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Sharp 2T-C42EG1X vs TCL 40S5K: 42-inch LCD TVs
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The TCL 40S5K costs about $18 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Sharp 2T-C42EG1X is the larger: 42-inch (105 cm) against 40-inch (100 cm).
Prices
Sharp 2T-C42EG1X
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| Sharp2T-C42EG1X | TCL40S5K | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $395 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 6 ★ |
| kWh a year | 197 | 140 |
| Cost a year | $63 | $45 |
| Specifications | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen size | 42-inch (105 cm) | 40-inch (100 cm) |
| Made in | Malaysia | China |
| Registration no. | ATV5298 | ATV6739 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure assumes 10 hours of viewing a day, the labelled test basis. Full pages: Sharp 2T-C42EG1X · TCL 40S5K · or every current model.