FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
The integrated Google TV platform with Chromecast built-in and a voice remote makes this 40-inch Full HD display a streamlined hub for streaming, offering HDR10 and Dolby Audio for a solid 1080p picture. Its straightforward connectivity with dual HDMI ports and Bluetooth 5 simplifies setup for secondary rooms, though the 60Hz panel and HDMI 1.4 limit its gaming utility. This TV is best for budget-conscious streamers needing a simple, voice-controlled smart TV for a kitchen or bedroom.
Screen 40"
Resolution 1920x1080
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10
smart platform Google TV
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 1.4
46 Overall Score
Price $184
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong audio (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 40" |
| Resolution | FHD |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | High |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast Built-in |
| Works With |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 5.1 |
| Wattage | 12 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 5.4 kg / 12.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | LED | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" | 52.3 | 80.4 | 62.6 | 18.1 | 5.8 | 48.8 | 70.1 | 36.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.5 | 82.3 | 99 | 79.3 | 71.9 | 83.8 | 94.6 | 94 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 84.9 | 86 | 77 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 70.7 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 88.3 | 79.7 | 88.9 | 88 | 79.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.7 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.8 | 84.9 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $184
Amazon 1 offer From $184
Newegg 1 offer From $210
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