TCL S5 65-inch
Score: 74/100
Samsung U8000F 65-inch
Score: 73/100Rankings
TCL's 65-inch S5 series delivers a large 4K screen with Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, and a 120 Hz game accelerator for smooth 1440p gaming. Its 60 Hz native refresh and modest brightness limit premium HDR and 4K-120 performance. Suited for families wanting a big smart TV with decent gaming features at a value price.
The Samsung U8000F is a 65-inch Crystal UHD TV that offers solid 4K upscaling, a premium metal design and integrated SmartThings features. Its VA panel lacks local dimming and is limited to 60 Hz, reducing contrast and high-frame-rate gaming capability. Suited for budget-conscious families and casual viewers who prioritize design and smart-home integration over top-tier picture performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 inchesbest | 64.5 inches | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 19.5 kg | 14.5 kgbest |
1best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
144.6 cmbest | 144.5 cm | |
83.31 cm | 88.1 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 65 inches | 64.5 inches |
Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K |
Panel Type | VA Direct LED | VA LED |
Software(2) | ||
Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen OS |
Operating System | Google TV | Tizen OS |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 19.5 kg | 14.5 kg |
Width (cm) | 144.6 cm | 144.5 cm |
Height (cm) | 83.31 cm | 88.1 cm |
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 black levels, 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 acknowledge the U8000F as a solid entry-level option with good upscaling, color accuracy, and a premium metal design, but they criticize its 60 Hz panel, lack of local dimming, and limited connectivity, which keep it from competing with higher-end Samsung models for gaming or dark-room performance.
Everyday users appreciate the TV's vibrant 4K picture for everyday streaming, its sleek look, and seamless SmartThings integration, while repeatedly noting issues with washed-out blacks, motion blur, insufficient HDMI ports, and occasional app hiccups.
