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TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
The AiPQ processor optimizes 4K clarity and contrast on the direct-lit LED panel, delivering solid picture quality for the price. It integrates Google TV for a smooth, content-rich smart platform without added cost. This set is best for budget-conscious buyers wanting a straightforward 43-inch 4K screen for casual streaming and sports in smaller rooms.
Screen 43"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel LED
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
40 Overall Score
Price CA$260
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)
- Below average smart (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
Picture Quality
| Processor | AiPQ processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43" | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED42C5PUA | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 42 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43" | 88.5 | 52.8 | 30.6 | 18.1 | 63 | 7.1 | 59.4 | 36.7 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 70.7 | 78.2 | 93.3 | 88.3 | 89.6 | 89 | 94.5 | 79.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.4 | 82.2 | 99.1 | 79.3 | 71.9 | 83.9 | 94.5 | 94 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.4 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 84.9 | 86 | 77 | 99.5 |
| LG OLED evo - C5 series OLED42C5PUA Compare | 76.7 | 85.2 | 89.9 | 100 | 74.1 | 98.6 | 98.3 | 36.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.7 | 82.2 | 99.8 | 58.8 | 84.9 | 89 | 94.5 | 36.7 |
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