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Sharp 43BL3EA review

Sharp 43BL3EA. Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Active Motion 600, Contrast ratio (typical): 1000000:1, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

The 43BL3EA is a 4K Ultra High Definition LED Android TV™ with exceptional multimedia functionality.

Android Smart Ultra HD 43BL3EA provides a wide range of connection possibilities.


Android TV™ provides customers with a modern and intuitive approach to TV that provides more value than just watching content. It’s an all in one, entertainment hub.
Android TV™ with the Google Assistant provides a smarter viewing experience. Quickly access entertainment, control smart devices, get answers on screen, and more using your voice.

harman/kardon Soundsystem

Powerful cinema sound for your home: Harman's custom-designed audio system offers excellent dynamic range and precise sound that fills the room. This makes television a real treat for the ears.

Android TV User Interface

Finding is better than searching. So customise your Android TV home screen to show you exactly the apps, films, and shows you want to watch. Now you can continue watching movies after interruptions, start new episodes or jump to another show without having to go back and forth. Everything is really easy with your go-to app.

4K/UHD Resolution

Simply breath-taking in sharpness and colour: 4K Ultra HD is four times better than full HD resolution. You can even experience older films or series with unprecedented clarity. This is ensured by the modern image upscaler technology, which optimises any kind of content to 4K. Uncompromising cinema quality at any time at home.

Android TV

This is how television works today: With the smart Android TV platform you have direct access to a wide range of streaming services with over 400,000 films and shows. Or transfer videos, music or pictures wirelessly from your smart devices to your TV using the built-in Chromecast. The integrated voice control makes it easy for you – whether you use Google Assistant to search for your favourite show or dim the lights in the room.

Google Assistant

It doesn't get any more convenient than this: press the Google Assistant button on your remote and control your TV with your voice. For example, ask Google for thrillers or discover open multiplayer games. Even connected smart home devices such as lights can be controlled by voice. You can also use the TV to manage tasks, look at your calendar, access information etc.

Game mode

When you connect your console to a conventional TV, there are unnecessary delays that slow you down when gaming. It's different with Game Mode: this gaming mode gives you the best possible response times with crisp 4K or Full HD resolution and natural contrast. Your favourite games will fascinate you again and you will immerse yourself even deeper in your games.

HDR – High Dynamic Range

HDR brings optically even more out for you when watching TV. With extra brightness and contrast as well as a wider range of colours, the image is perfectly suited to the human eye. Bright pictures are clearer and more vivid, reds, greens and blues become more iridescent and the picture gains depth.

Active Motion 600

No more blurriness or out of focus: with Active Motion, you'll experience moving images with a sharpness that no conventional LCD TV can give you. What makes the dramatic difference? Powerful processors and a superior LCD display with a short response time. Perfect for sports, film and action.

Netflix

Watch what you're interested in at any time, unlimited and without any adverts: with Netflix you can stream a huge number of films, series and documentaries – including big blockbusters and elaborate in-house productions. Simply take out a paid subscription and you can choose from thousands of offers.

ACE Pro Ultra Engine

The features make the difference: AQUOS LED televisions use a powerful dual-core picture optimisation system to ensure outstanding picture quality. This advanced technology analyses and enhances incoming video signals for a sharp image and natural looking picture. Regardless of whether you're watching films, photos or videos.

SD card reader

Even though a great deal is possible with the smartphone today: you prefer using a digital camera or 4K camera for filming or photography. You can get this content on your big TV with the SD card reader, in 4K or Full HD resolution. This shows the details off to their very best and you can present your films and photoshoots at home.

Google Play Movie

Do you want to be able to talk about them right away and watch films and series before they appear on Blu-Ray disc? Are you looking for specific films that are not currently on anywhere? Then buy or rent your favourites with Google Play Movie. Just stream live on your big TV and turn the living room into a cinema for your family or friends. Or download it and watch it when the time is right for you.

