TCL S5 65-inch
Score: 75/100
Insignia F50 55-inch
Score: 71/100Rankings
The TCL 65S551F is a 65-inch 4K LED TV featuring Google TV, Dolby Atmos and a 120 Hz Game Accelerator for smooth 1440p gaming. Its native 60 Hz panel and modest HDR brightness limit high-end performance, and it lacks a built-in voice assistant. Ideal for budget-focused viewers and casual gamers.
The Insignia 55-inch F50 Series provides a 4K LED display with HDR10 and Fire TV integration at a budget-friendly price. Its plastic build and low speaker output keep it from competing with premium models, and connectivity is limited to HDMI and USB only. Best for first-time 4K owners and renters who need an easy-setup, energy-efficient TV.
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65 inchesbest | 55 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 msbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 199 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 19.5 kg | 10.89 kgbest |
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290 nitsbest | — |
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Features(1) | ||
Smart Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 3840x2160 | 4K UHD |
Screen Size (inches) | 65 inches | 55 inches |
Panel Type | VA Direct LED | LED-backlit LCD |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X | DTS Virtual-X |
Power & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 19.5 kg | 10.89 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 1445.0 mm | 1228 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 833.1 mm | 764 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the TCL S5 a solid budget option, emphasizing its low input lag, Motion Rate 240, and Game Accelerator 120 as valuable for casual gamers. However, they criticize the limited HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, modest peak brightness, and average contrast in dark environments, which keep it from competing with higher-end models.
Everyday owners generally praise the TV's bright HDR performance in well-lit rooms, the intuitive Google TV experience, and the smooth gaming at 1440p @ 120 Hz. Recurring complaints focus on motion blur in fast sports, the inability to achieve true 4K @ 120 Hz, and average contrast in dark environments.
Professional reviewers describe the Insignia F50 as a solid entry-level 4K TV that offers impressive picture quality and convenient Fire TV integration for its price, while noting its plastic construction, modest audio output, and limited connectivity as trade-offs against higher-end models.
Everyday users praise the TV's easy setup, lightweight design, and good picture quality for streaming, but commonly complain about low speaker volume, cheap plastic build, and a confusing remote layout.
“Excellent picture quality for the price range”
“Quick setup: Takes approximately 15 minutes for a single person”
