| Model No |
OLED42C2PUA |
43QNED81TSA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
42 Inch (107 cm) |
43 Inch (109.22 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
60 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: AC4, AC3, EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, JPS, MPO |
|
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
|
| Video |
| BackLight |
: 4K UHD OLED EVO |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Next Picks |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Cinema HDR |
: Yes |
| Perfect Black |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Magic Explorer |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode |
: Yes |
| Billion Rich Colors |
: Yes |
| Color Fidelity 100% |
: Yes |
| Wide Viewing Angle |
: Yes |
| 100% Color Accuracy |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Intense Color (Wide Color Gamut) |
: Yes |
| Response Time |
: > 1 ms |
| AI Picture |
: AI Picture Pro |
| Upscaling |
: AI 4K Upscaling |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Level Dimming |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K |
| Display Type |
: Self-Lighting OLED Display |
|
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Edge QNED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping |
: Yes |
| AI Upscaling |
: 4K Upscaling |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: QNED Colour |
| Dimming Technology |
: Local Dimming |
| Picture Processor |
: α5 AI Processor 4K Gen7 |
| Picture Mode |
: 9 Modes ( Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ISF Bright Room, ISF Dark Room ) |
|
| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes |
| AI Sound Pro |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| TV Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Audio Codec |
: AAC, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), AC4, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ), EAC3, HE-AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA |
|
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.0 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( Auto Volume Leveling ) |
| AI Sound |
: AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 9.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
|
| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI |
: 4 ( Side ) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 3 ( Side ) |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Side |
| Headphone Out |
: 1 Side |
| RS-232C Input ( Mini Jack ) |
: 1 Side |
| Digital Audio Output ( Optical ) |
: 1 Side |
| RF Connection Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 1 Side |
| IP Control |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth® 5.0 |
: Yes |
| HDMI-CEC ( Simplink ) |
: Yes |
| Smart Phone Connectivity |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
| TV Tuner |
: ATSC, Clear QAM |
| Latest HDMI ( 4K @ 120Hz ) |
: HDMI Ports 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Wi-Fi® Standard |
: Wi-Fi Certified 802.11ac |
|
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 3ea ( Supports eARC, ALLM ) |
| USB ( 2.0 ) |
: 2ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 5 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
|
| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: webOS |
| Sports Alert |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Gallery Mode |
: Yes |
| LG ThinQ® AI |
: Yes |
| Home Dashboard |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Who. Where. What? |
: Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible |
: Yes |
| Google Home Compatible |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| LG Content Store ( App Store ) |
: Yes |
| Universal Remote Control |
: Yes ( Auto Device Detection ) |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Yes ( Point, Click, Scroll, Voice ) |
| Apple |
: Apple Airplay 2, Apple Homekit |
| Voice Assistants |
: Google and Alexa Built-in ( No Separate Device Purchase Necessary ) |
| Content Partners |
: Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Spotify, Youtube TV |
|
| Operating System |
: WebOS 24 Smart TV |
| ThinQ |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Family Settings |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay2 |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control Built-In |
: Yes |
| Room To Room Share |
: Yes ( Receiver ) |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
|
| Other Features |
| HGiG |
: Yes |
| Game Optimizer |
: Yes |
| FreeSync Premium™ |
: Yes |
| G-SYNC Compatible |
: Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Cloud Gaming |
: Nvidia GeForce Now |
| Limited Warranty |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
|
| Design |
: Sleek Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Warranty Period |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
|
| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 120V, 50/60Hz |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 131 KWh/y |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| TV Weight Without Stand |
: 9.79 Kg |
| TV Weight With Stand |
: 10.11 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 12.88 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
|
| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Energy Star Rating |
: 4.0 |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 9.3 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 13.1 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 15.2 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 200 mm X 200 mm |
|
| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| E-Manual |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
|
| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote Control MR24 |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( Detachable ) |
| Remote Control Batteries |
: AA X 2EA |
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Key Differences
Overall, both models are capable choices in their segment, offering a balance between performance, features, and usability. Both TVs provide standard built-in audio performance suitable for regular usage, though external speakers can enhance the experience. There is a difference in screen size (42 Inch (107 cm) vs 43 Inch (109.22 cm)), and a larger screen generally provides a more immersive viewing experience. If you're comparing LG OLED42C2PUA and LG 43QNED81TSA, both models come with modern features and are designed to deliver a solid viewing experience across different use cases. Both TVs offer adequate brightness levels suitable for most indoor lighting conditions. Both models support 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution, ensuring sharp picture quality with detailed visuals for movies, shows, and gaming. Both TVs come with smart platforms that support popular streaming apps and voice control features. LG OLED42C2PUA and LG 43QNED81TSA offer different motion rates (120 Hz vs 60 Hz), which can impact smoothness during fast-moving scenes like sports and gaming. Verdict: Both models offer good value, and the better option depends on your specific requirements and viewing preferences.
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