TCL S3 40-inch
Score: 69/100
Insignia FE 40-inch
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Insignia 40-inch NS40-FEFL26 is a budget-friendly Full HD Smart TV with Fire TV OS and Alexa voice control, offering solid picture for its size. It lacks 4K resolution, HDR, and has occasional remote pairing glitches, limiting its future-proofing. Best suited for small-room streaming and casual use.
The TCL 40-inch S3 is a compact 1080p Smart TV powered by Google TV, offering low-lag Game Mode and built-in Google Assistant. Its limited 4K resolution and modest HDR performance may disappoint users seeking higher picture quality. Best suited for budget-conscious viewers needing a small secondary screen.
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40 inchesbest | 40 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 20 Wbest | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.21 kg | 7.202 kgbest |
— | 1best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
90.42 cmbest | 89.15 cm |
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Display(1) | ||
Resolution | 1080p | 1920x1080 |
Software(2) | ||
Smart Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
Operating System | Google TV | Fire TV OS |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Technology | Dolby Digital Plus | DTS Virtual:X |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | true |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.21 kg | 7.202 kg |
Width (cm) | 90.42 cm | 89.15 cm |
Height (cm) | 51.82 cm | 50.8 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note that the TCL 40S350G delivers uniform Direct LED brightness and low input lag, making it a competent 1080p streaming and casual-gaming TV. However, they criticize its mediocre contrast, low HDR peak brightness, and the absence of 4K or advanced gaming technologies like VRR, which limit its appeal for movie enthusiasts or future-proof users.
Everyday users appreciate the TV's value for money, smooth streaming performance, and convenient features such as Bluetooth audio and Google Assistant. Common complaints revolve around a slightly sluggish interface and limited HDR/contrast performance, though most issues are mitigated by responsive customer support.
Professional reviewers praise the Insignia NS40-FEFL26 for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, noting the surprisingly decent 1080p picture quality, smooth Fire TV interface, and useful DTS Virtual:X audio. They also commend the integrated Alexa remote for easy voice control. However, they point out the lack of 4K and HDR, as well as occasional remote pairing glitches and occasional screen color issues, which keep it from competing with higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the TV's straightforward setup, lightweight design, and responsive Fire TV/ Alexa experience, calling it a solid choice for casual streaming in small spaces. Common complaints revolve around remote pairing problems, occasional green-tint screen glitches, and the absence of advanced picture features such as HDR or 4K, which some feel limits its longevity.
“great value Smart TV”
“crystal-clear 1080p images, life-like DTS Virtual:X sound”
