A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV on a budget with decent performance for various content types, the TCL S355 is a cost-effective choice, yet it has limitations in a bright room, and may not be ideal for a cinematic movie-watching experience or gaming. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro is pricier, but it offers superior picture quality, better performance for movies, sports, and gaming, and is more suitable for bright rooms. Additionally, the Vizio has voice command capabilities for easier control. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
7.2
6.43/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S355 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.6
6.43/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
8.1
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 exhibits poor response time and input lag, which can detract from the gaming experience by causing delays between player actions and on-screen reactions. Conversely, the Vizio Quantum Pro is rated better in these areas, offering a more responsive gaming experience with less delay and smoother motion, making it well-suited for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
7.5
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has poor performance in colors out of the box and color gamut, which are very important for watching cartoons and animation, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers fair and very good performance in these areas, respectively, resulting in brighter, more diverse, and accurate colors suitable for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
6.6
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 has limited upscaling capabilities, subpar colors out of the box, an inadequate color gamut, and no local dimming feature, leading to poorer performance when watching news or TV programs especially in terms of picture quality and detail. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers better upscaling, nicer colors right out of the box, a very good color gamut, and has a local dimming feature that helps improve the contrast, which means clearer and more vibrant imagery for the same type of content.
Bright Room
4.7
7.7
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S355 struggles in bright rooms because it has poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair performance when handling reflections, while the Vizio Quantum Pro excels in bright rooms with its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling. Contrast and color performance, also important for picture quality, are less capable on the TCL S355 and better on the Vizio Quantum Pro, contributing to the overall superior performance of the latter in brighter environments.
Cost
$168
$598
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
8.9/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S355 has fair response time and poor reflection handling, which might make watching sports less enjoyable, especially in well-lit rooms, and it has only average viewing angles meaning the picture quality deteriorates at an angle. The Vizio Quantum Pro, in comparison, also has a fair response time but excellent reflection handling and wider viewing angles that can maintain image accuracy across different seating positions, although its gray uniformity is just somewhat above average which may affect the look of sports fields.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S355 (LCD) | Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | VQP65C | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 35.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 39.68 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 400 x 300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
Get a great deal on the TCL S355 (LCD) or the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
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.
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
121,530
Recommendations made
18,230
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.
Featured in
