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#1 in Budget TVsBest Overall

TCL S4 4K LED

Name: TCL S4 4K LED
Brand: TCL
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

TCL

$199.00 – $399.00

Entry-level 4K smart TV with Google TV, Dolby Vision HDR, and built-in Chromecast at an unbeatable price. The S4 series delivers clear 4K resolution and a responsive smart platform for under $300 in most sizes.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.3

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.3

Availability

8.5

Pros

Google TV with Chromecast built-in
Google TV with Chromecast built-in
Dolby Vision HDR at budget price
Dolby Vision HDR at budget price
Voice remote with Google Assistant
Voice remote with Google Assistant

Cons

No local dimming for deeper blacks
No local dimming for deeper blacks
60Hz panel only
60Hz panel only

Don't buy this if…

Without local dimming, dark scenes will appear washed out compared to QLED or OLED alternatives; best suited for well-lit rooms.
Without local dimming, dark scenes will appear washed out compared to QLED or OLED alternatives; best suited for well-lit rooms.