The BBK trademark has released another TV model, which again distinguished itself by a low price, but rather interesting functionality, a screen diagonal. For this amount, competitors will only be able to find TVs with a 32-inch screen. The Smart TV function turned out to be unusual as well, which became a nice bonus. Let's consider this model in more detail.
This model participates in rating of the best Full HD TVs.
Screen
39.5 '' (100 cm) LCD, 1920 x 1080 px (Full HD) display resolution, 50 Hz refresh rate. This model implements LED backlighting, LEDs are installed on the sides of the LCD matrix. This option allows you to make thinner TVs, but flares around the edges of the screen are possible. The viewing angle, declared by the manufacturer, reaches 176 °. The image retains quality when viewed from an angle. The developers did a great job, the viewing angles are really good.
Appearance
Classic look, black body. Suitable for installation in any room. The main body material is plastic. Dimensions - 988 × 610 × 13 mm. The TV is equipped with a stand for installation on a table or cabinet. Can be hung on the wall, but an additional bracket with a mounting dimensions of 200 × 200 mm is required. TV weight - 7.5 kg.
Connectors
- AV input (red, white, yellow) - connection of analog devices (camcorders, DVD, Blu-ray players, some TV transmitters).
- USB (2 pcs.) - Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive.
- HDMI (3 pcs.) - connection of digital devices for image and sound transmission (computers, laptops, DVRs, etc.).
- 3.5 mm audio output - for connecting headphones or acoustics.
- Coaxial output - for sound transmission when connecting external speakers.
- RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector - for connecting an Internet cable.
Sound
The total sound power is 16 W, the speaker system is 2 built-in speakers with a power of 8 W each. The power and sound quality are pretty good, but for comfort I would advise you to connect your speakers through the audio output.
Functions
Smart TV model - easily copes with web browsing, watching online videos, playing games. At the heart of the "smart" functionality Kivi 32FR50BR the operating system is Android 4.4. The Android system is not bad, but version 4.4 for 2019 is already outdated: it simply cannot handle modern games and applications. Half of the free apps that are on the web will be unavailable due to the old version of Android. For example, the Kivi 32FR50BR has Android 6.0 installed. It supports new applications. Video recording - it is possible to record on-air channels on a memory carrier.
Picture-in-picture - two images are displayed simultaneously on the TV screen: the first is displayed on the entire screen, the second - in the corner of the screen. Video recording - it is possible to record on-air channels on a memory carrier.
Time Shift is a function that allows you to stop showing an on-air TV program at any time and record it in order to continue watching the paused moment at a different time. A useful function: you can pause, and then at any time continue watching your favorite movie or TV show.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- good screen, large viewing angles;
- Smart TV function;
- a large number of ports for connecting a variety of devices;
- good sound.
Disadvantages:
- operating system Android 4.4, which has long been outdated;
- lack of additional technologies to improve image quality;
- long turning on and loading of Smart TV.
Verdict
There is a feeling that the BBK engineers did this model in a hurry, just not to lag behind the competitors, but to keep up with them. In addition to a high-quality screen and good sound, I can't single out anything else from the positive. The Smart TV feature running an outdated operating system adds more frustration than joy to this model. I believe it is better to purchase Kivi 32FR50BR: although it has a slightly smaller diagonal, but Smart TV running Android 6.0, and the control is voice and via a smartphone. The price of the BBK 40LEX-5043 / FT2C model is 14 thousand rubles, which corresponds to the quality and set of functions that are implemented in this TV.
