TCL S5 65-inch
Score: 75/100
Roku Select 55-inch
Score: 73/100Rankings
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 Roku 55" Select Series provides 4K HDR10+ picture quality and a feature-rich Roku OS with gaming mode and Bluetooth headphone support. Its Direct Lit LED panel and 60 Hz refresh rate fall short of premium gaming or high-brightness needs. Suited for families and casual streamers seeking an affordable large-screen 4K TV.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 inchesbest | 55 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 msbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 19.5 kg | 10 kgbest |
1best | — | |
290 nitsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,445 mm | 1,226.8 mmbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Smart Platform | Google TV | Roku OS |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 3840x2160 | 4K |
Screen Size (inches) | 65 inches | 55 inches |
Panel Type | VA Direct LED | Direct Lit LED |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Audio |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Power & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 19.5 kg | 10.0 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 1445.0 mm | 1226.8 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 833.1 mm | 771.2 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 commend the Roku Select Series for its solid 4K picture, HDR10+ support, and the ease of use provided by Roku's platform, while noting that its basic LED panel and lack of HDMI 2.1 make it less suitable for gamers or those seeking premium contrast and brightness.
Everyday users consistently highlight the TV's clear picture, straightforward setup, lightweight build, and convenient Bluetooth headphone pairing, while occasional complaints focus on limited brightness in bright rooms and the absence of high-end gaming features.
“excellent picture quality”
“brilliant 4K picture”
