Best 42-Inch TVs
Updated May 2025
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Best 42-Inch 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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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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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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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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TCL 55-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (55S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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TCL 55-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (55S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa
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SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class 4K Crystal UHD DU8000 Series HDR Smart TV w/Object Tracking Sound Lite, Motion Xcelerator 120Hz, Ultra Sl...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound Lite
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Goggle Assistant, Samsung SmartThings
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SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class 4K Crystal UHD DU8000 Series HDR Smart TV w/Object Tracking Sound Lite, Motion Xcelerator 120Hz, Ultra Sl...
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, HLG
Sound Type: Object Tracking Sound Lite
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Goggle Assistant, Samsung 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: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ
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: 4 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
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 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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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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All-new Amazon Fire TV 43" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV, stream live TV without cable, 2024 release
Display Size: 43"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
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 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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