"A functional Fire TV with a 40-inch screen attached for an impossibly low price."
'Direct LED' means the lights are behind the panel for better uniformity than cheap edge-lit TVs, but it is not local dimming. Blacks will appear as dark gray in a dim room.
This is a utility purchase for a guest room, workshop, or kitchen where the primary need is a smart screen for a rock-bottom price. It's for buyers who understand they are paying for the smart platform, with a screen included as a bonus.
Anyone looking for a primary living room television should invest more for 4K resolution and better brightness. This panel will wash out in a bright room and lacks the color and contrast for cinematic viewing.