Customers express satisfaction with the picture quality, ease of use, and price of the 55" Class S5-Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Google TV (2024). Many also praise the vibrant colors and overall quality of the television. However, some users report difficulties with connectivity, including issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. These connectivity problems occasionally interrupt streaming and smart TV functionality.
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Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Greatest TV I have ever owned
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This is a great TV! The colors are so bright and vibrant, and the interface is so easy to use with the given remote. Installing other streaming apps is a breeze and I love the TCL+ included. If you are using the provided legs to install on it, just be sure that you have a large enough soft space to put it screen down.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Value for a 4K Smart TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the TCL 55” S5-Series 4K UHD HDR Google TV (2024) in February, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. For the price, this TV delivers exceptional picture quality, smooth performance, and a user-friendly smart TV experience.
- Picture Quality: The 4K resolution with HDR makes everything pop—whether I’m watching movies, playing games, or streaming shows. The colors are vibrant, and the contrast is surprisingly good for this price range.
- Google TV Interface: The built-in Google TV is a game changer. Navigating apps is fast and seamless, and having Google Assistant makes it super convenient to search for content without typing.
- Gaming Performance: I was impressed with the low input lag and smooth motion handling. It’s not an OLED, but for casual gaming, it holds up really well!
- Build & Sound: The design is sleek and modern, and the built-in speakers are decent for everyday use. That said, pairing it with a soundbar takes the experience to the next level.
For a budget-friendly 4K TV, this TCL S5-Series is a fantastic choice. It punches way above its price point, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality TV without breaking the bank!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi Kevin,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good deal for the money
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The picture's great. Google TV as the OS is a big plus, you know?
It's got tons of channels on its TLC Plus thing, like Pluto or Samsung TV Plus.
This TV has a bunch of picture and sound settings. Oh, and the interface is super easy to use.
The only downside is that the colors get weird if you watch it from a weird angle, but who does that, right?
You can add it to Google Home and control it from there. It's perfect for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Television for me
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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Honestly, it's an amazing television. Easy to use easy to set up literally self-explanatory. I like the numerous inputs on it. The ease of adding the apps that I enjoy. The screen is amazing. The settings you can adjust to your liking. Along with the sound, the size is perfect. I have the 55 inch Google television and I will add, I love the remote. You can actually hold the voice google button and what app you would like to watch. The overall quality size sound the exceptional picture on it. Is a win-win for me? I would definitely recommend this television. I recommend this television.
Yes, I would recommend this television.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi KathyW,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy, great value
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Big, beautiful, crisp color, quickly responding TV that was easy to mount and very affordable. It has specific modes for different things like movies or video games and is smart enough to know when to switch. The sound is very loud, not the highest quality but exactly what I would expect for the price. I’ll just connect my Bluetooth speakers to it. I Love this TV
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV for the price
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Great TV for the price. Picture quality is sharp with vibrant colors, and Dolby Vision makes movies look fantastic. Google TV runs smoothly with all the apps I need. Sound is better than expected, and gaming feels responsive. Delivery was on time and handled perfectly—Oliver was very professional and made the whole process easy. This is a very pleasant shopping experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL S5 4K 55”
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I initially was looking for a 50-55” TV, either Roku or LG, but then when I was in store browsing, I saw this one. It looked brighter and had richer colors than the other ones around it, so I bought it. I had never had a TCL or a Google TV prior to this, so I wasn’t sure how it would perform in the long run, but two months later, and I can say this is honestly the best TV I’ve ever owned. The sound quality is amazing and it’s so loud I hardly ever have the volume above 20. The picture quality is splendid. The remote is great as well and I’ve attached a photo. My favorite of all though is definitely the Google UI. Of all the TV’s I’ve had, this is without a doubt the best interface for television overall.
