A 43-inch TV is the mainstream size in Indian homes. It suits most bedrooms and small to mid-size living rooms at a 6 to 8 foot viewing distance. In 2026 the segment is crowded, and the real differences are not the ones the listings advertise. Panel badges, refresh-rate claims and star ratings all mislead in specific, checkable ways. For a compact bedroom, our 32-inch guide is the better start.
We looked at 25 43-inch TVs on Amazon India and picked 10 across three budgets. We scored picture, owner record, smart platform, sound and value. Owner record carried 25% of the weight. It came from the last 100 checked Indian reviews, not the star rating. We cut 13 sets, most for fault rates the star rating hid. Sit more than 8 feet away? Our 55-inch TV guide is a better fit.
Which 43 Inch TV Should You Buy in India?
The best 43-inch TV in India is the Sony BRAVIA 2M2, at ₹52,240. Just 7% of its new reviews are bad. It also has 3 years of cover. On a budget, buy the Samsung Crystal UHD at ₹29,990. No set under ₹30,000 has a better owner record than it does.
Our Top Picks
Sony BRAVIA 2M2 43" K-43S25M2
The one 43-inch TV here genuinely built to still be working in year five
- Best reliability measured here — 7% negatives across 88 recent verified India reviews
- 3-year comprehensive warranty including the remote, a full year longer than anything else here
- The only premium 43-inch here that includes a table stand, saving a ₹1,000-2,500 wall mount
- 4 HDMI ports with ALLM and eARC — the most complete connectivity in this comparison
Samsung 43" Crystal UHD UE86AH
The safest ₹30,000 buy: proven service, honest ratings and the best recent record in its tier
- Best reliability in this tier — 12% negatives across 100 recent verified India reviews
- The only high-volume listing here whose star rating is its own, with no cross-size pooling
- 1 year comprehensive plus 1 year panel warranty, better than the flat year from three rivals
- Samsung's national service network, the deepest in this tier alongside Sony's
Quick Comparison
| Product | Rating | Price | Panel | Platform | Speaker Output | Warranty | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best 43-Inch TVs Under ₹30,000 | |||||||
| Samsung 43" Crystal UHD UE86AH Best Budget Best Under ₹30,000 | 7.8 | ₹29,990 | LED, HDR10+ | Tizen | 30W | 1 yr + 1 yr panel, no stand | View on Amazon |
| Hisense 43" E75Q QLED Best Sound | 7.6 | ₹29,990 | QLED, Dolby Vision | VIDAA U | 48W Dolby Atmos | 1 year, stand included | View on Amazon |
| 7.6 | ₹29,999 | QLED, Dolby Vision | Google TV, 32GB | 30W Dolby Atmos | 1 year, stand included | View on Amazon | |
| 7.4 | ₹27,990 | LED, HDR10 | Google TV, 16GB | 30W Dolby Atmos | 1 year, stand included | View on Amazon | |
| 7.1 | ₹26,499 | QLED, HDR10+ | Fire OS 8, 32GB | 30W Dolby Audio | 1 year | View on Amazon | |
| Best 43-Inch TVs ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 | |||||||
| Samsung 43" Mini LED UA43M2EH Best Mini-LED Value | 7.9 | ₹33,990 | Mini LED, local dimming | Tizen | 30W Object Tracking | 1 yr + 1 yr panel, no stand | View on Amazon |
| 7.6 | ₹31,990 | QLED, HDR10+ & Dolby Vision | Google TV, 2GB RAM | 30W Dolby Atmos | 2 years, stand included | View on Amazon | |
| 6.7 | ₹33,490 | LED, 1100:1 contrast | webOS | 20W | 1 year, no stand | View on Amazon | |
| Premium 43-Inch TVs (₹40,000 and above) | |||||||
| Sony BRAVIA 2M2 43" K-43S25M2 Best Overall | 8.5 | ₹52,240 | LED, HDR10 & HLG | Google TV | 20W Dolby Atmos | 3 years, stand included | View on Amazon |
| 8.3 | ₹44,990 | LED, HDR10 & HLG | Google TV | 20W Dolby Atmos | 2 years, no stand | View on Amazon | |
How We Rated These Products
Scored from published specifications and the last 100 verified Indian reviews on each listing. We do not test TVs in a lab.
