TCL - 55” Class 5 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV

Name: TCL - 55” Class 5 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV
Brand: TCL
SKU: 6422766
Rating: 4.6 (1061 reviews)

Model: 55S535

SKU: 6422766

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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: 55 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.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- 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.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Natural Motion 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Smart Platform: Roku 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.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Works With: Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Product Name: 55” Class 5 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 55S535
- Model Year: 2020
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 30.1 inches
- Product Width: 48.4 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: 11.6 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 28.1 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 3 inches
- Product Weight Without Stand: 32.6 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: 54.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 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.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Pro
- 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.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Natural Motion 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
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: Roku 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.)
- 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): 4
- 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: 300mm 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.)
- Works With: Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (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: 24 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 200 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
Included
- Stand Included: true
Box Dimension
- Height: 34.4 inches
- Width: 55.1 inches
- Depth: 6.6 inches
- CubicDimension: 12510 inches
Other
- UPC: 846042016179

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. The 5-Series models’ AiPQ Engine uses machine-learning algorithms to optimize color, contrast and clarity for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience. Easy Voice Control lets you control your entertainment using just your voice. You’ll be ready to play with Auto Game Mode which adjusts picture settings for an optimized fast-response gaming experience. Plus, the Roku OS provides seamless access to your cable box, Blu-ray player, gaming console, and other devices without flipping through inputs or complicated menus. The super-simple remote—with about half the number of buttons on a traditional TV remote—puts you in control of your favorite entertainment.

QLED: Quantum dot technology delivers better brightness and wider color volume for exceptionally vivid picture.
Contrast Control Zones: Contrast is optimized in 48 zones to deliver brighter whites and deeper blacks.
HDR Pro Pack: HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG offer striking contrast for brighter whites and darker blacks.
Auto Game Mode: Automatic adjustment for an optimized fast-response gaming experience.
AiPQ Engine: TCL’s AiPQ Engine optimizes color, contrast and clarity with three core picture quality algorithms—Smart HDR for vibrant color, Smart 4K Upscaling for sharp clarity, and Smart Contrast for dramatic depth.
Roku Smart TV Platform: Roku Smart TV platform provides access to thousands of streaming channels
Easy Voice Control: Find movie titles, launch or change channels, even switch inputs, using just your voice. Available through the Roku mobile app, voice-enabled remote control and compatible third-party voice assistant devices including Siri, Alexa and Hey Google.
FullView Design: Enjoy an edge-to-edge glass design for a contemporary viewing experience.
4 HDMI inputs (1 eARC): Connect all your favorite devices through the four HDMI inputs that includes 1 eARC to easily sync audio and video sources and deliver better quality sound.
Cable Management: An integrated cable management system makes your TV setup clean and clutter-free.
Natural Motion 240: Delivers exceptionally smooth clarity during fast action scenes.
802.11ac Dual-band WiFi & Ethernet port: Get fast and easy access to your favorite content with the dual-band WiFi connection or plug into the Ethernet port.
Premium design: A dark finish, slim profile and angular metallic feet lend style and sophistication to your home theater.
Watch, Listen, and Share with Apple Airplay: Share videos, photos, and music from your Apple device using AirPlay.

Whats Included

Warranty Info
Quick Start Guide
Power Cord
Remote Control
Remote Control Batteries
Stand

Q: Does this model work well with Bluetooth headphones? Does the Bluetooth headphone automatically pair when it’s turned on? Also, which Bluetooth head phone brand & model is recommended?

A: Karcharm- None of our TCL Roku TVs have build in Bluetooth. If you are trying to connect a sound bar or speakers you can use the Optical port, or the HDMI ARC port. For Headphones, there is a Headphone jack on the back of the TV, or you can download the Free Roku app for private listening. Hope this helps! - TCL US Support

Q: What is the distance between the legs on the 55 inch model and is there only one position for the legs?

A: For this 55 inch TCL Roku TV, the feet spacing to fit on a stand is 47.3 inches. There is only one position for this particular size model. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: How does this 5 series differ from the TCL 4 series and TCL 6 series?

A: Each series builds on each other. All of these series are 4K UHD, have HDR support, and have a Roku operating system. The new 5 and 6-Series feature Dolby Vision support, wide color gamut, auto-game mode, an edge-to-edge glass display, QLED technology, CCZ, eARC, etc. The new 6-Series also features mini-LED technology, Variable Refresh Rate, THX Certified Game Mode, and more! You can also visit www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/6-series and scroll down to "Compare All Models" to see all models compared. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Is this the 2020 model or 2019? How can I tell them apart?

A: This TCL Roku TV is indeed a 2020 model featuring QLED technology. The 2020 5-Series have model numbers ending in S535. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Does the TCL 55S535 tv have adjustable legs?

A: The legs have two options: one with the feet angled in and one with the feet angled out. The mounting connected to the TV has two sets of holes for the user to attach the feet. My TV's cabinet literally had less than an inch of tabletop left on either side of the TV, so we angled the feet in and they look great! P.S. You didn't ask, but I'm including a picture of the aquarium screen saver...it is AMAZING!

