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Philips 40PFT6529/79 vs Samsung QA40Q5FAAW: 40-inch LCD TVs
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Little between them on price and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Philips 40PFT6529/79
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Samsung QA40Q5FAAW
No price at the shops checked: The Good Guys and Appliances Online.
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| Philips40PFT6529/79 | SamsungQA40Q5FAAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5.5 ★ | 5.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 167 | 153 |
| Cost a year | $53 | $49 |
| Specifications | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen size | 40-inch (100 cm) | 40-inch (100 cm) |
| Made in | China | Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ATV6378 | ATV7291 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's energy-rating database; prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the government's labelled annual energy figure. The energy figure assumes 10 hours of viewing a day, the labelled test basis. Full pages: Philips 40PFT6529/79 · Samsung QA40Q5FAAW · or every current model.