In 2018, BBK introduced the new BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C smart 40-inch Full HD TV. Its price is 16 250 rubles. For this money, the user receives a Smart TV based on Android with a wide selection of applications, a good picture, and a simple interface. The model is interesting in that it is one of the most affordable on the market with such characteristics.
This model participates in rating of the best 40-inch TVs.
Screen
The BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C TV has a standard 40-inch screen resolution - Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels). There are 55 pixels per inch, which provides average clarity and realism. If you look closely at the content, you will notice some unevenness in the image. This minor disadvantage is characteristic of the more expensive model. JVC LT-40M650 with the same diagonal and screen resolution.
The BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C has an integrated MVA type matrix. It provides high contrast images, large color gamut - 99%. The backlight is not even enough with 79% distribution. Because of this, a non-linear increase in brightness and a curved grayscale is observed on the screen. The viewing angles are also not wide enough, at certain angles the picture fades.
The maximum screen brightness is 240 nits. This is the standard value at which the TV is comfortable to watch in daylight and bright light. The recommended value is 120 nits, as it sets the optimal contrast ratio of 6020: 1. At maximum brightness, this ratio drops to 1000: 1, and the image becomes lighter.
There are 7 picture modes in total. The user can independently choose the one that suits him:
- sport;
- natural;
- soft;
- light;
- bright;
- standard;
- custom.
In the last user mode, you can change the settings for contrast, brightness, clarity. This function is unavailable in other modes.
Appearance
The TV is made in black. The bezel consists of a 40-inch glossy screen and slim side bezels. Below is the brand logo. The back panel is matte. It has holes for wall mounts and connectors. The set includes a stand with legs. You can also hang the TV on the wall. Its weight is 6.5 kg.
Connectors
BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C is equipped with a large number of ports and connectors:
- network LAN;
- HDMI (3 pieces);
- USB 2.0 (2 pieces);
- component and AV inputs;
- VGA, audio input for VGA;
- composite connectors;
- 3.5mm headphone jack.
The connectors are conveniently located relative to each other.
Sound
2 built-in speakers with a power of 8 W, total power - 16 W. If the sound is fundamentally important, then you should then pay attention to the more expensive model. JVC LT-40M650... It has two speakers, 10 watts each.
Functions
BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C is a functional TV with Smart TV based on Android. True, the version of the operating system is not the most recent - 4.4, but it's still better than nothing, as in the cheaper model - TCL LED40D3000 (price 16,000 rubles). For an additional 250 rubles, you can get Internet access via cable or Wi-Fi, the ability to use various applications. The standard set of programs includes:
- Play Market;
- YouTube;
- file manager, applications.
The TV is equipped with a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex-A7 processor, 8 GB of system memory, 3.99 GB of RAM. Due to this, all applications, the browser work quickly, do not freeze.
There are other features besides Smart TV.This is a sleep timer, blocking, auto-off, recording content on digital media.
Pros and cons
Benefits:
- Convenient operating system Android 4.4.
- Smart TV function.
- Supports mice, keyboards and gamepads.
- A large number of connectors.
Disadvantages:
- Wi-Fi freezes.
- Poor sound quality.
- Uneven backlighting.
- The minimum number of sound settings.
- Inconvenient control panel.
- Average image quality.
Output
BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C is an excellent choice. You get a complete Android smart TV, don't pay for a big brand name. For comparison: on TV TCL LED40D3000 there is no Smart TV function from the same price range. Don't count on fancy features like HDR or 10-bit panels though. Image quality is standard for 40 inches diagonal. The sound power is only 16 watts. For a little extra, you can buy JVC LT-40M650 with almost identical characteristics, but more powerful sound - 20 watts.
