42-inch LG QLED / LCD TVs – Test Rankings

Last updated:
23/12/2025
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Review LG NANO81A / NANO80A  Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 86”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG NANO81A is essentially a continuation of the NanoCell series, which has hardly changed over the past few years. Aside from a new operating system, a refreshed remote, and a few marketing add-ons, we are dealing with practically the same construction that we have known for years. Thanks to the nano-particle filter, the television can display better, cleaner colours than standard budget televisio...

Rating

5.7/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.1

Classic TV, YouTube

5.1

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.4

Gaming on console

6.7

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.0

Utility functions

6.6

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

6.2

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Review LG UA75006LA (IPS) Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG UA7500 in the IPS display variant also presents itself as a television designed mainly for daily use. SDR content looks fine on it, upscaling and image processing are at a quite decent level, and webOS, as always, offers plenty of freedom – from YouTube to Netflix, to recording on USB and AirPlay support. Similar to the VA version, we also find a set of features for gamers here that may please ...

Rating

5.6/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.0

Classic TV, YouTube

4.8

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.1

Gaming on console

6.7

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.0

Utility functions

7.0

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

6.0

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Review LG UT8100 (IPS) Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 75”, 86”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG UT8100 is a model that doesn’t try to pretend to be more than it is. Simple, functional, and performing well for everyday use. Its biggest advantage is the WebOS system – intuitive, fast, and rich in applications. With such support, using Netflix or YouTube is hassle-free, and navigating the menu takes just a moment. The Magic remote adds even more convenience, as it works a bit like a mouse – ...

Rating

6.0/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.4

Classic TV, YouTube

5.5

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.7

Gaming on console

6.5

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.6

Utility functions

7.7

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

6.0

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Review LG UR781 Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG UR781 is currently the cheapest model from the Korean manufacturer. It features an excellent WebOS system, which is the main advantage of this television. It satisfies most users with access to various streaming platforms and capabilities. The TV offers adequate picture quality for its price, which will certainly meet the expectations of many basic users. Although its HDR capabilities are somew...

Rating

5.5/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.4

Classic TV, YouTube

5.8

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

4.2

Gaming on console

6.2

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

3.9

Utility functions

6.4

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

5.2

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Review LG NANO82T6B Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG NANO82T is the first model from the LG television series for 2024, featuring NanoCell technology. It is aimed at a wide audience looking for a television with an attractive operating system. WebOS is incredibly intuitive and fast, offering a broad range of applications to install and easy usage. The Magic remote, functioning like a computer mouse, allows for convenient navigation through the me...

Rating

5.9/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.8

Classic TV, YouTube

5.9

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.2

Gaming on console

6.6

TV as a computer monitor

5.6

Watching in bright light

3.9

Utility functions

7.7

Apps

9.1

Sound quality

6.1

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