Vizio D-Series D40f-J09 40"
A full-array LED backlight and IQ Picture Processor deliver superior light uniformity and crisp 1080p resolution, making this a standout for its class. Its V-Gaming Engine supports AMD FreeSync and auto game mode for responsive 60Hz console play, while the SmartCast platform provides direct access to major streaming apps. This 40-inch TV is best for budget-conscious gamers or secondary-room viewers who prioritize low input lag and smart features over 4K resolution.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong audio (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average display (6th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)
- Below average hdr (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 40" |
| Resolution | FHD |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | AMD FreeSync |
| Processor | IQ Picture Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | SmartCast |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual |
| eARC | No |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Power | 50 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Weight | 5.6 kg / 12.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Vizio D-Series D40f-J09 40" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Samsung S95F QN55S95FAFXZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | FHD | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED | Mini-LED | QLED | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ |
| Smart Platform | SmartCast | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vizio D-Series D40f-J09 40" | 14.3 | 67.7 | 49.3 | 52.4 | 5.5 | 9.2 | 48.8 | 70.8 | 36.7 |
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA Compare | 83.6 | 94.2 | 90.5 | 99.2 | 88.2 | 54.1 | 98.7 | 94.6 | 88.2 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 Compare | 91.8 | 92.9 | 83.4 | 80.2 | 84.4 | 38.1 | 93.1 | 94.6 | 92.8 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.9 | 88.9 | 97.6 | 93.6 | 77.2 | 79.1 | 89.6 | 88.7 | 98.8 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.8 | 97.4 | 95.9 | 96.5 | 84.4 | 79.1 | 86.9 | 77.6 | 99.5 |
| Samsung S95F QN55S95FAFXZA Compare | 71.6 | 97.9 | 93.6 | 89 | 88.2 | 91.2 | 95.1 | 88.7 | 36.7 |
Price
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