JVC LT-40EP4257 40"
The built-in Roku TV platform provides direct access to a vast streaming library on a 39.5-inch 1080p LED panel, eliminating the need for external devices. Its frameless bezel design and three HDMI 2.1 ports offer a clean aesthetic and ample connectivity for a budget-oriented display. This set is best for secondary-room viewers or cord-cutters who prioritize simple, integrated streaming over high-end picture performance.
Screen 40"
Resolution 1920x1080
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10, HLG
smart platform Roku TV
hdmi version 2.1
26 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average picture quality (1st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average smart (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 40" |
| Resolution | FHD |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 9.5 |
| ALLM | No |
Smart TV
| Platform | Roku TV |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 16 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Power & Size
| Power | 74 |
| Weight | 4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | JVC LT-40EP4257 40" | Samsung QN990F | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40 | 75 | 85 | 65 | 75 | 55 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS |
| Dolby Vision | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC LT-40EP4257 40" | 60.2 | 41.7 | 15.8 | 48.1 | 6 | 62.9 | 33.8 | 89.2 | 1.1 |
| Samsung QN990F Compare | 82.1 | 99.8 | 92.4 | 88.1 | 99.6 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 12.6 | 83.3 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 86 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 78.6 | 95 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 12.3 | 78 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 83.7 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 51.3 | 97.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 98.7 | 93.2 | 89.3 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 33.3 | 99.4 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 88.8 | 99.2 | 87.8 | 88.9 | 97.9 | 34.5 | 85.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall26.2
- Budget49.8
- Gaming30
- Movies16.1
- Sports19.4
- Outdoor12.5
- Portable21.7
- Corporate19.4
- Streaming23.4
- Smart Home20.3
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