Brand Name | TCL |
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Item Weight | 26.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 43.14 x 10 x 27.12 inches |
Item model number | 49S517 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Pairs 4K |
Special Features | Flat |
Item Weight | 26.5 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 49 Inches |
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TCL 49S517 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model)
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Screen Size | 49 Inches |
Brand | TCL |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 43.1"W x 27"H |
Resolution | UHD |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Special Feature | Flat |
Model Name | 5 Series |
Included Components | Power Cable, Remote Control, Stand |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, HDMI |
About this item
- Your purchase includes One TCL 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV, 2018 Model – 49S517, One start guide, one Remote control Roku TV RC580 with batteries
- TV dimensions: Without stand- 43.1" W x 25" H x 2.9" D. With Stand- 43.1" W x 27" H x 10" D. Weight without stand: 25.8 lbs. Screen size: 49” Diagonal
- Inputs: AV Input Composite plus LandR Video, RF Input (NTSC, ATSC) 1, Ethernet 1, USB 1 USB 2.0, HDMI 3 HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2 (1 ARC), SPDIF Digital Audio Optical 1, Audio Output Headphone 1
- Pairs 4K ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) for the most lifelike picture. With the combination of 4K ultra HD, HDR support, a dedicated game mode, and an amazingly low input lag, this is one of the best reviewed gaming TVs out there.
- Smart functionality offers access to thousands of streaming channels featuring more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes via Roku TV. Contrast Control Zones is not included in 5 Series.
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Smart Features | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Remote Control | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | — | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 3.9 | — | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | — | Sales On The Go | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display type | 4K Ultra HD | LED | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
display size | 49 inches | 50 inches | 50 inches | 43 inches | 55 inches | 65 inches |
model year | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
resolution | UHD | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
operating system | Roku OS | Roku OS | Roku OS | — | — | Google TV |
hardware interface | usb, hdmi, ethernet | usb, hdmi | — | — | hdmi | hdmi |
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ASIN | B07989K4HB |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #220,095 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #904 in LED & LCD TVs |
Date First Available | April 17, 2018 |
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The 5 series 4K TCL Roku TV delivers stunning Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail, as well as the most streaming channels of any 4K TV. To make the most of all this content, Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) technology delivers bright and accurate colors for a lifelike viewing experience. In addition, your favorite HD shows, movies, and sporting events are upscaled to near Ultra HD resolution with 4K upscaling. The simple, intuitive interface allows seamless access to over 500, 000 streaming movies and TV episodes, your cable box, Blu ray player, gaming console, and other devices without flipping through inputs or complicated menus.
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Customers like the picture quality, value, and ease of setup of the television. For example, they mention that it has an excellent picture, it's amazing for the price, and it'll work beautifully with Apple TV 4K. Some appreciate the quality, saying that it'd be a really nice TV. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, sound quality, remote control, and color.
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Customers like the picture quality of the TV. They mention that it has an excellent, decent to great picture, and the Dolby Vision is breathtakingly beautiful. They also love the picture coming over cable, antenna, and streaming. HDR on YouTube is stunning. The picture quality for the price is superb, and it's big enough to see clearly. The TV is very well-built and exceeds expectations for picture and audio quality.
"...The picture is beautiful, I have watched several fast paced shows on Netflix, SNL broadcast over the air, some children's movies, and everything is..." Read more
"...This TV is also very awesome at upscaling 1080p content to 4K. I had read that some 4K TVs don't display non 4K content very well, but this TV does..." Read more
"...But it looks a lot better and offers features you don't expect at a sub $500 price." Read more
"...We were not disappointed. I am nearsighted but the picture is big enough to see clearly from my bed on the other side of the room without my glasses...." Read more
Customers like the value of the TV. They mention that it is amazing for the price, an outstanding budget TV, and worth the upgrade. Some say that the picture quality is great and works beautifully with AppleTV 4K.
"...Neat neat!Overall great TV for my money...." Read more
"...In short, this set offers a lot of value. You can certainly buy better TV's - this will not compete with a $1500 OLED set...." Read more
"...Taken together, it is an attractive package at a lower price than its competitors, but a few enhancements, which should not have added much to its..." Read more
"...Pros:-Affordable 4K with HDR and DolbyVision-Works beautifully with AppleTV 4K and supports all video modes and refresh rates..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the TV. They mention that it's pretty decent as a computer monitor, and is very pleased with it'll quality. They say it'd be a great entry level TV into the 4K world, with a good TV guide. They also say the frame of the television feels very sturdy in their hands.
