Best 42-Inch TVs
Updated February 2026
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Best 42-Inch TVs
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series (newest model), 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Alexa Remote, HDR10+, fast processor, Dolby Audio, Ambien...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series (newest model), 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Alexa Remote, HDR10+, fast processor, Dolby Audio, Ambien...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Samsung 43-Inch Class QLED Q7F Series Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2025 Model, 43Q7F) Quantum HDR, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, HLG, Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound Lite
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings
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Samsung 43-Inch Class QLED Q7F Series Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2025 Model, 43Q7F) Quantum HDR, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, HLG, Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound Lite
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings
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INSIGNIA 50" Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-50F502NA26)
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Samsung 43-Inch Class QLED Q8F 4K UHD Smart TV (2025 Model) Q4 AI Processor, 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot, AirSlim Design...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, SmartThings
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Samsung 43-Inch Class QLED Q8F 4K UHD Smart TV (2025 Model) Q4 AI Processor, 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot, AirSlim Design...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, SmartThings
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Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Fire TV Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4k UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Fire TV Ambient Experience, hands-free with Alexa
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4k UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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TOSHIBA 43" Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Voice Remote with Alexa, Free & Live TV
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI
HDR Type: Dolby Vision
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 43-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV – RokuTV with Enhanced Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 43-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV – RokuTV with Enhanced Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Hisense 43" E6 Cinema Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (43E6QF, 2025 Model) - AI Light Sensor, Dolby Vision · Atmos, Voice R...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Hisense 43" E6 Cinema Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (43E6QF, 2025 Model) - AI Light Sensor, Dolby Vision · Atmos, Voice R...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
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Hisense 40-Inch Class A4 Series FHD 1080p Smart Fire TV (40A4NF, 2025 Model) - DTS Virtual: X, Slim Bezel Design, Alexa Built i...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not compatible
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X, Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Hisense 40-Inch Class A4 Series FHD 1080p Smart Fire TV (40A4NF, 2025 Model) - DTS Virtual: X, Slim Bezel Design, Alexa Built i...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not compatible
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X, Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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TCL 40-Inch Class S3 1080p LED Smart TV with Fire TV (40S350F, 2023 Model), Alexa Built-in, Apple AirPlay Compatibility, Stream...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not compatible
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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TCL 40-Inch Class S3 1080p LED Smart TV with Fire TV (40S350F, 2023 Model), Alexa Built-in, Apple AirPlay Compatibility, Stream...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not compatible
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series (newest model), 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Alexa Remote, HDR10+, fast processor, Dolby Audio, Ambien...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
1
Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series (newest model), 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Alexa Remote, HDR10+, fast processor, Dolby Audio, Ambien...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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