The LG 43UK6300 TV was released in 2018 as a continuation of the brand's budget line with 4K support. It is not equipped with high-tech systems or options, but provides a decent level of picture and sound. I studied the characteristics of the model, compared them with the parameters of TVs Hyundai H-LED43U701BS2S and Philips 43PUS6503 a similar price segment and prepared a detailed review.
This model participates in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
The 42.5 ″ (108 cm) TV has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 px. Supports 4K UHD, HDR. 4K Active HDR technology delivers true-to-life images and enhances the brightness and color saturation of standard definition video. This is clearly seen when watching nature films or playing colorful games.
Thanks to the TFT IPS matrix and FRC technology, the image is equally clear from any place in the room (viewing angle - 178 °). Quad-core processor is able to eliminate noise, improve sharpness.
The colors are juicy, close to the standard. Black is deep, uniform. Brightness - 200 cd / m22... This parameter is inferior to Hyundai H-LED43U701BS2S and Philips 43PUS6503 (360 cd / m22). For HDR content, LG isn't bright enough. Internal color management improves color accuracy. The screen is semi-glossy to reduce direct reflections.
Contrast - 1200: 1, this is the standard setting for TVs with a small diagonal. But the Hyundai model has a much higher contrast ratio of 3000: 1, which provides a sharper image.
The refresh rate is 50 Hz. Thanks to TruMotion Enhancement Technology, the index is raised to 100Hz for smoother on-screen motion in fast moving scenes.
Direct LED backlighting provides an even arrangement of LEDs behind the screen. There are no highlights on the sides of the matrix, but due to the lack of local illumination, when playing back dark scenes, image heterogeneity can be observed.
Appearance
The TV has a simple design. The body is made of black plastic. Due to the tapered edges, the frame seems quite thin. Dimensions - 977 × 575 × 81 mm. For wall mounting, VESA mount 200 × 200 mm is provided.
There are two stable legs for installation on a bedside table. With a stand, the dimensions are 977 × 629 × 216 mm. Weight - 8.4 kg.
Connectors
LG 43UK6300 provides a sufficient number of connectors: AV, component, 3 HDMI, 2 USB, Ethernet, Miracast, CI + slot. There is Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. There is no headphone output, but you can connect them via the optical audio output. Have Hyundai H-LED43U701BS2S no component jack, Miracast, Bluetooth, and only 1 USB. Philips 43PUS6503, in addition to those listed, there is also MHL.
Sound
Sound is provided by two speakers of 10 W each, which is enough for watching programs and films in a normal room. Dolby Digital, DTS decoders enhance depth, realism of sound. Hyundai does not have a DTS decoder, which is why it loses insignificantly in sound quality. When switching channels, the sound is automatically leveled (AVL).
Functions
Smart TV platform - webOS. Have Hyundai H-LED43U701BS2S - Android, while Philips 43PUS6503 - Saphi. The OS allows you to download applications, is convenient to use. Unlike its predecessors in the LG 43UK6300 line, it has ThinQ AI features that make it easier to interact with your TV.
Access to the ivi application (video, game library) is provided through a button on the remote control. There is voice control. An intelligent system is able to listen to a question, think over an answer. Knows how to recognize voice features, expanding access to content. To do this, you need to express your wish out loud, which movie or program you want to watch. Voice input requires LG Magic Remote. The Philips 43PUS6503 does not have voice control.
Gamers will like the TV because of the low lag in the "Game" mode (input-lag - 11 ms). In other modes, the response lags far behind.
Home devices can be networked, display content from a PC or smartphone to the TV screen via Bluetooth or a wired connection. Has 4 GB of internal memory. Plays many formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC, DivX, MKV, JPEG. But there is no USB recording capability that Hyundai has.
The TV is equipped with a sleep timer. Has a child lock. Power consumption - 95 W.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- lightweight, more convenient mount;
- the TV has a very accurate realistic picture, perfectly reproduces 4K;
- excellent viewing angle;
- good sound;
- you can control the remote control, mouse;
- nimble operating system;
- reads all the most popular formats.
Disadvantages:
- legs are light, seem to be unstable;
- there is no LG Magic Remote included in the package, you need to buy it separately;
- no local dimming, blacks may look grayish;
- small amount of internal memory.
conclusions
LG 43UK6300 price - ... It provides a bright and vibrant picture, fairly realistic and deep colors. Philips 43PUS6503 behind and Hyundai H-LED43U701BS2S behind differ in higher indicators of brightness, contrast. But LG 43UK6300 wins a little in terms of sound, the number of connectors and the presence of voice control. A great model for users who don't want to pay more for high-tech highlights. This is not a bad option for gamers.
