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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and would like a TV that's better in bright rooms, you should consider the TCL R655. However, it is typically more expensive. On the other hand, if cost is a significant factor and you still want good overall performance, the TCL S555 may suit you, acknowledging it won't perform as well in bright conditions or for gaming as the R655. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R655 (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
6.7
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 offers a very good gaming experience primarily because it has a high refresh rate of 144Hz, which allows for smoother motion in fast-paced games, and it has lower input lag, ensuring that the time between pressing a button and seeing the action on screen is minimal. In contrast, the TCL S555, while still providing a good gaming experience, operates at a lower refresh rate of 60Hz and has higher input lag, which might not be as suitable for competitive or fast-paced gaming.
Bright Room
9.5
7.3
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 is better suited for bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, meaning it's capable of maintaining visibility even in well-lit environments. In comparison, the TCL S555 has a very good SDR brightness, but its ability to handle reflections is poor, making it less optimal than the R655 when there's a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$1,000
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL R655 (LCD) has a price of $1,000 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.8
9.07/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.9
9.07/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
Sports
6.6
6.3
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R655 has good response time, which is crucial for smooth motion in sports, and very good reflection handling which benefits viewing in a bright room, but its viewing angles are limited; the S555, while having fair response time, potentially causing more blurring in fast scenes, manages reflections well and has slightly wider viewing angles but less gray uniformity which may affect the look of the playing field.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Both the TCL R655 and the TCL S555 are favorable for cartoons and animation due to their strong performance in color reproduction; they both have 'Very Good' and 'Good' colors out of the box, ensuring vibrant and varied colors immediately upon setup. Despite having equivalent color gamuts, the R655 slightly outperforms the S555 in color volume, providing richer and more nuanced colors, which enhances the viewing experience for colorful content like animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
7.0
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL R655 excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides excellent brightness for standard dynamic range (SDR) content, making it suitable for clear daytime viewing of news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL S555, while offering very good performance for SDR brightness, shines with rich colors straight out of the box, enhancing the visual presentation of regular TV programs without additional tweaking.
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How the TCL R655 (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R655 (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 2, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R655 | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 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 2.7" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 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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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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