TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"

TCL
68 Overall Score
vs
Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"

Hisense
51 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Smart tv interface 3
👍 Voice control 2

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"

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Scores

Smart Home
TCL
73
Hisense
61
Streaming
TCL
68
Hisense
63
Budget
TCL
65
Hisense
63
Portable
TCL
62
Hisense
59
Sports
TCL
50
Hisense
37
Gaming
TCL
49
Hisense
19
Movies
TCL
49
Hisense
41
Corporate
TCL
42
Hisense
32
Outdoor
TCL
36
Hisense
30

Specifications

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"
Display
Size43"31.5"
Resolution4K★HD
Panel TypeLEDQLED★
BacklightDirect LEDDirect LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Motion TechMotion Rate 240Motion Rate 60
ProcessorTCL AIPQ Processor—
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR, HLG
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response Time—16 ms★
VRRVRR—
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVRoku TV
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay
Works WithAmazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeAmazon Alexa, Apple Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.0
Wattage10W12W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby DigitalDolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports33
HDMI Version2.1★1.4
USB Ports11
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.2★—
Ethernet✓★✗
Optical Audio✗✓★
VESA Mount100x200100x100
Power & Size
Power200W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy200 kWh10 kWh★
Weight6.62 kg3.40 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

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong smart (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong hdr (75th percentile)
  • Strong audio (70th percentile)
  • Below average gaming (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average display (1st percentile)1st %ile

Pricing

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5" is MX$5,600 cheaper (3.1x less).

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"0.008score per dollar
vs
Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"0.019score per dollar

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5" offers 2.4x better value for money

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"

Hisense QD4 Series 32QD4HSR 31.5"

Verdict

★ Winner: TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"

Scores 68 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.

TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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