The UnveilingThis 55S405 television peaks out with a 73 overall rating which is derived from a secret formula created by us to evaluate televisions objectively. A 55 inch screen and 4K resolution are factored into this rating. The features this TV has to offer are 4K Resolution, Roku TV Built-in, WiFi Built-in. This is just a couple of features this TV has to offer. Make sure to check out the specs tab for the full feature set. Every single person has different needs and desires as far as the hardware specs of a television. It is because of this that you should take a good look at each TV.
Series MembershipThis TV is part of the S405 series by TCL. Other models in this series are: the 43-inch
43S405, the 49-inch
49S405 and the 65-inch
65S405.
Cables go HereHow you connect to your TCL TV is important. This 55 inch 55S405 TV has the following input output specs. It has 3 HDMI ports , 1 composite input , 1 USB ports , 2 audio-out port , 1 RF cable input , 1 ethernet port and WiFi. Three HDMI ports is fine for most consumers. The old composite style connections are hard to find on televisions these days and for a very good reason, it is considered old technology compared to the quality of new television being produced today. Newer than composite, component inputs are still used by some TCL televisions because they are able to transmit up to 1080p resolution. This TCL TV has built-in WiFi which offers a great way to get to the Internet. This opens up a multitude of possibilities through your TV. Having an Ethernet port gives you a reliable way to get connected online. If you are able to connect through this port then you will find that it is a more stable connection and will typically be faster than going wireless. All in all, the hardware of a TV has proven to be as significant as the size of the screen or its resolution. HDMI port type, WiFi connections, and even the audio in connections can determine the type of shows and quality of the picture. Finding and selecting the right TV can not be done without studying the hardware of the TV beforehand! It is always in your best interest to research everything about the television, not just the size!
Screen QualityThe TV can produce a max resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. This particular resolution is often called 4K resolution. The resolution of a TV is typically aligned with the quality of the picture. Higher resolution televisions will produce a higher quality picture. The resolution, more than the size of the screen, is probably the number one factor when determining the quality of the picture. It should be noted that vertical refresh rate, backlighting and panel technology all contribute, in some way, to the overall picture quality on the 55S405.
The SizeThe TCL 55S405 displays a 55 inch screen. Most of the time the screen size is actually smaller than the one listed. The 55S405 has an actual 54.6 inch screen. This TCL 55 inch TV is considered an average sized TV to have in your main living area. Because this TV is average sized it is pretty adaptable as it can be put into most rooms of the house. Regardless of size, a person needs to pick a television that works for you.
The Smart OneThe 55S405 is a Smart TV and has Roku TV installed as its main OS. There are plenty of apps that can be installed and ran for the Roku TV system. The Roku TV system offers quite a few apps for users including Facebook, YouTube, Showtime, Hulu, and quite a few more! The apps I listed may or may not be available for the Roku TV operating system because of the always changing technology and licensing agreements. You should definitely see what is available for the Roku TV today before making a decision. You never know without even attempting to find the current state of the Roku TV system somewhere online.
The Final ResultsSo, in conclusion this 55 inch TV from TCL would probably be considered a good choice based on its 73 rating. All together with 3 HDMI portsits 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution 4K screen, smart WiFi functionality, and the Roku TV operating system, the TV rating of 73 is spot on. Not every TV has the features that are right for you. Never overlook the specs of any TV you are considering to see what extra features it offers.