42-inch QLED / LCD TVs – Test Rankings

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 ...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung Q8F is quite a successful continuation of the Q67D model. It offers similar image quality in HDR content, and with a brightness of around 500 nits, it can create an effect that is hard to call average. The support for the HDR10+ format also helps, as it has been realistically competing with Dolby Vision for some time and delivers comparable experiences in many productions. The contrast is ...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung Q7F is the manufacturer's cheapest model in the QLED range, and it must be said that several advantages can be easily identified here. After calibration, the colours look really good, and the additional QLED filter makes the hues more saturated than in typical budget LCD televisions. Additionally, it features a VA panel that offers quite decent native contrast. It is certainly not at t...

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

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung U8000F with a VA panel is a television that can pleasantly surprise in its class – of course, if we know what to expect from it. The biggest advantage of this variant is certainly the quality of black levels. Compared to the version with an IPS panel, the difference is enormous – the image gains depth, contrast looks significantly better, and evening film sessions no longer feel like watch...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung The Frame 2025 is a television unlike any other – and even though competition has emerged, it still does it best. The matte display, flush mounting with the wall, and a single thin cable thanks to the One Connect module make the device resemble a painting more than any other screen. The Art Store app continues to offer the best art scans on the market (even if they are subscription-based),...