The Polarline 43PL51TC-SM is a widescreen TV that offers offers the user high-quality sound, a clear picture, modern design, while the Android operating system opens up a lot of additional opportunities for the owner. In this review, we will look at the model from a technical point of view and compare Polarline with its closest competitors. HARPER 43F660TS and TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2S.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs 43 inches and in rating of the best Smart TV TVs.
Screen
The model is equipped with a 43-inch screen with a uniform Direct LED backlight. This technology shows a realistic high-contrast picture with a minimum of flare. The screen refresh rate is 60 Hz, the diagonal is 108 cm, the resolution is FullHD 1920 × 1080 px. A good viewing angle is 178 °, the aspect ratio is standard for such models - 16 by 9. The TV can be comfortably placed at a distance of 1.5 meters from eye level.
Analogs are also characterized by the ability to automatically adjust the brightness, but the model does not have such a sensor, but it is built into the TV TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2Snot much different in price.
Appearance
The modern design of the model provides its thin frame. The high-quality case is made in black. The thickness of the TV is 180 mm, the height with the stand is 597 mm. The model looks compact, can be placed on the wall (VESA mount 200 × 100 is included in the package).
Connectors
The model has several connectors on the rear panel, their number is enough for most owners. Convenient placement allows you to mask all the wires behind the screen.
The list of connectors includes:
- 3 HDMI;
- composite mini AV;
- component mini YPbPr;
- SCART;
- VGA (D-Sub);
- antenna input;
- PC audio (jack 3.5);
- S / PDIF audio (coaxial);
- 2 USB ports;
- Slot CI +;
- Ethernet (RJ-45).
There is a connection to a wireless WI-FI network at a speed of 150Mbps. The model has a built-in USB CINEMA HD multimedia system that allows you to use the TV as a home theater and view files from other devices. The described screen parameters also contribute to this: use it as a monitor with maximum convenience for the eyes.
IN TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2S - one USB-connector (you have to pay for it more). And the model HARPER 43F660TSon the contrary, it has another additional USB connector, while at a similarly high level it works as a media player, supports WI-FI signal. By the similarity of characteristics, we can judge that in this category both models provide the maximum for their user.
Sound
The TV has two stereo speakers with a total power of 14 watts. The speakers provide good, surround sound in a medium-sized room, and by adjusting the bass and treble, the owner can customize the sound for themselves.
When the volume is increased, there is no rattling, the sound is clear. But have HARPER 43F660TS and TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2S speaker power 2 watts higher. When viewing content with pronounced audio, this difference may be noticeable to the buyer.
Functions
The TV is installed with the Android 7 operating system: you can install additional applications from the Market. It is possible to view videos from YouTube, chat on Skype. True, you need to connect a webcam.The set of functions includes a full-fledged Smart TV with the ability to TimeShift to watch programs after they are paused. The preinstalled browser allows you to browse the web, and additional applications expand the TV's capabilities. For convenience, there is teletext, TV-Lock and 1200 channels in memory.
In models HARPER 43F660TS and TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2S there is also the ability to pause media files and record video to external media. At the same time, HDMI CEC is also added to HARPER, which allows you to remotely control other devices connected via HDMI.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- inexpensive model;
- large screen diagonal;
- liquid crystal screen with good image quality;
- the ability to install on the wall;
- a large number of connectors;
- recording programs to a USB drive (USB CINEMA HD);
- operating system Android 7.
Disadvantages:
- does not support 3D;
- no curved screen;
- no Bluetooth for remote work;
- does not support voice control;
- no brightness control sensor;
- no HDMI CEC.
The model has enough functions and capabilities for comfortable TV viewing. At a price of Polarline 43PL51TC-SM doesn't have many worthy competitors with a slightly overpriced budget, but it has everything you need for comfort while watching content. But still, let's select TELEFUNKEN TF-LED43S43T2S with built-in light sensor and HARPER 43F660TS with HDMI CEC. Both models have an even more powerful sound, and this can be one of the main prerequisites for choosing them.
