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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S470G is a budget option that costs significantly less and can be better for bright rooms, whereas the TCL S555 provides overall better picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and superior movie, sports, and gaming experiences. The S555 is significantly more expensive. Both models aren't ideal for very wide viewing angles and neither has great built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
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
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
7.8
3.76/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.0
7.9
3.76/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G falls short in movie watching experiences primarily due to its poor contrast and black uniformity, which makes dark scenes appear washed out, whereas the TCL S555 excels with its excellent contrast and good black uniformity, providing deeper blacks and more defined dark scenes.
Gaming
5.6
6.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G has a poorer response time compared to the TCL S555, which means the S470G could show more motion blur during fast-paced games, impacting clarity. The TCL S555 also has a better input lag performance, which is crucial for gaming because it results in a more responsive gaming experience..
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 is better suited for cartoons and animation than the TCL S470G because it produces colors more accurately out of the box, making scenes appear vibrant and true to the original content. Additionally, the better color gamut and volume of the TCL S555 mean a wider range of colors can be displayed more intensely, which is especially important for the colorful imagery typically found in cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
7.0
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S555 is considered good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its very good SDR brightness and colors that look good right out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience in various lighting environments. In contrast, the TCL S470G is considered poor for such content because of its poor SDR brightness and local dimming which means it doesn't handle different lighting levels well, leading to a less enjoyable viewing experience especially in bright rooms.
Bright Room
5.3
7.3
7.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and lower performance in handling reflections, making it less suitable for well-lit environments. Conversely, the TCL S555 excels with very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, coupled with better control over reflections, ensuring a clearer picture when watching TV in sunny rooms.
Cost
$400
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The TCL S470G (LCD) has a price of $400 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S470G handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, which might be more suitable if you often watch sports with a group in a well-lit room; however, this TV struggles with motion processing, resulting in potential motion blur during fast-paced games. On the other hand, the TCL S555 has good motion processing and faster response time which is vital for clarity during fast movements in sports, but its poor handling of reflections and narrower viewing angles might be an issue if you're not seated directly in front of the TV or if the room is bright.
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How the TCL S470G (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S470G (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 6, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S470G | 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 | 5.9/10 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 30.9 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 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 | 3.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 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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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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