Recommendation for 43 inch TV, 500 budget

Lemlin

We have a Samsung UE40D5500. The left speaker seems to be gone on it - particularly bad during some TV programmes and films. There's alot of static noise. We are looking to replace it with a 43 inch TV and are interested in recommendations? TV will be used for terrestrial TV, sports and the odd film off Netflix. We have a Sky Q box and also Amazon Fire stick. Looking for the best bang for buck for 500 - want to stick with a recognised brand though like Samsung, Sony, Philips, LG etc. Thanks

Richersounds.ie: DavidS

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058208923/recommendation-for-43-inch-tv-500-budget

Hi Lemlin,

Thanks for the post!

Around that budget I think the best one to go for would be the Philips 43PUS7906. It has an Android operating system so has a really good smart hub, the picture is great with Dolby Vision support and a direct lit panel and it is also a little more future proofed with an HDMI 2.1 compatible port included! It's currently 549 euro including shipping and a 6 Year Guarantee:

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205479-philips-43pus7906-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

Let me know what you think of this option!

Kind regards

David

Lemlin

Thanks for response but budget is €500 though….

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117896945#Comment_117896945

Hi Lemlin.

You could have a look over the following sets:

Philips 43PUS7556 priced at 499 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205615-philips-43pus7556-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

Or maybe the LG 43UP77006 priced at 469 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205467-lg-43up77006lb-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play-freesat.aspx

If you could stretch the budget just a little there is the excellent Philips 43PUS8500 priced at 519 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-204870-philips-43pus8500-series-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

Let me know your thoughts.

Lemlin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117895251#Comment_117895251

There's an ex display Richer Sounds Ireland - Philips 43PUS8500 series CLEARANCE. What would be the main difference between it and the TV above?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117958936#Comment_117958936

Hi Lemlin.

The main difference is the processor in the 8 series would be the better.

Both have Android operating systems and are 50Hz.

The 8500 is a 2020 model and the 7906 is from the 2021 range.

eoinf

Going to jump in on this. Currently got a 4k 43inch LG which has started dropping audio on hdmi.

Looking to replace it. I like the LG interface and the magic wand remote but this recent issue is turning me off it a bit.

What's a reliable, decent picture, smart TV, with apps. Not into the ambilight gimic.

Cheeers. Eoin

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976552#Comment_117976552

Hi Eoinf.

To be honest LG are usually as reliable as any other manufacturer.

Unfortunately as with everything, there are some units that are going to fail. We also offer our 6 year guarantee free of charge so if any issues occur within this period we would have a engineer sent out to evaluate the situation and have it repaired or replaced if the cost to fix outweighs the value of the TV.

If you did want to move away from LG you could check out Samsung.

The Samsung UE43AU7100 priced at 469 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205272-samsung-ue43au7100-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv.aspx

Or the UE43AU9000 priced at 569 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205298-samsung-ue43au9000-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv.aspx

Let me know your thoughts.

eoinf

thanks for that.

How does the samsung (9000) weigh up against an equivalent LG?

Price and Spec and Guarantee

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117978600#Comment_117978600

Hi Eoinf.

Th closest LG would be the 43UP81006 coming in at 529 Euro.

The AU9000 would have a better image over the 81006 but it is close between them.

To get better than the Samsung you would nee to go up to the LG NANO Cell range and also in size. LG 50NANO756 priced at 629 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205409-lg-50nano756pa-new-pa-series-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-nanocell-led-tv-freeview-play-freesat.aspx

All these TV come with our 6 year guarantee included free of charge.

eoinf

thanks for the reply, 43 inch is kind of my limit space wise.

Are there any TV's using Android and what does it offer over the samsung or LG smart offerings?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117981761#Comment_117981761

Hi Eoinf.

Android operating systems in a TV give you access to a stripped down version on the Google play store so you have access to a lot more apps over those with their own OS.

For Android it tends to only be Sony 8 series and Philips 8 series and above.

Starting point for a Sony 43 is the 43X80 priced at 849 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205419-sony-kd43x80-x81-ju-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-google-tv-youview.aspx?swapstore=1

For a Philips there is the 43PUS8555 coming in at 749 Euro

https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-205619-philips-43pus8556-43-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

Let me know your thoughts.

eoinf

last question for now, what do i get in the 50" LG Nano over the Samsung 9000 or the LG non nano 43" .

Have seen elsewhere the LG Nano in a 43"?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118003386#Comment_118003386

Hey Eoinf.

It down to how the screen is made up.

Nano cell technology is designed to improve colour depth over LED's like the 9000.

With the LG and Samsung LED the 9000 is better than the UP77006 listed at the very start. For an LG LED to compete with the 9000 you would need to look at the 43UP81006 priced at 529 Euro.

The 43" Nano is not available to ourselves unfortunately.

Let me know your thoughts.

eoinf

Ok defo last questions. Think I'll stick with LG as a brand. I like the interface etc and on a superficial level I dislike the Samsung legs .

So comparing LG50" nano Vs LG43" 81006. what am I gaining or loosing out with one over the other for the extra 100 euro. (Screen size aside)

Any difference in interface or remote or the likes?

And are both in stock and how long for delivery to Dublin.

Thanks for the help to date.

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118005089#Comment_118005089

Hi Eoinf.

The big difference between the two is the NANO cell technology. It makes an improvement in colour depth for a more realistic image.

They both have the same interface, come with the same remote and are both 10 bit (8 + 2 FRC).