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Jan 23, 2023 8:35 AM

65" TCL 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV

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Amazon has 65" TCL 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV (65S555, 2022 Model) for $499.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh rate: 60Hz
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x USB
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Optical Audio Out
    • 1x Ethernet

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Amazon has 65" TCL 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV (65S555, 2022 Model) for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Specs (source):
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh rate: 60Hz
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x USB
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Optical Audio Out
    • 1x Ethernet

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Jan 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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MOO7Jan 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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Quote from dakwoods View quoted comment :
Now we are getting somewhere with these deals ramping up to the Big Game
Just wait until that SuperBowl comes up.
Jan 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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HiFi21Jan 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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Quote from gcpraveen View quoted comment :
This or Hisense U6H?
Rtings link in the second comment shows the TCL as better.
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AfroGTJan 24, 2023 12:10 AM
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I bought the 55" s555 about a month ago for $429. Great TV for the price. Wouldn't have room for the 65" anyways.

55" is now $369. Probably too late to get a price match but I'll look into it. Oops, it says return period ended Jan 14, 2023.

I was looking at the Hisense U6H and TCL s555 when I made my purchase. Ratings gave the edge to the TCL and I like the Roku platform better.
Last edited by AfroGT January 23, 2023 at 04:17 PM.
Jan 24, 2023 12:19 AM
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ChrisJ9536Jan 24, 2023 12:19 AM
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
Best buy had been selling a 65 lg with 120hz for this price, not silly.
Probably a "motion rate 120" or other fake/software speedup.
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Jan 24, 2023 12:23 AM
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Jan 24, 2023 12:29 AM
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Jan 24, 2023 12:29 AM
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
Oh lord. That's not the point of the comment nor response. Jesus you people can be annoying.
Ok..I will bite

Please expand on your response and the point of it?

This should be good
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Jan 24, 2023 12:31 AM
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bgb6891Jan 24, 2023 12:31 AM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
Ok..I will bite

Please expand on your response and the point of it?

This should be good
What was the original comment and my response? What was your response? Put it together. Nowhere in either of our comments did we mention anything you did. He asked one thing, i answered with a fact, you quoted with your OPINION.
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Jan 24, 2023 12:35 AM
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
What was the original comment and my response? What was your response? Put it together. Nowhere in either of our comments did we mention anything you did. He asked one thing, i answered with a fact, you quoted with your OPINION.
And you didnt state your opinion?...really

Then you try to use some comparables that
1. Only available in certain regions
2. No local dimming and no HDMI 2.1

Ever heard the saying " the devil is in the details"?

Its easier when you dont compare apples and oranges...nod
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AfroGTJan 24, 2023 12:49 AM
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
It wasn't. No clue why everyone here thinks they're the smartest in the room.
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/789175

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/16196674

Two fairly recent deals.

If someone wants to hold out for something like these to come back around, then by all means. But a lot of you need to stop telling people what they should and shouldn't want/expect when there's been precedent.
LGUN9000 is a IPS panel, comparable to the UN8500 which is also a 120Hz IPS panel. No Quantum technology. Poor contrast levels and blacks that look gray. 6.6 rating compared to TCL's 8.0.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10

The TCL 6 series R655 was a great deal though.
Last edited by AfroGT January 23, 2023 at 04:55 PM.
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Jan 24, 2023 12:53 AM
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bgb6891Jan 24, 2023 12:53 AM
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Quote from AfroGT View quoted comment :
LGUN9000 is a IPS panel, comparable to the UN8500 which is also a 120Hz IPS panel. Poor contrast levels and blacks that look gray. 6.6 rating compared to TCL's 8.0.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10

The TCL 6 series R655 was a great deal though.
Yea but the comment was about this size and 120hz, nothing more. That's the issue, I really don't care about anything else. If that guy wants a 65 inch with 120hz for this price then I doubt he cares about all of that other stuff.
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
What does that prove little man? Use your words
The specs of the TV you were trying to compare...no local dimming and no HDMI 2.1

And I thought the spec sheet was going to be easy to read.....Wink
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Quote from bgb6891 View quoted comment :
Yea but the comment was about this size and 120hz, nothing more. That's the issue, I really don't care about anything else. If that guy wants a 65 inch with 120hz for this price then I doubt he cares about all of that other stuff.
" LGUN9000 is a IPS panel, comparable to the UN8500 which is also a 120Hz IPS panel. Poor contrast levels and blacks that look gray. 6.6 rating compared to TCL's 8.0."


which is another confirmation of what I replied to you in my first statement

And unless you read the persons mind you dont know what all he is looking for
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We bought this TV when it was the #1 budget buy from Rtings. It's not a bad TV if you get a good one, but there's some things to keep in mind.

Pros
  • Great price.
  • Excellent black levels.
  • The Roku experience is familiar and very easy to use.
Cons
  • There's a burnt out LED section at the bottom of the screen, so bright scenes have a big shadowy dead spot a few inches in size. Showed up after a year and we've just lived with it.
  • There's some odd yellowy shadowing along the left and right sides several inches wide and the entire top to bottom.
  • Like all Roku TVs you get a basic, Fischer Price child's remote with few buttons and little functionality.
  • There's no way to see the current resolution and refresh rate when using any native Roku apps. This can only be done for inputs like HDMI.
  • The app store is severely lacking compared to an Android based TV.
  • Some things are very laggy like apps. Roku menus are generally snappy. This is expected for the price, but something to be aware of.
  • 60Hz does not work as well as a native 120Hz TV when it comes to motion smoothing. I get a lot of stutters, blurry pans, etc with this TV despite the settings used. I specifically bought this because Rtings said this was one of the best TVs to eliminate blur and stutters, but this may only apply to 24fps content. Basically nothing on Youtube or any other popular apps.
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