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TCL

5-Series QLED (S555) 2022

Name: 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022
Brand: TCL

around $599

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

181 Pros

69%
16 reviews (3h 1m)

83 Cons

Experience stunning 4K HDR visuals with the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022. This budget-friendly QLED TV boasts vibrant colors, impressive contrast thanks to full array local dimming, and surprisingly good black levels for its price. Gamers will appreciate the automatic game mode, low input lag, and support for VRR and AMD FreeSync, making it a sol...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

57%

65 vs 49

Picture Quality

88%

28 vs 4

Gaming Features

80%

20 vs 5

Design & Build

69%

11 vs 5

Smart Features

68%

13 vs 6

Sound Quality

Reviewer verdict

Across 16 YouTube reviews, the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022 earns an Index score of 3.7/5, ranking #84 among TVs. Reviewers most often praise its picture quality, gaming features, design & build, while the most common criticisms concern picture quality, operating system.

The 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022 is frequently praised for its strong picture quality, with many reviewers (65 mentions) highlighting full-array local dimming, deep blacks, wide color gamut from QLED/quantum dot technology, and high peak brightness that makes HDR and SDR pop. Reviewers also commonly commend its gaming chops (28 mentions) — notably low input lag, fast response, and support for features like HDMI 2.1/VRR/ALLM and high refresh rates — making it good for casual and PC gaming. The set’s design and build quality, Roku/Google smart features and snappy OS, and surprisingly capable built-in speakers are repeatedly noted as solid value for the price, with multiple reviewers calling it an affordable QLED option that outperforms expectations. Overall consensus across the 16 reviews is that the TV delivers premium-looking picture performance and gaming features at a budget-friendly value point.

Criticisms concentrate on picture limitations (49 mentions): reviewers often call out the 60 Hz panel versus higher-end 120 Hz sets, limited dimming zones and occasional blooming, variable color accuracy/out-of-the-box calibration issues, viewing-angle and uniformity shortcomings from the VA/QLED panel, and inconsistent Dolby Vision performance. Reviewers also report OS and smart-feature hiccups (about 6–11 mentions) such as occasional lag, Roku/Google quirks, and forced terms or ads, plus modest speaker bass and occasional app-dependent volume inconsistencies. A smaller number of reviewers point to usability annoyances (lost calibration, limited picture settings, missing screws/tools) and mixed gaming connectivity claims (some HDMI ports limited to 60 Hz despite higher-rate marketing). Taken together, the most consistent negatives are calibration, local dimming/brightness limitations, and panel-related artifacts in bright or off-axis viewing.

Analysis based on 16 YouTube reviews (3h 1m of video) with 181 pros and 83 cons extracted.

Pros (181)

Picture Quality (65)

