Best 42-Inch LED TVs
Updated May 2025
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Best 42-Inch LED TVs
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HRD10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 40-Inch Select Series, 1080p Full HD TV – RokuTV with Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-Fi...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: HD
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 40-Inch Select Series, 1080p Full HD TV – RokuTV with Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-Fi...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: HD
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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INSIGNIA 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-42F201NA23)
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p Full HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: DTS TruSurround
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay
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INSIGNIA 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-42F201NA23)
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p Full HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: DTS TruSurround
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay
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Amazon Fire TV 32" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 32"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 720p HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 32" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 32"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 720p HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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VIZIO 40-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV with DTS Virtual: X, Alexa Compatibility, Google Cast Built-in, Bluetooth Headphone Capabl...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 2 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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VIZIO 40-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV with DTS Virtual: X, Alexa Compatibility, Google Cast Built-in, Bluetooth Headphone Capabl...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 2 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Westinghouse Roku TV - 42 Inch Smart Television, 1080P LED Full HD with Wi-Fi Connectivity and Mobile App, Flat Screen Compatib...
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: HD
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: Dolby Sound
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Westinghouse Roku TV - 42 Inch Smart Television, 1080P LED Full HD with Wi-Fi Connectivity and Mobile App, Flat Screen Compatib...
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: HD
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: Dolby Sound
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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INSIGNIA 43-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-43F301NA25)
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10
Sound Type: DTS Studio Sound
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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INSIGNIA 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-32F201NA23)
Display Size: 32"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 720p HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: None
Sound Type: DTS TruSurround
Smart Features: Alexas built-in
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SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K CU8000 Series PurColor, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Motion Xcelerator, Ultra S...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant
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SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K CU8000 Series PurColor, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Motion Xcelerator, Ultra S...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant
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Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HRD10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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