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#6 in Budget TVs

TCL S5 4K QLED

Name: TCL S5 4K QLED
Brand: TCL
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

TCL

$249.00 – $499.00

Step-up from the S4 with quantum dot color technology and HDR PRO+ for wider color gamut at a modest price increase. Google TV with personalized recommendations and 60Hz panel suit casual viewing perfectly.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.9

Community

9.0

Availability

9.5

Pros

QLED color at near-budget pricing
QLED color at near-budget pricing
Google TV with voice remote
Google TV with voice remote
HDR PRO+ with Dolby Vision
HDR PRO+ with Dolby Vision

Cons

60Hz panel limits gaming
60Hz panel limits gaming
No local dimming
No local dimming

Don't buy this if…

Like the S4, this is a 60Hz panel without local dimming; the main upgrade over the S4 is quantum dot color, not contrast or motion.
Like the S4, this is a 60Hz panel without local dimming; the main upgrade over the S4 is quantum dot color, not contrast or motion.