42-inch TVs – Test Rankings

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

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

If you are looking for a specific reason to buy the Philips PUS7000, it’s really just the price. This is a model that is primarily meant to be cheap, and it accomplishes that role perfectly. It could be a decent choice for someone who is still using an old Full HD screen and wants to finally upgrade to 4K without emptying their wallet. Interestingly, even though this is a "budget model at 60 Hz", ...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 85”, 100”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: HISENSE

Verdict:

Hisense E7Q PRO is a television that clearly shows where the manufacturer has placed its priorities. It is not a model focused on impressive HDR or cinematic fireworks in a dark living room. This equipment is tailored for universal use, with a strong emphasis on gaming and everyday content streaming at a very competitive price. The biggest disappointment remains the omission of local dimming compa...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 65”, 86”

Technology: LCD IPS, Mini-LED PFS LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

The QNED80A variant based on an IPS panel is aimed at a completely different audience. If you are looking for a television for a place where life buzzes all day and family members watch TV from various spots, this will be a good choice. Wide viewing angles and saturated colours ensure that the picture looks good whether we are sitting directly in front of it or at the dining table. Of course, this...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: HISENSE

Verdict:

The Hisense A6Q clearly shows from the outset that its main advantages are: A. Price, B. Simplicity, and C. Predictability in everyday use. It is a television that simply does its job – you turn it on, choose an application, watch or play, and nothing gets in the way. Good blacks, quick response to movements on the pad, a smoothly operating system, and a complete set of basic functions make it com...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: TCL

Verdict:

The time has come to gather all observations. The TCL P7K / P79K is a television that cleverly juggles compromises, offering much more in its price range than we could have expected. Its undeniable asset is the VA panel, guaranteeing deep blacks and high contrast, and the surprisingly rich package for gamers (with VRR and support for 120 Hz at lower resolutions) makes it a phenomenal proposition f...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 58”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: HISENSE

Verdict:

The Hisense E7Q / E79Q is a type of television that does not promise miracles – and maybe that’s why it can pleasantly surprise. It doesn’t try to pretend to be high-end equipment, it just does its job. If you are looking for a cheap screen for everything, that can handle Netflix, a console, and early morning YouTube with coffee, then this model makes a lot of sense. The VIDAA system has been matu...

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

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: TCL

Verdict:

The TCL V6C is a television whose essence lies primarily in three elements: the Google TV system, several features useful for gamers, and a very low price. It is the Google TV that is its greatest asset – providing access to a vast library of applications, from the most popular streaming services to lesser-known programmes, and it also allows for the use of AirPlay, screen mirroring, and voice sea...

Available screen sizes: 43”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

The LG UA7500 with an IPS panel also presents itself as a television primarily designed for everyday use. SDR content looks acceptable on it, upscaling and image processing are at quite a decent level, and webOS, as always, offers a lot of freedom – from YouTube to Netflix, as well as USB recording and AirPlay support. Similarly to the VA version, here we also find a set of features for gamers tha...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD IPS, PFS LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

Sony Bravia 3 is a television that brings several important improvements over its predecessor, while remaining true to its core. The biggest change is the design – slim bezels and sturdy metal legs give it a modern appearance that fits much better in a living room than the X75WL. Improved colours thanks to the PFS filter and really good upscaling should also be noted. It is particularly in lower q...

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

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: XIAOMI

Verdict:

Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a television that at first glance does not reveal significant changes compared to its predecessor. Someone might even think it is simply a copy of last year's model with a different label. And there is some truth to that, as the main new feature, or rather the only noticeable difference, is the 120 Hz mode at lower resolutions. Credit must be given to Xiaomi, as this addition ...