full array local dimming for better black levels ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:33
black level monster ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 6:41
uses cool ed for better contrast and color ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 5:50
supports dolby vision and dolby atmos pass through ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 5:54
HDR is no slouch either the TV's 697 nits of peak brightness is an increase of more than 234 nits over the two previous Five series models that extra brightness delivers an image that pops even with the curtains open ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 1:35
full array local dimming ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 0:50
reflection handling it did really good ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 2:15
incredibly wide color gamut for this price point ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 1:32
support for multi hdr: hdr10, hdr10 plus support, hlg support, dolby vision support ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:44
overall picture quality of this TV I gotta be honest I was not expecting it to look this good ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 4:48
once calibrated this tv is serious ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 3:30
colors really just pop out at you and they're nice and vibrant it's got a nice sharp detailed look ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 5:03
the 5 series viewing angle is suitably wide for a budget TV ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 1:56
black frame insertion to cut down on the motion blur ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 2:23
360 mini led demand zones ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 0:37
even without any adjustment the TV's color accuracy is great for the price with good black levels particularly with SDR content ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 1:11
zero blooming ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 6:58
incredible contrast ratio and can display deep blacks close to oled tvs but at the fraction of a price and without the risk of permanent screen burn ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 0:32
really nice vibrant graphics that really just feel premium in nature ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 0:51
biggest win with this tv is going to be motion processing ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 10:38
smooth gradation feature ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 8:39
the colors look very vibrant ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 4:50
pretty impressed this is pretty dang clear ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 7:13
beautiful image the colors look really really good ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 6:18
tcl5 Series has a keyword parallel which is quantum light emitting dark technology ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 3:20
non-hdr shows like the Americans and even older movies like twister and Poseidon they look really good ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:56
natural motion 240 ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:41
one of the best 4K TVs ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 7:23
the TCL 5 series uses a quantum dot layer to bring more colors to the LCD panel ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 1:36
able to achieve very respectable results after calibration ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:27
qled panel resulting in a wide color gamut for hdr content ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 2:56
black frame insertion feature to reduce screen tiering ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:44
definitely bright enough ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 6:46
in the right hands the TCL is capable of achieving reference grade results ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 8:44
upscales lower resolution content well and it removes 24p jutter from any source which is rare for a 60hz tv ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:24
image looks absolutely beautiful the blues of the sky are super super deep ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 8:57
contrast was above average ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 3:21
the natural motion 240 really helps with fast moving scenes ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:52
great choice for watching movies in dark rooms because it has an exceptional contrast ratio and a decent local dimming feature ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:15
managed a Delta e across the board of 1.4 when all was said and done ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:32
This TV has is the qled ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:14
the picture looks and for me the best way to do that is to turn on my Xbox show you one of the games in 4k ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 4:34
4K video so the colors look very bright and the brightness of the TV as well is pretty good so I think it's a very nice and decent TV ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 5:19
looked great arguably better than its SD performance when viewing Dolby Vision content ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 4:03
both older HD and newer 4K content looked impressive ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 3:13
4K HDR contrast control zones Dolby Vision Atmos ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:26
If you're looking for a solid quality picture from a quantum dot set the tcl5 series is one of the leading contenders in this category ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 4:40
tcl's backlight control blooming was kept to an absolute minimum ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 5:22
the maximum brightness for the TV is sufficient for any room ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 4:19
to improve contrast within scenes the TCL 5 series also has full array active local dimming so that it can subdue the backlight on one area of the screen while boosting another brighter area ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 1:56
it also supports Dolby vision's HDR High dynamic range format for 4K content as well as other standard HDR formats ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 1:47
picture looks great ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 14:48
this panel is absolutely gorgeous ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 5:07
bright display with solid color rendering ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 16:06
no surprise it gets very bright ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 11:19
if you measure typical windows this gets over 1500 nits in a 25 window ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 7:42
wide color gamut ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 1:18
tcl's qled with full array local dimming is the best backlighting tech available on an led lcd ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 4:46
This panel is actually fairly capable with good blacks very low blooming pretty much what you would want out of an lcd especially at this price point ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 1:56
4k hdr picture performance ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 1:24
looked beautiful ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 8:31
you can set it to around a thousand twelve hundred nets and you should be fine ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 9:02
one of the few tvs to support both dolby vision and hdr plus and full array local dimming ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 16:41
qled is a quantum dot technology ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 1:15
dolby vision ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 1:23

Gaming Features (28)

it's going to boost up the brightness for you and give you some smoother gameplay ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 5:25
great for casual gaming ▶ Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television r @ 3:33
automatically recognize when hdr game is being played ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 1:12
no matter what game i played or what i did it just really was an awesome image ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 4:06
one of the smoothest pc gaming experience out there right now ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 3:33
impressively fast response times ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 2:05
TV actually has an automatic game mode so it automatically switch up to gaming mode when it does sense that you are playing a game ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 5:16
great for casual gaming ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 2:59
incredibly low input lag ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 2:57
absolutely blown back by the really low input lag and i mean low ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 9:47
hdmi variable refresh rate ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:11
6 655 lcd tv features a 360 mini led dimming zones and even supports 144hz ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 3:58
144 hertz refresh rate ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 0:41
latest hdmi is also gonna have amd freesync ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:17
Auto game mode ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:34
very very fast very very quick this is actually way faster than I was expecting ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 9:24
gaming specific dashboard and features are also a really nice touch ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 5:01
gaming on the cube was one of my favorite ways to enjoy the TCL and I consider it one of the TV's bigger strengths ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 4:54
overall image is really good the gaming performance is good ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 9:36
120 hertz native refresh rate with limited support for even faster rates such as 144 Hertz ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 1:04
features like vrr and allm with AMD freesync premium Pro ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 1:01
surprised at how good the input lag is for the price of this TV uh this is really really quick ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 9:07
This TV supports game mode which increases the brightness the color and everything ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 4:45
really low input lag ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:40
variable refresh rates ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 10:20
it does pretty good with gaming ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 13:47
played through some google play games content and stadia with solid results ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 10:00
overall gaming on this is very good ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 10:18

