Best 43-Inch Smart TVs in India (2026)

Best 43-Inch Smart TVs in India (2026)

Shopping for the best 43 inch smart tv in india this Diwali? The short answer: the 43-inch segment is the sweet spot of Indian TV buying — big enough for the living room, cheap enough to replace without regret. Buy the Thomson Phoenix 2025 at ₹19,999 if you want the cheapest QLED panel with Dolby Atmos in the segment (4.3★ from 40,677 ratings); take the Xiaomi X Series at ₹27,499 for the deepest-verified all-rounder (4.3★ from 88,422 ratings, Dolby Vision + 30W Dolby Audio); pick the Philips 8100 QLED at ₹27,999 if you want the only 120Hz panel here; or pay the Sony BRAVIA 2 at ₹36,869 for the best-rated picture brand in the guide (4.7★ from 35,094 ratings).

We live-verified 8 models on Flipkart India on 14 October 2026 — all in stock, from ₹19,999 to ₹36,869, during the Big Billion Days sale period (Diwali is Sunday, 8 November 2026). Three shortlisted models were dropped at verification: the Hisense 43A6N has no Flipkart listing, OnePlus TV has exited the category entirely, and there is no 43-inch Vu Vibe. Every Buy Now link below is an EarnKaro affiliate link that supports hellovenky.com at no extra cost to you. Prices can move during the sale — the live Flipkart price at checkout is the one that counts.

Quick Picks:

Prices, ratings and availability verified live on Flipkart on 14 October 2026 and can change anytime. Speaker-wattage, brightness and contrast figures are manufacturer/listing-stated claims, not our measurements. Buy Now links are affiliate links.


How to read TV specs (so the marketing doesn’t fool you)

Five things actually decide which 43-inch TV is worth your money:

1. QLED means a brighter, more colourful panel — but LED is fine too. Three picks here use QLED panels (Thomson, Philips, and the TCL uses an HVA variant): quantum-dot layers boost colour volume, which you notice in bright daylight rooms. In a dark bedroom, the difference over a good LED panel (LG, Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi) is much smaller. Don’t pay extra for QLED if your TV faces no windows.

2. Dolby Vision > HDR10 > “HDR”. Dolby Vision is the HDR format Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV+ use for their premium shows — it adjusts brightness scene-by-scene. HDR10 does it once per title. A TV that says only “HDR” (the Samsung here) supports HDR10 at best. If you mainly watch OTT dramas, Dolby Vision (Thomson, Xiaomi, Philips, Sony, TCL) is the feature worth checking for.

3. The OS decides your next 5 years. Google TV (6 of 8 picks) has the most apps and Google Assistant. LG’s webOS 23 is the fastest interface and the only one here with a promised 5-year OS upgrade path — that’s why LG earns the “best OS” slot despite costing more. Samsung’s Tizen is solid but has fewer third-party apps. Old “Linux-based smart TVs” without a brand-name OS are excluded from this guide on principle.

4. 120Hz matters less than the label suggests. Only the Philips 8100 (120Hz) has a native panel faster than 60Hz here. Xiaomi’s “120Hz Game Booster” applies to its 50/55/65-inch models — the 43-inch does NOT support it (Xiaomi’s own India page says so). For movies and sports at 43 inches, a 60Hz panel with MEMC (Xiaomi, TCL) is genuinely sufficient; don’t reject a good TV for missing 120Hz.

5. “50W” is a claim, not a measurement. Brands quote total system power with no single test standard — a 50W claim (Thomson, realme 40W) is not directly comparable across brands. Two downfiring 20W drivers can beat two 10W drivers, but room placement matters more. If TV audio matters to you, budget for a soundbar — see our Best Soundbars Under ₹10,000 guide.