Panel technology, real local dimming, HDR format support, and how well the set upscales low-bitrate Indian cable and streaming.
Scored from the last 100 verified India reviews: defect rates, failure timing, installation experience and warranty structure.
The operating system and its real app library, storage and RAM, HDMI and USB port counts, and gaming features like ALLM and VRR.
What the set sounds like without a soundbar. 20W is the 43-inch baseline, 30W is above average, 40W or more is exceptional.
Price per delivered capability, compared within the tier only. Fabricated MRP anchors are discounted, not credited.
Best 43-Inch TVs Under ₹30,000
This is the biggest band and the default 43-inch buy in India. Every set here is 4K. So the choice turns on the smart platform, the sound and the service network, not on the panel. Samsung, Hisense, Philips, Toshiba and Xiaomi all sit within ₹3,500 of each other.
Samsung 43" Crystal UHD 4K Vision AI UA43UE86AH
Best BudgetBest Under ₹30,000The safest ₹30,000 buy: proven service, honest ratings and the best recent record in its tier
Best for: Buyers who want a ₹30,000 4K set that simply works, backed by a service network that answers
Our Rating
7.8₹29,990
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | LED |
| Backlight Configuration | Direct LED with UHD Dimming |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10+ |
| Picture Processing | Crystal Processor 4K, 4K Upscaling, PurColor, Contrast Enhancer |
| Motion Enhancement | Motion Xcelerator (interpolation on a 60Hz panel) |
| Response Time | 8 ms |
| Operating System | Tizen |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, 3D surround |
| Warranty | 1 year comprehensive + 1 year additional on panel |
| Box Contents | 1 LED TV, 1 Power Cord, 1 Remote, 2 Batteries (NO TABLE STAND) |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- Best reliability in the tier — 12% negatives across 100 recent verified India reviews
- The only high-volume listing here whose star rating is its own, with no cross-size pooling
- Samsung's national service network, the deepest in this tier
- 1 year comprehensive plus 1 year panel warranty, better than the flat year from three rivals
- Crystal Processor 4K upscaling is among the best at this price for Indian cable
- Current 2026 model selling 2,000+ units a month, so you receive current stock
- Honest 25% discount off MRP rather than a fabricated anchor
Cons
- No table stand in the box — budget ₹1,500-2,500 for a wall mount
- A real minority report green, blue or vertical lines within days of installation
- Only 1 USB port, and no ALLM, VRR or gaming features
- No Dolby Vision and no local dimming, both of which cheaper sets here offer
- Rated 30W, but several owners find the sound underwhelming for the number
- Installation quality is inconsistent — excellent for most, no-shows for a minority
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
Pick this if you want a ₹30,000 4K set that simply works. It has the best recent reliability in its tier at 12% negatives, Samsung's service network, and the crucial second panel warranty year. Its star rating is genuinely its own, which is rare here. Accept two things. There is no stand in the box, so budget ₹31,500 all-in. And you get no Dolby Vision and no gaming features.
Hisense 43" 4K QLED 43E75Q
Best SoundThe best hardware for ₹30,000 by some distance — if you can live with VIDAA and one year of cover
Best for: Buyers chasing maximum picture and sound hardware per rupee, who will add extended warranty cover
Our Rating
7.6₹29,990
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | QLED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 |
| HDR Format Supported | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Picture Processing | 4K AI Upscaler, AI HDR Upscaler, AI Picture, AI Scenario |
| Motion Enhancement | MEMC |
| Operating System | VIDAA U |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| Gaming Features | ALLM, VRR, Game Mode |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Speaker Output | 48 Watts |
| Speaker Description | 48W, Dolby Atmos, Dolby MS12, DTS X, NICAM, MPEG-H, user equalizer |
| Warranty | 1 year warranty from Hisense (no additional panel year) |
| Box Contents | Television 1, Remote 1, Table Stand 2, Warranty Card 1, Manual 1, Batteries 2 |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- 48W Dolby Atmos and DTS X — the best sound here, more than double either Sony
- QLED panel with full Dolby Vision support, which the same-priced Samsung lacks
- The only set under ₹30,000 here with real ALLM and VRR for console gaming
- 5000:1 contrast ratio and AI upscaling deliver a genuinely vibrant picture
- Table stand included, unlike the Samsung, LG and one Sony set here
- The most hardware per rupee in this comparison at ₹29,990
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports
Cons
- 30% of recent verified India buyers rate it 1-2 stars, which the 4.0 headline hides
- The VIDAA U app store is materially thinner than Google TV
- Flat 1-year warranty with no panel year — and panel failures are the reported problem
- Repeated reports of panel damage and vertical lines between 1 and 8 months
- Installation and after-sales among the weaker performers here
- No local dimming
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
Nothing at ₹29,990 matches this on hardware. You get a QLED panel with Dolby Vision, 48W of Atmos sound and real ALLM and VRR. The problem is ownership. Thirty per cent of recent verified buyers rate it one or two stars, and panel failures recur between one and eight months. The warranty is a flat year with no panel cover. Buy it for the specification, and buy extended cover with it.
