Although the selection is smaller than it used to be, all major TV brands still sell display models in the 40- to 43-inch class. If you're looking for a high-end TV in that range, we generally recommend focusing on options from Samsung, LG, and Sony. Those companies make 42-inch OLED TV models that offer excellent image quality, though they are pricey for their size.

For a budget-friendly 43-inch TV, we recommend considering brands like TCL, Roku, Hisense, and Onn, which offer affordable entry-level models in this size.

For more brand-specific display recommendations, check out our other buying guides:

• Best Sony TVs
• Best LG TVs
• Best Roku TVs

A 43-inch TV is a good choice for people who want a compact display for an area with space limitations. They're great for bedrooms, dorms, small living rooms, and apartments.

Alternatively, some models also work well as computer monitors. Though small for a TV, 43 inches is large for a monitor, so certain TVs this size are a good fit for people who want a big screen on their desk.

However, 43 inches is not the best choice if you want to place a TV on a wall or media console in a medium- or large-sized room, as this size is too small to offer an immersive viewing experience from a typical viewing distance. For larger TV recommendations, check out our other size-specific guides:

• Best 50-inch TVs
• Best 55-inch TVs
• Best 65-inch TVs
• Best 75-inch TVs
• Best 85-inch TVs
• Best 100-inch TVs

The best 43-inch TVs vary in price, with entry-level HD models starting at around $120 and entry-level 4K models costing around $150 to $250. Although some brands also sell 43-inch 4K TVs priced in the $300 to $600 range, we typically do not recommend those options, as they rarely offer notable improvements over cheaper sets.

Instead, you need to pay at least $900 to find a 43-inch TV with substantial performance benefits over entry-level models. In the $900 to $1,200 range, you can find a few 42-inch OLED TVs that deliver excellent image quality, as well as a couple of high-end 43-inch QLEDs that offer high-brightness panels with local dimming.