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Finlux MH24F 32 inch HD Ready Televisions - Review and opinions
Is it worth it?
The Finlux MH24F is aimed at buyers who want a compact second-room television with Fire TV built in rather than a basic screen paired with an extra streaming stick. Its 32-inch LCD panel, Freeview Play and access to Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Now TV and TNT Sports make it a practical bedroom, spare-room or children’s-room choice. The trade-off is equally clear: HD Ready resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate keep it in the everyday viewing lane, not the premium cinema or next-generation gaming lane.
Buy it for straightforward streaming, live television and a simple two-device setup at a budget level, especially where built-in Fire TV and a responsive remote matter more than fine picture detail. Skip it if you want Full HD sharpness, deep dark-room contrast, high-refresh console gaming or a television for a large main lounge. The overall package is attractive because it combines the smart platform, Freeview Play and Dolby and DTS audio features in one compact set, but reported functionality and sound failures make a clearly better-supported alternative worth considering when reliability is your priority.
| Screen size | 32 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel type | LED |
| Resolution | HD Ready |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| Smart TV system | FireOS |
Fire TV and Freeview Play
The combination makes this a self-contained television for streaming and broadcast viewing, with Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Now TV and TNT Sports listed among the applications.
It is a good fit for a spare room where adding a separate streaming stick and another remote would make the setup needlessly busy.
HDR10 picture support
HDR10 adds compatibility with HDR content and is accompanied by claims of enhanced contrast and brightness.
The buyer should treat it as a useful format feature within an HD Ready LED television, not as evidence of OLED-level blacks or premium HDR impact.
Dolby and DTS audio
Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X and DTS-HD are paired with a 2.1-channel speaker description.
That gives films and programmes a broader audio feature set than a bare stereo television, but buyers wanting room-filling surround sound will still need external audio equipment.
Use evaluation
Set up in a bedroom or spare room, the useful part of this television is the reduction in clutter. Fire TV brings streaming applications into the set, while Freeview Play covers broadcast viewing, so the routine does not depend on switching between a television and a separate streaming device. Two HDMI ports leave room for a console and another source, although a larger entertainment system will run out of connections sooner.
In a normal evening of films and box sets, the 32-inch size is comfortable for a close or moderate viewing distance, and the HD Ready picture keeps the screen focused on general television rather than fine cinematic detail. HDR10 is present, but this is still an LED LCD television with a 60Hz panel, so it is better understood as a convenient budget display than as a dark-room home-cinema upgrade. The practical gain is easy access to content; the limitation is that HDR will not change its basic resolution or premium-panel character.
For live sport and console play, the 60Hz refresh rate is the decisive boundary. It suits ordinary television, casual gaming and broadcast events, but it does not provide the 120Hz-class motion route, VRR or HDMI 2.1 features sought by serious current-generation console players. Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X and DTS-HD give the built-in 2.1-channel audio a stronger specification than the simplest budget sets, while the safest expectation is still useful everyday sound rather than a replacement for a dedicated sound system.
Pros
- Built-in Fire TV reduces the need for a separate streaming stick
- Freeview Play and major streaming applications cover everyday viewing
- Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X and DTS-HD give the sound specification useful breadth
- Two HDMI ports support a simple console-and-source setup.
Cons
- HD Ready resolution is less sharp than Full HD alternatives of the same size
- 60Hz refresh and no confirmed HDMI 2.1, VRR or ALLM make it a poor choice for serious console gaming
- Mixed reports of sound loss, blank screens and faulty panels create a meaningful reliability reservation
- Two HDMI ports may feel restrictive with several external devices.
Community
User reviews
The strongest theme is value: the television is repeatedly described as easy to set up, good-looking in picture and sound, and convenient because Fire TV is built in. The caution is practical rather than cosmetic, with mixed reports covering blank screens, sound stopping and damaged panels. It is a compelling low-cost room television when the price is right, but less reassuring for buyers who put fault-free long-term operation above initial convenience.
Comparison
| Attribute | Finlux MH24F 32 inch HD Ready Current | HYE 32HDS1008 | HYE 24HDS1008 | Amazon Ember 2-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £130.31 | £128.98 | £123.45 | £139.99 |
| Screen size | 32 inches | 32 inches | 24 inches | 32 inches |
| Resolution | HD Ready | 720p HD Ready | 720p HD Ready | 1366 x 768 |
| Panel type | LED | LED | LED | Direct LED |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3x HDMI | 3 | 2, including one HDMI 2.0 and one HDMI 2.1 with eARC |
| Smart TV system | FireOS | Samsung Tizen OS | - | - |
| Editorial score | 7.0/10 | 6.7/10 | 6.7/10 | 7.0/10 |
Against the HYE 24HDS1008, the Finlux offers a larger 32-inch screen rather than 24 inches, while both sit in the HD Ready and 60Hz basic-TV lane. Choose the Finlux when streaming breadth, Fire TV and a more room-friendly screen are the priority; choose the HYE when the smallest possible television matters more than screen area and integrated smart convenience.
The Amazon Ember 2-Series shares the 32-inch size and 60Hz refresh rate, but its stated 1366 x 768 resolution is more explicit than the Finlux’s HD Ready description. The Hisense 32E4QTUK moves further towards picture detail with a stated 1080p Full HD resolution. Finlux is the more attractive route for buyers prioritising Fire TV, Freeview Play and built-in audio features in a budget set; choose the Hisense route when Full HD sharpness is more important than this particular smart-TV package.
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Is the Finlux MH24F 32 inch HD Ready TV worth it?
The Finlux MH24F makes sense as a compact, budget-friendly television for a bedroom, spare room or family space where simple access to broadcast and streaming content matters. Fire TV, Freeview Play, two HDMI ports and the Dolby and DTS audio features create a tidy all-in-one setup, while the 4.4-star rating from 168 ratings and strong value feedback support its appeal. Check the current offer, then judge it as a convenience-led HD Ready set rather than a picture-quality showcase. Skip it for a main home-cinema system, high-refresh gaming or a buyer who cannot tolerate uncertainty around faults. The 60Hz LCD panel limits motion and gaming ambition, HD Ready limits fine detail, and recurring reports of sound and screen problems weaken the otherwise attractive value case. For those priorities, the Full HD Hisense route or a more clearly supported television is the safer choice.
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FAQ
Is this television suitable for next-generation console gaming?
It is suitable for casual gaming, but its 60Hz panel and lack of confirmed HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM make it a weak fit for buyers seeking high-refresh console features.
Does it need a separate streaming stick?
No. Fire TV is built in, and the television also includes Freeview Play plus listed applications such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Now TV and TNT Sports.
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