Q: Where can one find a copy of the TCL warranty? I'd like to review the warranty before making a purchase, but haven't found it online. Perhaps I'm not looking in the right place :)

A: All new TCL Roku TVs come with a standard one-year part and labor warranty. You can visit https://support.tcl.com/us/03-tcl-tv-warranty-information for more specific warranty questions. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Does this have a sleep timer?

A: There is not a physical button for it, but there is an option for it. Simply press the asterisk (*) button on your TCL Roku TV remote while watching content, highlight the sleep time option, and choose how long you want to set it for (30minutes-3hours). Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: The description for this item says it is a 5 series, but the selection above 55" size says it is a 3 Series. What am I actually buying here?

A: This TCL Roku TV, 55S535, is indeed a member of our amazing Award-Winning 5-Series. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the 55” Class 5 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV for its exceptional picture quality, affordable price, and user-friendly setup process. Many customers rave about the TV's stunning visuals, saying they were "blown away" by the clarity and vibrancy of the display. The Roku operating system is also praised for its user-friendly interface and extensive selection of streaming apps.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hands Down Best QLED Budget TV for Xbox Series X
So just a little back story pertaining to why I believe this is the best budget QLED for XBSX. Back when the Xbox One X was first released, it was apparent that playing it on any TV that wasn't 4K compatible was pointless. The main premiss of the Xbox One X upgrade was to not only allow for games to potentially run at 60 FPS, but ultimately to allow games to potentially run at a "true" native 4K. So shortly after receiving my new Xbox One X, I knew I would have to bite the bullet and step up from my ole' reliable Samsung 1080p Series 5 TV. Here is the moment my love for TCL TV's began, and my preconceived notion that "only Samsung, Sony, Sharp, LG, etc... TV's are worth buying" was thankfully shattered. I began searching online (Best Buy) for a TV that would allow my new Xbox One X to live up to it's potential, and I quickly realized that at the time (2017), 4K TV's were so darn expensive. It didn't take long for me to see that after scrolling 3 pages of TV's, it was obvious that my old line of thinking towards manufacturers was going to cost me 2-3x the cost of the Xbox One X just to purchase a TV that could capitalize on the advantages of owning a Xbox One X. So after nearly getting frustrated and saying screw it, I suddenly stumbled upon a 4K TV, that was HDR compatible, for $600. The brand and model of that particular TV was: TCL [55S405], but again due to my preconceived notions I mentioned above, I was instantly filled with doubt pertaining to this newly discovered $600 TV. I nearly decided to just ignore finding it, but I hopped on Reddit as well as did a general review search of the TCL TV in question. Needless to say I was floored by how well received this budget TV was, especially within the gaming community. After 3-4 hours of research, I discovered that TCL had developed the TV with such a low response time (milliseconds), it was rivaling some of the more decent gaming monitors on the market at the time. I was sold, and when Best Buy opened later that morning, I was there purchasing the TCL TV. I know that was a very long build up to my review of this budget QLED TV, but I will make sense why I mentioned it all in just a minute. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago (roughly 5 years after initially purchasing the TCL TV), I finally decided to upgrade the TCL TV in order to better utilise my XBSX that I upgraded to roughly a year ago. Don't get me wrong, the prior TCL TV this whole review has been about up until now has been fantastic, but was severely lacking in some ways that held back the true advantages of the XBSX. One of the main drawbacks of my current TCL TV was the "HDR" that was technically there, but it's severe lack of brightest nearly negated the benefits of having HDR enabled (when I purchased that TCL in 2017, the next TV that actually had HDR was $1250. Double the cost of the TCL, so it not being stellar was to be expected). So now that I was set on upgrading TV's again, my first choice was looking at TCL TV's at Best Buy. I quickly found this TV (TCL 55S535), and it took very little time reading reviews on Reddit and RTINGS.com for me to discover even more praise for this particular TV, especially pertaining to the TV's performance in the gaming sphere. I instantly purchased it online and selected in-store pickup for the following morning. Needless to say I was excited to get it home and in the place the previous TCL TV sat, and once that was done, set-up was a breeze (literally less than 5 minutes). After making sure I had the HDMI inputs set up optimally for my XBSX and my Vizio 5.1 Soundbar (using HDMI-ARC), as well as making some personal visual setting tweaks, I was up and gaming and the graphical difference was immense! This TCL TV not only has HDR, but also has HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision, and is capable of a 60hz refresh rate. All of the above statistics were not capable on my previous TCL, and even though it technically had "HDR", its peak brightness was so low it honestly negated the benefits of having it enabled. Now compared to some of the much more pricier TV's out now, this TCL TV isn't the brightest when it comes down to maximum HDR Brightness (Nits), but I have yet to yearn for any more brightness than this TV provides. Honestly I have to change the "HDR Picture Mode" from "Bright" to "Normal" at times due to the brightness being to bright (not a bad