etc.

 

[Sideways]

LG OLED have an impressive picture. This tech was proprietary to LG until just a year or two ago when the patent expired. It's strength is deep blacks that create a high contrast if you watch mostly in the evening with the lights dimmed.

 

[Amplidyne]

Another vote for LG. Seems OK. Good pic but needs the soundbar we have for decent sound IMO.
Starts up and runs well. Bought in the Summer of 2023. It's a 50" UR91.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

Last year we bought an LG 43" TV - excellent but a search shows the model as currently unavailable.

It replaced a smaller stop gap 32" TV bought during house renovations which was poor - mainly as the processor/software was very slow when watching online rather than through an ariel. It was tried in the kitchen (which had no ariel socket) eventually replaced with another 32" LG.

Although tempting to go for cheap - in this case it may be better to pay a little more for good.

 

[Rhossydd]

You won't go wrong with a Panasonic OLED. Great picture and sensible menu structure.