TCL - 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV

Name: TCL - 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV
Brand: TCL
SKU: 6202783
Rating: 4.5 (1687 reviews)

Model: 55S515

SKU: 6202783

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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 (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: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Direct Lit (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: 120Hz (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.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Dolby Vision HDR, HDR Pro Gamma, HDR Dynamic Contrast, iPQ Engine, NBP Photon Technology (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- 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.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Apple TV+, Disney+, Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube (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: Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Product Name: 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 55S515
- Model Year: 2019
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 30 inches
- Product Width: 48.3 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: 10.6 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 28 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 3 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 33.1 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 32 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: 54.6 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 (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: HDR Compatible
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Direct Lit (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: 120Hz (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.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
Features
- Remote Control Type: Standard
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Dolby Vision HDR, HDR Pro Gamma, HDR Dynamic Contrast, iPQ Engine, NBP Photon Technology (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- 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.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Apple TV+, Disney+, Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Sling TV, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- V-Chip: true (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
- 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.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
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: Other (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Speaker Output: 16 watts
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: 19 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 158 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: 5.9 inches
- CubicDimension: 11183 inches
Other
- UPC: 846042009362

Immerse yourself in the magic of 4K viewing with this TCL ultra HD TV. Featuring a 55-inch display and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, it's easy to watch your favorite streaming service and show off your favorite vacation photos in JPEG or PNG format. This TCL ultra HD TV also lets you adjust the screen's backlight for optimal viewing in any lighting conditions.

Dolby Vision HDR: Provides images with superior color, contrast and brightness, so all your favorite movies, shows and games come to life in stunning clarity.
Wide Color Gamut with NBP Photon technology: Delivers a vibrant and rich color palette and produces images with superior color, contrast and brightness.
HDR Dynamic Contrast: Advanced technology offers striking contrast for brighter whites and darker blacks.
HDR Pro Gamma: Details remain visible in any environment - from the darkest home theater to the brightest sun-lit living rooms.
iPQ Engine: Precision color performance tailored to deliver accurate color reproduction and optimized DCI-P3 color space coverage.
Roku Smart TV: Roku TV offers access to stream 500,000+ movies and TV episodes from one simple, intuitive interface.
54.6" screen (measured diagonally from corner to corner): Large enough to provide an immersive experience for everyone in the room.
2160p resolution for breathtaking HD images: Watch 4K movies and TV shows at 4x the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current HD content to gorgeous, Ultra HD-level picture quality.
Watch high dynamic range (HDR) content on your TV: With an HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content.
Smart TV with access to streaming services for countless entertainment options: Stream shows, movies, games and more with the TV’s built-in Wi-Fi and integrated apps.
Built-in Roku smart platform delivers access to a world of entertainment: Stream from Disney+, Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Prime Video, or choose from more than 4,000 other streaming channels.
LED TVs perform well in all lighting conditions: They also deliver plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors.
Advanced TV sound: Two 8W main channel speakers.
3 HDMI inputs for the best home theater connection: High-speed HDMI delivers up to 2160p picture and digital surround sound in one convenient cable. HDMI cable not included.
Enjoy the picture from multiple angles: 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a clear picture for viewers seated near the side of the screen.
Natural Motion 240: Delivers exceptionally smooth clarity during fast action scenes.
1 USB input: Easily connect your digital camera, camcorder or other USB device.
Manage the viewing experience for your kids: The built-in V-chip lets you block content based on program ratings and check ratings of unfamiliar programs.

Whats Included

2 AAA batteries
Stand
TCL 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV
TCL RC280 remote control

Product Manuals

Product Datasheet/Brochure

Q: Is the 55S515 Roku TV worth the $50 upgrade over the 55S405?

A: Yes - dolby vision will make difference in 4K.

Q: How far apart are the legs/base on this tv?

A: For this 55 inch TCL Roku TV, the feet spacing to fit on a stand is 37.5 inches. Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Does this TV have an HDMI ARC port?

