TCL 40-inch Full HD QLED Google TV (40V5C)

TCL 40-inch Full HD QLED Google TV (40V5C) review

Researched 13 Nov 2026 · Updated 13 Nov 2026

Verdict: A 40-inch Full HD QLED running Google TV. Only 1 GB RAM and 2 HDMI ports, and the listing gives two different speaker outputs.
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6.8SahiRating score
Average

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Best for

How well it suits each real-life use, from our research.

  • Movies & OTT7.1
  • Sound without a soundbar6.8
  • Connecting devices6.0

What we like

  • QLED panel
  • Google TV

What we don't

  • Only 1 GB RAM
  • 2 HDMI ports, 1 USB
  • Listing unclear on speaker output

Specs & findings

Picture

ItemValueScore
ResolutionBrand listingFull HD (1920 x 1080)7.0
Panel typeBrand listingQLED7.5
Best HDR formatBrand listingHDR106.5
Screen sizeNot scored40inches
Refresh rateNot scored60Hz

Sound

ItemValueScore
Speaker outputListing says 24 W in the title and 28 W in the specs; we use the lower24W6.8

Connections

ItemValueScore
HDMI portsBrand listing26.0

Smart

ItemValueScore
Operating systemBrand listingGoogle TV

Ownership

ItemValueScore
WarrantyBrand listing1 year6.0

Our research

Scores are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications using the formula on our How We Rate page. We have not lab-tested this TV, and specs cannot fully tell you how the picture looks. Screen size is not part of the score.

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