Comparison Table: all 8 picks at a glance

TV Price (live) Rating Panel HDR OS Speakers (mfr claim)
Thomson Phoenix 2025 43QAI1005 ₹19,999 4.3★ / 40,677 QLED HDR10 Google TV 50W Dolby Atmos
realme TechLife 43UHDGDRVSAB (2025) ₹25,999 4.4★ / 6,595 LED HDR10 Google TV 40W Dolby Audio
Xiaomi X Series 43 (2026) ₹27,499 4.3★ / 88,422 LED Dolby Vision + HDR10 Google TV 30W Dolby Audio
Philips 8100 43PQT8100/94 ₹27,999 4.2★ / 4,923 QLED Dolby Vision + HDR10 Google TV 30W Dolby Atmos
TCL 43V6C ₹29,999 4.2★ / 6,995 LED (HVA) Dolby Vision* Google TV 24W Dolby Atmos
LG 43UR7500PSC ₹32,669 4.4★ / 25,173 LED HDR10 webOS 23 20W AI Sound
Samsung UA43DU7000 ₹32,999 4.7★ / 23† LED HDR10+ Tizen 20W
Sony BRAVIA 2 K-43S20 ₹36,869 4.7★ / 35,094 LED Dolby Vision + HDR10 Google TV 20W Dolby Audio

All prices/ratings live-verified 14 Oct 2026. Watts are manufacturer-stated claims. *TCL: Dolby Vision as titled on the Flipkart listing. †Samsung: 4.7★ from only 23 ratings — an unusually thin base, flagged in the review below.


1. Thomson Phoenix 2025 43″ QLED — ₹19,999

Best 43-Inch Smart TVs in India (2026)

The Thomson Phoenix 2025 (43QAI1005) is the cheapest QLED 4K TV on Flipkart at ₹19,999 (31% off MRP ₹28,999) — and the rating count backs it: 4.3 stars from 40,677 ratings, the largest review base of any TV in this guide’s price band. Thomson’s official store lists a QLED 4K panel (400 nits, HDR10), Google TV on an ARM Cortex A55 chip with 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 50W Dolby Atmos box speakers, 3 HDMI ports with ARC, and a 1-year warranty. That combination — QLED panel, Dolby Atmos decoding and Google TV at under ₹20,000 — is why it leads this guide. Keep expectations honest: it’s an HDR10-only panel with no Dolby Vision, and Thomson’s after-sales network is smaller than the big brands’.

Key Features

  • 43″ QLED 4K panel, 400 nits brightness, HDR10 (Thomson official store)
  • Google TV, 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, ARM Cortex A55 quad-core
  • 50W Dolby Atmos + Dolby Digital Plus box speakers (manufacturer claim)
  • 3 HDMI (ARC), 2 USB, dual-band Wi-Fi; 1-year warranty

Pros

  • Lowest price here — ₹19,999 — with the deepest review base (40,677 ratings)
  • QLED panel + Dolby Atmos at a budget LED price is genuinely rare
  • Google TV means full app support, not a cut-down smart platform

Cons

  • HDR10 only — no Dolby Vision for Netflix premium content
  • Thomson service network is thinner than LG/Samsung/Sony’s
  • Listing showed only 9 units left in stock at verification — stock moves fast in the sale

Who should buy it: Bedroom/second-TV buyers and first-time 4K upgraders who want the most screen technology per rupee and don’t need a big-brand service network.

Price: ₹19,999 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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2. realme TechLife 43″ 4K (2025) — ₹25,999

realme TechLife 43 inch 4K Google TV with downfiring speakers

The realme TechLife 43″ (43UHDGDRVSAB, 2025 edition) is the value pick: ₹25,999 (36% off MRP ₹40,499) for a 4K LED panel with HDR10, 300-nit brightness, Google TV on a MediaTek quad-core with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, and 40W downfiring Dolby Audio speakers — the loudest official speaker rating under ₹26,000 here. Flipkart shows 4.4 stars from 6,595 ratings. One honesty note: independent spec databases disagree on the refresh rate (60Hz vs 120Hz), so we make no refresh-rate claim for this TV — check the listing’s spec table before buying if gaming matters. Warranty is 1 year.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K LED, 300 nits, HDR10; 2GB RAM + 32GB storage (MediaTek quad-core)
  • Google TV with built-in Chromecast; 3 HDMI (ARC), 2 USB
  • 40W downfiring Dolby Audio/Dolby Atmos speakers (manufacturer claim)
  • 1-year warranty