Design & Build (20)

legs that support this tv are completely metal and have integrated cable management slots ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 5:59
all of these buttons actually feel better than the previous generation ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 1:15
premium look ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:33
good sized remote pretty nice and slim as well it's not too heavy ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 6:47
very very solid there's no wiggle here ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 0:57
this actually feels quite premium ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 1:02
it does look nice and premium ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 1:33
excellent build quality it has a solid and heavy frame and brushed aluminum borders all the way around the screen ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 5:52
adjustable footprint ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 1:59
a little more squared off on top a little bit more premium looking ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 1:19
very dense very solid plastic ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 1:30
squared off edges which just look really really good ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 3:23
these legs actually look pretty premium ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 3:29
solid build quality ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 1:13
the remote looks pretty premium ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 1:00
looks nice and thin which does definitely not look budget ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 3:36
totally squared off design which looks really really premium ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 3:40
fairly well built ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:57
edge to edge viewing ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 11:50
really thin with almost no bezel ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 1:19

Value for Money (13)

notably the cheapest qled tv on the market ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:20
TCL is actually known for bringing good quality TVs but at a price that is more affordable ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 0:31
good tv ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 0:08
overall I think it's a great TV especially when you compare it to the competition ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 15:56
pretty competitive pricing ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 0:27
provide you with incredible value ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 2:37
one of the most affordable popular value premium television in the us market ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 1:05
budget friendly ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 2:26
best bang for your buck ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 0:32
attractive price point ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 0:41
bought this from Amazon for 430 dollars ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 0:14
even cheaper models have been benefiting from the latest panel technologies with the new 5-series qled or q-lead and 6-series q-led tvs ensuring that tcl's cheaper offerings are able to stand out in a crowded market ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 0:50
gorgeous displays at great prices ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 0:10

Sound Quality (13)

decodes dolby atmos ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:57
speakers actually do sound pretty good they get fairly loud they got a nice clean sound ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 2:15
dolby audio so it has a solid audio quality for this price point ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 4:16
way louder than I would ever have this so overall I'm actually pretty impressed obviously bass is lacking but there was more bass than I expected it wasn't just trebley ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 7:49
sound it's super loud it has a good bass so it will make you feel like you're in the cinema ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 7:36
this TV does have really amazing speakers ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 3:04
we also has Dolby ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 7:40
that's actually very good this gets very very loud ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 7:33
Dolby Atmos capabilities ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 0:56
speakers on this tv are among the loudest i've heard in some time ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 9:00
loudspeakers for a flat panel with a surprising bass response ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 16:16
you'll do fine with just the built-in speakers ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 9:47
two 8 watt speakers on the rear of the tv and their volume is impressive even providing a bit a small bit of bass feedback without having a subwoofer ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 2:08

Smart Features (11)

we got the Google Assistant button or Google Voice ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 7:01
roku tv built in ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:35
another way we can use the Google assistant on this TV is using the microphone in the back ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 14:18
built in apple airplay 2 and home kit ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 3:30
roku os you will have access to amazon prime video apple tv app, disney plus, hbo max, netflix and many other streaming services ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 3:12
the Roku smart TD features are also straightforward for those who just want to set it and forget it ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 4:47
ambient mode which allows me to use my tv as a picture frame ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 13:04
using google assistant via the remote and the optional microphone built into the tv works like a charm and is responsive ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 2:52
launching apps via voice was equally as fast and a solid experience ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 7:44
built-in roku ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 1:40
physical privacy switch to enable or disable the tv's integrated far-field microphone ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 1:34

