TCL 4-Series 43S455 43"
The built-in Roku platform provides a simple, customizable home screen that consolidates all inputs and streaming channels, eliminating the need to navigate complex menus. Its 4K resolution with HDR support and 4K upscaling enhances both native and HD content for a sharper picture at a budget-friendly price point. This TV is best for cord-cutters and secondary room setups who prioritize seamless, free streaming access over high-end cinematic performance.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average audio (13th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)
- Below average hdr (33rd percentile)
- Below average gaming (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa, Hey Google |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 6.2 kg / 13.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | TCL 4-Series 43S455 43" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA | Samsung QN990F | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 55 | 75 | 85 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Roku TV | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL 4-Series 43S455 43" | 33 | 12.6 | 48.7 | 34.3 | 13.9 | 73.4 | 38.8 | 73.9 | 78.1 | 36 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA Compare | 91.5 | 94 | 88.7 | 98 | 87.7 | 62.8 | 98.6 | 93.4 | 35.5 | 93.1 |
| Samsung QN990F Compare | 82 | 99.8 | 92.4 | 88.1 | 99.6 | 84.3 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 12.6 | 83.2 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 85.9 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 78.6 | 94.9 | 73.4 | 92.9 | 86.5 | 12.3 | 77.9 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 83.6 | 94.6 | 96.6 | 86.5 | 51 | 97.5 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.2 | 85.5 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 77.9 | 94.6 | 92.9 | 93.4 | 49.7 | 36 |
Usage Scores
- Overall29.6
- Budget55.1
- Gaming24
- Movies15.5
- Sports21.4
- Outdoor15.5
- Portable27.9
- Corporate20.9
- Streaming33.9
- Smart Home35.6
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