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4Kogan Agora Smart 4K LED KALED43UHDZB (43")

Kogan Agora Smart 4K LED KALED43UHDZB (43")

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4Kogan Agora Smart 4K LED KALED43UHDZB (43")
2.4

71 reviews

Positive vs Negative
27%19%54%
Build Quality
1.8
Value for Money
2.3
Sound Quality
2.3
Software ?
1.5
Picture Quality
2.5
Obie
ObieNSW2 posts
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Build Quality
Performance

Apps wont Work, Cant Upgrade. Seeking resolution!!!! – As per most of the recent below ratings, this tv is very ordinary to say the least. Absolutely not why i bought it and now i cant get netflix through the app store and STAN wont work as it needs an android system from 5.0 onwards and this one only has 4.44 or similar. It wont even upgrade as per instructions on the Kogan website. Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

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Luke D.
Luke D.
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Value for Money
Performance

Dust collector – I got this TV for the bedroom so not a great deal of use required. Picture is reasonable although jumps and lags more than most TV’s I’ve had. Remote is clunky, slow and difficult to navigate. Even changing the channel is painful. Netflix and other apps don’t work. It’s been collecting dust for the past year as we would rather not get in a bad… Read more

mood and turn it on. It now has a buzzing sound when it is on, which can’t be from overuse. Hands down one of the worst purchases I’ve ever made. Will never buy another KOGAN TV again!

Kogan
Kogan    

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Wes.r
Wes.rVIC7 posts
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this has been a good Tv until I have tried to do a Firmware update – This has been a good Tv until I have tried to do a Firmware update, and had an extreme problem updating. I got firmware from Kogan site, update stopped at 51% with update error and now Tv has only a blue screen. I contacted Kogan twice by email and no reply, cant find a phone number were to call. Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi there, Thanks for your review. If you have an existing… Read more (+3 replies)

Positive reviews

rynosaur
rynosaur5 posts
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4K is the future – Picture quality of these panels are just as good as one of the bigger brands such as sony, lg. The unit is amazing being so much cheaper and budget friendly on the wallet. The unit integrates well with my andriod applications and ease of function and quality is great for the price.  Show details ·  1

Roger
Roger2 posts
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Excellent – Good tv set up was no problem sound and picture excellentbought as spare tv for bedroom bought so aged aunt staying with us who went to bed early could watch tv easily and her programs without distubing us defiantly a good buy and was much cheaper to buy via gogsn than locally  Show details

Michelle
MichelleNSW11 posts
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Best Ever! – Very satisfied with the quality, the picture is crystal clear. The sound is exceptional, the operating system is very easy to use as to are the apps. It defitnely has enough ports for external uses. The only downside would be the Netflix app no longer working on the tv's. Thank God for my ps4!  Show details

Negative reviews

Kennef
Kennef2 posts
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Kogan = defective products & hopeless service – Kogan completely hopeless product and support. Product lost sound and took 2 months for service to attend to it. Now TV has shut down and will not respond to remote I would not use Kogan to purchase any item. Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

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Looi
LooiVIC2 posts
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Terrible waste of money – Terrible tv. Very hard to move around and it just didn't respond. Would love to throw it away if it weren't mounted. Feel like smashing it in for all the time wasted on it. Operating system is useless.what's the point you'd all the apps yang features when it doesn't work half the time. Very dissatisfied with it.  Show details

Megan
Megan
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Not as easy as advertised – Purchased this tv just over 1 yr ago now and the only thing that actually works properly is foxtel... Netflix is always pixelated, youtube has never worked, can't use stan :( all the reviews i found when i was purchasing this tv were good.. i don't know where all the bad ones were i wish i knew the issues back then i would not have wasted my money.  Show details

Recent reviews

Bib Al
Bib Al
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beware do not buy this rubbish – absolute crap beware do not buy this product !!!!! remote only works if it held up to the tv !! replaced it but still the same !! wish i had never bought this crap !! cheap cheap low manufactured rip off ! and no one gets back to you re problems  Show details

tilba16
tilba1631 posts
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Get what you pay for – Replaced a Samsung 32" TV with this model. Whilst the TV has a nice finish, ie it looks good I am disappointed with how long it takes to turn on with the Kogan loading message. It is a little cumbersome to operate with the controller and my wife is forever complaining about it when she has to use it. (Not tech savvy). I would not buy another… Read more

Kogan TV instead will replace this with a brand that is user (wife) friendly.