A: Yes, there is one HDMI port with Audio Return Channel.

Q: Is this Tv good for video gaming.

A: Quoted from rtings.com: "The TCL 5 Series has excellent input handling. The input lag is very low on all supported resolutions, as long as Game mode is enabled. It supports most of the common resolutions and refresh rates without issue, but since it is a 60Hz panel it does not support 120 Hz input from an Xbox One. Chroma 4:4:4 is properly displayed"... "works well as a PC monitor thanks to the low input lag."

Q: Can you connect this TV to a bluetooth sound bar? Thanks!

A: Yes.Better yet if your soundbar has HDMI ARC connection hook up to HDMI ARC port on tv and your tv remote will control soundbar volume.W/out tv speakers on .

Q: How wide is the stand?

A: For this 55 inch model, the feet spacing to fit on a stand is 37.5 inches. Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Model:55S515 SKU:6202783 TCL Roku TV. Is this a 2018 model?

A: Yes, this is the 2018 model. The 55S515 is the Best Buy only model. The 55S517 model is the full retail version with a better remote and bezel.

Q: Is the remote voice activated?

A: The Best Buy version remote is not voice activated. The 55S517 is the mainstream model that does have the voice activated remote.

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the picture quality, price, and easy setup of the 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV. Many customers rave about the great picture quality and sound, while others appreciate the affordable price and user-friendly interface. The Roku integration is also a popular feature, with customers praising the convenience of having access to streaming services without the need for additional devices.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dolby Vision Broken After Update
First off if you read this and it sounds like a deal-breaker then just spend $100 to $250 more (depending on sale prices) and get the "TCL 6-series" (55R617/55R615) which has all the same great features but also has a wider "Wide Color Gamut" greater peak brightness and Full-Array Backlight with "FALD" (FullArrayLocalDimming), which TCL calls "Contrast Control Zones", with a decent amount of "dimming zones" which greatly enhances the capabilities of the Dolby Vision Ive had 2 other TCL tvs in the last 5 years. And those two other both died from backlight/power-control issues. But I still consider them THE BEST tvs for under about $500. All were AMAZING for gaming and were all very color accurate out of the box. Now with this, TCL 55S515, I still stand by those remarks about performance but with the 5-series its got an even better picture and works with game systems even better. 4k content is beautiful, STANDARD HDR is above average just cant truly get bright enough. Now, the reason for the single star deduction, the "Dolby Vision HDR" is horrendous compared to other units ive witnessed with it. One of the reasons for tv manufacturers to put Dolby Vision on their units is that DOLBY themselves are supposed to find and adjust the "optimal picture settings" for the manufacturer and then give them continued directions on how to keep the units optimized. The MAJOR PROBLEM is that when TCL forces software/firmware updates they apparently arent recalibrating to the original Dolby Vision settings because when I first got the tv I skipped the online connection during setup then manually connected a LAN cable and began watching Netflix and VUDU content. The DVHDR(Dolby Vision HDR) enabled videos were beautiful and adjusted contrast/lighting appropriately. Now Dolby Vision in general can be a bit annoying without "FALD" to some because of the backlight reduction for dark scenes but it is normally still VERY watchable. But because of the color, contrast, and gama enhancements it still looks good. Well here comes the dumbs*#t that TCL/ROKU has done. I finally decided to run the "system update" so I could use my "Enhanced Roku Remote" and have the latest versions of all the apps(Channels). After doing this I realized that ALL of the settings I changed in the "Settings" and "System" and all the "Advanced picture settings" and the settings I adjusted using the "Expert Picture Settings" in the Roku App on my mobile device, had all been RESET TO FACTORY defaults. Which to begin with was frustrating to say the least. Well after changing everything back exactly how I had it before I then opened Netflix to finish watching a "Dolby