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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a smaller screen size, the Vizio D-Series may suit your needs, particularly for watching cartoons and animation where it performs well, but be aware that its picture quality in bright rooms and for gaming is not as strong. Conversely, the TCL S555 costs more but offers better overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and enhanced gaming features with a larger screen. Both are LED TVs with Full Array Local Dimming bringing decent contrast, but the TCL excels with better brightness, color, and sound, plus more HDMI ports for connectivity, though the Vizio may serve better as a simple, cost-effective option. Choose the Vizio for basic viewing and savings, or invest in the TCL for a more versatile and higher quality viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.6
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.2
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.7
5.6
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
7.1
7.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.3
5.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$430
$170
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The TCL S555 (LCD) has a price of $430 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.0
6.7
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S555 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
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How the TCL S555 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S555 (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50S555 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.3" x 43.8" x 3" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.2" x 43.8" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.5 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 11 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.1/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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TCL S555 (LCD)
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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