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TCL S355 (LCD)
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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a cost-effective option, you might lean towards the TCL S355. It's a basic TV with a decent screen size for small rooms and casual viewing. However, keep in mind that it has poor picture and gaming quality, and it won't perform well in dark or bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is a bit more expensive but offers better picture quality overall, especially in color performance and sports viewing, making it a good fit if you watch a lot of live sports or colorful content. It also supports most HDR formats, unlike the TCL, which can enhance the viewing experience for movies and streaming content in high dynamic range. If you can stretch your budget a bit, the Vizio may offer a more enjoyable viewing experience, particularly in a mixed or bright room setting, where you'll benefit from its fair handling of reflections and good black uniformity. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 40" TCL S355 (LCD) and the 43" Vizio V-Series (LCD). At the time of writing the 40" TCL S355 (LCD) cost $168 and the 43" Vizio V-Series (LCD) cost $230. The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has dropped in price by $31.
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
6.8
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S355 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.3
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
7.0
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
6.3
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$168
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $199.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.1
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
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How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
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TCL S355 (LCD)
- Picture Quality Score: 5.3
$168
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S355 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | V435-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 22.3" x 38.1" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 24.5" x 38.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 15.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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