40 Inch TVs – High Quality & Compact Screen Sizes For Extra Convenience
A 40 inch TV is ideal if you’re living in a condo or simply want to use your space economically. These “medium” sized screens give you all of the same viewing pleasure as a larger screen size, without taking up precious space in your home. They’re also perfect for the bedroom, allowing you to lie back and watch your favorite shows in comfort.
The good news? A smaller screen size doesn’t mean you’ll have to compromise on the technical specifications. In fact, the models in our review offer outstanding OLED screen quality, or 4k quality, rich audio and a host of smart features. They’re simply the best They’ll also blend into your rooms seamlessly – without taking too much attention away from the rest of your decor.
So with all that said, what is the best 40 inch TV? Which 40 inch TV’s made the grade this year?
1) TCL 40 Inch Smart LED Roku TV
Overview
The TCL model has all of TCL’s expertise concentrated into this neatly designed 40 inch smart TV. It’s perfectly formed with slim bezels, and a well crafted V stand. This creates a beautifully stable and very stylish TV that can only add to a modern interior.
What We Like
TCL’s 1080p resolution provides a clear and crisp display. Coupled with smooth motion scrolling, great tonal contrasts, and realistic textural effects, size obviously doesn’t matter! With the audio, too, this 40 inch TV packs a punch. The bass resonates nicely, while the top notes flow smoothly, creating an all round treat for eyes and ears. We really like the intuitive interface – it’s simple to navigate and not overly busy.
What Needs Improving
Whilst not a problem, the consumer code could only be activated via phone and not online.
TCL 40S325 40 Inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV (2019)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 35.6" X 20.5" X 2.9", TV with stand: 35.6" X 22.7" X 7.2"
- Smart functionality delivers all your favorite content with over 500, 000 movies and TV episodes, accessible through the simple and intuitive Roku TV
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2) Samsung 4K UHD Smart TV
This Samsung smart TV is ultra slim, super stylish and, despite being incredibly lightweight, is very sturdy on the V legged stand. Featuring hidden multi port access, and cable tidy clip, this flat screen would look great placed on a wall, or left free standing.
What We Like
Samsung’s PurColor adds a stunningly deep dimension to the visual output. Colors are vibrant, textures detailed and the blacks, rich and dark. Motion Rate 120 provides image smoothing, allowing even the fastest chase scenes to be captured and displayed in crisp clarity. The full bodied audio system brings the complete cinematic experience into your home.
The smart features, interactive interface and WiFi connectivity are impressively robust, and with Samsung’s unique universal streaming guide eliminating the need to search, we really like this 40 inch smart TV.
What Needs Improving
The remote control is a little busy for our tastes, however, it does what we want and once you get used to it, the extra buttons aren’t an issue.
Samsung UN40NU7100FXZA Flat 40" 4K UHD 7 Series Smart LED TV (2018)
- PurColor: Enjoy millions of shades of color, fine tuned to create an incredibly vibrant picture. Motion Rate 120: Smooth action on fast-moving content
- HDR: View stunning high dynamic range content with a TV designed to support HDR10+
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3) Samsung Smart HD TV
Overview
Yes, we know we don’t usually review two products from the same manufacturer, but this Samsung smart TV has definitely earned its stripes. The beautifully curved stand supports the screen admirably, and echoes the nicely slimline bezels. Sturdy and well made, this model will suit any modern interior, be it bedroom, office or apartment.
What We Like
With enriched colors, and realistic tonal qualities this Samsung TV delivers superbly on visuals. The audio utilizes the excellence that is DTS Premium Sound, which provides a rich clarity within an all round 3D experience. The sound and vision adventure aside, we love Samsung’s Eco Sensor. This energy saving technology adapts the screen brightness to the intensity of light within the room, thus saving energy, without losing any image quality.
The Smart Hub allows sharing, streaming and downloading music, movies, games and videos, along with internet connectivity.
What Needs Improving
The home screen includes the usual smart TV adverts, which while annoying, isn’t a deal breaker.
Samsung Electronics UN40M5300A 40-Inch Class 1080P Smart LED HD TV
- Enjoy a viewing experience that is 2x the clarity of standard HD TVs.
- Access your favorite program choices, live TV, video on demand, apps, and social media in one easy-to-browse navigation experience.
- Enjoy a Fluid browsing experience and faster control - switching between apps, streaming content, and other media effortlessly.
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4) VIZIO D-Series 40 Inch LED Smart TV
Overview
The Vizio M-Series of 40-inch television present potential buyers with television models with a difference. Products belonging to a leading manufacturer in the world of smart TV’S, the Vizio D-series television is an a model that features smart functionality together with its magnificent visual and audio displays.
What We Like
This television features a USB port and two HDMI cable ports for extreme connectivity; an LED backlight that delivers a full array of light from five active LED zones. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate which makes this product one of the most effective on the market and our list.
What Needs Improving
The lack of buttons on this unit makes its operations complicated and confusing. Also, some users admit that the M-series television from Samsung experiences some bug attack from time to time and as such, it has to be unplugged and plugged to bring back its operations.
VIZIO D40-D1 D-Series 40 Inch 1920 x 1080 Class Full Array LED Smart TV (Black)
- 1. VIZIO Internet Apps Plus - Instantly enjoy the latest hit movies, TV shows, music and even more premium apps straight from the Internet to your TV.
- 2. Full-Array LED Backlight - Distributes LEDs behind the entire screen delivering superior light uniformity and picture performance.
5) SANSUI 40 Inch FHD LED TV (1080p)
Sansui TV is an LED product which is flat by design and durable by construction. It is a product that comes in various sizes to cater to your ever growing family as and when it becomes necessary. The 40-inch unit is one spectacular model with a terrific resolution for clear and crisp photos.
What We Like
Besides its 60 Hz refresh rate which is magnificent for a 40-inch unit, this television from Sansui offers users connectivity through USB, HDMI, pc, audio in and many more to make wireless usage very easy.
What Needs Improving
The lack of IPS panels makes this unit very difficult and unpleasant to use. An improvement of this feature or lack thereof will significantly increase the productivity of the television and resultantly encourage more sales around the world.
SANSUI TV LED Televisions 40'' FHD DLED TV (1080p) with Flat Screen TV HDMI High Definition and Widescreen Monitor Display...
- MULTIPLY SIZES FOR DIFFERENT POPULATIONS OF FAMILY, WITH HIGH REVOLUTION PROVIDES CRISP PICTURES - Size including 24"(S2419D18), 32"(S32Z118), 40"(SF4019N18), 43"(SF43D1118) and 55"(SU55Z118) for applying to 2 to more than 6 person family, from small size saving space to luxurious size meeting different demands, but all with high revolution for showing crystal-clear pictures with deep, vivid colors.
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