The TCL LED40D3000 TV is a 2018 novelty of the Chinese manufacturer, assembled in Russia. It does not belong to the category of "smart" devices, that is, there is no Smart TV function that opens up all the possibilities of the Internet. But for 16 thousand rubles, the user gets a 40-inch diagonal, high Full HD resolution and basic functionality. Read more about the model in the review.
This model participates in rating of the best 40-inch TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 40 inches (102 cm). The screen format is standard - 16: 9. The model has LED backlighting. The LEDs are located on the sides, so slight backlighting is possible. The viewing angle is 178 degrees. Screen resolution - 1080p Full HD. The picture is quite clear and detailed. Color reproduction is deep, all colors - from black to white - are displayed correctly, without halftones. The pixel response time is 8.5 ms, the refresh rate is 60 Hz. Therefore, dynamic scenes are viewed well, there are no blurry areas in the frame.
The user can adjust the image quality by himself. The menu is intuitive. In it, you can select the required brightness, contrast, and other parameters.
Appearance
TCL LED40D3000 has a simple and laconic design that will harmoniously complement any interior. The body is made in black and has a glossy finish. The frames are thin enough, so they do not distract attention from what is happening on the TV screen. The package includes a stand on two legs. Wall mountable. Mounting standard - VESA 100 × 100 mm. TV weight - 6 kg.
Connectors
The TV includes:
- AV input;
- component;
- HDMI (2 pcs.);
- USB (1 pc.);
- headphone jack (3.5 mm).
This number of connectors may not be enough. Especially for connecting additional devices to the TV or when using it as a monitor. Take a closer look at the TV BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C from the same price segment. It has 3 HDMI and 2 USB.
Sound
The speaker system is implemented with two speakers, each with a power of 8 watts. The total sound power is 16 W. If sound quality is a priority, then pay attention to the HARPER 40F660TS TV. At a budget cost, the sound power reaches 20 watts.
Low frequencies are lacking when viewing - this is a problem common to all 40-inch TVs. To create surround sound, special signal processing is used. Due to this, the viewer is completely immersed in what is happening on the screen.
Functions
Limited functionality. Two standard functions are available to the user - sleep timer and child protection. The timer allows you to set the time after which the TV will automatically go into sleep mode. The child lock is designed to lock the controls of the TV.
If that's not enough, check out the TV's capabilities BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C... It has a Smart TV function that turns the TV into almost a full-fledged computer. The user can access movies and videos, watch them online, applications and games. The price is 16,250 rubles, that is, the models are in the same price segment.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- high-quality image;
- accurate and deep color reproduction;
- wide image settings;
- convenient control panel;
- quick response.
Disadvantages:
- minimum set of connectors;
- limited functionality.
In terms of price / quality / characteristics, the TCL LED40D3000 TV can be called successful. It belongs to the budget segment of the market and works well.The characteristics indicated by the manufacturer correspond to reality. A significant drawback is limited functionality due to the lack of Smart-TV. If this feature is a priority, pay attention to the TV BBK 40LEX-5056 / FT2C from the same price segment. TCL LED40D3000 is a good TV for watching video content. The picture pleases with clarity, detail, accurate and deep color reproduction. The sound is 16 watts. In order not to connect an additional speaker system, it is better to take HARPER 40F660TS, which has a cleaner and more powerful sound (20 W).
