TCL S517 (2018) Series

5 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of TCL S517 (2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the TCL S517 (2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

TCL 55S517

The TCL 5-series is a budget-friendly 4K TV lines that offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price.

Excellent color range and accuracy. Affordable.

Relatively dim panel. Muddy shadow details.

Bottom Line: The TCL 5-series is a budget-friendly 4K TV lines that offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

TCL 5 series review: Same Roku TV, better styling

The TCL 5 series is a solid choice if you want a Roku TV with sleeker looks, but how is the picture?

The affordable TCL 5 series has a clean, minimalist look that outclasses most budget TVs. Roku TV delivers the simplest, most comprehensive smart TV experience on the market, with more apps than competitors, including support for 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision.

Vizio's E series has a superior picture for a similar price. Image quality with HDR sources isn't significantly better than non-HDR.

The TCL 5 series is a solid choice if you want a Roku TV with sleeker styling, just don't expect a better picture.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Daniel O'Keeffe (rtings.com)

TCL 5 Series 2018 Review (43S517, 49S517, 55S517, 65S517)

The TCL 5 Series (S515/S517) is a 4k TV with decent picture quality. It has a VA-type panel which can produce deep dark scenes, but doesn't support more advanced...

Wide color gamut for HDR High native contrast ratio Low input lag for gaming

Image degrades when viewed at an angle Can't produce bright HDR highlights

Decent TV for mixed usage. It is well suited for use for gaming or as a PC monitor. HDR is supported and the TV has a wide color gamut but it doesn't add much. The viewing experience is decent for movies and TV shows, but it doesn't get bright enough...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Daniel O'Keeffe , Eric Bousquet, Ian Cumming, Dimi (rtings.com)

TCL 5 Series 2018 S517 TV

Low input lag for gaming ; Wide color gamut for HDR ; High native contrast ratio

Image degrades when viewed at an angle ; Can't produce bright HDR highlights

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (tomsguide.com)

TCL 43S517 Roku Smart 4K TV Review: A Steal for Under $400

On the whole, we are impressed with the TCL 43S517 43-Inch Roku Smart 4K TV, which not only has an attractive price, but also brings premium features to the table, like Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos sound and Roku voice search.

Super affordable ; A slick design ; Great color reproduction and accuracy ; Dolby Vision support ; Dolby Atmos support ; Better-than-average Roku experience

Inconsistent backlight ; Limited port selection

The TCL 43S517 Roku Smart 4K TV offers a 43-inch 4K TV that's packed with premium features, excellent performance and a sweet bargain price.

Sep, 2018