42-inch TVs – Test Rankings

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 ways, demonstrates how maturely miniLED technology can be developed. It offers great contrast and black levels, very high HDR brightness, which works well for both movies and games, along with a matte panel that makes a huge difference in everyday use. It's this feature that makes the QN90F one of the best televisions for viewing in sunny living room...

Rating

7.9/10

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 picture quality in HDR content, and with a brightness of around 500 nits, it can create an effect that is hard to call average. It is also aided by support for the HDR10+ format, which has been realistically competing with Dolby Vision for some time and provides comparable experiences in many productions. The contr...

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

Technology: LCD IPS, PFS LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

QNED86A6A is a television that really does a great job in its price class when it comes to sports, gaming, and everyday TV watching. The 120 Hz panel makes the picture smooth and the motion sharp, which will be appreciated by both fans and gamers. Additionally, it has low input lag along with a full set of gaming features such as HGiG, VRR, and ALLM. The TV works just as well with a computer as it...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung Q7F is the cheapest model from the manufacturer’s QLED line, and it must be admitted that several advantages can be easily pointed out here. After calibration, the colors look really good, and the additional QLED filter makes the hues more saturated than in typical budget LCD TVs. In addition, it has a VA panel, which offers quite decent native contrast. It is definitely not on the lev...

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

The Philips OLED820 is a very successful and significant step forward compared to last year's model, the OLED 819. For many people, the main reason for purchasing it will, of course, be Ambilight: the multi-colored lighting system that sets Philips TVs apart from the competition. It’s no surprise, as it made a huge impression on us as well. It's not just an impressive gadget, but a real addition 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. Its biggest advantage is definitely the black quality. Compared to the version with an IPS panel, the difference is enormous – the picture gains depth, the contrast looks much better, and evening movie sessions no longer feel like watching content through a gray ...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung The Frame 2025 is a TV unlike any other – and even though competition has emerged for it, it still does it best. The matte screen, flush mount to the wall, and one thin cable thanks to the One Connect module make the device resemble a painting more than any other screen. The Art Store app still offers the best art scans on the market (even if they are on a subscription), and thanks to inte...

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 77”, 83”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung S90F is an excellent representative of the premium mid-range in the world of OLED televisions. Here we have an organic matrix that guarantees perfect contrast – and no matter how hard LCD manufacturers try with local dimming in Mini LEDs, this black simply cannot be replicated. The S90F displays its class here without any compromises. Compared to last year's model, we get a slightly br...

Rating

8.2/10

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

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

Philips PUS9000 is proof that the manufacturer not only keeps a finger on the pulse but also listens carefully to its users. In the latest version of this popular series, a clear progress is visible – especially compared to the previous generation that we had the opportunity to test. The use of a VA panel has resulted in a noticeable improvement in black levels, which finally present at an accepta...

Available screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”

Technology: WRGB OLED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG C5 is a very successful continuation, and in several aspects, even a step forward compared to last year's model C4. The biggest change is the noticeably higher brightness – for the first time in the history of the C series, the barrier of 1000 nits has been surpassed, which significantly improves the quality of the HDR effect. Both movies and shows look more dynamic because of this, and bright ...

Rating

8.2/10