TCL 50S450R
Score: 68/100
TCL 55QM7K
Score: 81/100Rankings
The TCL 55QM7K is a 55-inch QD-Mini LED TV delivering bright HDR performance, deep blacks, and a native 144 Hz panel with robust gaming features, all wrapped in a Google TV smart platform.
The TCL 50S450R S4 series offers a budget-friendly 4K experience with Dolby Vision (except Fire TV), Dolby Atmos sound, and a range of smart platforms, making it a solid choice for everyday viewing and casual gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 inches | 55 inchesbest | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
60 Hz | 144 Hzbest | |
— | 2,600 nitsbest | |
— | 30,000,000best | |
— | 97 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 106 Wbest | — |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 50 inches | 55 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | Direct LED | CrystGlow HVA |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 3 count | 4 count |
USB Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the S4 series for delivering premium-grade HDR, Dolby Vision and Atmos at a sub-$400 price point, noting smooth motion handling and low input lag, while pointing out the 60 Hz panel and lack of full-array local dimming as limitations.
Everyday users rate the TV around 4.3 / 5, praising sharp picture, HDR, and sound, but mention remote ergonomics, occasional UI lag, and missing Dolby Vision on the Fire TV variant.
Professional reviewers rate the QM7K as a compelling mid-range Mini-LED TV, praising its high HDR brightness, deep blacks, 144 Hz panel and gaming features, while noting the warm out-of-the-box color tone and need for calibration.
Everyday users give the TV an average 4.3/5, lauding picture quality, gaming performance, vibrant colors and sound, but mention the need to adjust white balance, occasional firmware hiccups, and a remote that could be more comfortable.