Vision" compatible movie I had been previoysly watching. IMMEDIATELY I noticed nothing looked right. The colors were dull, sharpness adjustments had no effect any longer, "Dynamic Contrast" was now locked, "Brightness" adjustments were way too extreme(i.e. 46 was nearly what 0 was before and 55 was like 90), and the MAJOR PROBLEM was how it was now handling the scene-to-scene backlight/gama highlights brightness. Litterally within a 10 second time frame it would go from being way too bright and washed out(dull colors) to being so dark nothing on-screen could be made out in the picture about 10 times, as if it had a strobe-effect, and there really isnt any inbetween. I contacted TCL about this and was told by the person I corresponded with that, "According to our technical team this is perfectly normal and is how it is supposed to perform" yet after asking him why, he couldnt tell me anything except that same exact quoted line again and then he closed my support ticket. Oh and also in the same support ticket I also asked if it is normal for the bottom edge of the tv bezel to get so hot it nearly leaves burn marks when touched but that question was never addressed. By the way, if this is normal on the TCL 55S515 MAKE SURE TO LEAVE PLENTY OF BRATHING ROOM AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT OF THE TV. So I began searching Reddit and other AVForums only to find about 90% of people with the 55S515, 55S517, some with the R617/R615 and even the older P607/P605 and C807 models are now experiencing the same issues that they never had before. I did find a post where one person managed to get a "private beta update" several months back that fixed the problem, at least until the next update. So if you buy this tv, or one of the other models i mention, TRY TO HOLD OFF ON UPDATING AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. But if you absolutely must update, then search google for "Roku Secret Menus" and find the menu, using the correct combination button presses, that lists "Change HDR Mode" and then select that and then select "Open HDR" which enables "HDR10" or "Standard HDR" and will prevent the tv from loading the horribly bugged "Dolby Vision" HDR mode that TCL/Roku has broken with some buggy update. You can also just click "Disable HDR" and watch movies in beautiful full-color and full-brightness 4K "SDR"(which now looks like what Dolby Vision used to minus dynamic lighting). You can always come back to this "Secret Menu" and turn either or both back on. Now if TCL/ROKU fix the problems or at least re-enable the option to manually adjust or disable "Dynamic Contrast" for Dolby Vision HDR mode then it will be nearly perfect. THIS TV DOES NOT, i repeat, DOES NOT HAVE "Full-array Backlighting" IT IS "EDGE LIT" ONLY ON THE BOTTOM EDGE so it also DOES NOT HAVE ANY TRUE "Local Dimming" capabilities which is really necessary for the way Dolby Vision is currently implemented on this model. Local Dimming IS technically still possible with "Edge-Lit" backlighting on tvs but it MUST be "Edge-Lit" along all four sides. Which, along with some of the issues people with the same model and older models experience, it leads me to believe that TCL/Roku are lazily just pushing the EXACT same software/firmware updates out to ALL their models, with and without the capability of "FALD" or any "Local Dimming", as long as they "support Dolby Vision" HDR. Think about it. The way the Dolby Vision is treating the TCL's "Dynamic Contrast" is EXACTLY the same way I have personally witnessed it treating other "high-end" TVs that have any kind of real local dimming capabilities. (OH AS A NOTE TO ANYONE WITH A ROKU TV PLEASE USE THE APP AND TURN OFF THE "Noise Reduction" FOR ALL PICTURE MODES THIS MAKES EVERYTHING CLEARER. ITS A 4K TV FOR GOODNESS. WhitePoint balance and Color Calibration is located here in the app as well)
Posted 7 years ago by BudgetStuck
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent 4K HDR TV for the $$$
