Polarline 40PL11TC-SM - a TV from a Russian manufacturer appeared on the market in 2019. Model 40PL11TC-SM belongs to the budget line, its price is 12,500 rubles. The buyer gets a 40-inch screen, Full HD resolution, Smart TV function, Wi-Fi. The equipment of a better-known brand with similar characteristics will cost more, for example, BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C costs 16,250 rubles. In the review, I will talk about the technical characteristics, functions, pros and cons of the model, and also compared with the main competitors.STARWIND SW-LED40F305BS2 andBBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C.
This model participates in rating of the best 40-inch TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 40 inches, standard aspect ratio - 16: 9. Display resolution - Full HD. The viewing angle is 178 degrees. Screen refresh rate - 50 Hz, backlight - Direct LED. The LEDs are located behind the screen, so they evenly illuminate it. More expensive BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C The LEDs are located on the sides of the LCD matrix, which is what causes backlight.
Appearance
The design of the model is simple, laconic. It is made in black with a glossy finish. Thin frames around the matrix do not distract from what is happening on the screen. The body is placed on a metal stand. Wall mount - VESA standard 200 × 100 mm. Weight - 6.4 kg.
Connectors
The model is equipped with the following set of connectors:
- HDMI - 3 pcs.;
- USB - 2 pcs.;
- VGA;
- AV;
- SCART;
- Ethernet (RJ-45);
- CI module;
- component input;
- coaxial output;
- headphone jack (3.5 mm).
HDMI connector allows you to use the TV as a monitor. You can connect a PC, tablet, smartphone, set-top box and other devices to it. The image is broadcast with quality preservation. The USB input is intended for connecting a flash drive for viewing photos, videos, films, listening to music.
Separately, I note the presence of the CI module - a rarity even for expensive TVs. For example, in BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C it is not provided. CI is used for digital broadcasting and protects the user from illegal viewing of paid or prohibited TV channels. It is possible to record or save content, disable commercials.
Sound
The sound is realized by two speakers, each with a power of 8 watts. The total sound power is 16 watts. Surround sound creates the effect of presence and complete immersion in what is happening on the screen.
Functions
The Polarline 40PL11TC-SM model belongs to the category of "smart TVs". It implements the Smart TV function on Android 7.0 OS. Due to it, the capabilities of a TV are comparable to those of a computer. The user can watch movies and broadcasts online, surf the Internet, use different applications downloaded from the official Google store. For convenient control, you can connect a joystick and keyboard to the TV. TV set STARWIND SW-LED40F305BS2 from the same low-price segment does not have a Smart TV function. So the choice for Polarline is clear. It also provides the ability to record on-air channels to external storage media.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- operating system Android;
- Smart TV function;
- good image quality;
- many connectors.
Disadvantages:
- small amount of RAM (1 GB);
- sound power - only 16 W;
- lack of Google Play;
- slow response.
Polarline 40PL11TC-SM is one of the cheapest 40-inch TVs available. Unlike the model STARWIND SW-LED40F305BS2 it has Smart TV function. The model is suitable for those who do not want to pay more for a big brand name and a set of unnecessary features. According to its characteristics, it is not inferior to the more expensive model BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C... And in some ways it even surpasses: it has a more successful LED backlight, there is a CI module.
