Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (UA43UE86AHULXL)
Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (UA43UE86AHULXL) review
Verdict: Samsung’s 43-inch 4K TV with HDR10+, 30 W sound and 3 HDMI ports, plus an extra year of panel warranty. Standard LED panel, 50 Hz.
7.8SahiRating score
Good
Good
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Best for
How well it suits each real-life use, from our research.
- Movies & OTT7.8
- Sound without a soundbar8.0
- Connecting devices8.0
What we like
- 4K with HDR10+
- 30 W speakers
- Extra year of panel warranty
- AirPlay support
What we don't
- Standard LED panel
- No Dolby Vision
- Only 1 USB port
Specs & findings
Picture
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| ResolutionBrand listing | 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) | 9.0 |
| Panel typeBrand listing | LED | 6.0 |
| Best HDR formatBrand listing | HDR10+ | 8.0 |
| Screen sizeNot scored | 43inches | |
| Refresh rateNot scored | 50Hz |
Sound
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker outputBrand listing | 30W | 8.0 |
Connections
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI portsBrand listing | 3 | 8.0 |
Smart
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systemBrand listing | Tizen |
Ownership
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| WarrantyBrand listing | 1 year + 1 extra year on panel | 7.0 |
Our research
Scores are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications using the formula on our How We Rate page. We have not lab-tested this TV, and specs cannot fully tell you how the picture looks. Screen size is not part of the score.
Compare with other smart tvs
- Resolution4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Panel typeMini LED
- Best HDR formatHDR10+
- Screen size55 inches
8.1
- Resolution4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Panel typeQLED
- Best HDR formatHDR10+
- Screen size55 inches
7.7
- Resolution4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Panel typeLED
- Best HDR formatDolby Vision
- Screen size43 inches
7.1
- Resolution4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Panel typeLED
- Best HDR formatHDR10, HLG
- Screen size55 inches
