Panasonic 43" 4K Ultra HD QLED Fire TV - TV-43 vs 50" 4K Ultra HD QLED Fire TV - TV-50 — Comparison

The Panasonic W85BEY 43-inch 4K Ultra HD QLED Fire TV - TV-43W85BEY at £499 and the Panasonic W85BEY 50-inch 4K Ultra HD QLED Fire TV - TV-50W85BEY at £699 sit in Panasonic's W85BEY QLED Fire TV line-up. The W85BEY 43 is the compact, lower-priced option, while the W85BEY 50 is the larger mid-size step-up. As both are from the same range, the buying decision is mainly about screen size, room fit and whether the extra £200 feels worthwhile.

Key specifications are otherwise the same: both list 4K Ultra HD resolution, Fire TV, QLED panel technology, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Works with Alexa. The difference is physical scale, with 43 inches versus 50 inches. That larger screen gives more impact for sport, films and gaming, while the smaller set is easier to place. Both mention wall-bracket guidance, so bracket choice should match the chosen screen size and the strength of the wall or stand.

The W85BEY 43 suits bedrooms, smaller lounges, student flats or close viewing positions. It gives the full W85BEY feature set without paying for inches you may not need, and it is easier to fit on narrower furniture. The W85BEY 50 suits a main living room, wider seating area or anyone wanting more cinema-like scale without changing features. Since picture technology, smart platform and listed audio support are shared, you are not paying for a better feature tier, just a bigger 4K QLED Fire TV experience.

Bottom line: choose W85BEY 43 if you want the most affordable W85BEY model and a compact 43-inch screen / opt for W85BEY 50 if you can spend £200 more for a larger 50-inch 4K QLED display with the same Fire TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Alexa support.