I didn't put them through my usual TV review process and measurements, but I did some basic measurements, and saw enough to convince me the TCLs are still "good enough." None were as good as the Vizio, however.Ĭomparing black levels in the dark parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 and Black Panther, the Vizio showed a clear advantage, with deeper, more realistic letterbox bars and shadows.
Is a 'good enough' picture good enough for you?Īs I mentioned at the start, don't expect any of these TCLs to perform like champs, but do expect to feel satisfied for the price.įor this review I compared the 2019 TCL 50S425 and 43S325 side-by-side to two 2017 TCL 4 series sets - the 55S405 and the 43S305 - as well as to the 65-inch Vizio E series.
Both have dual-band (5GHz and 2.4GHz) Wi-Fi, but only the S425 has 802.11ac. The S425 has an Ethernet port while the S325 does not. Overall Roku still provides one of the snappiest, easiest to use streaming experiences around.Ĭonnectivity is solid, with everything you'll likely need. At times it could take a while - Amazon Prime video took around 10 seconds to load at first - but after that initial load, the app would typically launch in a second or two. The exceptions came when I encountered a "loading" screen, which typically occurred with less frequently used apps or during first launch. But I still like Roku better overall because its menu system is more neutral - it doesn't force-feed you Amazon Prime TV shows and movies.Īs usual with Roku devices, navigating the menus was quick and responsive and apps loaded quickly. Amazon has its advantages, especially when it comes to voice control with Alexa. Roku TV's main competitor is Amazon's Fire TV Edition sets byĪnd Insignia.
) to these Roku TVs too, and they have some cool features for people who use an over-the-air antenna to get free TV. Of course you can connect other gear (like game consoles or Since the apps are built-in, you can get to them faster and easier than via an external streamer, which requires switching inputs and probably juggling a second remote.
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