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Jul 15, 2024 5:39 AM

55" TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR Smart Google TV

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Best Buy has 55" TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR Smart Google TV (55Q550G) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free in qualifying areas, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

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Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 4K (2160p)
  • Refresh rate: Native 60Hz, Motion Rate 240
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Inputs:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical
    • 1x Ethernet

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • These Q5 class TVs are exclusive to Best Buy.
    • Deal ends Jul 18, 2024.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has 55" TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR Smart Google TV (55Q550G) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free in qualifying areas, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member Hari1011 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 4K (2160p)
  • Refresh rate: Native 60Hz, Motion Rate 240
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Inputs:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • These Q5 class TVs are exclusive to Best Buy.
    • Deal ends Jul 18, 2024.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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mhyatt5871
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I have the 50 inch model. Buy a Roku stick for it. The Google OS is slowwww. The picture is actually pretty good though
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Virs
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I bought this yesterday , and while both those comments are valid, those are expected for a TV at this price point.
Most smart tv interfaces are laggy after using for a few months and need to be supplemented with a powerful streaming device for the best experience.
About this being the same price as Black Friday 2023, doesn't change the fact that CURRENTLY this is still a really good price for a 55" QLED 4K TV that supports 120hz.
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why I shouldn't buy this?
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Jul 15, 2024 9:52 PM
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Quote from andrewmc23 View quoted comment :
Honestly I have a TCL. The screen looks amazing but Google TV sucks on it. Always freezes up
Agree, I use a fire tv stick over it.
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Jul 15, 2024 9:54 PM
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andrewmc23Jul 15, 2024 9:54 PM
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Quote from egkr View quoted comment :
Agree, I use a fire tv stick over it.
Yeah fire stick or Roku is much better... Maybe Google TV works on a more expensive TV. I'm not sure
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Jul 16, 2024 12:02 AM
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VampyreMikeJul 16, 2024 12:02 AM
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Quote from rly723 View quoted comment :
Om waiting for my $200 55" hisense from 2018 to break down lol. So I can upgrade.
Mine from 2020 broke today!
Jul 16, 2024 12:29 AM
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Stevo21Jul 16, 2024 12:29 AM
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I have 55 inch Roku tcl I bought in 2022 and use an Apple TV with it and it's still doing phenomenal
Jul 16, 2024 12:32 AM
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Quote from fivenue View quoted comment :
why I shouldn't buy this?
It depends on your use case, if you don't use a TV often or plan to use it as a bedroom or some other kind of spare TV, then I think it suits that well. For a main TV I think it's worth it to spend a few hundred more for a better TV with local dimming. I realize a few hundred more would mean at least double what this TV costs, but even just a small number of local dimming zones makes a world of difference, and for something you use everyday, I personally think it's money well spent.

That being said, it's also not a necessity. If you're on a tighter budget, this TV seems like good value.
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Jul 16, 2024 12:34 AM
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rly723Jul 16, 2024 12:34 AM
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Quote from Stevo21 View quoted comment :
I have 55 inch Roku tcl I bought in 2022 and use an Apple TV with it and it's still doing phenomenal
2022 isn't old at all. Lately I fall accidentally asleep with tv on and don't set timer on my Hisense Roku. I do notice sometimes with YouTube screen does get black and nothing plays so I have to restart, could be YouTube app specifically or signs of tv having issues
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Jul 16, 2024 2:13 AM
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TwoFourJul 16, 2024 2:13 AM
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I have the older version of this and just use an Apple TV with it. Google TV is terrible, but I'm not buying it for that. Nice deal for an office TV.
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Jul 16, 2024 12:13 PM
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fvp1992Jul 16, 2024 12:13 PM
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I have a few TCL TV's and the only one I ever have problems with has built in AndroidTV. I much prefer the built in ROKU which lets it boot right into a more responsive streaming dongle of your choice.
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Jul 16, 2024 12:16 PM
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ohitsohJul 16, 2024 12:16 PM
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Quote from mhyatt5871 View quoted comment :
I have the 50 inch model. Buy a Roku stick for it. The Google OS is slowwww. The picture is actually pretty good though
I have a TCL Roku TV and recently bought the $20 onn. 4k Google TV box, and the GTV runs way better than the Roku. I think these dedicated devices just run better than the TV OSes in general, which is a shame.
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Jul 16, 2024 1:04 PM
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VirsJul 16, 2024 1:04 PM
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Quote from fivenue View quoted comment :
Thanks for the info.. repped you both!