Picture is OK for the price I paid it is just too awkward to operate from screen to screen.

Would not recommend buying Kogan TVs if asked by friends.

tilba16
tilba16   

So I donated the TV to the local church who had a break in and went and bought a Samsung.

Jaimyn
JaimynQLD5 posts
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Absolutely Terrible – The picture quality on the panel is pretty good, absolutely great value. However, it is bloody impossible to get this tv to actually display 4k. None of the built in apps are capable as the android OS only detects a 1080p panel. I've gotten exactly 1 device to actually display 4k content on it, and it's my laptop. (this makes it next to useless) … Read more

We have a Google Chromecast Ultra that worked absolutely perfectly on a random demo tv at JB HiFi. Finally we got it displaying 4k content, only to find the tv flickers and has a horrible tint unless we force the chromecast back into 1080p mode. The panel looks great, however the android tv is only kitkat (4.4.4) and the 4k is basically unusable. Very dissapointed.

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Jaimyn, Thanks for your feedback, we're sorry to hear… Read more (+1 reply)

a b
a b6 posts
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not a smart tv at all – waist of money c'ant get anything you suppose to get of a smart tv even the remote d'ont work they send me a new remote and guess what wrong remote all together i've email them so many times still waiting its been 2 months keep away from kogan smart tv or you will just waist your hard earn cash  Show details

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zaw
zaw5 posts
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Slow dumb tv – takes too long to respond to command from remote cannot download Netflix directly; need to download onto usb drive then install need to update the firmware as above, straight from the box! otherwise it'll lag and freeze! why they don't update it before sending it out, I'm unsure can't sign out from the accounts you've already logged in, unless… Read more

you reset the tv settings completely- this is ridiculous especially if you just want to change an account on one app

Kogan will you let you review their product on the website

only positive is the display quality

Donna
DonnaNSW6 posts
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Model Kogan - KALED43UHDZB - Do not touch! – Firstly, receiving delivery - little notice given of arrival went back to base and then had to wait again to be delivered and still got no warning. You have to install / update software which I followed instructions and can't update. This effects the downloading of apps - you can't download as you need to update. Instructions on internet does… Read more

not match how to use remote. Remote is difficult/sometimes does not talk to TV - big delays in functioning of remote or does not respond. Instruction book that comes with TV totally useless!

Logged call for assistance online to Kogan, however I am still waiting for a response!!?? Looks like I have to pay to have professional to set TV up??!! Not happy with this product if I had of known I would of paid the extra for a TV that works eg well known brand.

Bff
Bff
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Genuine let down – My partner and I had such high excpectations when purchasing our TV’s for our new home and we couldn’t go past the supposed value of Kogan, this was a big mistake, not only did their promised delivery dates go far beyond what was quoted, which for the time of year could be acceptable but this was not communicated with us at all, once the tvs… Read more

arrived they arrived on two seperate days.

This was all upsetting but for a cheaper price you have to be flexible, this was my thoughts until we turnt on the tvs, both the picture quality the inconsistent image and the over promise under deliver attitude have made me not want these tvs or anything to do with Kogan, I have tried to call numerous times but the phone number supplied will drop out once the option is selected, if I call Kogan mobile the can not assist, and my emails do not receive a response.

I had to throw out the boxes as I have no where to store them over the Christmas break.

Kogan please advise what can be done about this, I would not normally turn to this method of communication, please tell me what other options I have??