Let me start this review by giving you a summary of the other 4K TVs I have owned, as well as my use case. I think that will inform you as to why I think this is such an amazing TV for the $$$. I have a 65 inch Sony XBR 750D 4K HDR TV, which cost me $1000, and a 40 inch Samsung MU6300, which cost me $399. The 55 inch TCL S515 that I am reviewing fits between these two TVs, but it is easily the best bang for the buck. I am using it in our bonus room upstairs, where it is primarily used by my son for video games on our Xbox One X PS4 Pro and by me for watching cable TV and movies. The S515 works very well for all of these uses, but I would not recommend it for a large room where people will be watching it at an angle, nor would I recommend it for a bright room. Here are my pros and cons, followed by a summary as to why I think this is a phenomenal 4K HDR TV. Pros: -Roku TV Interface - best TV interface out there, hands down, makes it very easy to access the devices connected to your inputs, as well as your streaming apps. -Includes VESA mounting holes in decent location on back of the TV, was relatively easy to wall mount. -Powers on quickly. -Very good picture quality, not quite as good as my Sony XBR 750D, which cost more than twice as much, but as good as my Samsung, which cost almost as much, despite being much smaller (Samsung cost $399, this cost $404.99 on sale). -Good connectivity, has 3 HDMI 2.0 ports, as well as Toslink Optical and Ethernet, and so you can hook up your cable/satellite box and two of your gaming consoles. The Roku software will automatically label your devices but you can edit as well. -4K looks amazing, HDR is better than I expected given the limited peak brightness, just make sure you crank it up in the settings as the out of the box setting is too dark. -Viewing angles are better than expected from a VA panel, but not nearly as good as my Sony XBR 750D, which has an IPS panel. -Micro contrast setting works very well, it brings out the blacks very nicely. -Did I mention the blacks? They look amazing, watching Jumanji in a dark room, for example, illustrates how well this TV does blacks, better than my Sony. -Decent build quality -Price - The price for this TV was $404.99, which is am AMAZING deal considering what you get!!! No other TV gives you this kind of price-performance ratio in my opinion. -Includes HDR 10, but also the higher end Dolby Vision HDR feature. I use the VUDU app to watch many of the movies in my collection with Dolby Vision enabled. -Good selection of options to adjust picture to your taste, including Brightness, Contract, Color, Dark/Normal/Bright HDR, etc. -Works with the Roku iPhone or Android App if you prefer to control the TV using your phone. -Remote is good, its the standard Roku TV remote. No complaints. -Programs on cable TV look very good, the upscaling engine does a good job. The colors are deeper than my Sony. -4K and HDR video games look amazing. -55 inch size is a nice middle ground as far as size, it will work for a wider variety of areas than a 65 inch or 40 inch TV. Cons: -This is not a great TV for a bright room, as it lacks good peak brightness. I keep the blinds up in our bonus room and so I don't need higher peak brightness. -Viewing angles are not great and so I would not recommend this TV if you are going to have lots of people watching it from sharp angles. -Football and other sports look OK, not great like my Sony. -Overall specs are mediocre and so if you are a spec hound, don't buy this TV. Go OLED if you want to have specs to brag about. -A little heavy and wide, you might need two people to wall hang it. -Needs some calibration out of the box, but you can get good starting settings from rtings.com, and then just crank up the HDR settings. They have them too dark. The bottom line is that this TV will do very well for many use cases, including console video games (I don't like using TVs for PC gaming, but that is another story), movies, cable TV and sports. Yes, my Sony is better for watching football but as I note above, it cost more than twice as much. If you can only spend $400-$500, then this is a very solid option. Buy with confidence!!!
Posted 7 years ago by Zero7159
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good TV at a great price point
Overall I'm satisfied with my TCL 55" 4K. The TV is stylish, simple, and very thin. Picture quality Is great and the Roku features are easy to use and very enjoyable. My only two complaints, which are minor, is the picture could be brighter. Even on the highest setting it seems a bit dim at times when theres a lot of ambient light. But overall isn't really an issue. My biggest complaint is the lack of controls on the remote. Theres no button to put the TV on a timer and if your in a app you must exit and access the menu to set the timer. Also backlighting would be nice to see the controls at night time.
Posted 6 years ago by Stormtrooper