Operating System (11)

Snappy Roku OS ▶ Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television r @ 3:31
fast and intuitive operating system ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 2:23
google operating system is really good ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 13:05
ditched roku ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 12:31
switching back from google tv to roku ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 2:55
just as fast as my 2020 or 2021 6 series which is pretty cool ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 5:38
Google TV OS ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 0:45
Roku TV which is the OS that's built in and this has been really really fast so far ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 3:55
incredibly I mean super super fast ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 5:10
Roku has a simpler interface than Google TV ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 6:20
google tv interface navigation is quite fast ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 7:36

Ease of Use (8)

excellent out of box performance ▶ Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television r @ 3:27
solid out-of-the-box performance ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 1:09
continued focus on consumers needs ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 2:22
the whole menu is just very fluid and fast ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 2:15
the unboxing was pretty simple and I could do it all by myself ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 0:35
included remote control has a great deal of functionality ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 2:19
interface is intuitive ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 16:51
going through the menus was super simple ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 14:51

Connectivity (7)

plenty of ports to plug in anything that you're going to need even if you're plugging in multiple gaming consoles as well as a cable box ▶ TCL 5 Series Gaming Review @ 5:09
two of the latest hdmi ports that is 2.1 ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:20
three hdmis Wi-Fi Bluetooth ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 0:35
the 5 series comes with a healthy array of connections ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 2:41
supports e-arc allowing you to send high-quality audio to a compatible receiver through an hdmi connection ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:51
native 4K qled TV comes with HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision support ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 0:35
connected to the internet very quickly ▶ TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing @ 14:54

Size & Dimensions (5)

65 inches is kind of that sweet spot ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 0:51
weight of the tv isn't bad ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 12:06
different size options ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 4:39
actually not too heavy ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 2:01
available in a wide range of sizes so you can get the one that suits your needs the most ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:59

Cons (83)

Picture Quality (49)

