TCL S5 50S551G 49.5"
The TCL AIPQ processor and Dolby Vision support deliver optimized contrast and color accuracy from its high-brightness direct LED panel. Motion Rate 240 with MEMC provides smooth motion clarity, while the Google TV platform offers broad smart home integration and hands-free voice control. This 50-inch 4K TV is best for budget-conscious streamers and smart home users who prioritize a bright, feature-rich picture in mixed-use living spaces.
Screen 50
Resolution 4K
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
66 Overall Score
Price $230
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong hdr (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong social proof (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average display (18th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 10 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 |
Power & Size
| Power | 237 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 237 |
| Weight | 9.1 kg / 20.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | TCL S5 50S551G 49.5" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 | Samsung QN85D QN85D | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | LG B5 Series OLED55B5PUA | Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 74.5 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | LED | Neo QLED | MiniLED | OLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCL S5 50S551G 49.5" | 95.4 | 71.4 | 97.6 | 52.6 | 17.7 | 82.3 | 73 | 82.3 | 35.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 Compare | 91.2 | 81.5 | 99.1 | 78.7 | 73 | 0 | 83.8 | 94.7 | 93.9 |
| Samsung QN85D QN85D Compare | 84.6 | 88.9 | 93.4 | 78.7 | 91.6 | 69.1 | 89.1 | 88.3 | 78.8 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.2 | 93.4 | 95.8 | 95.1 | 36.8 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 94.7 | 98.5 |
| LG B5 Series OLED55B5PUA Compare | 75.9 | 77.3 | 90.2 | 99.1 | 90.1 | 0 | 96.7 | 94.7 | 35.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 Compare | 75.9 | 81.5 | 99.8 | 56.4 | 85.9 | 0 | 89.1 | 99.6 | 35.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $230
Best Buy 1 offers From $230
Amazon 1 offers From $286
May 11, 2026 $230
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