TCL 32S350R
Score: 80/100
TCL 40S350F
Score: 66/100Rankings
The TCL 32S350R delivers Full HD performance with HDR in a compact 32-inch form factor, backed by Roku's easy-to-use smart platform and a game mode for casual gamers. It offers solid connectivity but falls short on premium features like Ethernet on the Google version and high-speed HDMI.
The TCL 40-Inch S3 delivers a budget-friendly 1080p experience with a choice of Roku or Google TV smart platforms, making it a solid secondary TV for small rooms, though it lacks premium features like HDMI 2.1 and advanced HDR.
| Attribute | | |
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32 inches | 40 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
1best | 1best | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 50 Wbest | 75 W |
10 Wbest | 8 W |
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Smart Features(1) | ||
Smart TV Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV / Google TV |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 32 inches | 40 inches |
Resolution | 1080p | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | Standard LED | LED |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Output Power (W) | 10 W | 8 W |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 50 W | 75 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional editors commend the TCL S3 for its straightforward Roku interface and Google TV's AI recommendations, noting the direct-LED panel and HDR support as strong value-adds for a sub-$200 TV. However, they point out the lack of Ethernet on the Google TV version and the absence of HDMI 2.1/VRR, which limit its appeal to serious gamers and users seeking a more premium build.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the TV's price-to-performance ratio, ease of setup, and sharp picture quality, especially for secondary rooms. Recurring complaints focus on the thin speakers, the presence of ads on Google TV, the missing Ethernet port, occasional streaming lag, and occasional delivery damage.
Reviewers commend the S3 for its clear 1080p picture, responsive smart interface and game mode, while noting the absence of HDMI 2.1, limited HDR performance and lack of Bluetooth on the Roku version.
Users praise the easy setup, picture clarity and AirPlay support, but report occasional Wi-Fi instability and wish for better HDR and Bluetooth audio.
“excellent value”
“best 32-inch TV for the price.”
“Sharp”