Pros

  • 40W speaker rating is the highest under ₹26,000 — good for dialogue-heavy TV watching without a soundbar
  • 32GB storage is double what most budget TVs offer — room for more apps
  • 4.4★ average is the joint-highest among value-tier picks here

Cons

  • Refresh rate is disputed across spec databases — we state none; verify on the listing
  • Brightness is 300 nits — fine for indoor rooms, less ideal facing windows
  • realme’s TV service network is smaller than the TV-native brands’

Who should buy it: Buyers who want loud built-in sound and lots of app storage under ₹26,000 — particularly good as a bedroom TV where a soundbar won’t fit.

Price: ₹25,999 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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3. Xiaomi X Series 43″ 4K (2026) — ₹27,499

Xiaomi X Series 43 inch 4K Google TV with Dolby Vision

The Xiaomi X Series 43″ (2026) is the most-reviewed TV in this guide — 4.3 stars from 88,422 ratings — at ₹27,499 (28% off MRP ₹37,999). Xiaomi’s official India page confirms a 4K panel with Vivid Picture Engine 2, 94% DCI-P3 colour, Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG, Filmmaker Mode, MEMC, Google TV on a quad-core A55 with 2GB RAM + 8GB storage, 30W Dolby Audio speakers with DTS:X/Virtual:X, AirPlay 2, and a 1-year warranty. Two honest notes: (1) Xiaomi’s own page says the “120Hz Game Booster” works only on 50-inch and larger models — the 43-inch is 60Hz, and the article claims nothing more; (2) Flipkart’s search results for the L43MB code landed on this X Series listing, so we’ve used the exact listing title throughout.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K, 94% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG, Filmmaker Mode (Xiaomi India page)
  • Google TV, 2GB RAM + 8GB storage, MEMC, AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast
  • 30W Dolby Audio + DTS:X/Virtual:X speakers (manufacturer claim)
  • 1-year warranty; 19,400+ pincodes served per Xiaomi’s service page

Pros

  • 88,422 ratings is by far the deepest trust base here — the safest buy for sceptics
  • Dolby Vision + Filmmaker Mode at ₹27,499 is the best OTT feature set in the mid-range
  • Xiaomi’s TV service network is the largest of the value brands

Cons

  • 60Hz only — ignore any “120Hz” phrasing attached to the 43-inch model
  • 8GB storage fills up faster than the 32GB realme/Philips picks
  • Flipkart listing-title/code mismatch (noted above) — confirm the model code on the listing before ordering

Who should buy it: OTT-first buyers who want Dolby Vision movies and a TV that 88,000+ buyers have already vetted — the default recommendation if you’re unsure.

Price: ₹27,499 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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4. Philips 8100 43″ QLED (Lumina, 43PQT8100/94) — ₹27,999

Philips Lumina 8100 Series 43 inch QLED 4K Google TV

The Philips 8100 (Lumina series, 43PQT8100/94) is the features-per-rupee champion: a 43″ QLED 4K panel at ₹27,999 (15% off MRP ₹32,999) with the only 120Hz refresh rate in this guide (2ms response), Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG, 30W Dolby Atmos speakers, Google TV with 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports, and a 1-year warranty. Flipkart shows 4.2 stars from 4,923 ratings. The rating count is the caveat — respectable but an order of magnitude smaller than the Xiaomi or Thomson bases, so read recent reviews before buying. If you watch a lot of cricket or football, the 120Hz panel is a real, visible upgrade over every 60Hz TV here.