Genuinely disgusted

Bundanator91
Bundanator91
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Not happy don't buy – I have a 4k ultra hd smart tv which is hisense and i plugged my xbox one s and ps4 into i today and was blown away with how much better games look even on a game like pubg! 43 inch kogan smart ultra hd 4k doesn't look anywhere near as good. Seeing as they are both supposed to be ultra hd 4k tvs i would have thought they would be on par with each… Read more

other but the difference is so noticeable. I would steer clear of these tvs and spend a little bit more on a tv you know looks good! And yes i know they my xbox one s and ps4 aren't 4k supported but you guys at kogan are taking the selling tvs like this to everybody claiming they are 4k ultra hd!

roosterman
roosterman2 posts
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Terrible tv, not sure how Kogan calls it a 4k tv – I gave up trying to install Netflix, after 6 emails to technical help, and could not install the app, so went and bought a Google Chromecast, but when I try to view a Netflix 4k series, I can only watch in HD, because this tv is not HDCP 2.2 compliant. I called the technical help desk back on this matter, and the staff member didn't know if HDCP… Read more

is hardware or software, so said do a firmware upgrade, the usual answer to resolve any issue. What is the point on selling a 4k tv, when it is not capable of playing 4k content? If the Kogan mediator has an answer to resolve this issue, please contact me.

Niel I
Niel I
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Picture and sound not in sync – Picture is good. Easy to setup but sound doesn’t sync with the picture. Lips are a fraction behind the sound which is distracting and there’s no fix available for it. Hoping there’s an update or a response as I didn’t see a response to another users report of this same issue  Show details

Therese.p
Therese.p2 posts
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Burst into flames just now! Dangerous television! – Please don't leave this television unattended - we feel lucky to be alive! The television was connected to a separate power point, which is still working fine. I will update this site when I hear from the company. This television is only 6 months old and was regularly dusted. No tripping of fuses, just a fire in the back of the television, which we fortunately noticed. Scary!  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Therese, we're extremely sorry to hear what has happened… Read more

timberau
timberau34 posts
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Pretty good screen, Android system slow and clunky, no optical out for soundbar – Bought this used a week ago, it was original purchased new in August 2017. The picture quality isn't too bad, however unlike the better TVs, there isn't a self-calibration option. The speakers are ok, however the midrange isn't very good so voices aren't well defined. We don't use the smart TV stuff - the Android system is too slow and clunky. … Read more

Whilst it has a keyboard remote, we just treat it as a "dumb" TV and use Apple TV for the "smarts".

I wouldn't pay $599 for this new - at $300 used it was a good buy. You're better off paying a bit more for a Hisense whenever JB has a sale, if you're buying new.

Wendi N Keith E
Wendi N Keith E10 posts
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It's ok – Picture quality is good from different angles hasn't really got good sound needs a sound bar if in an open area, has enough ports for all different cables which is great and it's classified as a smart tv with Netflix but Netflix and some other apps won't work. it's ok for a bedroom tv.  Show details

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Terry
TerryNSW5 posts
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Disappointing – We had so many problems with this Smart TV. None of the apps is compatible with the TV. Tried to download Netflix - no Netflix version is available for the model of TV. Tried to upgrade the TV as perhttps://www.kogan.com/au/help/kaled43uhdzb-firmware-upgrade/. We followed each step of the website but it just wouldn't run the software. Until now we… Read more

have wasted at least 8 hours to try to make this TV "smarter" (try to access app from TV). We ordered from DickSmith now we are seriously considering to call to send the product back.

lucamac
lucamac4 posts
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Pretty good for the price....but has flaws – I bought this model for myself after my housemates bought one for the living room. It seemed pretty good at first, good picture, good functionality, hence why i decided to buy one for myself. My primary use of it was intended for my xbox one s because I couldn't keep hogging the communal TV. After multiple attempts at trying to get the 4K to work… Read more

(via xbox, Stan, 4K video file) I seriously question whether this TV can even handle 4K....at all. When trying to play a 4K video file through VLC, The TV just crashes. Also, Stan and my xbox both seem to think that the TV is not 4K capable, or not at any setting which isusable at least. Having said this, it suits my purposes fine and with 4K technology still in its infancy, it's not a deal breaker. Apps etc work better on the xbox and as a 43" Full HD screen, $450 is still a pretty good price. I don't watch normal TV anyway so don't even need the TV function of it.