I really wanted to get this before reading your comments
I bought this yesterday , and while both those comments are valid, those are expected for a TV at this price point.
Most smart tv interfaces are laggy after using for a few months and need to be supplemented with a powerful streaming device for the best experience.
About this being the same price as Black Friday 2023, doesn't change the fact that CURRENTLY this is still a really good price for a 55" QLED 4K TV that supports 120hz.
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fivenueJul 16, 2024 3:17 PM
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Quote from Virs View quoted comment :
I bought this yesterday , and while both those comments are valid, those are expected for a TV at this price point.
Most smart tv interfaces are laggy after using for a few months and need to be supplemented with a powerful streaming device for the best experience.
About this being the same price as Black Friday 2023, doesn't change the fact that CURRENTLY this is still a really good price for a 55" QLED 4K TV that supports 120hz.
Much appreciated!

To be honest, I am not that bothered with the internal gtv, as I plan to hook my roku/apple tv/other external streaming device.

My concern is the TV quality (for that price point), and the longevity

My use case is to connect to an external drive to see family's movies/pictures, and mostly youtube, and a couple of streaming channels

I'd give another rep now, but I think I need to give to others first 😂, but will definitely get to you
Jul 16, 2024 3:31 PM
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VirsJul 16, 2024 3:31 PM
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Quote from fivenue View quoted comment :
Much appreciated!

To be honest, I am not that bothered with the internal gtv, as I plan to hook my roku/apple tv/other external streaming device.

My concern is the TV quality (for that price point), and the longevity

My use case is to connect to an external drive to see family's movies/pictures, and mostly youtube, and a couple of streaming channels

I'd give another rep now, but I think I need to give to others first 😂, but will definitely get to you
Dont worry abt the reps, just giving first hand feedback as i just got it. The TV clarity itself is really good. It replaced a 10 year old Samsung UN55JU series 4K TV (which cost $1000+ at that time) and the TCL is considerably better. I compared the Insignia fire tv ( Currently $209) and this TCL ($229) in best buy and its well worth the additional $20 IMHO.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...q550g-qled

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/insignia-f30-series-2022-vs-tcl-q5-q550g-qled/33548/42873?us... [rtings.com]
Jul 16, 2024 3:54 PM
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tjlennonJul 16, 2024 3:54 PM
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Just got an Xbox and plan to use the TV only for that. Would this be a good TV for that?
Jul 16, 2024 4:21 PM
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beelerspaceJul 16, 2024 4:21 PM
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Quote from Stevo21 View quoted comment :
I have 55 inch Roku tcl I bought in 2022 and use an Apple TV with it and it's still doing phenomenal
I have what I bet is the same one. Bought Black Friday at Walmart. Problem is that they hardcoded motion smoothing in an update a few months ago and you can't disable. It's driving me nuts.
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Jul 16, 2024 4:37 PM
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xTRUExJul 16, 2024 4:37 PM
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Purchased the 43inch Q6 (2024) model for $279 almost 2 weeks ago and tested it out with movies, ps5, series X and a few retro consoles. I then went and purchased this Q5 55inch and will return the 43 inch. There's hardly any real difference that I could tell in terms of visual quality. The Q5 supporting 1440p @ 120hz is really what did it for me. This was replacing a spare bedroom/office TV, for $229, I didn't expect OLED. It's an ok tv IMO that you'll want to dial in settings for, out of the box it's a little lackluster for me.

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