August 10, 2022, 2:19 pm | Read time: 4 minutes
Lidl currently offers a 4K UHD TV from Toshiba. But how good is the TV, and who is it suitable for? TECHBOOK checks out the offer.
Discount retailers often offer technology at a low price. Currently, Lidl has a 4K Toshiba TV for just 269 euros. At first glance, it’s a good price—but what can the TV do, and is it worth buying?
Overview
The Toshiba 43U2063DAQ at Lidl
After the TV’s price was long set at 309 euros online, the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ is now 269 euros at Lidl, a 42 percent reduction. With its 43 inches, it’s a medium-sized TV with 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). The offer is available through the online shop, with home delivery. The discount retailer frequently offers Toshiba devices, especially TVs.
Lidl states the delivery time is up to five business days. The delivery itself costs 24.90 euros. Lidl does not specify how long the offer will be available.
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The technical specifications of the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ
43 inches equals 109.22 centimeters diagonally; thus, the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ is a medium-sized TV suitable for the living room. This size allows for a comfortable viewing distance of up to 3 meters. The display is an LED panel with 10-bit, providing a sharp image. However, in terms of color depth, some compromises must be made with the Toshiba TV. Thanks to 4K resolution, high-definition HD and UHD content is crystal clear.
TV reception is via a triple tuner, allowing for satellite (DVB-S2), antenna (DVB-T2), and cable (DVB-C) options. Satellite connection users also get six months of HD+ quality reception with the TV. On the back, there are two HDMI ports, allowing you to connect a Nintendo Switch or stream series and movies via a laptop. There is also a USB port, a VGA, and a LAN connection. However, a Bluetooth connection is not possible.
As a smart TV, it comes with pre-installed apps for Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. The included remote control has dedicated buttons to directly activate these streaming services. Additionally, the Toshiba TV features Google and Amazon voice assistants, Google Assistant and Alexa. However, a recording function is not available.
The speaker output of the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ is 10 watts each, with technology from manufacturer Onkyo. Users report good sound quality at low volume. However, when turned up, there are reports of disturbing vibrations. The TV has an energy efficiency class of G. This poor rating is not uncommon for TVs. For 1,000 hours of operation, the Toshiba TV consumes between 54 and 88 kilowatt-hours. In standby mode, consumption is less than 0.5 watts, according to Toshiba.
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The technical specifications of the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ at a glance:
- Screen size: 43 inches
- Display technology: LED
- Recording functions: None
- Digital tuner: HD triple tuner DVB-T2/-C/-S2
- Effective refresh rate: 2000 TPQ
- Energy efficiency class: G
- Operating system: Smart TV
- Resolution: 4K UHD
- Color: Black
- Connection ports: 2x HDMI, 1x USB, Ethernet, VGA
- HDR format support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Speaker output: 2x 10 W
Is the Lidl offer worth it?
Overall, the TV offer is worth it. Although the suggested retail price of 309 euros is somewhat misleading for price comparison, as the TV is a few years old, it is still a good discount. However, a general price comparison is difficult because the Toshiba 43U2063DAQ is currently only available at Lidl. It is not in stock at Amazon and other retailers at the moment.
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TVs of comparable size and features are slightly above Lidl’s price. So, if you’re willing to compromise on color and sound quality—where external sound systems can help—the Lidl TV is a good deal.