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7.4/10
42.5″ Samsung UE43U8090H – Full Specifications
Small enough for a bedroom, study or kitchen, the Samsung UE43U8090H is a 43-inch 4K TV with a VA panel and a pixel density of 103 ppi.
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Display
42.5 in / VA / LED / 4K UHD
42.5
Refresh rate
50 Hz / 60 Hz
50 Hz
Dimensions
957.8 mm x 558.8 mm x 76.3 mm
957.8
Weight
6.5 kg / 14.33 lbs
6.5 k
Processor
Crystal Processor 4K
4K
Overview
Small enough for a bedroom, study or kitchen, the Samsung UE43U8090H is a 43-inch 4K TV with a VA panel and a pixel density of 103 ppi. It runs at 50/60 Hz, supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, and carries two 10 W speakers. At only 6.7 kg it is the lightest in the U8090H range and easy to mount or move. It has no variable refresh listed, so it suits everyday streaming and TV more than serious gaming.
- 43-inch VA panel, 4K UHD at 103 ppi
- 50/60 Hz refresh, 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) panel
- HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support
- 2 × 10 W speakers (2.0 CH, 20 W)
- 6.7 kg, 2026 model
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact 43-inch size fits bedrooms and study corners
- Sharp 4K picture at 103 ppi for the screen size
- Very light at 6.7 kg and simple to wall-mount
- Wide HDR format support helps with streaming apps
- Built-in 20 W stereo sound saves buying a soundbar at first
Cons
- 50/60 Hz refresh limits smooth motion for gaming
- No variable refresh rate is listed for consoles
- VA viewing angles narrow when you sit off to the side
- Basic speakers lack the deep bass film fans want
Score & Ratings
7.4/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Series | U8090H / U8005H / U8079H / U8099H |
| Model | UE43U8090H |
| Model Alias | UE43U8090HUXXN / UE43U8090HUXXH / GU43U8099HUXZG / GU43U8079HUXZG / TU43U8005HUXXC |
| Full Product Name | Samsung UE43U8090H |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Launch Status | 2026 model year |
| Available Colors | Black |
Screen Geometry & Format
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 42.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 1080 mm / 108 cm / 42.5197 in / 3.5433 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 941.184 mm / 94.1184 cm / 37.0545 in / 3.0879 ft |
| Active Display Height | 529.416 mm / 52.9416 cm / 20.8431 in / 1.7369 ft |
| Display Area | 93.1 % |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 93.1 % |
| Borderless Design | Yes |
| 3D Support | No |
42.5" Display Size (108 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 103 ppi / 40 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.245 mm / 0.0245 cm / 0.0096 in / 0.0008 ft |
| Upscaling Resolution | 4K |
| Native 4K Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Contrast Enhancement | Yes |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color Booster | Yes |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
43"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support |
|
| HDR Formats |
|
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
| HDR Gaming Interest Group | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Vertical Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Motion Processing | Motion Xcelerator + DLG 120 Hz |
| Motion Xcelerator | Motion Xcelerator + DLG 120 Hz |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| AI Auto Game Mode | Yes |
| Gaming Hub | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes |
| Eco Sensor | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner |
|
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) / DVB-T / DVB-T2 / DVB-C / DVB-S / DVB-S2 |
| Analog Tuner | Yes |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner | DVB-T |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 | DVB-T2 |
| Digital Cable Tuner | DVB-C |
| Digital Satellite Tuner | DVB-S |
| Digital Satellite Tuner 2 | DVB-S2 |
| Satellite Input | Yes |
Compute, Memory & Storage
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | Crystal Processor 4K |
| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | One UI Tizen |
Streaming & Entertainment
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Samsung TV Plus | Yes |
| Samsung Gaming Hub | Yes |
| Samsung Daily+ | Yes |
| Samsung Health | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
| Bixby | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.0 Ports |
|
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports |
|
| USB-A 2.0 Ports |
|
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 |
| Satellite Input | Yes |
| Antenna Input | Yes |
| Common Interface Slot | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11n 5GHz / 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
| ConnectShare | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W |
| Main Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W |
| Total Audio Output | 20 W |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Sound | Yes |
| Object Tracking Sound | Yes |
| Q-Symphony | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Connected Home & IoT
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Home Platform | Samsung SmartThings |
| Matter Support | Yes |
| Samsung SmartThings | Yes |
Photo File Compatibility
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG / MPO / BMP |
| JPEG | Yes |
| PNG | Yes |
| GIF | Yes |
| BMP | Yes |
| MPO | Yes |
Music Codec Compatibility
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats | AAC / FLAC / M4A / MIDI / MP3 / OGG / WMA / WAV / APE / AIFF / ALAC / Opus |
| AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
| OGG | Yes |
| APE | Yes |
| AIFF | Yes |
| ALAC | Yes |
| MIDI | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers | 3GPP / AVI / ASF / Flash Video / MKV / M2TS / MP4 / MPEG Transport Stream / VOB / VRO / WebM / WMV |
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| ASF | Yes |
| Flash Video | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| M2TS | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| MPEG Transport Stream | Yes |
| VOB | Yes |
| VRO | Yes |
| WebM | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs | H.263 / H.264 / AVC / H.265 / HEVC / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / VC-1 / VP7 / VP8 / VP9 / AV1 |
| H.263 | Yes |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes |
| MPEG-2 | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes |
| VC-1 | Yes |
| VP7 | Yes |
| VP8 | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes |
| AV1 | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 957.8 mm x 558.8 mm x 76.3 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 957.8 mm / 95.78 cm / 37.7087 in / 3.1424 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 558.8 mm / 55.88 cm / 22 in / 1.8333 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 76.3 mm / 7.63 cm / 3.0039 in / 0.2503 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.5 kg / 14.33 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 957.8 mm x 609 mm x 157 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 957.8 mm / 95.78 cm / 37.7087 in / 3.1424 ft |
| Height With Stand | 609 mm / 60.9 cm / 23.9764 in / 1.998 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 157 mm / 15.7 cm / 6.1811 in / 0.5151 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 6.7 kg / 14.77 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1065 mm x 635 mm x 118 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 1065 mm / 106.5 cm / 41.9291 in / 3.4941 ft |
| Box Height | 635 mm / 63.5 cm / 25 in / 2.0833 ft |
| Box Depth | 118 mm / 11.8 cm / 4.6457 in / 0.3871 ft |
| Box Weight | 9.4 kg / 20.72 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 613 mm / 61.3 cm / 24.1339 in / 2.0112 ft |
| Stand Depth | 157 mm / 15.7 cm / 6.1811 in / 0.5151 ft |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| Bezel Design | 3-side bezelless |
| Design Name | MetalStream Design |
Wall Mounting & Installation
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 mm |
| VESA Interface | 200 x 200 mm |
| VESA Size | 200 x 200 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 119 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 71 kWh |
| Energy Efficiency Class | F |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes |
| Eco Sensor | Yes |
Picture Feature Inventory
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HGiG | Yes |
| ALLM | ALLM |
Privacy, Security & Parental Control
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart-TV Security | Samsung Knox |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Simple Remote - TM2240A |
| Remote Type | Simple Remote |
| Remote Model | TM2240A |
| Screen Size | 42.5 in |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.
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