TCL - 55" Class 4 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV

For the price this is a very good entry level 4K TV. It has HDR 10 and AC WiFi, but I prefer Ethernet. The specifications mention 120 CMI, that is just simulating 120hz, this is a native 60hz panel. It has 3 HDMI 2.0 ports(1 ARC), no 2.1 ports, but that should be expected at this price point. The TV produces a very nice picture, not anywhere near high end TVs but it’s still good. The Android OS is very easy to navigate and customize. Chromecast built in is a plus. Remote could be better but it’s decent. Not sure about the speakers as I have it connected to an AV receiver for sound. Overall a great value for an entry level budget TV.

I bought this TV after my long-suffering Insignia 50" 4K Roku TV finally bit the dust. This TV's low price point made me disregard the negative reviews but I should have heeded their warnings. I bought this TV on October 20, 2020, and just four days later it has failed. Last night it worked fine, but I turned it on this morning to find that the display has gone haywire. There is a 5-inch wide rainbow-colored vertical stripe running down the middle and the rest of the display is a flickering, flashing mess. I've repeatedly tried turning it off and on, unplugging it, etc., to no avail. Sometimes the rainbow-colored stripe turns black but it never actually goes away. It hasn't moved or been touched since I hung it on the wall, and I live alone with no pets, so nothing hit it or anything like that. It just died. When it worked, the picture and sound quality were pretty good for the price. I like the Android interface, and setup was amazingly easy. I'm not a huge fan of the remote (Roku-style remotes are much more intuitive, in my opinion) but I'm sure I would've gotten used to it. If it hadn't died I would say it's a good value, but since this one died after only four days, I can't recommend it. I think I'll bite the bullet and exchange this for something at a higher price point.

I bought this TV because it looks like a great deal.  Full disclosure, I will be returning this TV after a couple of days.  My review is comparing this ~$300 TV to an older top-of-the-line Samsung.  Pros: - Picture is good - I really like Android TV (was easy to adjust to) - Over the Air tuner is pretty solid, picked up all but the toughest station on the first scan - Overall size of this 55" is smaller than my old 52" with the huge bezel  - Light weight, low power consumption Cons: - LED screen did not look as good as my old LCD from extreme angles  - Sound... I use a soundbar, so I'm not running video/audio through anything, just a straight optical cable to the soundbar... there is a clear delay between video and audio... I don't see any options for the TV to adjust delay... may not be an issue for anyone using a receiver. - It is not actually 120hz - watching CNBC with the scrolling stock ticker it seems clear there is some shadowing... it is a software tweak to perform similarly to a natvie 120Hz.  As it turns out many of the TV saying "True Motion 120" or "Motionflow 240" are actually 60Hz hardware using various software tricks to perform similarly to a true 120Hz hardware. This TCL TV is a great deal, and I think if I was not replacing a very high-end 120Hz Samsung this would be a solid keeper.  The not so shocking conclusion is that a ~$300 TV can't compete with a +$2,000 TV.

So I wanted a decent affordable TV for my bedroom. I saw this during the Amazon/Best Buy Showdown and took the plunge. Delivery was quick (less than a week). I wanted to mount the TV since I already had the outlet installed. The TV is a 300 X 300 VESA pattern and most mounts will handle it. Relatively easy to get it on the wall. My issue was around the WiFi connection. The TV would connect to the internet but would say 'Connected, no internet". I tried calling TCL but they were gone for the day. I tried calling Best Buying and after sitting on hold on no one answered either. Given I had spent my evening getting this TV mounted I was pretty mad. However, after watching a YouTube video about it - the issue is something to do with the date settings on the tv. I manually picked the date and time and all of the sudden the internet worked...not sure what the issue is. All my other devices were working fine on my network. The TV does make a low pitched humming sound but I assume that is normal? You only hear it if its completely silent in the room. Overall, I think it should be able to work for my needs (streaming before bed).

Got this on sale and I couldn’t be happier. The tv is thin and lightweight. Set up took no more than 10 minutes, and that includes pairing with internet, soundbar and my google home for voice control. I later discovered the tv sound is better than my sound bar (older), so that was a nice surprise. The picture is great for less than $300. This is my first android TV, and I was skeptical. But no issues or complaints here! FYI there is about 38 inches between the stand legs if you’re looking to sit instead of mount.

I purchased the TCL 49S405 model back in 2017 and have been very happy with it, but was looking to upgrade to a larger screen size with the upcoming launch of the new gaming systems. With this TV going on sale for less than what I paid for the last TV and having nothing but good experiences with TCL this was a no brainer. However, reading the reviews on this latest model and some of the sound issues had me concerned. I have a similar model for my living room in Roku, but this is the Android version, so I figured why not? The Best Buy curbside pickup went great and setting up the TV was easy. The only problem was I had no sound. Updated the OS via wired Ethernet, still no sound. Tried HDMI inputs, still no sound. Brought the TV back to Beat Buy for an easy exchange. Brought the new TV home and set it up. Again, no sound. I did hook up HDMI to it with a couple devices and had sound. I did the OS update and still had no sound in the menus, but did have sound from the apps (YouTube, Netflix). Since I have sound for my devices and apps, I’m not going to return it for no menu sounds. This is a new model and it looks like there are some quality control issues in the production of these. I would wait on a purchase, unless you don’t mind getting an unfinished product or one that you have to exchange.

This TV is a great TV for the price. The built-in Android TV and Chromecast are nice to have. While I feel that the Roku and Fire TV interfaces are slightly more intuitive, Android TV seems more powerful with more apps available. Chromecast is a huge bonus and why I chose this TV over a Roku model. I would rate the sound as slightly above average for a TV. I do not hear any humming or any other problems as reported in other reviews. The picture quality is good for the price and is great for everyday use. There is nothing major to complain about. The contrast could be better and there is sometimes a little light bleed, but it is more than good enough for the price.

I was initially skeptical, having seeing the previous (negative) reviews. I'm unsure if they received lemon units or what, but this TV is seriously great. There is no "high-pitch noise" coming from it, as one person found. (They're likely hearing "coil whine" caused by electromagnetic interference). The speakers are of relatively high-quality, despite another customer's suggestion otherwise. The AndroidTV UI is very user-friendly and even pairs nicely with my Apple iOS devices. If you're looking to purchase a (relatively) large-screen TV for cheap, look no further than this product.