Loewe antares 42 OLED TV, Black

The Loewe antares 42 is a 4K OLED TV with a 106 cm (42″) screen diagonal, whose OLED module Loewe builds and individually calibrates at its own plant in Kronach.

The 42-inch variant is the most compact model in the antares range – ideal for the bedroom, home office, kitchen, or gaming corner, without compromising on picture quality or design. Here too: the signature widescreen monitor look with aluminium frame, interchangeable onlays, and hidden cable routing.

Why the antares 42?

Because OLED doesn't only make sense from 55 inches up. Loewe manufactures the panel itself (the latest LG Display generation, EX 4.0) and calibrates it individually – so you get the same picture DNA as the bigger siblings, just more compact. Add all the major HDR formats, os9 with all the streaming apps, and the modular design with included alu black onlays for swapping. HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz also makes the 42-incher a first-class gaming display at short distance.

What you see and hear

True OLED black, natural colours, and clean motion handling – factory-calibrated to D65/RGB, certificate included. Via Loewe os9 (Vidaa U9), Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, YouTube, and Spotify are ready to go, plus AirPlay, Matter, and Miracast. Sound comes from the built-in Loewe invisible sound; if needed, the optional soundbar antares or an external system via HDMI eARC can add to it.

Who is the antares 42 suited for?

For anyone looking for high-quality OLED in a compact size – as the main TV in a small room, in the bedroom or home office, in the gaming corner, or as a very good second TV. Honestly: if you want a big home cinema experience in a bright living room, you're better served with 55 or 65 inches. The 42-incher scores where space matters and picture quality still has to be right.

Our verdict

The antares 42 brings Loewe OLED into a format that fits almost any room – with the same calibrated panel, the same design standards, and the same interface as the bigger models. Small, but by no means a stripped-down version.

Technical data

• Screen diagonal: 106 cm (42″)
• Display technology: OLED (LG Display Open Cell V26 / EX 4.0, LTY module made by Loewe in Kronach)
• Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 × 2160)
• Panel brightness: up to approx. 800 cd/m², 120° viewing angle, 1 ms response time
• HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ
• Picture calibration: individually factory-calibrated (D65/RGB), calibration certificate included
• Operating system: Loewe os9 (Vidaa U9)
• Chassis: SL892C, Loewe dual channel
• Reception: 2× triple tuner DVB-T2/C/S2 HD, Unicable; USB recording, timeshift, multi-recording, CI+
• Gaming: HDMI 2.1, 4K @ 144 Hz VRR, ALLM, game mode
• HDMI: 4× (2× HDMI 2.1, eARC/ARC), HDCP 2.2, CEC
• Other connections: 4× USB (2× USB-C), LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Matter, Miracast, Toslink, Center-In, 3.5 mm out/sub
• Sound: built-in Loewe invisible sound, 2× 10 W RMS (2× 20 W music), Class D; Dolby Atmos, Virtual 3D, DTS:HD
• Sound expansion: optional Loewe soundbar antares (80 W), centre speaker function via Center-In
• Remote control: Loewe remote vi (aluminium, IR + Bluetooth, voice control)
• Setup: rotating table stand (3 height positions, hidden cable routing); VESA 300 × 200; optional wall / floor / ceiling mount
• Onlays: alu brushed (factory-fitted) + alu black (included), interchangeable
• Energy efficiency class: G (SDR) / G (HDR), EPREL 2712688
• Dimensions incl. table stand (W×H×D): 94.3 × 60.1 × 22.2 cm; panel only 5.4 cm thin
• Manufacturing: Made in Germany (Kronach)
• Warranty: 5-year Swiss TV warranty
• What's included: TV with built-in invisible sound, rotating table stand, onlays alu brushed (fitted) + alu black (included), Loewe remote vi incl. 2× AAA, power cable (2.5 m), welcome box with instructions and mounting hardware

Frequently asked questions

What's a 42-inch OLED best suited for?
For smaller rooms and short seating distances: bedroom, home office, kitchen, gaming corner, or as a high-quality second TV. At 42 inches, OLED gives you perfect black and top motion sharpness on a compact screen – ideal where a 55- or 65-incher would simply be too big.

Is the antares 42 a good gaming TV?
Yes, even a very good one. HDMI 2.1 delivers 4K at up to 144 Hz with VRR and ALLM, the OLED response time is 1 ms, and game mode keeps latency minimal. At short distance, a first-class display for PS5, Xbox, and PC.

How bright is the 42-incher compared to the bigger models?
The panel delivers approx. 800 cd/m² – like the 48-incher, and thus below the approx. 1,500 cd/m² of the 55 and 65. For bedroom, studio, and evening viewing that's more than enough; for a very bright living room, we recommend the bigger, brighter models.

Do I need a streaming subscription for the antares 42?
No. Classic TV via DVB-T2/C/S2, USB recording, AirPlay, and network playback all work without a subscription. Streaming apps like Netflix or Spotify are an option, not a requirement.

Why buy the Loewe antares 42 from HD Zürisee?
Because a small TV with big ambitions deserves honest advice. As an authorised Loewe dealer in Wädenswil, we tell you whether 42 inches fits your use case, deliver and set it up, and take care of the 5-year Swiss TV warranty. Mauri personally helps with installation and service.

Goes well with

You'll find matching soundbars, wall and stand solutions, and other Loewe models in our Loewe collection. Tell us about your room, and we'll find the right combination.