Key Features

  • 43″ QLED 4K, 120Hz (2ms), Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG, 3000:1 contrast (listing + spec DBs)
  • Google TV, 2GB RAM + 32GB storage; 3 HDMI, 2 USB, dual-band Wi-Fi
  • 30W Dolby Atmos speakers (manufacturer claim)
  • 1-year warranty

Pros

  • The only 120Hz panel under ₹28,000 — meaningful for sports and fast action
  • QLED + Dolby Vision + 32GB storage at the same price as the Xiaomi LED
  • Dolby Atmos decoding built in

Cons

  • 4,923 ratings is a thinner trust base than the mid-range rivals — read reviews first
  • Philips’ Indian TV service footprint is smaller than LG/Samsung/Sony’s
  • Discount is only 15% off MRP — the headline “sale price” here is closer to the everyday street price

Who should buy it: Sports and action-movie watchers who want the smoothest panel in the segment, and buyers who value 32GB of app storage.

Price: ₹27,999 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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5. TCL 43V6C 43″ 4K — ₹29,999

TCL 43V6C 43 inch 4K Google TV with HVA panel

The TCL 43V6C is the gamer’s pick: ₹29,999 (37% off MRP ₹47,690) for a 4K LED panel with TCL’s HVA technology (higher native contrast than plain IPS/VA), MEMC, AiPQ processing, ALLM + VRR + Game Master mode, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos per the Flipkart listing title, Google TV with 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 3 HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC, and 24W speakers (per the user manual — one spec database’s “10W” figure is clearly wrong and we’ve discarded it). It’s also the only TV here with a 2-year warranty per TCL India’s spec data. Flipkart shows 4.2 stars from 6,995 ratings and “Only few left” at verification — sale stock moves fast.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K LED (HVA), 60Hz, 260 nits, MEMC, AiPQ processor
  • Google TV, 2GB RAM + 16GB storage; 3 HDMI 2.1 (eARC), ALLM + VRR + Game Master
  • Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos per the Flipkart listing; 24W speakers (user manual)
  • 2-year warranty (TCL India spec data)

Pros

  • ALLM + VRR + HVA panel is the best gaming package under ₹30,000 here
  • 2-year warranty — the only one in the guide
  • HDMI 2.1 with eARC means a future soundbar connects with one cable

Cons

  • “Only few left” at verification — availability is genuinely tight
  • 260 nits is the dimmest panel here — fine for darker rooms, not for sunlit ones
  • Speaker wattage was misstated in one spec database — we’ve used the user manual’s 24W figure

Who should buy it: PS5/Xbox owners and PC gamers who want low-lag gaming features at 43 inches, plus anyone who values a 2-year warranty.

Price: ₹29,999 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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6. LG 43UR7500PSC 43″ 4K webOS — ₹32,669

LG UR7500 43 inch 4K webOS Smart TV front view

The LG 43UR7500PSC is the software pick: ₹32,669 (35% off MRP ₹49,990) for a 4K LED panel with the α5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, HDR10 + HLG, Filmmaker Mode, Game Optimizer, and webOS 23 — the only TV here with a promised 5-year OS upgrade path, which matters because smart TVs die from software rot long before the panel does. Flipkart shows 4.4 stars from 25,173 ratings — the second-deepest trust base here. The 20W AI Sound speakers and 1-year LG warranty are standard. Stock showed only 5 units left at verification.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K LED, 60Hz, α5 AI Processor 4K Gen6, HDR10 + HLG, Filmmaker Mode
  • webOS 23 with 5-year OS upgrade guarantee; 1.5GB RAM + 8GB storage
  • 20W AI Sound speakers (manufacturer claim); 3 HDMI (eARC), 2 USB, ALLM, Game Optimizer
  • 1-year LG warranty

Pros

  • webOS is the fastest, most reliable TV interface here — and LG promises 5 years of upgrades
  • 25,173 ratings at 4.4★ is a genuinely deep, stable trust base
  • α5 Gen6 upscaling helps lower-quality cable/DTH content look sharper

Cons

  • HDR10 only — no Dolby Vision, which the cheaper Xiaomi and Philips offer
  • Only 5 units left at verification
  • ₹32,669 is a premium over the mid-range for software, not picture hardware

Who should buy it: Buyers who keep TVs for 5+ years and want the interface to stay fast — especially good as the main family living-room TV.