Philips 43" 8100 Series 4K QLED Google TV
The best software and storage under ₹30,000, undermined by Philips' after-sales
Best for: Google TV loyalists under ₹30,000 who want maximum storage and will accept the support risk
Our Rating
7.6₹29,999
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | QLED |
| Backlight Configuration | Direct LED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (marketed as 'HSR 120 Hz' — interpolation, not a native 120Hz panel) |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 |
| HDR Format Supported | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Operating System | Google TV |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Wi-Fi | Dual band |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | Built-in box speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Warranty | 1 year warranty from the manufacturer |
| Box Contents | TV Unit 1, Stand Bases 2, Remote 1, Batteries 2, Power cord 1, Screws 4, AV Converting Cable 1 |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- Google TV with 32GB storage — the best smart platform and most storage in this tier
- QLED panel with full Dolby Vision support
- Dual-band Wi-Fi confirmed, plus 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports
- Table stand, screws and an AV converting cable all included in the box
- 30W Dolby Atmos audio, above the Sony sets costing far more
- Chromecast and Google Assistant built in
Cons
- The ₹99,999 MRP is a fabricated anchor — Samsung and Sony discount 25-35%
- Advertised as 120Hz; the panel is natively 60Hz with frame interpolation
- Motherboard failure at one month, screen bleeding and dead pixels all reported
- Philips after-sales repeatedly described as unresponsive
- Flat 1-year warranty with no additional panel year
- The 4.2 rating pools reviews from the 50, 55 and 65-inch models too
- 3000:1 contrast, the lowest of the QLED sets here
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
On paper this is the most complete set under ₹30,000. You get QLED with Dolby Vision, Google TV and 32GB of storage. What holds it back is what happens when it goes wrong. Owners report a dead motherboard at one month and a service line that never answers. Two notes: the ₹99,999 MRP is fiction, and the 120Hz claim is a software trick on a 60Hz panel.
Toshiba 43" E350SP Series 4K Google TV
The most complete software package under ₹28,000 — on a listing too new to trust yet
Best for: Buyers optimising for the Google TV platform at the lowest price, who accept an unproven listing
Our Rating
7.4₹27,990
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | LED |
| Backlight Configuration | Direct LED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10 |
| Picture Processing | AI PQ |
| Motion Enhancement | AI Smooth Motion |
| Operating System | Google TV |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | 30W, Dolby Atmos, modes: Standard, Music, Cinema, News, Personal |
| Warranty | 1 year comprehensive warranty from the brand |
| Box Contents | 1 TV Unit, 1 Remote, 2 Table Stand, 2 AAA Battery, 1 Warranty Card, 1 Manual |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- Google TV with 16GB storage — a more complete platform than the pricier Samsung offers
- 30W Dolby Atmos sound with five modes, above the tier norm
- Table stand included in the box, unlike the Samsung, LG and one Sony here
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports, plus Chromecast, Google Assistant and Google Meet
- Current 2026 model at ₹27,990, undercutting the Samsung and Hisense by ₹2,000
- No negative reviews at all so far, though from a very small base
Cons
- Only 11 ratings and 6 verified India reviews — reliability is genuinely unproven
- Weakest picture specification here: plain LED, HDR10 only, no Dolby Vision
- Flat 1-year warranty with no additional panel year
- Toshiba's service network draws heavy criticism on its sibling model
- One of only six owners already reports a ₹4,000 setup charge
- No ALLM or VRR
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
This is the value pick for someone who wants Google TV above all. You get 16GB of storage, three HDMI ports and 30W Atmos sound for ₹27,990, with the stand included. But eleven ratings is not a reliability record. We scored it toward the field average rather than rewarding a clean sheet, because a two-month-old listing has not had time to fail. The panel is plain LED with no Dolby Vision.