Extremely happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great tv, fantastic price, better then name brands
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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I was skeptical about buying this TV but my youngest son had a birthday so I bought him this TV. He plays a lot of video games and it is a great TV. Then my older son had a birthday and he doesn’t spend money on anything so I bought him the same one. I honesty like these better then Samsung, LG, etc.. I wish I wound have know about this brand b4 wasting all the money on the other tvs. These are great TVs and I would say the Best Buy for the money. Also the remote is great! I included a few pics. One is on an adjustable arm mount, other just tilt mount
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best TV!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picture Quality is excellent, it feels like I can jump through the TV with how thin it is and I thought I was was color blind before I saw the vivid 4K color on this tv haha. Sound Quality is amazing. Easy to navigate and with Google Voice control I can get to things faster. Everything is neatly displayed in the menu’s. In my opinion this is hands down the best budget tv around today.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi AaronJ,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tcl has fantastic TV.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Even though this is there lower end TV the picture is beautiful and bright and perfect for gaming on a PS5 , love the Google interface and the TV seems snappy and fast to move around the menus , HDR works great and has game mode to lower your leg and latency for gaming , for as cheap as this TV is you absolutely can not go wrong , I liked it so much I bought a 2nd one for our bedroom....don't miss out on a fantastic deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi BryonP,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Terrific 4K tv for the price
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Have had no problems and just enjoy the picture and quality of this tv for the price point. I had gone to my local best buy and only saw a display one which impressed me compared to the other tvs. I would hace bought the display one but the person who helped me said i could order online for delivery or pickup and I did pickup and got a confirmation within 30 minutes and picked it up in my same store and am just happy with my purchase ever since. I have it on a portable stand and aleays use it inside and in my backyard and picture quality is superb. Picture cannot fully display the color this gives.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love my Google T
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This Google TV is great! When I first got it I spent 3 days binge watching. The clarity of the picture is remarkable. It’s such a great value for the price. I am just having problems living my Apple TV account on my Google TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Google TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first Google TV! This 55 in TV is so awesome! The apps, picture and sound quality are all top tier! I’m so glad that I went with this one. It also works great with my fire stick added to it! I have my sound bar added as well. I’d buy another one without hesitation. I loved being able to find it online with Best Buy and picking it up the same day!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi JoycelynC,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Quality TV
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this TV & how clear it is. Great size & quality. The remote frustrates me because it’s so long and narrow but I have gotten use to it. I use to have. Vizio & it was not smart and I had it for over 14years. Man could I see the difference! I have used Roku’s in past and I hate Roku TV’s. TCL is the way to go for me now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Choice
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve had it for about 3 months now and I really was skeptical it might be one of those laggy smart TVs but it’s actually pretty fast and great picture. It even has a game setting mode that will put up 24/7 reticle on your TV
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi EdgarB,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL - 55" Class S5-Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Goo
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
TCL - 55" Class S5-Series 4K TV has a very beautiful picture and sound. I like it very much. I thank the staff of the store where I bought it. They helped me watch the best picture and sound. It is a beautiful TV. It is 100% 100% worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi BethlehemD,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! At TCL, we are committed to delivering premium products with world-class customer experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent value TV for the price!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The TCL 55" S5-Series delivers impressive 4K picture quality, especially for sports. Google TV interface is user-friendly and setup was a breeze. HDR makes colors pop nicely. Sound is basic but expected at this price point - might want a soundbar. For $267, you're getting a lot of features and quality. Really happy with this purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bang for your Buck
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Excellent picture quality in all lighting conditions, no connectivity issues, software runs great with no hiccups. Great option for the price that I’d call- Bang for your Buck! The only thing is the apps buttons on the remote are hypersensitive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TCLExpert
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Hi McLovin,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love my 55 TLC TV it has amazing picture color, and the sound is awesome. Easy assemble and mounted on the wall with ease. I will definitely buy again in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi Sunshine47,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!
Thank you,
Sara TCL Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
55" TCL TV
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overall great tv, with a great price. very happy with my purchase!