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 39.5"
Resolution 1920x1080
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10, HLG
smart platform Roku TV
hdmi version 2.1
30 Overall Score
Price $220
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average picture quality (1st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average smart (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 39.5" |
| 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" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 | Hisense U8 55U8QG | Samsung Neo QLED QN70F | LG QNED evo AI 86QNED85AUA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 39.5 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 55 | 86 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 144 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | webOS |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Dolby Atmos | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| 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 | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC LT-40EP4257 40" | 64.5 | 44.2 | 21.8 | 50.1 | 5.5 | 67.2 | 35.8 | 0.9 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.9 | 93.1 | 99.1 | 93.4 | 89.7 | 93.1 | 88.5 | 99.4 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 Compare | 91.9 | 93.1 | 84.1 | 80.4 | 84.8 | 93.1 | 94.6 | 92.6 |
| Hisense U8 55U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 96.2 | 95.1 | 79.8 | 86.9 | 82.5 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare | 71.6 | 79.2 | 93.9 | 93.4 | 79.8 | 89.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 |
| LG QNED evo AI 86QNED85AUA Compare | 64.5 | 59.5 | 93.9 | 85.5 | 94.7 | 96.7 | 94.6 | 79.7 |
Price
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