Cheap TVs in UK still exist and the Toshiba 43L2163DB is a good example for that
We have reviewed many cheap TVs in the last couple of years but with recent economic events and the growing inflation rates, cheap televisions are a bit more expensive.
Toshiba 43L2163DB is a very good example for an affordable 43-inch TV with good features and specifications but pretty ugly design and mediocre build quality.
Now lets take a detailed look at the product's specs:
| Brand: Toshiba |
| Model: 43L2163DB |
| Energy consumption |
| Energy efficiency class |
| A+ |
| Annual power consumption |
| 78 kWh |
| On-mode power consumption |
| 54 W |
| Audio |
| Audio power |
| 16 W |
| Sound technology |
| Dolby Audio Processing |
| Speakers |
| 2 |
| Connectivity |
| Audio output |
| - 3.5 mm jack - Optical x 1 |
| Connections |
| - HDMI 1.4 x 2 - Composite input x 1 - Component input x 1 - USB 2.0 x 1 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet |
| Yes |
| Screen |
| Screen technology |
| LED directlit |
| Resolution |
| Full HD 1920 x 1080p |
| Screen size |
| 43" |
| HDR |
| HDR10 |
| Motion rate |
| 50 Hz |
| Native contrast ratio |
| 4000:1 |
| Noise reduction |
| Yes |
| Processing rate |
| 50 Hz |
| Contrast |
| - Peak brightness: 300 nits - Black level: 0.03 nits |
| Tuner |
| Electronic programme guide |
| 7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freeview Play |
| TV tuner |
| Freeview HD Please note: Some services are only available in the UK |
| Table-top stand |
| Yes |
| VESA mount |
| 100 x 100 |
| Other features |
| - Sleep timer - Parental lock |
| PVR function |
| Yes |
| Smart |
| Smart TV services |
| - Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play - Streaming: Netflix, Prime Video - Full internet browser - Social media apps: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - Gaming apps Please note: Some services are only available in the UK |
| Smartphone app |
| Yes |
| Other smart features |
| Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Smart platform |
| Linux |
| General |
| Color |
| Black |
| Internal menu languages |
| 28 languages |
| Guarantee |
| 1 year |
| Weight |
| - TV: 7 kg - TV with stand: 7.5 kg - Boxed: 12 kg |
| Dimensions |
| - TV: 567 x 973 x 81 mm (H x W x D) - TV with stand: 620 x 973 x 234 mm (H x W x D) - Boxed: 710 x 1085 x 154 mm (H x W x D) |
| Box contents |
| - Toshiba 43L2163DB 43" Smart Full HD HDR LED TV - TV stand - Quick start guide - Remote control |
| Material |
| Plastic |
Well, not many of you would be impressed with the Full HD (only) resolution but there are still TVs in 2022 that come with 1920x1080 and to be honest for sizes under 50-inches it is perfectly fine.
The good news here is that the 43L2163DB is a Smart TV with built-in Wi-Fi connection.
Toshiba 43L2163DB - product price
Buying this TV in UK as certified refurbished will cost you about £170. Brand new item is currently offered for £240.
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Here are good cheap alternatives of the Toshiba 43L2163DB that you may find interesting:
There are probably more examples for cheap TVs in 2022 and for this reason we will spend some more time researching and make an extended list with different size and price categories.
Toshiba WK3A is a good example for small cheap TV offered in UK these days.
