Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
The TCL 40-inch Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture and sound quality, sleek design, and ease of setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the built-in Roku platform with voice control. A minor issue with the remote control failing after a few days was noted, but the ability to use a phone as a remote mitigates this.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Sleek and slim design
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
Cons
- Remote control stops working after a few days
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
The Insignia Fire TV 4K is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture quality, and seamless Fire TV integration. Users highlight the convenience of built-in streaming apps and Alexa voice control, though some note the built-in speakers are average. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly powerhouse that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Built-in Fire TV with streaming apps
- Alexa voice control
- Lightweight and easy to handle
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Blacks not as deep as premium models
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40" | Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 43" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | None |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 165W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 113 kWh★ | 165 kWh |
| Weight | 4.85 kg★ | 5.84 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series 40R3D5 40"
No current pricing available
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
Verdict
Scores 55 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.