Chromecast built in

From your mobile phone, tablet or laptop directly to your big TV screen: with the built-in Chromecast, you can transfer your favourite films, videos, apps, games and much more to enjoy everything in large format. You can also show your holiday photos from your smartphone on your TV using Chromecast – in high resolution and brilliant colours.

Amazon Prime

With Amazon Prime Video you have access to a huge selection of (original) films and TV shows. Watch the series everyone is talking about and the best films, including the latest blockbusters. The paid streaming service simply always brings good entertainment to your screen.

HEVC/h.265

Future inclusive: with this very latest video codec, you're ready for the broadcasting standards of tomorrow today. And when the action starts, you'll be in on the action with your Sharp TV right from the start.

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital+

Everyone is familiar with the terms, and behind them are audio codes for transmitting sound. Dolby Digital can provide sound with 5 channels and subwoofer. With Dolby Digital+, two additional channels refine the sound by adding more detail and creating an impressive surround sound.

DTS HD codecs

5 speakers plus a subwoofer: you can find content with this surround sound on Amazon Prime and Google Play Movie, for example. With DTS-HD, you can use them to enhance your listening experience.

DTS Virtual:X

Entertainment at the highest acoustic level: DTS Virtual:X creates the feeling of sound above your head height. It also improves the clarity of dialogue and enhances the bass sound. Just sit back and let your TV speakers deliver an unprecedented audio experience.

HDMI Inputs

Plug it in, ready, go: with HDMI inputs you can connect all kinds of devices –Blu-ray or DVD players, streaming boxes, digital receivers or game consoles. Now films, music and games are available on your TV.

HLG

Hybrid Log Gama, or HLG for short, is a must-have for every modern TV. With this standard you can take advantage of optically high-quality HDR content, which broadcasters or streaming providers transmit by satellite, cable or antenna.

Android TV Remote Control app

Remote control? Redundant! With this app, you reach for your smartphone or tablet to access your TV. It's up to you whether you use the D-pad, touchpad mode or voice function or prefer entering the text using the keyboard. Or one way today and another way tomorrow, whatever you like.

  • 4K Ultra HD Android TV™
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  • Screen Size 108 cm (43”)
  • HARMAN/KARDON® Speaker System
  • The Google Assistant
  • Chromecast Built-in
  • Bluetooth
  • UHD Tuner DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 (MPEG4 + HEVC/H.265 (10-bit))

Sharp 43BL3EA specs

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 10.6 kg
Package height: 697 mm
Package depth: 157 mm
Package width: 1085 mm
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Card reader integrated: yes
Compatible memory cards: SD
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
Common interface (CI): yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 3

Weight & Dimensions

Height (without stand): 56.4 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.89 cm
Width (without stand): 96.8 cm
Weight (with stand): 7.4 kg
Height (with stand): 604.3 mm
Depth (with stand): 187 mm
Width (with stand): 967.7 mm

Management Features

Works with the Google Assistant: yes
Voice control: yes

Network

Bluetooth: True
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

Audio formats supported: AAC,AC3,AC4,EAC3,LPCM,M4A,MP3,OGG
Image formats supported: BMP, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Video formats supported: ASF,AVI,FLV,H.264,H.265,HEVC,M2TS,M4V,MKV,MP4,MPEG4,MPG,RM,TS,VOB,VP9,WMV
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Analog signal format system: PAL,SECAM
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 115 W
Power consumption (PowerSave): 65 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 103 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 95 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 65 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Panel mounting interface: 200 x 200 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Black

Smart TV

Video apps: Amazon Prime Video,Netflix,YouTube
App distribution platform: Google Play
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 2.0.1
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV): True
Operating system version: 9.0
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Equalizer: True
Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies: DTS 2.0,DTS Virtual:X,DTS-HD,Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital AC4,Dolby Digital Plus
RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 108 cm
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000000:1
Motion interpolation technology: Active Motion 600
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: LED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43")