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TCL 49S517

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User ratings:
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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4.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
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Pros

  • offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price
  • sleek design and wide color range
  • wider and more accurate colors

Cons

  • Roku TV logo sits in the lower right corner
  • disappointing input lag of 65
  • Android TV is starting to gain more popularity

Key specs

  • Flat screen
  • 48.5 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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TCL 49S517 - Pros & Cons

TCL 49S517

Pros

  • offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price
  • sleek design and wide color range
  • wider and more accurate colors
  • low price and excellent color performance
  • Excellent color range and accuracy
  • sound is also pretty decent
  • 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

Cons

  • Roku TV logo sits in the lower right corner
  • disappointing input lag of 65
  • Android TV is starting to gain more popularity
  • 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
  • should drip lush greens and bright sky blues look a bit dull
  • doesn't have the highest peak brightness at its price point
  • rarely had to use closed captions to catch missing words

TCL 49S517 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
48.5 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
120 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL 49S517 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat screen
Screen size48.5 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
Number of colors1.07 billion
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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
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 5
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height27.1 in
Width43.1 in
Weight26.5 lb
Depth10.0 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
CMI 120 Hz
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Cpu
CPU Cores2
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports3
HDMI version2.0a
USB 2.0 ports1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
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Body without stand
Height25.0 in
Width43.1 in
Weight25.79 lb
Depth2.9 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height31.7 in
Width49.8 in
Weight36.4 lb
Depth5.9 in
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+no

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