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 detracting from the rest of your decor.
So with all that said, which 40 inch TVs made the grade?
1) TCL 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 diminutive 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)
$249.99 in stock
1 used from $269.99
2) Hisense H4 Series LED Roku Smart TV
Overview
This sleek looking, intuitively smart Roku TV combines rich 1080p quality with innovative technologies and built-in Wi-Fi. Ideal for accessing all your TV services alongside streaming and gaming.
What We Like
Roku have simplified the home screen and streamlined the remote to provide easy one-touch access to all of your services combined with fast image process to minimise motion blur.
What Needs Improving
Sound quality is not the best but makes up for itself with its image clarity and super easy set-up. If you are after a starter or gaming TV, this is definitely one to consider.
Hisense 40-Inch Class H4 Series LED Roku Smart TV with Alexa Compatibility (40H4F, 2020 Model)
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, providing 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, but it really isn’t a deal-breaker.
Samsung Electronics UN40M5300A 40-Inch Class 1080P Smart LED HD TV
4) VIZIO D-Series LED Smart TV
Overview
The Vizio D-Series 40-inch TV presents potential buyers with a high-quality model, featuring style-conscious designing, full-array LED, and 2 HDMI ports.
What We Like
This TV offers a richly vibrant display, lit by five active LED zones. Providing the audience with an exciting visual adventure, full of jewel-like colors, and deep, dark blacks, coupled with a super fast refresh rate for the adrenalin junkie, make this a great option.
The built in WiFi offers mess-free access to VIZIO Internet apps Plus. 4, easily located on the full screen app launcher.
What Needs Improving
The button free design takes a little while to get used to but actually makes this TV easier to control.
VIZIO D-Series 40” Class Smart TV - D40f-G9
5) Hisense Full HD/LED Smart TV
Overview
The Hisense is a good affordable option with an excellent performance rating. Offering the option of wall hanging, the screen itself is completed by slim, nicely angled bezels, providing a neat frame. With multiple ports, including USB and HDMI, this is a versatile model, worthy of any modern interior.
What We Like
Besides its 60 Hz refresh rate, this television from Hisense offers users connectivity options through USB, HDMI, PC, audio in and many more to make it versatile. The colors are richly realistic, while the contrasting screams quality. With an audioscape that adds an all round inclusivity for the audience, any movie becomes an adventure.
What Needs Improving
The standby light was occasionally a little distracting, but we stopped noticing it very quickly.
Hisense 40-Inch 40H5500F Class H55 Series Android Smart TV with Voice Remote (2020 Model)
$279.99 in stock
Is 40 inch TV big enough?
Whether a 40 inch TV will be good for you or not depends on the size of your living room. If your maximum viewing distance is six to seven feet, a 40 inch TV would be perfect for you.
Should I get a 32 or 40 inch TV?
This depends on what you use your TV for, your performance needs and the size of your room. If you plan on using your TV mainly for gaming and have a viewing distance of about 4-5 feet, a 32 inch TV should do fine. However, if there will be other people watching the TV and you want to use your TV for watching movies and shows, as well as for gaming, you should go for a 40 inch TV.
What is a good size TV for a bedroom?
The average bedroom size is anywhere from 70 to 132 square feet. Perfect TV sizes for an average bedroom are 40, 42, 50 and 60 inches, depending on how crowded your bedroom is and how much viewing distance you have.
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