TCL - 50" Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 50 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- LED Panel Type: QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 50S546
- Product Name: 50" Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV
- Color: Black
- Series: 5 Series (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2021
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 27.3 inches
- Product Width: 43.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 11 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 25.5 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 3.1 inches
- Product Weight Without Stand: 26 pounds
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 49.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 50 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: HDR Compatible
- LED Panel Type: QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Standard
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Chromecast
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 3
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 200mm x 200mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 25 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 208 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Included
- Stand Included: true
- Box Dimension
- Height: 30.2 inches
- Width: 50 inches
- Depth: 5.4 inches
- CubicDimension: 8154 inches
- Other
- UPC: 846042020633
TCL’s 5-Series QLED TV marries premium picture and endless entertainment for a stellar home theater experience. Quantum Dot technology and the HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision combine for greater brightness and contrast, as well as a full palette of rich colors. TCL’s Contrast Control Zone technology optimizes the image across individual zones to yield striking contrast between light and dark areas. AiPQ EngineTM technology uses machine-learning algorithms to intelligently enhance color, contrast, and clarity, as you watch for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience. You will be ready to play with Variable Refresh Rate for smooth, synchronized graphics and Auto Game Mode which adjusts picture settings for an optimized fast-response gaming experience. Plus, Google TV brings together movies, shows, live TV and more from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you. Discover what to watch next with recommendations based on your current favorites and what interests you. Enjoy easy home control and entertainment, without lifting a finger. Turn on the big game. Dim the lights. See who’s at the front door. All without having to ask, “where’s the remote control?” That’s the magic of hands-free voice control.
- Superior 4K Ultra HD: Picture clarity combined with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the most lifelike picture.
- QLED: Quantum dot technology delivers more than a billion colors with greater accuracy, better brightness, and wider color volume, matching the format used by most cinema screens and Hollywood content creators. This provides exceptionally vivid and lifelike picture performance.
- Contrast Control Zones: Contrast is optimized across up to 60 localized zones for striking distinction between bright and dark areas of the image for maximum detail, depth, and dimension.
- Hands-free Voice Control: Easy home control and entertainment, without lifting a finger. Turn on the big game. Dim the lights. See who’s at the front door. All without having to ask, “where’s the remote control?” That’s the magic of hands-free voice control. Just say “Hey Google” to get started.
- What you want to watch, all in one place: Choose from 700,000+ movies and shows from across your favorite apps, intelligently organized just for you. Tune into live shows, curate watchlists, and get recommendations based on what you have watched and what interests you.
- HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision: Enjoy a truly cinematic experience at home with striking brightness, incredible contrast, and amazingly lifelike color with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.
- Thousands of Streaming Apps: Enjoy thousands of movies and shows available to stream including sports, news, music, kids and family, food, science and tech, fitness, foreign language and so much more with the Google TV OS.
- Chromecast built-in: Easily stream movies, shows, photos, and more from your Android or iOS device to your TCL Google TV.
- Easy Voice Control works with Alexa: Find movie titles, adjust volume, view smart cameras, or control other Alexa-enabled smart home devices, using just your voice.
- AiPQ Engine: AiPQ Engine uses machine-learning to intelligently enhance color, contrast, and clarity, as you watch for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience with three core picture quality algorithms—Smart HDR for vibrant color, Smart 4K Upscaling for sharp clarity, and Smart Contrast for dramatic depth.
- Auto Game Mode: Ready. Set. Game! When a compatible game console is detected, game mode will be engaged automatically for the smoothest action, lowest latency and the best picture settings for gaming.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Dynamic refresh rate adjusts to your content to produce smoother, seamless gameplay as video game creators intended.
- FullView: Enjoy a clean, contemporary edge-to-edge glass design that blends seamlessly into your viewing experience.
- Natural Motion 240: Delivers exceptionally smooth clarity during fast action scenes.
- 3 HDMI inputs (1 eARC): Connect all your favorite devices through the three HDMI inputs that includes 1 eARC to easily sync audio and video sources and deliver better quality sound.
- Dual-band WiFi & Ethernet port: Get fast and easy access to your favorite content with the dual-band WiFi 5 connection or plug into the Ethernet port.
- Easy-to-use remote: The super-simple remote - with about half the number of buttons on a traditional TV remote - puts you in control of your favorite entertainment.
- Cable Management: An integrated cable management system makes your TV setup neat and clutter-free.
- Cord Cutting Made Easy: Cord cutters can access over-the-air HD content with the built-in digital tuner. Live TV is also mixed into your recommendations, based on teams, shows, and your favorite channels.
- Premium design: A dark finish, slim profile and angular metallic feet lend style and sophistication to your home theater.
- Free Google TV app: Easily find and enjoy the entertainment you love while on the go. Find what to watch next, browse the latest releases, or add movies and shows to your watchlist, all from your Android device.
- Watchlist: Add interesting shows and movies to your Watchlist to keep track of your new discoveries across devices to view them later.
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
A: For this 50 inch TCL Google TV, the feet spacing to sit on a stand is 36.1 inches. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Is this TV bluetooth capable?
A: Our TCL TVs featuring Google TV do indeed support Bluetooth and can be paired with compatible audio devices that also support and pair via Bluetooth. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: There are volume buttons located on the right-hand side of your Google TV remote. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: While I'm sure the Apple TV app is available, is Airplay 2 available like the Roku variant?
A: Our Google TVs do not currently support AirPlay. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: This TV will work with your regular Spectrum cable box. You can plug in into any of the HDMI inputs. Regarding the talk of Spectrum app and Chromecast: Some other smart TVs have a Spectrum app that you can use to watch TV without a cable box. You sign into it like you would the Netflix app. This TV does not support the Spectrum app but you can cast to the TV from your phone. If you're going to be using a cable box, you don't have to worry about either of these things though.
A: Yes you can, I currently have a Vizio sounds bar connected to the TV
Q: What is the VESA Mounting size for the 50 inch?
A: This TCL TV is compatible with most wall mounts that support a 200mm x 200mm VESA mounting pattern. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: I have a 50s246 tcl tv, what type of headphones do I need to buy?
A: This TCL TV is compatible with both Bluetooth headphones and wired headphones that feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
