"Smart" TV Panasonic TX-40FSR500 Japanese production - stylish design, functionality and excellent picture quality HD HDR. Its price is 25 thousand rubles. It is based on the broad capabilities of the model that make it competitive. Smart TV based on the Linux operating system, various content viewing modes, home streaming TV, a convenient Home Screen 3.0 home screen and much more, which you will learn about from this review.
This model participates in rating of the best Full HD TVs, at rating of the best 40-inch TVs and in rating of the best Smart TV TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 40 inches (102 cm). For this size, it has a classic aspect ratio of 16: 9. It is quite thin, as the LED backlighting is installed on the sides of the matrix. The LEDs illuminate the screen a little unevenly - the central part is visually darker than the edges. The refresh index is 50 Hz. Screen resolution - Full HD. The picture is detailed and clear. Due to HDR, the image on the screen is as close to reality as possible, it combines deep shadows with bright light tones.
Content can be viewed in several modes. Sports mode offers rich colors and dynamic visuals. It creates a sense of presence, transferring the viewer to the football stand right from the couch. In game mode, there is an accelerated playback system.
Appearance
Externally, the TV looks expensive. The bezels around the screen are thin, so they don't distract from your viewing at all. They are made in black and have a glossy finish. The case is placed on a stand, but the TV can be hung on the wall. Mounting standard - VESA 200 × 200. The model weighs 8.5 kg.
Connectors
Panasonic TX-40FSR500 has a standard set:
- AV input;
- component;
- HDMI (2 pcs.);
- USB (2 pcs.);
- Ethernet (RJ-45);
- headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Two HDMI and USB may not be enough, especially for those planning to use a TV as a monitor. Model JVC LT-40M650 cheaper - 17,200 rubles, but has three HDMI and USB.
Sound
The TV speaker system is implemented with two built-in speakers, each with a power of 10 watts. The total sound power is 20 watts. The sound is of high quality. But if you want to get really powerful sound, then additionally you need to install a speaker system.
More expensive TV Sony KDL-40RE353 has a worse sound. The speaker output power is only 10W. For surround sound, special signal processing is used.
Functions
Smart TV on Linux operating system, for which many applications have been developed. My Home Screen 3.0 provides quick access to them and to your favorite content. You can add browser bookmarks, movies, programs to it. Most users are used to Google's Android operating system: it is more user-friendly. If its presence is essential, it is worth taking JVC LT-40M650.
The Panasonic TX-40FSR500 has an interesting Swipe & Share technology. It allows you to stream content from smartphones and tablets to your TV screen. It is enough to "swipe" a video or photo. You can record programs to external storage media.
Benefits
- High-quality image, close to reality;
- Smart TV support;
- powerful sound;
- home screen function;
- several modes of viewing content;
- Swipe & Share technology.
disadvantages
- Inconvenient control panel;
- small amount of RAM;
- inconvenient Linux OS compared to Android.
Panasonic TX-40FSR500 pleases with a realistic and vivid picture. Together with powerful sound, it creates the effect of presence and complete immersion in what is happening on the screen. If the TV is bought as an additional device, for example, for installation in the kitchen or bedroom, it makes sense to save money. A good alternative is a model JVC LT-40M650which does not have HDR technology. A significant drawback is the Linux OS. For many, it is unusual compared to Android.
