FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
FPD
43 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Sony
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
86 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Picture quality 12
Sound quality 6
Build quality and durability 5
Value for money 6
Setup and ease of use 4
Customer service 1
Scores
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Specifications
| FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 65" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | LCD | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | High | — |
| Motion Tech | HDR 10, Full HD 1080p Resolution | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | — | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 5.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 12W | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 189W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 309 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
- Strong audio (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"0.230score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"0.123score per dollar
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
