TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
TCL
66 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
Hisense
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The TCL S5 TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, contrast, and value for money. Users highlight its low input lag for gaming, good motion handling, and the convenience of the Google TV interface. Some note a minor dirty screen effect and that brightness is best suited for dark to medium-lit rooms, but overall it is highly recommended.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great contrast and black uniformity
- Low input lag for gaming
- Good motion handling
- Easy-to-use Google TV interface
Cons
- Minor dirty screen effect
- Brightness best for dark to medium-lit rooms
Picture quality 5
Value for money 4
Input lag 1
Motion handling 1
Google tv interface 2
Brightness 2
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" | Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 40000:1 |
| Color Gamut | — | Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 10W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 237W | 190W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 237 kWh★ | 242 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 13.79 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"0.007score per dollar
vs
Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"0.005score per dollar
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Hisense U7 Series 55U7SG 55"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 44 specs.