only uses a 60 hc panel instead of a 120 hd panel ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:04
isn't as bright as the 6 series is ▶ Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 @ 6:02
limited dimming zones which can lead to Blooming ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 3:47
we wish the local dimming performance was Stronger ▶ Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television r @ 3:10
limited color space options ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 7:56
sunlight blooms ▶ Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television r @ 3:37
even though it does boost up the brightness I wish brightness was still a little bit brighter especially when it is the sun's coming through ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 5:42
without mini led ▶ TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 mini @ 1:43
not going to be your tv if you want upscaling ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 10:05
banding is going to be very bad and probably pretty apparent ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 9:22
have to dial in this tv with proper settings out of the box the default settings are not going to be impressive ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 2:40
not perfect motion, some jumpiness ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 11:30
wild shifts in the Reds and yellows between the built-in apps When comparing YouTube and Netflix ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:19
unpredictable redshift kept disrupting my otherwise enjoyable experience ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 5:55
this picture profile is not calibrated ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 1:54
mild Crush in both the dark and light parts ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 3:28
a little bit of Bloom ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 9:46
notice red bias that made all skin tones and white objects appear a little bit more Ruby even Magenta in tone versus true red ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:09
may not be bright enough to combat its own highly reflective screen in brightly lit rooms ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:19
only real negative that you're going to see here is not having a massive amount of full array local dimming zones ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 10:01
this issue was intermittent and unfortunately I wasn't able to capture it on camera ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:33
it is not a light Canon ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 6:38
pre-calibration the same black and white Crush Was present ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 4:37
viewing angles that's something that most TCL TV struggle with because they're using VA panels or modified VA panels what they like to call qled ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 10:06
none of the out of the box profiles are particularly accurate ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 1:59
both its grayscale and color accuracy out of the box is pretty bad putting up a Delta e or margin of error of nearly seven ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 6:16
some mild low-light crush ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:39
if you watch TV Outdoors or in a bright place I would recommend getting brighter TVs like Samsung or LG's ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 4:28
image starts to degrade much more but it just washes out you still maintain those colors they're just not quite as vibrant ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 6:04
screen uniformity and off-axis viewing are not great ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 5:43
YouTube push more red than Netflix ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:23
real world brightness is still respectable at around 500 nits, which is what users should honestly expect day to day, but there are brighter sets at this price ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:05
VA panel so if you do come to the side there is going to be some noticeable washing out ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 5:49
YouTube's color space would even sometimes appear to change mid content or when pausing content ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 2:28
the two biggest issues were a notable red bias and some loss of contrast in the low light and highlight tests ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 6:30
motion smoothing was turned on and everything looked artificial ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 5:44
blooming when you have scenes which switch from dark to very bright you'll see that parts of the image have a blown out haze to them ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 6:05
smart hdr actually does some interesting things to skin tones in some shows people's flesh tones look way too yellow and harsh the image just looks to me as if it just has a lot of compression ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 7:12
most of the colors are okay red is a bit under saturated ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 8:25
the sdr is pretty average as far as dark room sdr and dolby vision is no good in the roku os ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 13:53
doesn't get nearly as bright so hdr content doesn't pop the way it should ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:02
warm is the one you're going to want to use for the most accuracy but it is too warm in sdr and then it's too blue in hdr ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 2:47
in the normal mode it does not track eotf well ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 1:38
you can see how fuzzy and noisy and grainy the side wall is compared to the sony how there's less detail in the face the color of the skin is off ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 5:25
even with all the motion settings turned off it is definitely doing something to the motion where there's artifacts and a little bit of smoothing and nothing you can really do about it ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 6:53
in book of boba fett there were some very dark scenes and even with my settings configured to my liking there were jumps in brightness and some banding ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 8:37
in dolby vision just how washed out low contrast and just terrible it looks and it does not measure well. the dolby vision just i would fully recommend turning it off on this tv, it just does not work nearly as well as hdr10 ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 4:36
that ghostly edge around the top of the pen on this that's not supposed to be there that is not there on any other tv i've ever seen and this is with going into the app and turning off the noise reduction all the processing stuff that you can turn off is off and it is still adding artifacts like that ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 5:57
bt 2020 coverage 73, that's average not great ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 8:12

Operating System (6)

Roku or nothing at least for now ▶ TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? @ 4:34
not the most responsive either sometimes it could be a bit laggy ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 8:24
processing is pretty weak, laggy ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 13:23
the only complaint that we have about the TV is a little bit about the Google OS smart features sometimes it's just a little bit buggy and slow ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 7:51
there were times when behavior was a bit glitchy or laggy. Backing out of an app or launching a live tv sling program directly from the live tab or guide got weird ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 7:57
the issue that it has is the roku system. The going back to roku was a mistake ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 2:11

Sound Quality (6)

wish they did have a little bit more low end just a little bit more bass ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 2:21
crappy speakers ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 11:46
bass is lacking ▶ TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) @ 7:50
flat panel sets in general do not distinguish themselves in the sound Department and the tcl5 series is no different in this regard with its diminutive eight what speakers ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 4:06
built-in speakers aren't anything special ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:47
depending on which app you're using volume levels needed to be adjusted drastically ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 9:20

Smart Features (5)

forced terms of service ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 1:16
sometimes it's just not working as it should ▶ TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google @ 2:21
google is first an ads and data company so know that you will get some viewing add some tv show movie ads here ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 12:27
keyboard entry when linking some services doesn't activate on the app ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 14:34
support for multiple profiles whose recommendations will show up when you are switching between those profiles was coming and it isn't quite there yet ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 14:48

Design & Build (5)

no clips so you will still have to if you have a issue of any kind like a defect or something have to wrap the entire tv in duct tape and it's going to be a bit of a process ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 0:57
quality kind of downgrades a bit it is a plastic remote as you can see it gets easily scratched ▶ TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 @ 6:19
remote is small, minimal buttons, no input button ▶ Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review @ 13:46
how reflective the screen is ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 11:42
doesn't perform well in bright rooms because its reflection handling is just decent ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:08

