Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (UA43UE86AHULXL)

Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (UA43UE86AHULXL) review

Researched 13 Nov 2026 · Updated 13 Nov 2026

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

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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

ItemValueScore
ResolutionBrand listing4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)9.0
Panel typeBrand listingLED6.0
Best HDR formatBrand listingHDR10+8.0
Screen sizeNot scored43inches
Refresh rateNot scored50Hz

Sound

ItemValueScore
Speaker outputBrand listing30W8.0

Connections

ItemValueScore
HDMI portsBrand listing38.0

Smart

ItemValueScore
Operating systemBrand listingTizen

Ownership

ItemValueScore
WarrantyBrand listing1 year + 1 extra year on panel7.0

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.

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