42-inch Mini LED TVs – Test Rankings

Available screen sizes: 32”, 43”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, 98”

Technology: LCD VA, Mini-LED PFS LED

Brand: TCL

Verdict:

TCL A400 Pro is one of the most interesting lifestyle TVs we’ve tested so far. Not because it turns the whole idea of the “TV as a picture” on its head. In that respect it does roughly what the competition does: it’s meant to look good, blend into the room and not be just another black slab in the living room. Its real strength lies elsewhere: in picture quality. This is the first TV of this kind ...

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”, 98”

Technology: LCD VA, Mini-LED QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung QN90F is a television that, in many respects, demonstrates how maturely miniLED technology can be developed. It offers excellent contrast and black levels, very high HDR brightness that works well for both films and games, and a matte panel that makes a huge difference in everyday use. It is this feature that makes the QN90F one of the best televisions for watching in sunny living room...

Rating

7.9/10

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 86”, 100”

Technology: LCD IPS, PFS LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

QNED86A6A is a television that truly does an excellent job in its price range when it comes to sports, gaming, and everyday TV viewing. The 120 Hz panel ensures smooth images and sharp motion, which both sports fans and gamers will appreciate. It also features low input lag along with a complete set of gaming functions such as HGiG, VRR, and ALLM. The television works just as well with a computer ...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, 98”

Technology: LCD VA (wide viewing angle), Mini-LED QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung offers two top models with 4K resolution when it comes to MiniLED technology. In this test, we took a closer look at the perhaps not so "high-end" QN95D, but rather the QN90D, which can also be found under the name QN92D. Samsung proudly calls its MiniLED televisions the NeoQLED series. It is precisely because of this technology that the television offers excellent contrast and high bright...