Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
What Buyers Say
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
The Vizio TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, ease of setup, and value for the price. However, a few users reported issues like a black screen after two months, poor viewing angles, and a non-functional Bluetooth feature. The remote control design also drew some criticism for lacking traditional number and favorite channel buttons.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup process
- Great value for the price
- Good size and build
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Black screen failure after 2 months
- Poor viewing angles
- Non-functional Bluetooth
- Unfamiliar remote design
- Missing cords and instructions for refurbished unit
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
The TCL Google TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good contrast, especially for its price point. Users appreciate the seamless Google TV interface, voice remote, and built-in Chromecast, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. However, some note issues with viewing angles, audio quality, and a tricky Bluetooth remote pairing process. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly for smaller spaces.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Seamless Google TV interface
- Voice remote works well
- Built-in Chromecast
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Mediocre audio quality
- Difficult Bluetooth remote pairing
- Some edge bleeding
- Banding visible at angles
Scores
Specifications
| Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50" | TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | — | None |
| Processor | — | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 8W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 840x216 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 50W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 66 kWh★ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | 3.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.