Ease of Use (5)

you will need a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the screws and this screwdriver is not included in the Box ▶ TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impressi @ 1:51
more than once this TV completely deleted my calibration settings when I powered it down, which is not normal ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 7:44
you will want to play with the settings a bit to get the best picture possible for the content you're watching ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 5:34
you need to download a roku app on your phone in order to change gamma or change noise reduction or do anything more to the color temperature other than selecting cool normal and warm ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 2:36
the lack of picture settings ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 2:33

Gaming Features (4)

the HDMI ports only support 60hz 4K but only Arden Gamers will be disappointed by that ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 2:56
in some games banding was definitely noticeable the more gradient the backgrounds were the more susceptible they were to banding ▶ Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explain @ 10:04
this tv is marketed as and even says on the box 144 hertz i tested that with my pc and no matter what it would not do 144 hertz ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 11:43
doesn't have any extra gaming features, it has a 60 hertz panel and there's no vrr support ▶ What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! @ 3:32

Connectivity (2)

Bluetooth is available but not for headphones but rather for the Roku remote and the Brand's own wireless speakers ▶ Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] @ 3:28
even with it connected straight to the tv the hdr setup on the tv does not trigger hdr on the tv for whatever reason ▶ TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review @ 8:48

Value for Money (1)

average at best when compared to similarly priced TVs from other manufacturers ▶ TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 @ 8:52

Review sources

TV Reviews NEED TO CHANGE! TCL Q Series Review of the Q7 by Andrew Robinson — 17 pros, 20 cons
TCL Class 5 Series 2022 Unboxing (50S555) by Type-C Tech Reviews — 25 pros, 6 cons
Mega Review: TCL 5 Series/S546 QLED, Google TV, QLED Explained by Android Central — 20 pros, 11 cons
Best TV Under $500! TCL 5 Series (S546) Final Review by QUANTUM TV — 14 pros, 10 cons
TCL R655 Mini LED QLED 2022 Roku TV Review by Classy Tech Calibrations — 6 pros, 14 cons
TCL 6-Series R655 & TCL 5-Series S555 launches with 360 miniLED dimming zones and 144Hz refresh rate by HOTTY ENTERTAINMEDIA — 16 pros, 1 cons
TCL 55" Class 5-Series 4K QLED Review #tcl #google by Milo B. — 15 pros, 2 cons
TCL 65" QLED 4K Google TV Review 2022 by Josh Quiñonez — 11 pros, 4 cons
What's The Best TCL TV (2022)? The Definitive Guide! by Legit Pick — 9 pros, 4 cons
TCL 5 Series Gaming Review by The Review Guide — 12 pros, 0 cons
Best TCL TV's of 2022! [YOU CAN BUY TODAY] by TECH GREATIC — 6 pros, 3 cons
TCL 55" 5 Series 4k TV Model 55S535 Unboxing by The Minto Show — 9 pros, 0 cons
Top 7 Best TCL TV In 2022 by Top 7 Picks — 6 pros, 2 cons
TCL 5-Series S555 Review: The Best Budget TV? by Reviewed — 6 pros, 2 cons
TCL 55" Series 5 Model: 55S555 | Unboxing and First Impression | CedarReviews by Kallol Roy — 6 pros, 2 cons
Best Television for the money 2024 ! Top 5 Best Television review. by Review World — 3 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022 worth buying?

Based on 16 independent YouTube reviews, the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022 scores 3.7/5 with 181 positive and 83 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #84 in the TVs category.

What do reviewers like most about the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022?

The most praised aspects are picture quality, gaming features, design & build — Picture Quality (65 mentions), Gaming Features (28 mentions), Design & Build (20 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the TCL 5-Series QLED (S555) 2022?

Reviewers most frequently criticize picture quality, operating system — Picture Quality (49 mentions), Operating System (6 mentions).

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