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TCL 49S305

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User ratings:
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
The S305 Model from TCL is a cost effective choice for that second bedroom or guest house or cabin. The picture quality will not hold up to the highest standards, but this TV is all about low cost value.Read more
The TCL S305 1080p Roku TV is a passable budget LED TV. It has decent picture quality, and it sports some of the best smart features available. Unfortunately, i...Read more
With the TCL S305 series you're not paying extra for 4K resolution you can't see, or extras you'll never use. It's just a great streaming set for smaller rooms.Read more
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Pros

  • apps launched quickly and performed well
  • Simplicity and customization reign with
  • significantly better contrast ratio and better black uniformity

Cons

  • side-mounted and the shortcut key varies
  • lacks a voice remote
  • central directional cursor has a cheaper feel than Roku's device remote

Key specs

  • Flat screen
  • 49 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LED
  • yes
  • yes

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TCL 49S305 - Pros & Cons

TCL 49S305

Pros

  • apps launched quickly and performed well
  • Simplicity and customization reign with
  • significantly better contrast ratio and better black uniformity
  • the higher native contrast ratio and better black uniformity
  • better HDR peak brightness and better color volume
  • DTS passthrough with the new firmware and now it works properly
  • Upscaling of lower resolution content is good
  • decent motion performance and viewing angles

Cons

  • side-mounted and the shortcut key varies
  • lacks a voice remote
  • central directional cursor has a cheaper feel than Roku's device remote
  • it cannot get very bright
  • Passable TV for mixed usage
  • support local dimming and has some uniformity issues
  • It also only has a 1080p resolution
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

TCL 49S305 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
49 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL 49S305 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat screen
Screen size49.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLED
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Features
Smart Tvyes
Sleep timeryes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetno
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Body with stand
Height8.46 in
Width43.66 in
Weight25.4 lb
Depth27.68 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMI 120 Hz
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Video
File formats supportedH.264
Video quality standards1080p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports3
USB 2.0 ports1
Number of composite Inputs1
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height8.46 in
Width43.66 in
Weight24.89 lb
Depth27.68 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height6.06 in
Width50.59 in
Weight33.71 lb
Depth30.47 in
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Image
File formats supported
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital

TCL 49S305 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are your experiences with TCL TVs?
    lakeisha
    over 1 year ago
    I have owned a TCL TV for several years, and I have never had any problems with it.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I stream Netflix on 49S305?
    dayle
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this TV is a Smart TV so you can stream shows and movies from Netflix, Amazon Prime and other services.
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