Price: ₹32,669 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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7. Samsung Crystal 4K UA43DU7000 43″ — ₹32,999

Samsung Crystal 4K UA43DU7000 43 inch Tizen smart TV

The Samsung UA43DU7000 (Crystal 4K) is the brand pick at ₹32,999 (28% off MRP ₹45,829): a 4K panel with Samsung’s Crystal Processor 4K, HDR10+ (the only Samsung-format HDR here), Tizen OS with SmartThings and Q-Symphony (which pairs Samsung soundbars wirelessly), OTS Lite sound tracking, 20W speakers, 3 HDMI + 1 USB, and a 1-year warranty. The mandatory honesty note: Flipkart shows 4.7 stars from only 23 ratings — an unusually thin base for a Samsung listing. At this rating count, the score tells you almost nothing; you’re buying the Samsung brand and service network, not crowd-verified evidence. Listing showed only 2 units left at verification.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K, Crystal Processor 4K, HDR10+ + HLG, Mega Contrast, UHD Dimming
  • Tizen OS, SmartThings, Q-Symphony, OTS Lite, Motion Xcelerator
  • 20W speakers (manufacturer claim); 3 HDMI (ARC/eARC), 1 USB, BT 5.2
  • 1-year Samsung warranty

Pros

  • Samsung’s service network is the best in the guide — installation and after-sales matter on TVs
  • HDR10+ support (Samsung’s format) plus Q-Symphony if you own Samsung audio
  • SmartThings turns the TV into a smart-home hub

Cons

  • 4.7★ from only 23 ratings — we cannot treat this as a verified crowd score
  • No Dolby Vision — Samsung’s long-standing refusal; the format Netflix uses most
  • Only 2 units left at verification; 1 USB port is tight for set-top box + drive users

Who should buy it: Samsung-ecosystem households (Galaxy phones, Samsung soundbars) where Q-Symphony and SmartThings add real value — and brand-service peace of mind outweighs crowd evidence.

Price: ₹32,999 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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8. Sony BRAVIA 2 K-43S20 43″ 4K — ₹36,869

Sony BRAVIA 2 K-43S20 43 inch 4K Google TV front view

The Sony BRAVIA 2 (K-43S20) is the premium pick at ₹36,869 (33% off MRP ₹54,900): a 4K LED panel driven by Sony’s 4K Processor X1 with 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG, Google TV, 20W Dolby Audio speakers, 3 HDMI 2.1 ports (eARC on HDMI 3) with ALLM, and a 1-year Sony warranty. Flipkart shows 4.7 stars from 35,094 ratings — the highest rating in this guide on a deep base, which is exactly what you’d hope from the priciest pick. Honesty note: spec databases disagree on the panel refresh rate (50Hz vs 60Hz), so we claim none — it changes nothing for movies and OTT, which is what this TV is best at. Listing showed only 2 units left at verification.

Key Features

  • 43″ 4K LED, 4K Processor X1, 4K X-Reality PRO, Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG
  • Google TV with built-in Chromecast; 3 HDMI 2.1 (eARC), ALLM, Apple AirPlay
  • 20W Dolby Audio speakers (manufacturer claim)
  • 1-year Sony warranty

Pros

  • 4.7★ from 35,094 ratings — the highest score on the deepest base here
  • X1 processing + X-Reality PRO upscaling is genuinely the best picture engine in the guide for cable/DTH content
  • Dolby Vision + HDMI 2.1 + eARC covers every OTT and audio-upgrade scenario

Cons

  • ₹36,869 is nearly double the Thomson — a steep premium for picture processing
  • Refresh rate disputed across spec databases — we state none
  • Only 2 units left at verification

Who should buy it: Buyers who want the best-verified picture quality at 43 inches and keep their TVs for years — the safe “buy once” pick if the budget stretches.

