Toshiba 40V35RP 40 inch LED TV HDR with A+ formats improves picture quality

Toshiba V35's 20W speakers are loud enough for a bedroom or small living room. DTS Virtual X adds some width to films, but it doesn't create proper surround sound from the TV itself. Dialogue stays clear at normal volume.

It uses 70 watts while running, which is normal for a 40-inch LED TV. The listed annual consumption is 76.65 kWh. There isn't a battery, so it needs a wall connection every time.

The picture stays visible from wide side positions, so family viewing works even when nobody sits dead centre. The best contrast still comes from sitting closer to the middle. At 40 inches, it fits bedrooms and smaller halls well.

The panel weighs 4.8 kg without the stand. Its 960 x 559 x 77 mm body is easy to handle during installation. It won't feel bulky while moving it into a bedroom or smaller hall.

Toshiba V35 runs VIDAA U9, while Samsung's 40-inch models use Tizen. Toshiba includes the main streaming apps, HDR support, AirPlay, and a Full HD screen. Pick Samsung for its Tizen interface; pick Toshiba for a simpler 40-inch setup.

LG's 43-inch models give you a larger screen than this 40-inch set. Toshiba is easier to place in a smaller room and still covers regular streaming with HDR support. For a bedroom or compact hall, the smaller panel makes more sense.

Both cover the main streaming apps, but Toshiba adds AirPlay and Anyview screen sharing. OnePlus Y1S is the better fit if you specifically want an Android TV-style interface. For iPhone households, Toshiba has the more useful built-in option.

1080p looks sharp enough on a 40-inch screen from normal sofa distance. The Regza Engine keeps everyday channels and videos looking clean, while HDR adds some extra contrast in supported content. Fine details won't match a 4K TV, but this size doesn't make Full HD look soft.

Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5, Apple TV, and Disney+ are listed. Crunchyroll, SunNXT, and Xstream Play are also included in the wider app list. The main streaming services are covered without needing a separate stick.

VIDAA U9 handles switching between the main apps without much fuss. Basic navigation feels smooth, and the interface doesn't throw up constant glitches. The 1GB RAM keeps it suited to everyday streaming rather than heavy multitasking.

Casual console gaming works well through HDMI, with a 60Hz refresh rate and 9.5ms response time. Controls feel responsive enough for racing games, sports titles, and story-driven play. Competitive players will notice this isn't a high-refresh gaming screen.

AirPlay and screen mirroring are built in, but Netflix and Prime Video don't cast from an iPhone through their apps. That problem is separate from ordinary screen sharing. The built-in mirroring is more useful for photos, videos, and compatible apps.

A display line appeared on one set within the warranty period, even though it worked properly at first. The panel fault needed a replacement set after the service process. Check the screen carefully during the first few weeks.

Warranty support can be painfully slow when the issue involves the panel. One case took around 50 days and needed repeated calls and emails before the TV was replaced. The replacement arrived eventually, but the support process was the weak part.