Vizio V Series 65-inch
Score: 79/100
TCL S5 65-inch
Score: 75/100Rankings
The VIZIO 65-inch 4K UHD TV delivers a bright Full Array display with excellent low-lag gaming features and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Its 60 Hz panel and modest built-in audio limit high-end performance. Ideal for budget-conscious gamers and sports fans who want a large screen without premium pricing.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
65 inchesbest | 65 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 msbest | 15 ms |
| ↓ lower better | 18.198 kgbest | 19.5 kg |
— | 1best | |
— | 290 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,458 mm | 1,445 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Smart Platform | VIZIO OS | Google TV |
Display(2) | ||
Resolution | 4K UHD | 3840x2160 |
Panel Type | Full Array LED | VA Direct LED |
Performance(1) | ||
Input Lag (ms) | 10 ms | 15 ms |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Power & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 18.198 kg | 19.5 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 1458 mm | 1445.0 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 904 mm | 833.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Vizio 65" TV for its value-driven performance, highlighting Dolby Vision HDR for dramatic imaging, Full Array LED for uniform lighting, and low-lag gaming features such as auto game mode and VRR. Editors also praise the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6 and the updatable VIZIO OS, positioning the set as an affordable option with solid picture quality and decent smart capabilities.
Everyday users consistently praise the sharp 4K HDR picture, large screen size, and easy access to streaming and sports via VIZIO Home. Common praise centers on picture quality and feature set, while recurring complaints involve the mandatory Vizio account for full smart features, occasional OS glitches, and modest built-in audio that often requires a soundbar.
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.
“picture quality, features, and size”
