TCL 40S350F
Score: 66/100
Vizio VFD32M-0807
Score: 78/100Rankings
The VIZIO 32-inch Full HD Smart TV offers a sharp 1080p display, solid DTS Virtual:X audio and a full suite of smart features, making it a good fit for small spaces and budget-conscious buyers. Its lack of HDR and limited HDMI ports keep it from being a premium option.
The TCL 40-Inch S3 delivers a budget-friendly 1080p experience with a choice of Roku or Google TV smart platforms, making it a solid secondary TV for small rooms, though it lacks premium features like HDMI 2.1 and advanced HDR.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 inchesbest | 32 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 2 | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 75 Wbest | — |
8 W | 16 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Smart Features(1) | ||
Smart TV Operating System | Roku TV / Google TV | SmartCast |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 40 inches | 32 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1080p |
Panel Type | LED | LED-LCD |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Output Power (W) | 8 W | 16 W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the S3 for its clear 1080p picture, responsive smart interface and game mode, while noting the absence of HDMI 2.1, limited HDR performance and lack of Bluetooth on the Roku version.
Users praise the easy setup, picture clarity and AirPlay support, but report occasional Wi-Fi instability and wish for better HDR and Bluetooth audio.
Professional reviewers commend the VIZIO 32-inch TV for delivering excellent value, a crisp and vibrant Full HD image, and robust smart features like dual AirPlay 2 and Chromecast. They note the drawback of missing HDR on the newer D-Series and the less uniform brightness of its Direct-Lit panel.
Everyday users consistently praise the TV's sharp picture, easy setup, and surprisingly good built-in sound, while complaints focus on the limited app library, occasional Bluetooth pairing hiccups, a basic remote and the lack of HDR.
“picture clarity and ease of setup”
“Plugged it in, connected to Wi-Fi, and was watching Netflix in under 10 minutes.”
“I didn't think I'd need external speakers, but the built-in audio is surprisingly good.”
