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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you’re considering price as a significant factor in your decision, the TCL S555 is a more cost-effective choice compared to the Vizio V-Series '22. For viewers who enjoy movies and TV shows in darker settings, the TCL S555 typically delivers better picture quality. However, if you often watch TV in a room with lots of natural light, the Vizio V-Series '22 may serve you better as it handles reflections and maintains color accuracy in bright rooms more effectively. Both TVs offer a similar audio experience and have a 60Hz refresh rate which is fine for casual viewing but may not be as suitable for high-end gaming. 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 V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S555 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.2
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
5.8
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
6.7
5.8
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 is considered fair for gaming due to its good response time and best input lag, allowing quick on-screen reaction to user inputs, whereas the Vizio V-Series '22 is rated poor for gaming as it has fair response time and very good input lag, which, while decent, does not match the TCL's performance. Both TVs have a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard, but it's the faster response time and lower input lag on the TCL that provide a better gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
6.7
7.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S555 has colors that look good right away, with a good color gamut and color volume that help deliver vibrant and varied colors, which is essential for cartoons and animation. The Vizio V-Series '22, despite an excellent colors out of the box performance, falls short because of its poor color gamut, which limits its ability to display a wide range of colors, making it less ideal for animation where vivid and diverse colors are important.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.0
5.7
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 performs better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its higher SDR brightness, ensuring clearer visibility in diverse lighting conditions. Conversely, although the Vizio V-Series '22 has excellent color accuracy out of the box, its lower SDR brightness might make it less ideal in well-lit environments, which is a crucial factor for daytime viewing.
Bright Room
7.3
5.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 is better for watching TV in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture more visible in well-lit conditions, while the Vizio V-Series '22 performs less effectively because of its lower brightness and inferior handling of reflections. Additionally, the TCL's ability to handle reflections is poorer compared to the Vizio, but the overall higher brightness levels of the TCL make it more suitable for bright environments.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.0
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S555's sports viewing is fair due to its good response time but poor reflections handling, which can be bothersome in a bright room, and restricted viewing angles that limit the view from the side. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 offers fair sports performance with a slower response time, leading to more motion blur, and fair reflections handling, but like the TCL, its narrow viewing angles curtail off-center viewing, and both have fair gray uniformity, affecting the look of playing fields.
Cost
$433
$418
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The TCL S555 (LCD) has a price of $433 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $418.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S555 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$433 | $418 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 2, 2022 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55S555 | V555M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.7" x 48.3" x 3" | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30" x 48.3" | 30.5" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 28.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 12 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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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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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