"...The Netflix app is beautifully done, and the spotify app makes it so easy to beam music from your phone to your TV...." Read more
"Overall this TV is pretty great, especially if you can grab it during one of the semi frequent sales...." Read more
"...with the VESA mounting holes was fairly easy, and the frame of the TV felt very sturdy in my hands.Pros:..." Read more
"...The reflections on this is much less. Delivered in good condition. Easy setup...." Read more
Customers find the TV super easy to setup. They mention that the picture quality is amazing, and it connects easily. They also appreciate the simple TV interface and the Roku remote, which is easy to learn. Customers also mention that mounting it was very simple, and the TV boots up for programming.
"...THE APPS. Setting up the TV first time plugging in is super easy, remote is streamlined to no more than 15 buttons I believe, 4 of them being quick..." Read more
"...one, so if you've got to work in a budget, and want a really good, easy to use, crisp, clear, 4K TV, you'll be really happy here." Read more
"...remote is small, has large buttons (and not many of them) and overall easy to use. DirecTV Now is not intuitive at all with this remote...." Read more
"...One-person setup was easy: Remove from the box, attach the two plastic foot supports with the supplied screws, plug in the power cord and signal..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the television. Some mention that the sound was decent the few days they used it, while others say that it kind of sucks, the speakers aren't that great, and it started letting out very loud electronic shrieks once or twice a day. The sound is also noticeably tinny, and annoying.
"...But the built in speakers work, they go loud enough to hear easily, even in a house with other people walking around talking, and you could..." Read more
"...No crazy bass but I didnt expect that without first buying a soundbar kit of some kind. Future purchase.THE APPS...." Read more
"...get an component to HDMI adapter ($20'ish bucks here) The TV has adequate sound but the Dolby Atmos support is there for those that want to spring..." Read more
"...However, Roku's voice search lacks the versatility of the Alexa voice activated intelligent assistant built into Roku's competitor, the Amazon Fire..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the television. Some mention that it works really well, has all the great functionality, and serves its purpose pretty well. However, others say that it just stopped working, wouldn't function properly unless the internet feed was functioning properly, and does not work well as a PC monitor at 4K settings.
"...I've used it and it works great, however it wont go directly from one app to another from a command...." Read more
"...It honestly struggles and you'll probably think you have a defective unit since it flickers green digital distortion/pixels and or goes black..." Read more
"...But the built in speakers work, they go loud enough to hear easily, even in a house with other people walking around talking, and you could..." Read more
"...settings (brightness, contrast, color, tint etc) , works well in most situations and sources...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the remote control. Some mention that it's straightforward, responsive, and streamlined to no more than 15 buttons. They also love the all-in-one remote for cable, DVD, and Roku. However, others say that it isn't great, basic, and functional. Some customers also mention that the remote is glitch filled and not programmable.
"...Setting up the TV first time plugging in is super easy, remote is streamlined to no more than 15 buttons I believe, 4 of them being quick keys to..." Read more
"...It's an option, and is easy to turn on or off depending on your taste...." Read more
"...The remote does not have a headphone jack which my other Roku has but I have wireless headphones so it’s not a big deal...." Read more
"...The TV's remote is small, has large buttons (and not many of them) and overall easy to use. DirecTV Now is not intuitive at all with this remote...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the television. Some mention that the colors are vivid, provide great contrast, and pop, while others say that they are too redish, have color artifacts, and look washed out.
"...Reproduction of colors is similar to my Samsung, but the backlight seems a bit off. Even at 100%, I would not recommend this TV for a bright room...." Read more
"...The picture out of the box needed some adjustment. To bright and too redish. I can't decide which looks the best...." Read more
"...The picture is very clean, sharp, accurate color, deep blacks, etc. No complaints...." Read more
"...Review:Picture is stunning! It's sharp/detailed, and color range is nuts...." Read more
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When deciding on this TV my process was to first go to walmart and target to compare picture and screen size. The TCL model each store had was the 2017 model of this TV, which still looked fantastic compared to the other bargain TVs (element, vizio) and I honestly couldn't tell a remarkable difference between it and the $800+ models of higher end brands.
I went on Amazon and filtered everything I wanted in a TV (55", 120hz refresh, 4k, price under 500) and both the '17 and '18 TCL models were included in the final lineup of 5 tvs. The 2 TCL models were both the highest/most rated tvs on Amazon in my final list, and after comparing the two model years I went with this newer model for the Dolby vision, better contrast, and darker blacks based on reviews.
Compared to what I've had for years, I am blown away. I currently have the TV mounted on the wall with a Mounting Dream fully movable mount, and it looks like modern art above my fireplace.
The picture is beautiful, I have watched several fast paced shows on Netflix, SNL broadcast over the air, some children's movies, and everything is clear and crisp and b-e-a-u-tiful. No lagging or pixelated images, with 2 clicks you can go from energy saver mode to normal mode for daytime sunlight viewing (or if you want to light up the living room in the evening...)
