TCL 40L4B 40-inch Full HD Android TV, Chromecast, ₹14,990

Want a 40-inch Full HD Android TV from one of the world's biggest TV makers for under ₹15,000? The TCL 40L4B (Metallic Bezel-Less Full HD Android LED TV) was ₹14,990 on amazon.in when we checked, with 3.8★ from 1,977 ratings. The listed MRP of ₹35,990 is far above what this 2024 model sells for, so ignore the "big discount". It ranks #9 in our Best Smart TVs Under ₹15,000 list with an overall score of 6.2/10.

WHO IT'S FOR

A mid-size room where you want a 40-inch Full HD screen from a well-known brand with the Google Play Store, and you are not too worried about sound or the newest features.

PICTURE QUALITY

A Full HD LED panel with TCL's AiPQ engine, Micro Dimming and HDR10. Contrast is listed as 5000:1 by Amazon and 3000:1 typical by Digit. Score: 6.5/10.

RESOLUTION AND HDR

Full HD (1920 × 1080) with HDR10. One Amazon bullet calls it an "HD Ready Android TV"; that is a listing mistake, because TCL and every spec site list 1920 × 1080. Score: 8.0/10.

BRIGHTNESS

220 nits typical, the lowest listed figure in this list. It is fine in a dim room but weak in a bright one. Brightness figures at this price are the seller's own claims, not measurements, so treat them as a rough guide. Score: 4.5/10.

REFRESH RATE AND GAMING

60Hz, 9.5ms response time. Its two HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 per TCL, one with eARC. No ALLM listed. Score: 6.0/10.

PROCESSOR AND SMOOTHNESS

A quad-core Cortex-A55 chip (1.1GHz, up to 1.45GHz) with a Mali-G31 GPU, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. Menus can lag when several apps are open. Score: 5.5/10.

SMART OS AND APPS

Android TV with the Google Play Store, Chromecast built-in, Google Assistant, Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar. TCL adds Multi View (dual display) and a game centre. It is the older Android TV interface, not Google TV. Score: 7.0/10.

SOUND OUTPUT

19W (2 × 9.5W) with Dolby Audio per Amazon and TCL's spec sheet; Digit lists 16W. Either way it is the weakest audio in this list. Score: 5.5/10.

PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY

2 HDMI 2.1 (one eARC), only 1 USB, Ethernet, AV in, headphone out and Bluetooth 5.0. Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only, which can make 4K or busy-network streaming less stable. Score: 5.0/10.

DESIGN AND BEZELS

A metallic bezel-less design at just 5.17kg, the lightest 40-inch TV here. The wall mount is not in the box and is chargeable. Score: 7.0/10.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

1 year on the TV and 6 months on the remote, claimed with the Amazon e-invoice. TCL has a large service network. Score: 6.0/10.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Place the router close or use Ethernet, because Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only. Turn on Micro Dimming for movies at night. Add a soundbar on the eARC port; the 19W speakers are the weak point.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• •The TV, a stand, a remote with two batteries, an audio cable, a power cord, a manual and a warranty card. No wall mount.

HOW IT COMPARES AT THIS PRICE

The VW 40 Spectra (₹12,999) is ₹2,000 cheaper with a brighter QLED panel and an 18-month warranty, but from a smaller brand. The Blaupunkt 40 Cyber Sound G2 (₹13,999) has 48W sound, 3 HDMI ports and dual-band Wi-Fi. For ₹9 more, the VW 43 Spectra gives a 43-inch screen.

VALUE FOR MONEY

You pay for the TCL brand; the spec sheet is behind newer rivals. Score: 7.0/10.

VERDICT

The TCL 40L4B is the big-brand 40-inch Full HD pick. Buy it if brand and the Play Store matter more than brightness and sound. Otherwise the VW and Blaupunkt 40-inch TVs give more for less.

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