FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40-inch Full HD Google TV: specs and ports

The FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 is a 40-inch smart TV with a Full HD (1080p) screen and Google TV built in. At this size it fits bedrooms, kitchens, dorms and small living rooms, and it brings streaming apps, casting and voice search without an extra box.

Full HD and HDR10

1080p means 1920 x 1080 pixels. On a 40-inch screen viewed from a normal sofa distance, that is generally sharp enough that most people would not gain much from 4K. FPD also lists HDR10, a standard that lets compatible content show a wider range of brightness and colour. How strongly HDR shows depends on the panel, and entry-level screens usually show a modest effect.

Google TV

Google TV is the operating system. It collects apps and content into a single home screen and offers recommendations. The Google Assistant voice remote lets you search and control the TV by voice. Apps are installed through the built-in Google Play, and an internet connection and any accounts are needed to use them.

Chromecast built in

With Chromecast built in, you can send content from a phone, tablet or computer to the screen over your home network. It is useful for sharing photos, videos and supported apps without cables.

Ports and wireless

FPD lists these connections:

• 2 x HDMI 1.4
• 2 x USB 2.0
• 1 x AV input
• 1 x optical audio out
• 1 x LAN (Ethernet)
• Headphone/earphone output
• Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 5

Two HDMI ports cover, for example, a games console and a streaming stick or soundbar. HDMI 1.4 handles 1080p well, but newer features such as 4K at high frame rates are not part of it. The optical output suits a soundbar, and Bluetooth can pair wireless headphones, depending on the TV's support.

Dolby Audio and size

The listing includes Dolby Audio. The TV measures about 35.2 inches wide and 20.1 inches high (about 89 x 51 cm) on the listing, with a depth of 6.8 inches including the stand, so measure your stand or wall before buying.

Who it suits

It suits secondary rooms and smaller spaces, people who want a simple smart TV without 4K, and anyone who already uses Google services.

What to check before you buy

• Space: check the width and height against your furniture, or choose a wall mount, noting the mount pattern in the manual.
• Ports: count the devices you need to connect to the two HDMI ports.
• Wi-Fi: streaming needs a home network, and you can use the LAN port if Wi-Fi is weak.
• Accounts: you will need a Google account and your own streaming subscriptions.
• Sound: consider a soundbar through the optical output if you want more.
• Support: see the manual and the brand's contact details for help.

The short version

• A 40-inch 1080p smart TV with HDR10 and Dolby Audio.
• Google TV, a Google Assistant voice remote and Chromecast built in.
• 2 HDMI 1.4, 2 USB 2.0, AV in, optical out, LAN, Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 5.

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