The elegant TV TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S is actively gaining popularity. Manufacturers consider the main advantages of this model to be high-quality picture and Smart TV based on Android. The price of the device is about 16 thousand rubles. To see if this product is worth the stated amount, I compared it with competitors in this price segment - HARPER 40F660TS and TCL LED40D3000... The survey results will surprise you. And now for more details!
This model participates in rating of the best 40-inch TVs.
Screen
TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S with a diagonal of 40 inches (100 cm) is equipped with a standard FullHD 1920 × 1080 px expansion. The minimum viewing distance is 1.6 m, the maximum is 3 m. The aspect ratio is expressed in a standard ratio of length to width - 16 to 9. The screen type refers to advanced Direct LED technology. It provides a high level of contrast, brightness, high-quality colorful image. But such LED backlighting gives an increased matrix thickness and higher power consumption. The screen refresh rate is 60 Hz, the viewing angle is 178 °. The brightness is 280 cd / m², which gives it an advantage over its closest competitors - TV models HARPER 40F660TS and TCL LED40D3000.
Appearance
The body is made in classic black color. The wide screen has a small bezel, looks elegant? stylish. There is no button bar. The thickness of the case together with the stand is 200 mm. The set includes a VESA wall mount with a size of 200 × 200 mm.
Connectors
Many different types of connectors enable the user to connect additional devices. The model has:
- 3 HDMI connectors;
- VGA (D-Sub);
- antenna input;
- PC audio (jack 3.5);
- component YPbPr;
- composite AV;
- 2 USB connectors;
- headphone output;
- coaxial audio S / PDIF output;
- Ethernet (RJ-45).
If we compare these parameters with competitors, then this model is on the same level with the cheaper TV brand. HARPER 40F660TS... But TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S has an advantage over TCL LED40D3000, which is more expensive, but has only 2 HDMI connectors and 1 USB.
Sound
In the model, the sound is loud, clear, does not rattle when the volume is increased. The TV has two stereo speakers with a total power of 12 watts. But in this category, he clearly loses to his competitors. By comparison: a cheaper model HARPER 40F660TS has a sound power of 20 W, which is an order of magnitude higher. If you pay 1.5-2 thousand rubles, then there is a better technique in sound quality - TCL LED40D3000... The TV is equipped with a digital multichannel sound system Dolby Digital, has a surround sound with a total power of 16 watts.
Functions
TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S is equipped with additional useful functions that will delight users. Smart TV based on Android 4.4.4 provides access to a huge number of applications, games, videos. The operating system works quickly, without crashing and braking. The teletext function will allow, without leaving the screen, to find out the weather, news, train schedules and a lot of useful information. The Time Shift option will pause or rewind the broadcast to the desired moment. The "Record Video" function will easily record TV programs to an external USB drive.
As a comparison: the cheaper TV model has almost the same functionality. HARPER 40F660TS... It has built-in HDMI CEC technology, with which the remote control can simultaneously control multiple devices. But more expensive TCL LED40D3000 does not support Smart TV. This means that you will no longer have to pay for “smart” TV.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- stylish design;
- small TV screen frame;
- convenient HOME button on the remote control to move to the home menu;
- wireless display mode;
- built-in Wi-Fi;
- simple available settings;
- good viewing angle;
- good work of Smart TV, operating system;
- built-in digital tuner;
- the ability to play the mkv format.
Minuses:
- small amount of RAM (1 GB);
- mediocre sound;
- the remote control is made of cheap plastic;
- the remote is overloaded with buttons;
- insufficient number of USB ports.
Output
If you need a smart, inexpensive TV, then the TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S is a good option. Compared to competitors HARPER 40F660TS and TCL LED40D3000 the model corresponds to its price, and its advantages cover small disadvantages.
The weak link is the sound quality. When choosing a TV, take a look at the competitor HARPER 40F660TS with better sound power and the same functionality. But paying more for TCL LED40D3000 is not worth it: it is clearly inferior in capabilities to TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S.
With the TELEFUNKEN TF-LED40S43T2S, you get a quality picture at a reasonable price. The functionality of the TV will surprise you at the same time with its simplicity, reliability and considerable capabilities.
