Name: 49S405
Brand: TCL
SKU: 246796
Rating: 4.2 (33 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.0 / 5

good motion handling and feels very responsive
the colors are tracking their target pretty well and the white balance and gamma too
matter the scene shown

the corners were darker than the rest of the picture
no submenus to get lost in
the panel reproduced only 96 percent of the Rec

Panel design: Flat screen
Screen size: 49 in
Resolution: 3840, 2160 px
Screen technology: LED
Smart tv: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

TCL 49S405 - Pros & Cons

good motion handling and feels very responsive
the colors are tracking their target pretty well and the white balance and gamma too
matter the scene shown
picture quality when viewed directly in front is pretty good
better HDR performance
better color volume and higher levels of brightness
much lower input lag and faster response time
Build Quality The build quality of the S405 is decent
better HDR peak brightness and better color volume
the higher native contrast ratio and better black uniformity
the built-in smarts are superb
Color accuracy was good and video processing fine
TCL S-Series is a perfectly good budget television with decent performance
The UI is simple and you can easily find what you want
Good build quality - the TV is stable and light at the same time
accessible interface makes the process simple
better-than-average color accuracy
s slim
lightweight
and relatively sleek
simplicity and unassuming size
Clean and easy to use The Roku OS
ability to both brighten and darken the picture in very bright and low-light conditions
Ultra-HD viewing more accessible and affordable
more and more channels and streaming sites are offering 4K content
bass levels are surprisingly great for a low-end TV
the Roku interface is user-friendly and intuitive
it is easy to use and has a lot of great features
This is also quite good for any gaming enthusiast
Vibrant colors also look very good on this television
it responds very quickly and serves up shows and movies without any delay
clearer and sharper images and a better viewing experience
The user interface is also quite straightforward and intuitive
Three HDMI ports is fine for most consumers

the corners were darker than the rest of the picture
no submenus to get lost in
the panel reproduced only 96 percent of the Rec
49S405 also had issues with flaring in dark scenes
get the keyboard to work in all apps
Dynamic contrast is off by default
the overall installation and update time was noticeably more sluggish
its viewing angle is quite narrow
68 dB Very poor frequency response
Lacks a local dimming feature to improve the dark scene performance
very bright colors will have poor accuracy
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
not a critical viewer
Worse picture than competing Vizio TVs
near-black areas were washed with a bluish tinge
S405 handles only HDR10
not Dolby Vision
lack HDR capability
Color performance out of the box is disappointing
contrast numbers are similarly mediocre
skin tones
which appear a bit sickly
some shades of green in the leaves occasionally appear a bit more yellow than ideal
mediocre contrast causes some shadow details to disappear in the darker parts of the frame
the corners are darker than the rest of the screen
this one does not have a headphone jack or voice search
television doesn t perform too well when the scenes are too dark
it would cost you an arm and a leg
dark parts had lots of shadows and looked washed out
The built-in speakers are quite weak
The viewing angle is quite narrow

TCL 49S405 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	49 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL - Video Reviews (1)

TCL 49S405 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV

TCL 49S405 - Full Specifications

Panel design	Flat screen
Screen size	49.0 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Screen Technology	LED
Number of colors	1.07 billion

Smart Tv	yes
Smartphone Remote Support	yes
Parental control	yes

3D Support	no

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

Height	27.7 in
Width	43.7 in
Weight	25.4 lb
Depth	8.5 in

Energy Star Certified	no

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	2.0
USB 2.0 ports	1
Number of composite Inputs	1
DVI port	no
Audio return channel (ARC)	yes

Height	27.3 in
Width	43.7 in
Weight	24.89 lb
Depth	3.0 in
Colour of product	Black

Height	30.5 in
Width	50.6 in
Weight	36.8 lb
Depth	6.7 in

Technology	CMI 120 Hz

CPU Cores	2

TCL 49S405 - Q&A (1)

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TCL 49S405 TCL - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.6

Based on 6 reviews

TCL 49S405 TCL Roku 49-inch 49S405 Review: A Great 4K TV Under $500

Tom's Guide

Published: 14.12.2017

TCL Roku 49-inch 49S405 Review: A Great 4K TV Under $500

4.0

The TCL Roku 49S405 is more than just an affordable 4K set; it’s also a great smart TV, with plenty to offer movie lovers, gamers and cord cutters.

TCL 49S405 The best smart TV system in an affordable 4K TV

CNET

Published: 31.10.2018

The best smart TV system in an affordable 4K TV

Roku TVs combine the best built-in streaming system with affordable prices, and the S405 series adds 4K to the mix. But how's the picture?

TCL 49S405 TCL S Series/S405 4k 2018 Review (43S405, 49S405, 55S405, 65S405)

RTINGS.com

Published: 10.07.2017

TCL S Series/S405 4k 2018 Review (43S405, 49S405, 55S405, 65S405)

3.4

The TCL S405 is a good entry-level 4k Roku TV with decent picture quality and motion. It has low input lag and little motion blur, making it a great pick for vid...

PCMAG

Published: 18.08.2017

TCL 49S405 Review

3.5

When not viewed through the lens of its far superior P-Series model, the TCL S-Series of 4K TVs offer capable but unimpressive performance for a very low price.

TCL 49S405 TCL 49S405 4K Roku Smart TV Review

Lifewire

TCL 49S405 4K Roku Smart TV Review

The TCL 49S405 is a great choice for budget-conscious shoppers, provided you can find this aging TV on sale. We tested it for two weeks and had hardly a complaint about it.

TCL 49S405 TCL 49S405 49″ 4K Roku Smart TV review with HDR10 joy

Product Reviews Net

Published: 23.11.2017

TCL 49S405 49″ 4K Roku Smart TV review with HDR10 joy

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