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Movies are generally 24 FPS.When playing back a 24 FPS source on a. 120Hz panel, it displays each frame for 5 refreshes evenly. When displaying 24FPS over 60 refresh cycles, you must unevenly display them by displaying some frames for 3 refreshes and others for 2 cycles. This is called 3:2 pulldown and it's what makes 60Hz panels so undesirable. That's why you saw over a decade of 120Hz native panels with only 60Hz (HDMI 2 and even older 1.X for 1080P) inputs.
I have the 55" version as a bedroom tv. It's not very bright but a bit brighter than lower end TVs. I also have a tcl qm7 and it's no where near that brightness.
This TCL S5 is an entry level 4K Google TV that works best for basic viewing and a budget bedroom setup. It is described as brighter than lower end TVs, but still far behind TCLs higher tier QM7 and QM6K models. The 60 hertz panel is the main limitation for sports, streaming, and gaming, while 120 hertz is available only at 1440p and 1080p, not at 4K. It is a solid fit if you want simple TV use without chasing premium motion or brightness.
Bedroom TV buyers who mainly watch basic cable or DVDs, because the 60Hz panel is fine for simple viewing.
No. It is a 60Hz TV at 4K, with 120Hz available only at 1440p and 1080p. That makes it fine for basic TV and streaming, but not ideal if you want 4K 120Hz gaming.
For streaming, sports, or gaming, a 120Hz TV is the better choice. The S5's 60Hz panel is described as fine for basic cable, satellite, and DVDs, but the lower refresh rate is a drawback for motion-heavy content.
It is not very bright, though it is brighter than lower-end TVs. It is positioned as an entry-level set that works for basic TV, but it is far dimmer than TCL's QM7.
The QM6K is a big step up in picture quality and features, but it costs more than twice as much. The S5 is the cheaper entry-level option if you only need a basic TV.
Most people can't tell the difference between a good TV and bad one. Shoot, many think vivid mode with the saturated colors and blinding levels of brightness is good. This TV should be fine for most people.
Movies are generally 24 FPS.When playing back a 24 FPS source on a. 120Hz panel, it displays each frame for 5 refreshes evenly. When displaying 24FPS over 60 refresh cycles, you must unevenly display them by displaying some frames for 3 refreshes and others for 2 cycles. This is called 3:2 pulldown and it's what makes 60Hz panels so undesirable. That's why you saw over a decade of 120Hz native panels with only 60Hz (HDMI 2 and even older 1.X for 1080P) inputs.
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This is how they worked a very long time ago. Almost every modern budget tv will be able to switch to 24hz mode when it needs to as far as I'm aware. And there shouldn't be any noticeable difference.
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This TCL S5 is an entry level 4K Google TV that works best for basic viewing and a budget bedroom setup. It is described as brighter than lower end TVs, but still far behind TCLs higher tier QM7 and QM6K models. The 60 hertz panel is the main limitation for sports, streaming, and gaming, while 120 hertz is available only at 1440p and 1080p, not at 4K. It is a solid fit if you want simple TV use without chasing premium motion or brightness.
The TV can deliver 120Hz motion handling when it is not running at 4K resolution.
The TV supports 120Hz refresh rates at 1440p and 1080p inputs.
The TV can work well for basic TV viewing needs without requiring the newest panel technology.
A smaller 43-inch model has been reported as enjoyable to use with no noticeable flaws.
The TV can appear dim for bedroom viewing, especially compared with brighter TCL models.
The TV's 60Hz refresh rate can be a meaningful limitation for streaming, sports, or gaming use cases.
120Hz performance may be unavailable when the TV is running at 4K resolution.
60Hz playback can be less desirable for film content because 24FPS sources require 3:2 pulldown.
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