problem to have). The only truly negative thing mentioned among professional reviews was the HDR Brightness not being bright enough, but I quite frankly have not even remotely come close to having the same experience. I'm no professional TV reviewer, nor am I some kind of TV visual savant, but to my 30+ years of gaming eyes... This TV visually ROCKS! The only feature this TV does not have that the XBSX can utilize, is 120hz capability. Dont get me wrong, I wouldn't mind having the ability to play the very few games actually capable of outputting 120hz (FPS), but that isn't even remotely a deal breaker for me. Very few (less than 10 currently) games have the ability to be played at 120 FPS, but even if there were more, 60 FPS (while also maintaining true 4K Rendering) is superb and is fantastic (honestly 120 FPS is overkill for probably 95% + of the gaming community). So to wrap up the review, I will give an honorable mention to the sound quality, because it's not half bad. I honestly do not use the built in internal speakers on any of my TV's, due to either having a custom 7.1/5.1 home theater setup and or using my headset while gaming, but I did test them once and was surprised by the audio quality considering they are rear firing and internal. All in all, if your looking for a steal on a TV that includes QLED, 4K, HDR Enabled (especially Dolby Vision HDR) for gaming on either a Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, or even a PS5/PS4, this TV WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. I absolutely love it, and so will you!!! A++++++++
Posted 3 years ago by JPosey08
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing TV for darker environments.
After owning a higher-end Sony X90J in the living room and a mixed experience with an older Hisense and Vizio, I went looking for a nice bedroom TV that wouldn’t break the bank and integrated into an Apple ecosystem well. I didn’t want to spend oodles of money on a secondary TV but also wanted something with eARC to take advantage of my Sonos Beam 2. Enter the TCL 55 5 Series Roku TV. I’m honestly shocked how good this TV looks in most content and after fiddling with it a bit I’m pretty impressed by the value on offer. For one, the TV is fairly color accurate out of the box — not quite a Sony but relatively decent. However, TCL offers a mobile calibration app called IPQ and after two runs in a pitch black room with my iPhone I was able to achieve a color delta error of 1.02, which even beats my Sony. After calibration, the TV looks phenomenal and exhibits that nearly 3D effect typical of OLEDs thanks to its absurdly good contrast. In SDR, it’s plenty bright enough to do well with some natural light and RGB lighting, and HDR looks equally good in the room with the curtains shut and the lights off. The FALD does a pretty good job of mitigating blooming, although the black level raises a bit in star field scenarios which is one of the few times it doesn’t look like a $2K TV. In most mixed-contrast scenes the TV is stunning. I will say I advise against RTINGS.com recommendation to turn sharpness to 0, it made SDR look a bit grainy and caused some gradation errors to occur. At default, the picture is sharp and the gradation handling is just as good as the Sony. Do turn off noise reduction since it causes some scenes to be blurry. Otherwise, RTINGS.com calibration in tandem with IPQ looks great. Colors are perfect, and even high quality Dolby Vision content like Our Planet manage to mesmerize. What the TV lacks as a light cannon it makes up for in impressive color accuracy, gamut and volume. Roku is really awesome. I have used basically every TV OS out there and customizability, lack of intrusiveness, simple and fairly quick navigation are all really awesome. Private listening with my AirPods Pro works well and happens automatically, and it feels nigh Apple TV with its ability to recognize when my phone is close enough to the TV to automatically AirPlay content too. No streaming stick needed here. One downside is the TV comes with a pared down Roku remote without voice control. Since I have my Beam, this isn’t too much of an issue, and those looking to use the TV speakers can pick up the Roku Voice Remote Pro for fairly cheap. The TV is a bit thick, although the silver accents look sharp and really match my aesthetic. The input lag on my Switch is negligible, this TV is probably suitable for a newer console provided 120HZ isn’t priority. Speaking of, motion looks good with Natural Cinema and full 24p judder removal. I haven’t tried the TV speakers, I anticipate that they will not be all that good but that’s basically every TV on the market outside of Sony OLEDs. Brightness might be an issue in bright rooms, but in my bedroom it’s about as feasibly bright as I’d want it to be on the brightest setting, can be a little too bright in SDR in all honesty. I mainly use it for anime, Switch, occasional movies. Couldn’t be happier with the little guy, and that’s as a TV aficionado and a bit of cinephile when it comes to accuracy. I have not experienced a bug yet, and the eARC implements with the Beam is actually quite snappy. This TV would achieve a 4 star rating if it was double the price, but at $450, the only competition is a U6GR. It’s a stellar budget TV with a couple of very manageable downsides and a far more premium experience than I’d ever expected to have.
Posted 3 years ago by icycatboy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Media Technician
The Class 5 Series TCL exceeded my expectation. A lot of TV for the price. I used to be a color analyzer for a professional photo lab. A skill that left me with very little tolerance for the home televisions lack of color range. When I‘m sitting in front Of this 55” TCL, it’s like being back at the analyzer, which is a $25,000 piece of machinery. I finally have the color quality I’ve been looking for
Posted 4 years ago by CrispShotsEasyToRead