SuperSonic SC-4350GTV 43"

The picture quality is the worst in our database, sitting at the 0th percentile with a dim 180-nit panel. The built-in Google TV is the saving grace, making it a convenient smart screen for an RV or garage. For any serious viewing, a 3.9/100 movies score means you should look elsewhere immediately.

Let's be direct: the picture is rough. At 180 nits, it's dim enough that you'll be closing the curtains for any daytime viewing. The 3000:1 contrast ratio is about average for a budget panel, but combined with the low brightness, dark scenes in movies just turn into a muddy gray mess. This is why the movies score is a brutal 3.9 out of 100. Gaming is also a non-starter for anyone serious. The 60Hz panel and 8ms response time put it in the 41st percentile, which is fine for casual Nintendo Switch sessions but will feel sluggish for anything faster. The 16W audio is a real letdown, sitting in the 1st percentile. It's thin and will get easily lost in a larger room. A soundbar isn't just a nice add-on here, it's practically a requirement.

Stacked against the competition, the SuperSonic's weaknesses are glaring. The LG C5 OLED55C5PUA, Samsung Neo QLED QN990F, and Sony BRAVIA XR CRTE99SNXR77A95L are in a completely different universe, offering OLED and Neo QLED panels with per-pixel or mini-LED local dimming and 4K resolution that make the SC-4350GTV look like a relic. Even the TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K and Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG, which are more value-focused, deliver quantum dot color and full-array local dimming that leave this SuperSonic in the dust. The only reason to pick the SuperSonic over any of those is if you're strictly capped at this exact price and absolutely need a 43-inch screen with Google TV. The Sony BRAVIA XR and Samsung QN990F are so far ahead in processing and brightness that they aren't even in the same conversation. This SuperSonic competes on price and smart platform alone, and it loses on everything else.

At $310 to $317 across vendors, you're paying for a 43-inch smart screen, not a high-quality television. The value proposition hinges entirely on Google TV. You're getting a fully integrated smart platform without needing a separate dongle, which is a real convenience. For a kitchen TV or a camper, that's a solid deal. But if you spend even $50 more, you can find a 4K set from a brand like TCL or Hisense that will dramatically outperform this in every picture metric. You're not paying for performance here, you're paying for a specific size with a smart OS built in.

The SuperSonic SC-4350GTV is a 43-inch FHD TV that lands in the 0th percentile for picture quality in our database. That's not a typo. With a peak brightness of 180 nits and a 3000:1 contrast ratio, this set is built for one thing: being a cheap, smart screen for a space where picture quality simply doesn't matter. Think a garage, an RV, or a kid's playroom. The built-in Google TV is a genuinely useful feature at this price, and the 4.5-star customer rating from 72 reviews tells us that buyers who know what they're getting into are pretty happy with it.

Anyone who cares even a little about picture quality should skip this TV. With a movies score of 3.9 out of 100 and a display in the 14th percentile, it's a genuinely bad choice for watching films or prestige TV shows. Gamers should also look elsewhere, as the 60Hz panel and 8ms response time are mediocre at best. If this is going to be your main living room TV, you will be disappointed. Spend the extra cash on a budget 4K set from TCL or Hisense and you'll get a night-and-day improvement.

The SuperSonic SC-4350GTV is a one-star TV with a five-star smart platform. Our data is brutally clear: this is the worst picture quality we've tracked. But the 4.5-star customer rating isn't a lie. For a very specific, non-critical use case like an RV or a secondary room where you just need a functional smart screen, it works. If you plan to watch movies, play games, or use it in a bright living room, do not buy this TV. Spend a little more on literally any 4K set from a major brand and you'll be much happier.