If you are looking for smaller sized Smart 4K UHD TV, 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 from LG that come with 43-Inch screen size are good options for you. As two basic Smart 4K UHD TV from LG, you can find that there are similarities between LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100. But is there any differences between them? We will talk about the similarities of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 on this article to help you choose which of those two TVs is more suitable for you.
What are Similarities Between LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100?
Before We talk more about the similarities of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100, let’s check out the similar specs of those two TVs on the table below.
LG 43UH6500 | LG 43UH6100 | |
Introduced | 1st quarter of 2016 | 1st quarter of 2015 |
Screen Size | 43-Inch | 43-Inch |
Backlight | LED | LED |
Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
IPS Panel | YES | YES |
4K Upscaler | YES | YES |
Color Prime Pro | YES | NO |
HDR | HDR Pro | HDR Pro |
Refresh Rate | TruMotion 120Hz | TruMotion 120Hz |
Smart Platform | WebOS 3.0 | WebOS 3.0 |
3D Feature | NO | NO |
Remote | Standard Remote | Standard Remote |
Speaker System | 2Ch 20W | 2Ch 20W |
Clear Voice | YES | YES |
Built-in Wi-fi | YES | YES |
From the table above, you can find that there are quite significant similarities between LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100. Do you want to talk more about those similarities? Let’s discuss that together.
1. Picture Technology
LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 come with 4K UHD resolution in LED backlight. They also come with the same UHD Mastering Engine. In Plane Switching (IPS) panel are also installed on both of those two TVs. With UHD Mastering Engine, you can enjoy brilliant 4K UHD picture quality. As there’s still limited original 4K contents available then you still have to use mostly non 4K contents on this TV. But you don’t have to worry about that since those two TVs are completed with 4K Upscaler technology that deliver your non 4K contents with near 4K picture quality. Both of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 are also completed with the new HDR Pro technology that support high dynamic range (HDR) contents that reveals more colors and details.
2. Refresh Rate Technology
We can still find that LG use TruMotion in to measure their refresh rate quality in 2016 lineup. LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 are completed with the same refresh rate technology, It’s TruMotion 120Hz. TruMotion 120Hz is not the higher TruMotion but It simply can deliver smooth fast motion images in 43-Inch screen so that you can’t find any motion lag when you are watching your favorite action movies and sports on those two TVs.
3. Smart TV Platform
As part of LG’s 2016 TV lineup, both of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 come with WebOS 3.0 as their Smart TV Platform. WebOS 3.0 comes as the improvement from the older WebOS 2.0. Ideally WebOS 3.0 is controlled by Magic Remote control, but the magic remote is not included with LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100. So you still have to purchase additional magic remote if you want to control the TV easier and faster with it. To support the WebOS 3.0, both of the TVs come with built-in wifi that connect to your home network easily.
4. Speaker System
The speaker system that installed on LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 are the same. They come with 2Ch 20W speaker system. 2Ch 20W speaker system in 43-Inch TV is enough for most audience, but if you think you are an audio enthusiast that want more powerful immersive sound quality on your 43-Inch TV, then you can add external speaker system or soundbar to that two TVs. LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 also comes with Clear Voice technology that enhance the voice for audible dialogue.
What are Differences Between LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100?
Besides similarities, there are also few differences of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100. Their differences can be found on this table.
LG 43UH6500 | LG 43UH6100 | |
Color Prime Pro | YES | NO |
HDMI/ USB Inputs | 3/2 | 3/1 |
Price | +/- $150 Higher | +/- $150 Lower |
We can see the differences of LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 from the table above. But do you want to know more about those differences? Let’s discuss more about those differences.
1. Color Prime Pro
LG 43UH6500 comes with additional color technology named Color Prime Pro, while LG 43UH6100 comes without any Color Prime Pro. With Color Prime Pro, you can experience wider color spectrum on the TV screen. So you can enjoy more accurate color details on LG 43UH6500 than what you can get with LG 43UH6100.
2. USB Inputs
LG 43UH6500 comes with 3 HDMI and 2 USB inputs, while LG 43UH6100 comes with 3 HDMI and 1 USB input. If you plan to connect more than 1 USB device to your 43-Inch TV, then I’m quite sure that you should consider the additional USB input of LG 43UH6500.
3. Price
As the higher model, LG 43UH6500 is priced at significantly more expensive than LG 43UH6100. Commonly you can find that LG 43UH6500 is priced at around $150 higher than LG 43UH6100. When We talk about percentage, you can find that their price difference is around 33%. I’m quite sure that It’s significant price difference for most customers with limited budget.
Which Basic 43-Inch Smart 4K UHD TV to Choose?
We have talked about LG 43UH6500 and 43UH6100 before. We also looked at their similarities and differences as well. We can see that LG 43UH6500 is better with additional Color Prime Pro technology. It also comes with additional USB input. LG 43UH6500 is indeed can deliver more accurate color details on 43-Inch screen but you have to pay additional $150 or around 33% more for that. So LG 43UH6500 is the perfect choice for anyone looking for better color details in their next 43-Inch Smart 4K UHD TV and don’t mind to add $150 on their budget. Most of the customers of LG 43UH6500 are satisfied with their purchase. If you are not sure about choosing this model for your next 43-Inch 4K UHD TV, you can consider to read more about LG 43UH6500 customers’ reviews on this page…
While LG 43UH6100 is positioned as the most affordable 43-Inch Smart 4K UHD TV in 2016. It’s perfect choice for anyone that have limited budget, but want to own 43-Inch LED TV with 4K UHD resolution. Although It’s not completed with Color Prime Pro, but the picture quality delivered by this TV is still beautiful based on the customers’ experience. LG 43UH6100 is indeed more popular choice than LG 43UH6500. It also received excellent feedback from the customers. You can find out more about LG 43UH6100 from the customers’ perspective here…
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