A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated 24 hours ago |
Report incorrect information
TCL S355 (LCD)
This configuration is out of stock.
TCL R745 (LCD)
This configuration is out of stock.
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
Choose the TCL R745 if you're looking for a big screen and a TV that's better for gaming, offers richer color volume, and has a more pronounced HDR experience, but it is more expensive. It also performs better in bright rooms but not as well in dark rooms. The TCL S355 is budget-friendly and works decently for various content but has lower performance for gaming and is less suitable for bright rooms. It doesn't support advanced HDR formats and its smaller screen size may not be as immersive for movie watching. Consider what's most important for you: size and features, or budget-friendliness. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 40" TCL S355 (LCD) and the 85" TCL R745 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- The TCL S355 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R745 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
7.4
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has poorer input lag compared to the TCL R745, making the latter more suitable for gaming where quick response is crucial. Additionally, while both TVs have a fair response time, the TCL R745's higher refresh rate provides a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
5.9
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation, though the TCL R745 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL S355 and R745 both have subpar performance for cartoons and animation due to their inadequate colors out of the box and insufficient color gamut, which are very important for animated content. While the S355 is rated as poor in both categories, the R745 shows a slight improvement with a fair rating for color gamut but still struggles with colors out of the box.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
6.1
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 is considered poor for news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has poor upscaling of low-resolution content and poor SDR brightness, making it less suitable for daytime viewing and content that doesn’t come in high-definition format.
Bright Room
4.7
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL R745 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL S355 has poor SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which means it does not get bright enough and might have trouble with some reflections in well-lit rooms. The TCL R745 also struggles with poor brightness both in SDR and HDR, but better reflections handling helps it cope slightly better with ambient light; however, both would still underperform in bright conditions compared to TVs that excel in these areas.
Cost
$168
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.3
5.6
6.43/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.2
6.43/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL S355 struggles with movie and cinematic TV watching due to its lack of local dimming and poor black uniformity which are crucial for good contrast, while the TCL R745 also falls short in these areas but offers slightly better gray uniformity and viewing angles which are only somewhat important.
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S355 has fair response time and motion processing that make it adequate for sports, but the screen might not handle reflections very well, making it less ideal for bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745 also has fair response time and slightly better motion processing, with a good reflections handling score, which would make it a better option for watching sports in rooms with more light.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
0
Spec Comparison
| TCL S355 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
Shopping
TCL S355 (LCD)
Start shopping
Pricing last updated 24 hours ago |
Get a great deal on the TCL S355 (LCD) or the TCL R745 (LCD)
Perfectrec constantly monitors the prices from 1 retailers and sends you a weekly update.
Only the products you care about. No spam.
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
169,830
Recommendations made
25,475
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.