Name: 43S517
Brand: TCL
SKU: 248486
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

they are fairly sturdy
It also has excellent color accuracy
color quality

does not have perks like voice remote or local dimming
lack of a subwoofer
low-end audio was muted

Panel design: Flat screen
Screen size: 42.5 in
Resolution: 3840, 2160 px
Screen technology: LED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Smart tv: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

TCL 43S517 - Pros & Cons

they are fairly sturdy
It also has excellent color accuracy
color quality
sharp detail and Dolby Vision HDR support
The interface is uncluttered and easy to navigate
enhanced remote and better design
The menu interface is really convenient and easy to use
The picture quality is really nice
All streaming services work amazingly with no hiccups
Really solid sound for an affordable TV
impressive
DTS passthrough with the new firmware and now it works properly
Motion looks good without much trail
straightforward and easy to use
Apps are responsive and open quickly
excellent input lag and good response time
better black frame insertion performance and can make the image crisper
Functionality is very similar to the R617
it has a low input lag which is excellent
better gray uniformity and better reflection handling
looks simple and clean
better color accuracy and uniformity

does not have perks like voice remote or local dimming
lack of a subwoofer
low-end audio was muted
Gunshots seemed muffled
and explosions lacked the rich booming sound quality
some inconsistent backlighting
particularly some unwanted brightness in the corners of the screen
Viewing angles were somewhat limited
Vertical angles were just as limited
no headphone jack on the side of the remote
the image quality degrades rapidly when viewing off-angle
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
The buttons are a little difficult to access
poor viewing angle
not as wide as many competing sets
Lacks the full-array local dimming and overall image quality
pictures looked no more dynamic than the standard ones
faint horizontal and vertical bands in dim full-raster patterns
input lag for gaming was minimal with Game mode engaged

TCL 43S517 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	42.5 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in
Refresh rate	120 Hz Best: Panasonic TC-P55VT60 Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL - Video Reviews (1)

TCL 43S517 - Full Specifications

Panel design	Flat screen
Screen size	42.5 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Screen Technology	LED
Aspect ratio	16:9
Refresh rate	120.0 Hz
Number of colors	1.07 billion

Smart Tv	yes
Sleep timer	yes

3D Support	no

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet	yes

Height	24.0 in
Width	37.8 in
Weight	18.81 lb
Depth	8.4 in

Technology	CMI 120 Hz

Tuner type	Analog & Digital
CI+	no

Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital

Vesa mount	yes
Vesa interface type	200x200mm

Number of HDMI ports	3
HDMI version	2.0a
USB 2.0 ports	1
Number of composite Inputs	1
DVI port	no

Height	22.1 in
Width	37.8 in
Weight	18.5 lb
Depth	2.9 in
Colour of product	Black

Height	26.2 in
Width	45.1 in
Weight	25.6 lb
Depth	5.2 in

Video quality standards	1080p

CPU Cores	2

TCL 43S517 - Q&A (1)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
What are people's experiences with TCL TVs?
palmer_fritsch
over 1 year ago
I have had TCL TVs for years, and I’ve always been satisfied with their quality.
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TCL 43S517 TCL - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.1

Based on 5 reviews

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

RTINGS.com

Published: 23.05.2018

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

3.5

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...

PCMAG

Published: 12.03.2019

TCL 43S517 Review

4.0

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

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

Tom's Guide

Published: 24.09.2018

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

4.0

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.

TCL 43S517 TCL 55S517 Review 2018 (49S517, 65S517, 43S517, 5-series) Roku 4K TV 2019

lcdtvbuyingguide.com

Published: 15.06.2016

TCL 55S517 Review 2018 (49S517, 65S517, 43S517, 5-series) Roku 4K TV 2019

4.7

The S517 Model from TCL is still super cost effective but adds 4K resolution and HDR capability to the models below it. There are lots of reasons to purchase this TV, the best of which is still price and the Roku OS, and gaming input lag.