TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
What Buyers Say
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
The TCL Google TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good contrast, especially for its price point. Users appreciate the seamless Google TV interface, voice remote, and built-in Chromecast, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. However, some note issues with viewing angles, audio quality, and a tricky Bluetooth remote pairing process. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly for smaller spaces.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Seamless Google TV interface
- Voice remote works well
- Built-in Chromecast
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Mediocre audio quality
- Difficult Bluetooth remote pairing
- Some edge bleeding
- Banding visible at angles
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
The Sony Bravia 2 II receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its picture quality, color accuracy, and value for the price, especially for casual viewing and streaming. However, significant complaints include weak or poor sound quality, remote control issues (no number buttons, no backlight), and some reports of defects or missing stand parts. A few users experienced serious problems like sound cutting out or the TV failing within weeks, while others found it a great budget-friendly Sony option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Weak sound quality
- Remote lacks number buttons
- No backlit remote
- Missing stand parts
- Occasional software glitches
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 50" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | None | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | HDMI 2.1 support |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 8W | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | DTS-X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 50W★ | 114W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 66 kWh★ | 209 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 9.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
