This year the 43-inch TV market is honestly stacked, and in this video I rank my Top 5 picks for 2026—perfect for bedrooms, apartments, dorms, and even casual gaming setups. I focused on what actually matters at this size: picture quality (4K + HDR where it counts), smart TV speed, voice control, audio, design, and—because this is True Tech Finds—overall value for the money. I start with budget-friendly options like the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series and Insignia F30, both great if you want Fire TV + Alexa baked in and easy access to the big streaming apps. Then I hit the TCL S3, which is the smart, budget-conscious pick if you want Google TV’s unified recommendations and voice control (plus Alexa compatibility), even if it’s only 1080p. Roku’s Select Series lands at #2 for its super simple interface, snappy performance, 4K HDR picture, and automatic brightness control. My #1 is the Samsung Q60D QLED because it’s the most complete package: vibrant Quantum Dot color, Quantum HDR contrast, smoother motion for sports and gaming, and surprisingly immersive audio with Object Tracking Sound Lite. If you want the best overall 43-inch experience, that’s the one to beat.