If you're looking for better viewing angles in a bright room, the Samsung N5200 is a good choice, while its upscaling and motion processing capabilities make it suitable for regular TV shows and movies. However, the TCL S355 tends to be less expensive, which could make it a more cost-effective option for similar content, though it may not handle reflections or offer the same viewing angle as the Samsung. Neither TV is well-suited for dark room viewing or gaming due to their poor contrast and black levels. Both models have their limitations, so the decision largely depends on whether you prefer the slightly better performance of the Samsung in certain areas or the cost savings of the TCL. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
Good motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Sports
6.7/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.9/10
5.5/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for gaming, though the TCL S355 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
5.7/10
4.7/10
8.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$270
$168
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The Samsung N5200 (LCD) has a price of $270 and the TCL S355 (LCD) costs $168.
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.2/10
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
5.3/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6/10
5.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Samsung N5200 (LCD) and the TCL S355 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung N5200 (LCD)
TCL S355 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$270
$168
Brand
Brand
Samsung
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
August 2, 2019
August 2, 2022
Full name
Full name
UN40N5200
40S355
Screen Size
Screen Size
40"
40"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED ADS / IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.4/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
0
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10
None
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.7/10
5.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.8/10
4.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
4.9/10
5.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.7/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.7/10
5.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.7/10
5.3/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.4/10
5.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9"
20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
21.8" x 36.3"
22.7" x 35.6"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
15.4 lbs
13.2 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
100 x 100
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
8 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
No
Contrast
Contrast
5.1/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
5.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
5.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.9/10
5.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
8.2/10
6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.3/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.3/10
7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
7/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
5.5/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
5.5/10
5.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.9/10
6.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
4.3/10
5.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.2/10
4.8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
16 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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