TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
Samsung U7900 Series U7900F 54.6"
What Buyers Say
TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
The TCL 43" S5-Series Smart Google TV is widely praised for its exceptional value, combining sleek design, intuitive Google TV interface, and stunning 4K HDR picture quality at an affordable price. Users highlight effortless setup, smooth streaming, crisp audio even without a soundbar, and seamless integration with Google accounts. Gamers and everyday viewers alike find it a significant upgrade, with vibrant colors and clear motion handling making it a top choice in its price range. The remote's voice command works perfectly, and overall satisfaction is extremely high, with multiple reviewers planning to purchase additional units.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price
- Stunning 4K HDR picture quality
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Easy and quick setup
- Smooth streaming with zero lag
Cons
- Wall mount not included
- May still want a soundbar for best audio
Samsung U7900 Series U7900F 54.6"
The Samsung 55-inch U7900 Series UHD 4K TV is well-liked for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sleek design. On the downside, the smart interface can be sluggish and cluttered with ads, and the remote is oddly small for some hands. Sound is decent for a slim TV, and most users find it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Outstanding picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Sleek modern design
- Fast app loading
- Good value for price
Cons
- Slow interface at times
- Remote too small for some
- Cluttered interface with ads
- Not the brightest panel
- Sluggish channel surfing
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43" | Samsung U7900 Series U7900F 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 10W | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | Surround Sound, Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 200W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 200 kWh | 187 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 9.62 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Samsung U7900 Series U7900F 54.6"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 67 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.