In 2018, the Taiwanese company HARPER introduced the 40F660TS TV. This is a classic representative of Android smart TVs. The model is equipped with a 40-inch LCD screen, supports FULL HD format, Wi-Fi connection, and other popular functions. With broad capabilities, the TV belongs to the budget category. The price is 13,600 rubles, which is 30-50% less than the cost of popular analogues.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs, at rating of the best Full HD TVs and in rating of the best 40-inch TVs.
Screen
The HARPER 40F660TS has a 40-inch (102 cm) LCD screen. Its aspect ratio is classic for such a diagonal - 16: 9. The display resolution is 1920 × 1080 px, so the TV reproduces high definition content in FULL HD format. The refresh rate is 50 Hz, which is sufficient for satellite and DVD.
This model features LED backlighting. LEDs are located on the sides of the matrix, so the TV screen is thin. But it can get light around the edges. The viewing angle is 178 degrees. In a more expensive smart TV model from the brand TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S at the price of 15 200 rubles, the screen characteristics are completely identical.
Appearance
The body is made in classic black color. The matrix is framed in a glossy frame only 2 cm wide. The body is placed on a stand. Rubber caps on the feet prevent the TV from sliding over the surface. And the leg span provides excellent stability. VESA wall mount is provided, mount size - 400 × 200 mm. When mounting the TV to a wall, keep in mind that it weighs 7.88 kg.
Connectors
The connectors are assembled into two sets of interfaces and meet modern requirements:
- 3 HDMI (one supports ARC);
- 2 USB;
- CI;
- VGA;
- LAN;
- composite input;
- antenna input and audio input 3.5 mm jack;
- headphone jack;
- coaxial audio output;
- component input.
The presence of ARC allows you to connect a home theater system without the cost of an expensive cable and connector. The TV can play multimedia files from external media - HDD or FLASH cards. There is a CI slot for connecting electronic modules for viewing encoded digital TV channels. From wireless connection formats - Wi-Fi support.
Sound
The TV is equipped with 2 built-in speakers, each with a power of 10 watts. The total sound power is 20 watts. More expensive model TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S has a relatively weak speaker system, consisting of 2 speakers with a power of 6 W each.
The sound is clear enough, does not rip at high volume. For surround sound, special signal processing is used. It provides the effect of full presence, making you believe in the reality of what is happening on the screen.
Functions
HARPER 40F660TS TVs have Smart TV function. Thanks to it, its capabilities are comparable to a computer - the user can watch content online, surf the Internet. Operating system - Android based Linux. Many additional applications can be installed. Hyundai H-LED43U601BS2S from the same price segment does not have Smart TV, which significantly limits its functionality in comparison with HARPER 40F660TS.
The Time Shift function is provided, you can stop the broadcasting program and record it. Later the program can be played and watched at any convenient time. The transfer can be recorded on a removable storage medium.
Additional functions include a sleep timer and child protection.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- Smart TV function.
- Built-in media player, digital receiver.
- High quality sound.
- A large number of connectors.
- Full HD format.
Disadvantages:
- Small amount of RAM.
- "Heavy" applications slow down.
- Small viewing angle.
- Slow response.
conclusions
HARPER 40F660TS TV is practically not inferior to the expensive model TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S, and somewhere even surpasses it. The sound quality is much better, 20W versus 12W. The picture quality and functionality are identical. It makes no sense to overpay, as well as to save. Cheaper model - Hyundai H-LED43U601BS2S - does not have an Internet connection.
