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Gigabyte Aorus FV43U Review

Name: Gigabyte Aorus FV43U
Brand: Gigabyte

August 16, 2023

True Score

85

Absolutely Fresh

82

4

Experts

87

6.75k

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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4

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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.

AORUS FV43U 43" 144Hz 2160p HBR3, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, Exclusive Built-in ANC, 3840x2160 Display, 1ms Response Time, HDR, 96% DCI-P3, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB C

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Table of Contents

What Is Not on the Box
Overview
Product Comparison
All Stores
Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Learn More About Computer Monitor

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

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…

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.

True Score

85

Reasons to Buy

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

Reasons to Avoid

Poor ergonomics
Narrow viewing angles
Bad local dimming feature

Specifications

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

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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Product Comparison

	Gigabyte Aorus FV43U Review		Gigabyte Aorus FO48U OLED Review
True Score	85		88
Market Context	–	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. Read more ↓	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. Read more ↓	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. Read more ↓	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. Read more ↓
Maximum Resolution	3840 x 2160	–	3840 x 2160
Response Time	1 ms	–	1 ms
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	–	Yes
Refresh Rate	144 Hz	–	120 Hz
Synchronization Technology	FreeSync and G-SYNC	–	FreeSync and G-SYNC
Dig Deeper	–	Read Review →	Read Review →

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Availability
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Score Card

E

Expert Score

82

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

87

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

85

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
79
The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U is a good monitor for most uses. It’s a great monitor… read more
C
Trust Score
90
The Aorus FV43U misses a couple of things as a TV replacement, but for gaming,… read more
D
Trust Score
90
An ungodly sized missing link between gaming monitors and TVs. But it’s not a great… read more
F
Trust Score
70
If a 43-inch display is the sweet spot for your space, then the Aorus FV43U… read more