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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S555 tends to be more expensive, but offers better overall picture quality and is especially good for watching movies and series. It also has superior sound, with great speaker quality. Conversely, the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly and has very good picture quality for its price, making it a cost-effective choice for general TV viewing. In bright rooms, the TCL S555 performs slightly better, which could be important if you often watch TV during the day in well-lit spaces. For gaming, both TVs are capable, but the S555 has a slight edge in performance. If sound quality is a priority, the S555 has advantages, providing a better audio experience right out of the box. Ultimately, if you're on a budget and looking for good value, the TCL Q6 could be the right choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for improved picture quality, especially for movies and a better sound system, the TCL S555 would be the ideal choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S555 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.9
7.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which contribute to deep blacks and good shadow detail crucial for dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL Q6 struggles with these aspects, as it has lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and worse black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scene performance and a less immersive cinematic experience.
Gaming
5.8
6.7
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 is rated higher in response time than the TCL Q6 and both have the same top-tier input lag rating, which may give the S555 a slight edge in gaming performance. However, both TVs have a slower refresh rate, so while the S555 might handle motion slightly better due to its response time, neither will be as smooth for gaming as TVs with faster refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
8.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S555 displays cartoons and animation better than the TCL Q6 due to its superior color performance right out of the box, making colors more vibrant and accurate for animated content. While both TVs have a good color gamut supporting a wide range of colors necessary for animation, the S555's higher contrast and better gray uniformity contribute to a more consistent and enjoyable viewing experience for colorful animated shows and movies.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
7.0
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S555 is noted for good upscaling and vibrant colors right out of the box, which significantly enhances the viewing experience for news, talk shows, and other standard dynamic range (SDR) TV programs. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while offering a fair performance, may not provide the same level of clarity and color accuracy, making the S555 a preferable option for these types of content.
Cost
$700
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.3
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 and TCL S555 both offer a fair experience for watching sports as they have similar poor reflection handling and response time, which are very important factors in sports viewing. However, the TCL Q6 has a slight edge in viewing angles, making it a marginally better choice for group watching in a well-lit room.
Bright Room
7.2
7.3
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The TCL Q6 has very good SDR brightness and handles reflections well, making it suitable for viewing in well-lit environments. Conversely, while the TCL S555 also has very good SDR brightness, it has slightly poorer performance in handling reflections compared to the Q6, which could affect viewing quality in bright rooms.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q6 (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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.
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