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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and need a smaller screen, the TCL S355 could be a good choice. Its overall picture quality is decent for casual viewing, especially in a dim or average-lit room. However, if you're willing to invest more, the Vizio P-Series offers significantly better performance across the board. It excels in bright rooms due to its superior brightness and reflection handling. It's also a better choice for watching sports, movies, and for gaming, offering a larger screen, higher picture quality, better contrast, and support for advanced HDR formats. Keep in mind, the Vizio is also larger, which matters if space is a constraint. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
7.9
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S355 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.7
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has a lower contrast ratio and lacks local dimming, which affects its ability to display deep blacks and reduce screen glare, diminishing the movie-watching experience especially in dark scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series benefits from a higher contrast ratio and effective local dimming, which enhances on-screen black levels and overall picture quality, making it more suitable for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
5.5
7.7
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has a lower response time and input lag score compared to the Vizio P-Series, which directly impacts its performance for gaming; lower response time and input lag are critical for smooth gameplay without delays or motion blur. Additionally, the Vizio P-Series supports a higher refresh rate, which allows for a more fluid gaming experience with less motion blur during fast-moving scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
8.3
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 is poor at displaying cartoons and animation because its color performance right out of the box, color gamut, and color volume are all rated poorly, which affects the vibrancy and range of colors displayed. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series is very good for cartoons and animation as it has good out-of-box color accuracy, a very good color gamut, and very good color volume, enhancing the vividness and variety of colors, thus making animated content pop.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.2
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 struggles with upscaling lower-resolution content, which is common in news and TV programs, and it also has subpar SDR brightness, making it appear dim in bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series excels in both upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clear and visible content in various lighting conditions, hence offering a better viewing experience for news, talk shows, and regular TV programs.
Bright Room
4.7
8.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very effective handling of reflections, which help maintain picture quality despite ambient light. In contrast, the TCL S355 struggles with lower brightness levels and only fair reflection handling, resulting in a poorer viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$168
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
While both the TCL S355 and Vizio P-Series are fair choices for watching sports, the TCL S355 has a slightly better viewing angle which is advantageous for group viewings, and the Vizio P-Series excels in handling reflections in bright rooms, which reduces distraction during sports. However, they both have similar response times which is somewhat limiting for fast-paced sports action, and gray uniformity is also comparable, with the Vizio P-Series having a slight edge.
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How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S355 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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