TCL S55LR Series 43S55LR 42.5"

TCL S55LR Series 43S55LR 42.5"

TCL
45 Overall Score
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Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL S55LR Series 43S55LR 42.5"

No customer feedback yet

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional brightness
  • Vivid colors
  • Sharp picture quality
  • Immersive soundstage
  • Responsive UI
Cons
  • Lack of 8K content
  • Remote control limited options
  • UI could be improved
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Color quality 7
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Gaming experience 3
🤔 Ui responsiveness 3

Scores

Smart Home
TCL
57
Samsung
98
Streaming
TCL
48
Samsung
98
Budget
TCL
50
Samsung
96
Sports
TCL
35
Samsung
96
Corporate
TCL
35
Samsung
95
Gaming
TCL
38
Samsung
89
Movies
TCL
27
Samsung
82
Outdoor
TCL
25
Samsung
66
Portable
TCL
45
Samsung
63

Specifications

TCL S55LR Series 43S55LR 42.5"Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Display
Size42.5"75"
Resolution4K8K★
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio—16:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color GamutWide color gamutNot Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechMotion Rate 240Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz
Processor—NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVTizen
Voice AssistantAmazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay
Audio
Speaker Config2.06.2.4
Wattage—90W★
Dolby Atmos—✓★
Surround Sound—Dolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports35★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports14★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300400x300
Power & Size
Power—327W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy168 kWh★607 kWh
Weight5.58 kg★30.80 kg

Pros & Cons

TCL S55LR Series 43S55LR 42.5"

  • Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
  • Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home