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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.
The TCL S5 is an entry-level 4K Google TV that works best for basic TV watching and casual use. It is bright enough for a bedroom, but it is far dimmer than TCL's higher-end QM7. The main limitation is the 60Hz panel at 4K, while 120Hz is available only at 1440p and 1080p. That makes it less appealing for sports, gaming, and smoother movie playback. It is a solid fit if you want a simple large-screen TV without paying for a higher-tier model.
Bedroom viewers wanting a simple TV for basic cable, satellite, or DVDs, because the panel is fine for everyday viewing but not especially bright.
If you stream, watch sports, or game, spending more on a 120Hz model is the better choice. The S5 is positioned as an entry-level TV that works for basic cable, satellite, and DVDs, while the QM6K is a big step up but costs more than twice as much.
Yes. The panel is 120Hz only at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K runs at 60Hz. That makes it fine for basic TV and streaming, but less ideal if you want 120Hz gaming at full 4K.
It is not very bright compared with higher-end TCL models like the QM7, though it is a bit brighter than lower-end TVs. It should be acceptable for basic viewing, but it is not a brightness-focused set.
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.
60hz only downside. If you stream, watch sports or game, just spend the extra couple hundred on 120hz. 60 is fine for basic cable, satellite, DVDs, etc.
60hz only downside. If you stream, watch sports or game, just spend the extra couple hundred on 120hz. 60 is fine for basic cable, satellite, DVDs, etc.
60hz only downside. If you stream, watch sports or game, just spend the extra couple hundred on 120hz. 60 is fine for basic cable, satellite, DVDs, etc.
60hz only downside. If you stream, watch sports or game, just spend the extra couple hundred on 120hz. 60 is fine for basic cable, satellite, DVDs, etc.
They don't film at 120hz so this would be a waste. They don't really shoot at 60hz very often. Most is done at 30hz. Gaming yea, 120hz go for it if you game.
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They don't film at 120hz so this would be a waste. They don't really shoot at 60hz very often. Most is done at 30hz. Gaming yea, 120hz go for it if you game.
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.
60hz only downside. If you stream, watch sports or game, just spend the extra couple hundred on 120hz. 60 is fine for basic cable, satellite, DVDs, etc.
It is 120hz at anything but 4K
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The TCL S5 is an entry-level 4K Google TV that works best for basic TV watching and casual use. It is bright enough for a bedroom, but it is far dimmer than TCL's higher-end QM7. The main limitation is the 60Hz panel at 4K, while 120Hz is available only at 1440p and 1080p. That makes it less appealing for sports, gaming, and smoother movie playback. It is a solid fit if you want a simple large-screen TV without paying for a higher-tier model.
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