Xiaomi 43" FX Pro QLED 4K Fire TV
The cheapest way into a 4K QLED here — and the reasons why show up in recent reviews
Best for: Buyers for whom price is the binding constraint and who already live inside Amazon's ecosystem
Our Rating
7.1₹26,499
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | QLED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10+ |
| Motion Enhancement | MEMC |
| Operating System | Fire OS 8 |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | Built-in stereo, Dolby Audio |
| Warranty | 1 year comprehensive warranty (no additional panel year) |
| Box Contents | Power Cable (listing incomplete — the Box Contents row lists only the power cable) |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- Cheapest set in this selection at ₹26,499, and it is a genuine 4K QLED
- 32GB of storage, double the tier norm
- HDR10+ support with MEMC motion handling
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports
- Joint highest-selling set here at 2,000+ units a month, so stock is current
- Fire OS is fully certified for Netflix and Prime, and Alexa integration works well
Cons
- 33% of recent verified India buyers rate it 1-2 stars, against a lifetime figure of 11%
- An advertisement plays every time you switch the TV on
- Fire OS locks you into Amazon — no YouTube button on the remote, no Google Photos
- Defective units and displays failing within days recur in recent reviews
- Flat 1-year warranty with no additional panel year
- Sound is consistently the weak point despite the 30W rating
- The Box Contents row lists only a power cable, so what else ships is unclear
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
At ₹26,499 this is the cheapest route to a real 4K QLED from an established brand. It has 32GB of storage and sells 2,000+ units a month. Go in knowing three things. A third of recent verified buyers rate it one or two stars, so 4.2 stars flatters it. An advert plays on every power-on. And Fire OS will frustrate you if you expected Google TV.
Best 43-Inch TVs ₹30,000 to ₹40,000
The main-room buyer paying a genuine premium for panel technology rather than for the badge. This is where Mini-LED with real local dimming first becomes available at 43 inches. The central risk of the band is paying a current-model price for last-generation hardware.
Samsung 43" Mini LED 4K Vision AI UA43M2EH
Best Mini-LED ValueReal local dimming at a price nothing else here matches — but it launched three weeks ago
Best for: Buyers who want the deepest blacks available at 43 inches and can accept an unproven launch cohort
Our Rating
7.9₹33,990
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | Mini LED |
| Backlight Configuration | Direct LED / Mini LED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10+ |
| Picture Processing | Mini LED Processor 4K, Supreme Mini LED Dimming, Pure Spectrum Color, 4K Upscaling |
| Motion Enhancement | Motion Xcelerator (interpolation on a 60Hz panel) |
| Operating System | Tizen |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB (disputed — a reviewer reports 4 GB) |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, 3D surround |
| Warranty | 1 year comprehensive + 1 year additional on panel |
| Box Contents | 1 LED TV, 2 Batteries (AAA), 1 Power Cord, 1 Remote (NO TABLE STAND) |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- The only genuine Mini-LED local-dimming panel here, at ₹11,000 less than the cheapest Sony
- 30W Object Tracking Sound with Q-Symphony — several owners say no soundbar is needed
- Best price-per-capability in this tier
- Samsung's national service network, plus the 1 year + 1 year panel warranty
- Current 2026 model with Tizen fully certified for Netflix and Prime
- 13% recent negatives, the best in this tier
- Selling 500+ units a month, so the panel is current stock rather than old inventory
Cons
- No table stand in the box — budget ₹1,500-2,500 for a wall mount
- Two owners independently report the cricket ball ghosting during fast motion
- Only 21 days of review history — reliability is unproven and the score is provisional
- Only 1 USB port, and no ALLM or VRR for console gaming
- One reviewer reports 4GB storage against the advertised 8GB
- Dimming zone count is not published, so the contrast advantage cannot be verified
- The 382-rating headline pools reviews predating this model year
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
This is the only true Mini-LED here. Local dimming gives it contrast no edge-lit set can match. At ₹33,990 it costs ₹11,000 less than the cheapest Sony. The 30W sound is good enough that several owners skipped a soundbar. Two caveats decide it. The listing is three weeks old, so 13% bad reviews is a launch batch, not a track record. Two owners also report cricket balls ghosting in fast motion.