Melicamel333
Melicamel3332 posts
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The most frustrating smart tv I've ever come across! – Please take my advice and don't waste your money on this tv if smart is what your after! It's frustrating and hard to navigate through, its slow, Netflix is not readily available, the TV guide is ridiculous to view and the mouse feature on the remote does not go where you want it too. I'd love my money back KOGAN!  Show details

Ally
Ally2 posts
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Not bad for the price – The picture quality is good for watching movies not as clear as I thought it would be but it is definitely not for gaming consoles that use 4K resolution. The remote can be a bit troublesome unless you are really close and the operating system tends to freeze up occasionally.  Show details

Cliff
CliffVIC55 posts
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Not good – Bought a Kogan 43" 4K smart TV and I never been more disappointed with it..the colour is horrible the remote is not user friendly the picture is terrible and the sound is worse...although the tv has 3 ports and internet that's about it, the rest belongs under the bed, next time I won't cut corners and spend a bit more and buy a brand name...  Show details

Hamish
Hamish4 posts
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Not 4k!! – The delivery was quick and easy, product seemed to be good upon unboxing but cannot get the resolution to its described 4k i dont believe this tv is what it says. Unless i can get some help with tech support or i will be filling an official report with the accc  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Hamish, Thanks for your review and sorry to hear about… Read more

Mark S
Mark S7 posts
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Great TV at an unbeatable price – This model has an LG display which is very crisp and bright which is miles better than our old Hisense FHD model. The built in speakers are ok but I use a home theatre entertainment system anyway so it's no biggie. The Android OS is pretty good although I use a wireless mouse and keyboard instead of the cursor wand on the remote which can take… Read more ·  1

some getting used to. The stan app doesn't work on this TV either which is a minor pain. The TV has 3 HDMI inputs which is plenty for my xbox and chromecast.

CAY
CAY2 posts
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VERY POOR – The apps on my smart TV JUST DO NOT WORK I have tried every thing the only thing that does work are usb devices so can now only use this TV is for playing moves from disks on blue ray. lost 3months worth of Netflix money and have now had to cancel membership.  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Cay, Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear… Read more (+1 reply)

Mish
Mish
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Great in theory but nothing works – The tv and remote is great... but then you turn it on! the air mouse stopped working, speaker makes noise, no Netflix app, Stan doesn’t respond, hard to navigate YouTube, can’t even watch normal tv channel and no apps work they all say that the internet doesn’t work. The only thing that works is the internet browser.  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Mish, Thanks for your feedback and apologies for the… Read more

helen
helen
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still in box – yeah, we have just received our smart tv today, not plug it in yet, we bought this to replace the one from JB hifi 4 years ago,the picture gone; so Kogan or else there is no quality, around anymore; I will comment again once the box with new TV in it is open.. until then I am happy  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Helen, Thanks for the review. We hope that you enjoy… Read more

Jimbo
JimboVIC26 posts
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Bo's view – can't believe after we set the Tv up that I was in another room and told my wife that someone was at the front door and she laughed and said it was the TV. sound is amazing. Watched the football Friday night and was stocked with the picture quality and all round features. January 8th 2018 Update: Bo's view Since i had bought the 43 inch in… Read more

August and was so happy with the overall Price, quality and features that I have since bought 2 more, 1 x 49 inch and 1 x 55 inch and once again i am stoked. These TV's are great value and very worthy.

Pen
Pen9 posts
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First one recieved was faulty, replacementntv took weeks to come and so far it seems ok – The picture quality of this tv is good and the speakers are also good, it has enough ports and pretty good operating system. I only paid $489 for this television and it is what it is the quality isnt perfect but it is also pretty good, so I would recommend this tv as a middle of the road tv.  Show details

Leon
Leon
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Only lasted 6 days – The worst ever. Had to wait appr. 6 weeks for the tv and now its been 6 days I've had it and it doesn't even turn in. I pay money to last only 6 days. Kogan shame in you for selling such rubbish i was better off paying abit more and know it will work. How long am i going to be without a tv now and try explaining it to my 3 little ones. NOT HAPPY!  Show details

Kogan
Kogan    

Hi Leon, We're very sorry to hear about the issues with… Read more

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