LED TVs come in a plethora of sizes to your viewing preference. Some of them are exceptionally big to account for the true Home Theatre setup while others are barebones that are intended for the casual viewer who likes to watch the news. Both of these form factors have their own audience, but most modern homes would rather have something that has a decent screen real estate but one that doesn’t hog up a lot of space on the desk or the wall. That is precisely where the 40 inchers come into play as they seem to fit the bill just perfect for every type of viewer. They are the go-to size for a decent TV viewing area for an immersive experience and yet, not too big that it’ll become a cause for the inconvenience. Here I’ll give you my pics for the best 40 inch TVs currently on sale, so let’s start.
- Samsung RM40D Full HD Smart TV: Kicking off with the most expensive of the lot, we have Samsung’s stellar RM series. This is one hell of a TV for the discerning media binging enthusiast and packs in a ton of nifty features. It has a resolution of 1080p with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, but what makes it a contender for the best 40 incher is the panel which Samsung dubs as the “LED BLU” panel which is primarily designed for continuous commercial use. These panels are made to operate for extended periods, and as a result, they have the most robust durability among all panel types. The RM40D also has a peak brightness of 350nits which very good for indoor viewing, and it also has a peak contrast ratio of 5000:1 which is exceptional. Adding to the entertainment package, it has dual 10W speakers and a host of connectivity options such as USB, HDMI, HDMI 2.0, Composite and Analog D-SUB. Sure, it’s a bit on the pricey side being a Signage TV, but for a durable panel that can take a beating kind of makes it worth the extra expense, and it also has a 3-year warranty to back it off.
- Panasonic TH-40E400D: As you might know, Panasonic is an extremely old and reliable brand that makes some awesome TVs at competitive price points. Their TH-40E400D is one such listing which is a value-oriented product from Panasonic. It has a 1080p panel with a class-leading 200Hz refresh rate, which is quite rare at its price point. It also has an inbuilt media player, which can play a very range of formats like AVI, MKV, WMV, MP4, M4v, FLV, 3GPP, VRO, VOB, TS, PS, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV and JPEG. This makes it the perfect pick if you have huge media library on your external hard drive since it has a USB port to which you can connect USB devices. Now, this isn’t a Smart TV by any regard and for the price that you’re paying it doesn’t make much of a difference either. But rather it aims to provide the viewer with a simple to use and good to view TV that doesn’t break the bank and isn’t too much of a hassle to operate.
- Mi LED Smart TV 4A 43: If ever there was a more bang for buck TV, this would probably top the charts. The Smart TV 4A comes in two variants – 32 and 43, which come in two different price brackets. The 43 is the bigger brother of the much sought after and value-oriented 32. It borrows most of its features from its bigger brother the 55 which is the current flagship in Xiaomi’s line-up. The Smart TV 4A 43 is a full-on smart TV at a very attractive price bracket, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a smart TV than this. Powering the Smart side of things, it has a quad core 64 bit SoC from Amlogic which is coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage. It also has an excellent 1080p IPS panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. One area where this TV excels is in the connectivity department which hosts 3x USB 2.0 Ports, 1x Ethernet Port, 3x HDMI ports, AV, Wi-Fi and 3.5mm out for attaching speakers. The media player supports decoding of h.265 videos which is a really neat feature, and it is DTS certified for Audio playback. Mi LED Smart TV 4A 43 is certainly among the best 40 inch led tv in India as far as pricing goes.
- LG 40UF670T 4K (Ultra HD) LED TV: Unlike FHD TVs, which seem to be present in a lot of 40-inch models, there is only a handful of TVs that output 4K. LG 40UF670T is among the rare breed of 40 inch 4K TVs that are currently sold in the market. It could be altogether the best 40 inch led tv in India by a far margin, at a competitive price point. It has a plethora of tech backing it up, all in the name of image quality. It also features LG’s Triple XD Image processor that enhances image quality drastically. What’s more is that it has a 2.1Ch speaker setup that has Dolby Digital and DTS certification for the complete cinematic experience. As far as Input goes, well it has everything- HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0, RF-in, Digital Audio input and so on. Now, this isn’t a smart TV, which is a shame considering the price point, but if you aren’t going to be connecting it to the internet, then it’s no big deal. It supports a plethora of formats right out of the Box, so a quick plug and play solution for external devices is very much possible.
The market is awash with a lot of options as far as TVs goes and it can be a bit confusing sometimes to pick a model. Most of the time, silly marketing manoeuvres can mislead potential buyers and end up buying something sub-par. But this guide aims to mitigate that and help you pick a TV that fits your budget.