TCL 43" P71K 4K QLED Google TV
A well-specified QLED with a two-year warranty — and the worst service reputation here
Best for: Buyers who want both HDR formats and a two-year warranty, and trust their local TCL service centre
Our Rating
7.6₹31,990
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | QLED (HVA panel) |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Picture Processing | AiPQ Processor |
| Motion Enhancement | MEMC |
| Operating System | Google TV |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Gaming Features | Game Master mode |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Speaker Output | 30 Watts |
| Speaker Description | Built-in stereo, Dolby Atmos |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty from the manufacturer |
| Box Contents | 1 LED TV, 1 Audio Cable, 1 Stand, 1 Power cord, 1 Remote Control, 2 Batteries |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- QLED supporting both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision — the most complete HDR support in this tier
- 2-year manufacturer warranty, double the category norm
- Google TV with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage published openly, which most rivals do not do
- Table stand included in the box, unlike the Samsung and one Sony here
- Picture praised specifically for sports content
- 300-day review window with no review pooling — a trustworthy rating base
Cons
- TCL's after-sales is the most heavily criticised of any established brand here
- Display failures reported at 3, 6 and 11 months, with the warranty slow to be honoured
- Audible hissing from the speakers reported by an owner
- Only 1 USB port, and no ALLM or VRR despite the Game Master branding
- The 44% claimed discount off ₹57,590 is an aggressive anchor
- Set defaults to a TCL menu and resists opening on a DTH input
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
The hardware argument is good. You get QLED with both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, Google TV, a stand in the box and a two-year warranty at ₹31,990. Owners like the picture, especially for sport. But a two-year warranty is only worth what the service network makes it worth, and TCL's is the most criticised here. Owners report display failure at three and six months, then weeks of waiting.
LG 43" UQ75 AI Series 4K webOS TV
Mature webOS and LG service, on 2023 hardware at a 2026 price
Best for: Buyers committed to webOS and LG's service network, who watch mostly in a well-lit room
Our Rating
6.7₹33,490
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Specifications
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
|---|---|
| Display Technology | LED |
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 1100:1 |
| HDR Format Supported | HDR10, HLG (Active HDR) |
| Picture Processing | a5 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, 4K Upscaling, AI Brightness Control |
| Operating System | webOS |
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Speaker Output | 20 Watts |
| Speaker Description | 2.0 Ch, AI Sound virtual 5.1 up-mix |
| Warranty | 1 year LG India standard warranty on product |
| Box Contents | 1 4K UHD TV, 1 Standard Remote with 2 AAA Battery, 1 User Manual, 1 Warranty Card (no stand listed) |
| Country of Origin | India |
Pros
- webOS is a mature, polished smart platform with a strong app ecosystem
- LG's national service network is among the deepest in India
- 18% recent negatives is better than most of the sub-₹30,000 tier
- A three-year review history means the failure modes are genuinely knowable
- 3 HDMI ports
- Several owners report multiple trouble-free years
Cons
- A 2023 model at ₹33,490, competing against 2026 hardware at the same price
- Published contrast ratio of 1100:1, roughly a third of every other 4K set here
- Repeated reports of interface lag of three to eight seconds
- Motherboard failure at 1.6 years and display faults at 12-15 months
- 20W sound, the joint weakest here, on a set costing ₹33,490
- Magic Remote not included, and no table stand listed in the Box Contents row
- The review base is three years old, so it describes an ageing cohort
Rating Breakdown
Our Verdict
There is a real case for this set. webOS is polished, LG's service network is one of India's deepest, and three years of reviews make its failure modes knowable. But it is a 2023 model at a 2026 price. Its 1100:1 contrast ratio is a third of its rivals', owners report the interface lagging for seconds, and motherboards fail around eighteen months. The Samsung Mini-LED costs ₹500 more.