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If you're on a budget and want a more affordable option, the TCL S555 is significantly less expensive than the Vizio P-Series and offers good performance for movies, TV, and sports. However, the Vizio P-Series, while more expensive, has better overall picture quality and motion handling, which makes it a superior choice for fast-paced content like sports and gaming. Additionally, if you have a bright room, the Vizio's higher brightness and superior reflection handling may be beneficial. Keep in mind, both models have similar sound capabilities, yet neither excels in this department; you might consider investing in a soundbar for a better audio experience with either TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
6.7
7.7
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) offers a better gaming experience than the TCL S555 (LCD) due to the former having a higher refresh rate, which is better for fast-moving content, whereas the TCL has lower input lag which is crucial for responsiveness but doesn’t make up for the slower refresh rate.
Bright Room
7.3
8.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Vizio P-Series is better suited for bright rooms than the TCL S555 because it handles reflections more effectively and has higher SDR and HDR brightness, meaning it can maintain a clearer picture in well-lit environments. While both TVs have a very good SDR brightness, the Vizio P-Series also offers very good performance in HDR brightness and dealing with reflections, compared to the TCL S555 which has good HDR brightness but poor performance with reflections.
Cost
$600
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL S555 (LCD) has a price of $600 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.9
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.7
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL S555 boasts better contrast and black uniformity, essential for deep blacks in dark scenes when watching movies, and comes with very good colors out of the box, requiring less calibration for an optimal viewing experience. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series, while having slightly lower contrast, compensates with effective local dimming and also has good black uniformity, leading to a similarly enhanced movie-watching experience; however, its out-of-the-box colors, while good, might not be as immediately accurate as the TCL S555.
Sports
6.3
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
For watching sports, the TCL S555 has poorer handling of reflections which can be distracting and its motion processing capability is also lower, potentially resulting in blurriness during fast-paced scenes. The Vizio P-Series, while better at managing reflections making it more suitable for brighter rooms, also offers limited viewing angles and only fair gray uniformity, which might not produce the most consistent image across the screen.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.3
7.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S555 delivers colors accurately straight out of the box which is essential for enjoying animated content without the need for adjustments, and it has a good color gamut ensuring a wide spectrum of colors. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series also provides an excellent color gamut for vivid and diverse colors in cartoons, and while its out-of-the-box color accuracy is merely good, it outperforms the S555 in color volume, enhancing the representation of different colors at various brightness levels.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.0
7.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S555 is recognized for its excellent SDR brightness which benefits the viewing of news and talk shows in well-lit rooms, and it offers good upscaling for lower-resolution content often found on regular TV programming. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series also provides very good SDR brightness, but it further includes a better color gamut which enhances the viewing experience with more vivid and accurate colors straight out of the box.
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How the TCL S555 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S555 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 3, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S555 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35" x 56.9" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45.9 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 13 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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