Price: ₹36,869 — verified live 14 Oct 2026

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What to know before you buy

Prices move during the sale. Big Billion Days prices are the reason this list exists — several picks showed “Only 2 left” or “Only few left” at verification. If your pick sells out, the realme or Xiaomi alternatives are the closest substitutes at similar prices.

Wall mounts are usually in the box; installation usually isn’t free. All 8 picks ship with a wall mount or table stand. Brands charge separately for wall-mount installation in most pincodes — check the Flipkart listing’s “services” section before checkout.

Soundbars change everything. Even the 50W Thomson sounds thin next to a ₹3,000 soundbar. If movie nights matter, pair any TV here with one from our Best Soundbars Under ₹10,000 guide.

Deals are live right now. Our festive deals roundup tracks the current Big Billion Days + Great Indian Festival prices across categories — TV prices in that article may be fresher than this guide’s morning snapshot.

Warranty and service in India

Every TV in this guide carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty except the TCL 43V6C, which lists 2 years. That’s the industry standard for TVs in India — panel warranties are almost never longer at these prices. Practical points: keep your Flipkart invoice (brands ask for it), register the warranty within a week of delivery, and note that warranty covers the panel and parts — not damage from power surges, so a basic voltage stabilizer is worth it in areas with flaky power. Brand service networks (Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi) are significantly larger than Thomson, realme, Philips and TCL’s — factor that in if you live outside a metro.

How we picked these

We shortlisted 12 current 43-inch 4K models and checked every one live on Flipkart India on 14 October 2026. To make the cut, a TV had to be in stock, be the exact 43-inch variant, and have a verifiable listing. Three were dropped — the Hisense 43A6N has no Flipkart listing, OnePlus has exited the TV category, and no 43-inch Vu Vibe exists. A fourth (the Acer Super Series 43 at ₹50,999) was verified but excluded: it costs nearly double the Thomson while competing with the Sony on price with a much weaker rating base. We used manufacturer pages where we could find them (Xiaomi, Thomson) and independent spec databases elsewhere — and where sources disagreed (refresh rates on the realme, Samsung and Sony; speaker watts on the TCL), we dropped the disputed claim rather than guess. Ratings are cited as live Flipkart counts, not as our measurements. Nobody paid for placement; all affiliate links are EarnKaro Flipkart links.

Sources

  • Xiaomi India official X Series 43″ page — mi.com
  • Thomson brand store (India) Phoenix 2025 page — thomsonhome.in
  • TCL 43V6C user manual — manuals.plus
  • Spec databases cross-checked: digit.in, 91mobiles.com, smartprix.com, gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com, mysmartprice.com, cashify.in
  • Prices, ratings, availability: live Flipkart India product pages, 14 October 2026

FAQs

Is a 43-inch TV big enough for a living room?

At the standard 5–10 feet viewing distance, 43 inches is the sweet spot for Indian apartments — big enough for movie nights, small enough to fit most TV walls. Go larger (50–55″) only if you sit 10+ feet away regularly.

Is QLED worth it over LED at 43 inches?

In bright rooms, yes — QLED’s extra colour volume is visible. In dim rooms, a good LED panel (Sony, LG) looks just as good. Don’t pay more than ~₹2,000 extra for QLED alone.

Do I need Dolby Vision?

If you watch Netflix, Prime Video or Apple TV+ originals, yes — that’s where Dolby Vision content lives. If you mostly watch cable/DTH and YouTube, HDR10 is fine and Sony’s upscaling matters more.

Which TV OS is better: Google TV, webOS or Tizen?

Google TV has the most apps and the best voice search. webOS (LG) is the fastest and gets 5 years of updates — pick it if you keep TVs long. Tizen (Samsung) is good but best inside the Samsung ecosystem.

What warranty do 43-inch TVs get in India?

One year is standard — the TCL 43V6C is the exception here with two years. Keep your Flipkart invoice for warranty claims and register within a week of delivery.


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