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Gigabyte Aorus FV43U Review

Name: Gigabyte Aorus FV43U
Brand: Gigabyte

By

Kenn Muguna

5/9/2023 11:32 AM

True Score

77

Mixed Reviews

78

4

Experts

84

637

Consumers

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The Gigabyte FV43U delighted testers with its impressive contrast ratio and sharp picture quality and had them agree that it would be a good option for gaming and content creation. However, they also complained about its poor viewing angles and lack of adjustability.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Gigabyte Aorus FV43U is a high-end 43-inch monitor that was announced in early 2021. Similar to most of the best gaming monitors in the market, it has a 4K screen resolution for sharp picture quality and a high enough contrast ratio to keep blacks well visible in a dark room. It shares a 144Hz refresh rate with the Gigabyte M34WQ, and since it also features two HDMI 2.1 ports, users will be able to connect it to modern consoles such as the PS5 and the Xbox X Series. Its input lag is as low as a lot of other top-tier displays for fast gaming responsiveness, and its color accuracy is high enough for color-sensitive work.

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Best For

4K
HDR Content
Photo Editing
Streaming
Video Editing

Consensus

our Verdict

Testers hailed the Gigabyte Aorus FV43U as an ideal option for casual gaming and media creation. They were in awe of the picture quality brought about by its 4K screen and thought its high resolution was quite good for editing. The display also had reviewers from Rtings praise it for its stunning contrast levels, as they affirmed that, unlike the Gigabyte G27Q, blacks remained well visible in a dark room. Product testers from Display Ninja were also satisfied with its 144Hz refresh rate, as they confirmed that this was ideal for tear-free gameplay.

Still, the monitor’s poor viewing angles and lack of ergonomic adjustments did not go unnoticed by reviewers, as they had a fairly difficult time viewing the monitor from the side.

Reason to Buy

Great contrast ratio
High 144Hz refresh rate
Sharp picture quality
Low input lag
High color accuracy

Reason to Avoid

Poor ergonomics
Narrow viewing angles
Bad local dimming feature

Gigabyte Aorus FV43U Specs

	Display Type	VA
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	144 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	43"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	904.495
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	4,981.65
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	99.4333
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	150
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	98.4
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	99.1
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	78.9
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	21.7
Response Time (ms)	3.9333
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	5.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	30
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	36
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	29
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	29

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Product Comparison

	Gigabyte Aorus FV43U Review		Gigabyte Aorus FO48U OLED Review
True Score	77	NR	76	NR	NR
Ranking	# 125 / 196	# /	# 142 / 196	# /	# /
Market Context	The Gigabyte Aorus FV43U is a high-end 43-inch monitor that was announced in early 2021. Similar to most of the best gaming monitors in the… The Gigabyte Aorus FV43U is a high-end 43-inch monitor that was announced in early 2021. Similar to most of the best gaming monitors in the market, it has a 4K screen resolution for sharp picture quality and a high enough contrast ratio to keep blacks well visible in a dark room. It shares a 144Hz refresh rate with the Gigabyte M34WQ, and since it also features two HDMI 2.1 ports, users will be able to connect it to modern consoles such as the PS5 and the Xbox X Series. Its input lag is as low as a lot of other top-tier displays for fast gaming responsiveness, and its color accuracy is high enough for color-sensitive work.	Despite having a larger screen, the Gigabyte FV43U faces stiff competition from the LG 27GP950-B courtesy of its higher 160Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1… Despite having a larger screen, the Gigabyte FV43U faces stiff competition from the LG 27GP950-B courtesy of its higher 160Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 ports, which allow for modern console connectivity. The FV43U still features a higher contrast ratio and excellent black uniformity, but this isn’t enough to outshine the LG monitor’s wider viewing angles and higher color accuracy.	While the Gigabyte FV43U might have higher brightness levels, it is still outmatched by the Gigabyte Aorus FO48U since the latter features a bigger screen,… While the Gigabyte FV43U might have higher brightness levels, it is still outmatched by the Gigabyte Aorus FO48U since the latter features a bigger screen, wider viewing angles, and a much higher contrast level for deep blacks.	The Gigabyte FV43U has a much larger 43-inch screen compared to the Gigabyte M32U’s 32-inches, and despite the FV43U also having a significantly higher contrast… The Gigabyte FV43U has a much larger 43-inch screen compared to the Gigabyte M32U’s 32-inches, and despite the FV43U also having a significantly higher contrast ratio, the M32U still offers better viewing angles and is thus more suitable for group viewing.	The Gigabyte FV43U offers a slightly better 144Hz refresh rate than the LG 48 C1, but the C1 levels the playing field with wider viewing… The Gigabyte FV43U offers a slightly better 144Hz refresh rate than the LG 48 C1, but the C1 levels the playing field with wider viewing angles, a higher contrast ratio, and a rapid response time.
Display Type	VA	–	OLED	–	–
HDMI Inputs	2	–	2	–	–
HDR Format	Yes	–	Yes	–	–
Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)	–	3840 x 2160 (4k)	–	–
Panel Type	VA	–	OLED	–	–
Refresh Rate	144 Hz	–	120 Hz	–	–
Response Time	1 ms	–	1 ms	–	–
Screen size	43"	–	48"	–	–
Dig Deeper			Gigabyte Aorus FO48U OLED Review →

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

78

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

84

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

77

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

103.4
Category Trust Score
79
The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U is a good monitor for most uses. It’s a great monitor… read more
By:
Nick Ross
92.08
Category Trust Score
90
The Aorus FV43U misses a couple of things as a TV replacement, but for gaming,… read more
By:
Samuel Breton
64.71
Category Trust Score
90
An ungodly sized missing link between gaming monitors and TVs. But it’s not a great… read more
By:
Unknown
20.35
Category Trust Score
70
If a 43-inch display is the sweet spot for your space, then the Aorus FV43U… read more
By:
Christian Eberle