Sound is fine for what I need currently. I downloaded the spotify app to the TV and played music over my phone - cranked it and I could jam anywhere on the main floor. No crazy bass but I didnt expect that without first buying a soundbar kit of some kind. Future purchase.
THE APPS. Setting up the TV first time plugging in is super easy, remote is streamlined to no more than 15 buttons I believe, 4 of them being quick keys to highly used apps (Netflix for example!) I used a wired setup since my router is right there on the mantle and I want my TV to have the preference when divvying up the 12mbps service I have currently.
Downloading apps is quick and easy, and there are many to choose. The Netflix app is beautifully done, and the spotify app makes it so easy to beam music from your phone to your TV.
The remote is a smart/magic remote that has a voice control button. I've used it and it works great, however it wont go directly from one app to another from a command.
For example, you cant be on broadcast TV and ask it to play stranger things on Netflix and expect it to start playing. It will run a search for stranger things in all your downloaded apps (with Netflix being the top option since you mentioned it in the command) and other options listed below, and you will have to select the Netflix option. Once within apps it's completely responsive, ask it to do something in the app you're already in and it will do it no other clicking needed. Neat neat!
Overall great TV for my money. I cant imagine spending more, im super happy, and I don't see a need to pay more unless durability over time comes into play, which I will add to/edit this review if anything like that comes up.
I'll start off by telling you the worst thing about this TV in my opinion. That's the edge lit part of the display. The backlight for the screen only comes from the edges of the screen, not throughout the entire back of the display like you see on more expensive TVs.
What does that mean? It means when a scene is entirely black, like in a dark cave, or space, you can see, mainly in the corners that the display is brighter there where the backlights are.
How much does that affect the viewing experience? Not much. Again, it's only when a scene is full dark, most shows regular shows, movies and games aren't constantly giving you just a black screen to look at, and when things are going on, you're generally watching the center of the screen, not the corners. But you can definitely see it if you look for it in a dark scene.
Other than that? The picture is phenomenal. Like any TV you should probably load up a show or movie you're familiar with, and adjust picture and color options to fine tune things the way you like, but it looks really crisp, and really bright.
Some reviews complained about the brightness of the display, but I haven't had that issue at all, and I generally like my TVs set brighter than most people, and this one still seems fine, I don't even have the brightness turned up all the way. So the brightness of the display is perfect to me, with all the lights on and curtains open, or at night in the dark, it looks good.
This TV is a 60Hz refresh rate, and has the "Enhanced Motion" that most TVs have now a days, that adds extra frames, and can give the "soap opera look". Some people hate it, some people love it, I like it for most movies and shows, and like that it's there. It's an option, and is easy to turn on or off depending on your taste.
This TV also has a "game mode" which turns off any Enhanced Motion to create a lag free gaming experience.
This TV is also very awesome at upscaling 1080p content to 4K. I had read that some 4K TVs don't display non 4K content very well, but this TV does a crazy good job. I loaded up my original PS4, which does not display in 4K, and put in a Blu Ray, and it looked almost as good as the 4K content I had been watching. In fact most people would probably not be able to tell the difference, it looked really good.
Same goes for games, I also have a Nintendo Switch, which is on the lower end spec wise of the current consoles, and only does 720p & 1080p. But it looks REALLY good on this TV, crisp, bright, and clear.
None of the games I've played have had any lag as long as game mode is on, and some games that are slower paced, look really good with the Enhanced Motion option on too. But you'll probably want to switch back to Game Mode for anything competitive or fast paced.
The TVs menus are clear and easy to navigate, if you've owned a Roku you'll be right at home, or any other media box or stick for TV. You can install apps for Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and a ton more. I will point out that when using the Netflix app built into the TV, when you watch specially enhanced HDR content, the TV uses "Dolby Vision" which is just another way of doing HDR, and I don't feel like it does as good of a job at that. When I hooked up a PS4 Pro, and used it's Netflix app, it uses standard HDR instead of Dolby Vision, and I think I liked that better.
As for sound, it's a new thin bevel TV, so, not much room for speakers, but that's been the norm for years now. But the built in speakers work, they go loud enough to hear easily, even in a house with other people walking around talking, and you could definitely survive just using those. But if you're a big time audio person, you'll probably want to use a sound bar, or surround setup instead of just relying on the TVs regular speakers.
Overall, I've had this TV for a few weeks, and I'm happy with it. Can you buy a better TV? Of course, but not without spending a good bit more money. This TV, at this price, is probably the best you're going to get. I don't think you'd start seeing a better TV without spending hundreds more than this one, so if you've got to work in a budget, and want a really good, easy to use, crisp, clear, 4K TV, you'll be really happy here.