| Model No |
43S65A |
42PATH2121 |
| TV Type |
Android TV |
Android TV |
| Screen Size |
43 Inch (109.22 cm) |
40 Inch (102 cm) |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, WMA, AC3 |
| Supported Video Formats |
: H.265/H.264,MPEG1/2/4,WMV,VC1,VP8, VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF |
|
| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5, AAC, HEAAC, ASF, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MPEG, MPG, MKV, AVI, FLV, ASF |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF |
|
| Video |
| Backlight |
: 2K FHD DLED |
| 2K HDR10 Decoding |
: Yes |
| Response Time |
: 6.5ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 4000:1 |
| Micro Dimming |
: On / Off |
| Life Time ( Typ. ) |
: 30,000Hrs |
| Brightness |
: 270 ( Typ. ) |
| Colour |
: 16.7 Million ( 8bBt ) |
|
| Backlight |
: LED |
| Brightness |
: 500 Nits |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 500000:1 ( Dynamic ) |
| Panel Type |
: IPS |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital Noise Filter |
: Yes |
|
| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 8 W |
| Audio Only |
: Yes |
| Dolby Audio |
: Yes |
| Sound Preset |
: Yes |
| Dolby |
: MS12D |
| Bass Boost |
: On / Off |
| Button Sound |
: On / Off |
| Graphic EQ |
: 5 Adjustable Frequency |
| Speaker Type |
: Integrated Speaker BOX ( Bottom Side ) |
| Sound Mode |
: Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Stadium, Personal |
| Advanced Only |
: Balance / Auto Volume Control / Spdif Type / SPDIF Delay |
|
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 30 W |
| Number Of Speakers |
: 2 |
| Speaker Type |
: Box Speaker |
| Sound Mode |
: Standard, Music, News, Movie, Game, User |
|
| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI 1.4 |
: 2 |
| USB 2.0 |
: 1 |
| T-Cast |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth |
: Yes |
| T-Link ( CEC ) |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-in |
: Yes |
| WiFi |
: WiFi Integrted 2.4G 802.11 b/g/n 2T2R |
|
| HDMI |
: 3 Rear |
| USB |
: 2 Side |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Yes |
| RF Connectivity Input |
: Yes |
| RF Connectivity Output |
: Yes |
| Ethernet ( RJ45 ) |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth |
: Yes |
| Built In Wi-Fi |
: Yes |
| Wireless LAN Adapter |
: Yes |
| Internet Access |
: Yes |
| HDMI ARC |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi Type |
: 802.11 a / b / g / n |
|
| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Android O, Certified By Google Android TV |
| UI Style |
: Google Android TV UI & TCL TV+3.x UI |
| CPU |
: CA53X4 64Bit |
| GPU |
: Mali470X2 |
| RAM |
: 1 GB |
| ROM |
: 8 GB |
| TCL AI-IN |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Android TV Version |
| Google Play Store |
: Popular Apps + Games |
| Google Play Games |
: Game Platform Of Google Play |
| Netflix |
: Watch TV Shows & Movies Online |
| Launcher HomePages Show |
: Featured Apps, Source, App, Settings, etc. |
| Google Play Movies & TV |
: Watch Google Play Movies & TV On Android TV |
| Google Voice Input |
: Yes, The TCL RC802V Remote Control Supports It |
| Google cast |
: To cast favorite entertainment and apps contents from your phone, tablet or laptop right to TV |
|
| Operating System |
: Android 9.0 Based |
| CPU |
: ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU |
: Mali-450MP3 |
| RAM |
: 1 GB |
| Storage |
: 8 GB |
| Clocking Speed |
: 1.4 GHz |
| Supported App - Netflix |
: No |
| Supported App - Youtube |
: Yes |
| Supported App - Disney+Hotstar |
: Yes |
| Supported App - Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Operating System Present |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Yes |
| Pre Installed Browser |
: Yes |
| Supported Mobile Operating System |
: Android, iOS |
| App Store Type |
: Google Play Store |
|
| Other Features |
| Design |
: Full-Screen Design |
| System Update |
: Yes |
| PVR / Time Shift |
: Yes |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| Audio Language / Nicam |
: Yes |
| AV System |
: PAL, NTSC |
| Channels Edit |
: Yes, For TV Channel Renamed |
| EPG |
: Yes （ Only For DTV Programme ) |
| Subtitle |
: Yes （ Only For DTV Programme ) |
| Media Center |
: Media / Music Play For USB Device |
| E-Sticker |
: As Some Function Demo in Shop Mode |
| Initial Setup |
: Yes, For User Setting In TV First Starting |
| Input Method |
: TCL T-IME / Gboard / Virtual Remote Keyboard |
| Instant Power On |
: A Special Standby Mode For Starting Less Than 6s |
| TV System |
: ATV ： Auto / PAL / NTSC / SECAM, DK / BG / I / M ; DTV ：DVB-C、DVB-T / T2 |
| OSD Language |
: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, France, Spanish ( Latin America ), Russian, Arabic, Mongol, Uzbek, Hebrew, Malay |
|
| Smart Remote |
: Yes |
| Clock |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| On / Off Timer |
: No |
| Child Lock |
: Yes |
| Parental Control |
: Yes |
| Color Screen |
: Yes |
| RF Capable |
: Yes |
| Additional Features |
: Artificial Intelligence for Smooth Viewing Experience, Super Bright Display, Boosted Performance, Google Assistant, Data Saver, 5 GHz Dual Band Wi-Fi Support, Personalized Experience, Chromecast Built-in, Airplay |
| Other Remote Control Features |
: Google Assistant Enabled Remote, Control Smart Home, Routines, Get Answers, Manage Tasks, HotKeys ( Prime, YouTube, Sony Liv ) |
|
| General Details |
| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 75 W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
: 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 6.7 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 6.8 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 9 Kg |
| Wall Mount |
: 200 mm X 200 mm |
|
| Power Requirement |
: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: NA |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
|
| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| AC Power Cord |
: Yes |
| Base Stand |
: Integrated Packaging |
|
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| 2 AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Wall Mount |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
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Key Differences
Audio output differs between the two (30 W vs 2 X 8 W), which can influence overall sound clarity and loudness. Both TVs offer adequate brightness levels suitable for most indoor lighting conditions. Thomson 42PATH2121 and TCL 43S65A are two competitive smart TVs offering a mix of display performance, smart features, and overall value for different types of users. Both TVs provide decent motion handling, making them suitable for everyday viewing including sports and action content. In general, both TVs cater to modern entertainment needs, including streaming, gaming, and everyday viewing. There is a difference in screen size (40 Inch (102 cm) vs 43 Inch (109.22 cm)), and a larger screen generally provides a more immersive viewing experience. Both models support 1920 x 1080 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. Verdict: Both TVs are strong contenders, and your final choice should depend on your preference for screen size, motion performance, and smart features.
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