Best 43 Inch TVs in Australia (2026 Buyer's Guide)
The best 43-inch TVs in Australia by price band, with live prices compared across Australian retailers.
Forty-three inches is Australia's default second-TV size: big enough for a bedroom, a small living room, a study or a rental, without dominating the wall. It is also the size where the quality gap is widest, because the range runs from $400 for a basic set to $1,100 for a lifestyle TV, and some of the cheapest 43-inch sets are still only Full HD rather than 4K. Every price here is live - the 43-inch sets we track span $400 to $1,100, and knowing the tiers keeps you from overpaying or buying under-spec.
What each panel type costs at 43 inches
Panel technology sets the price at a fixed size. Here is the live range for each type across the 43-inch sets we track, figures that update themselves as stock and deals move:
- LED - $400 to $1,100. Basic 4K, and some Full HD, sets from value brands like FFalcon and CHiQ. Fine for a spare room or casual viewing - but check the resolution, as some at this price are still 1080p, not 4K.
- QLED - $500 to $1,100. A quantum-dot layer for brighter, more saturated colour than plain LED. The value choice at 43 inches, from Hisense and TCL up to lifestyle sets like Samsung's The Frame.
- Mini-LED - $600 to $900. A dimming-zone backlight for stronger contrast than plain LED; Samsung and LG (as QNED) field Mini-LED even at this size. The pick if you want the best picture a 43-inch can give.
There is effectively no OLED at 43 inches - the smallest OLED TVs are 42-inch, and they are rare and dear that small - so at 43 inches the real choice is entry LED versus QLED or Mini-LED. Compare the current 43-inch sets on our 43-inch TV listing, each shown in stock with its cheapest live price.
What to look for at 43 inches
- Make sure it is 4K. At the budget end some 43-inch sets are still Full HD. For anything but a tiny viewing distance, hold out for 4K.
- Panel and backlight. A QLED or Mini-LED set gives brighter, more saturated colour than plain LED. QLED (Hisense, TCL, Samsung) and QNED (LG) are the same class - see our QNED vs QLED explainer and Mini-LED vs LED/LCD.
- Brightness for the room. A 43-inch set often lands in a bright kitchen or north-facing room, so peak brightness matters more than the size suggests. Our brightness and nits guide helps.
Who each tier suits
- Spare room or rental on a budget: a basic LED set, from $400, is plenty for casual viewing. Just confirm it is 4K.
- Main bedroom or small living room: a 4K QLED or Mini-LED, from $500, is the value pick and the one most people should buy at this size.
- Design-led or a feature wall: Samsung's The Frame, if the art-panel look matters more than price-per-picture.
If you are considering going smaller for a kitchen or caravan, our best small TVs guide (32 to 43 inch) covers 32 and 40-inch options too, and what size TV should you buy helps match the screen to the room.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good price for a 43-inch 4K TV in Australia?
Entry LED is the cheapest tier at 43 inches, then QLED, then Mini-LED for the best picture at this size. The live price range for each is in the panel-type breakdown above, and it updates as stock and deals move. One trap: some of the cheapest sets are still Full HD, so confirm 4K before you buy. Check the 43-inch listing for the current cheapest overall.
Are 43-inch TVs 4K or Full HD?
Most are 4K, but a handful of the cheapest 43-inch sets are still Full HD (1080p). At this size and a normal viewing distance 4K is worth holding out for, so always confirm the resolution before buying at the budget end.
Is 43 inches big enough for a living room?
For a small living room or a viewing distance under about 2 metres, 43 inches works well. For a main lounge where you sit 2.5 metres back or more, most people are happier with 55 inches or larger - 43 inches is best thought of as a bedroom, study or second-TV size.
Can you get an OLED 43-inch TV?
Not really. The smallest OLED TVs are 42-inch, and they stay rare and pricey at that size, so there is effectively no mainstream 43-inch OLED in Australia. At 43 inches the meaningful choice is between entry LED and a brighter QLED or Mini-LED set.
The bottom line
At 43 inches, spend just enough to clear two traps: make sure it is 4K, and move up to a QLED or Mini-LED set once the budget stretches past the basic LED tier, which is the value pick for a bedroom or small living room. Compare the current 43-inch sets we track, in stock with live prices, on our 43-inch TV listing.