TCL S5 65-inch
Score: 75/100
Samsung U8000F 55-inch
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 Samsung U8000F is a budget-friendly 55-inch 4K LED TV that delivers solid HDR10+ performance and convenient SmartThings integration. Its lack of local dimming, limited upscaling, and 60 Hz refresh rate keep it from competing with higher-end models, making it ideal for cost-conscious viewers who prioritize basic 4K streaming and smart-home connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 inchesbest | 55 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 msbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 19.5 kg | 11.6 kgbest |
1best | 1best | |
290 nitsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,445 mm | 1,224 mmbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 65 inches | 55 inches |
Panel Type | VA Direct LED | LED |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Power & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 19.5 kg | 11.6 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 1445.0 mm | 1224 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 833.1 mm | 759 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 view the U8000F as a solid, budget-friendly 4K TV that excels in HDR accuracy and smart-home integration, but its lack of local dimming, limited upscaling capability, and 60 Hz refresh rate keep it from competing with higher-end models. It is praised for its color fidelity and value, yet criticized for its basic picture processing and limited connectivity.
Professional reviewers view the U8000F as a solid, budget-friendly 4K TV that excels in HDR accuracy and smart-home integration, but its lack of local dimming, limited upscaling capability, and 60 Hz refresh rate keep it from competing with higher-end models.
