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TCL S546 QLED

4K TV

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TCL S546 is a mainstream 4K QLED TV in TCL's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel and available in 50", 55", 65", and 75" size classes.

A highlight of the TCL S546 is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 95.21%. Additionally, it supports full-array LED local-dimming. With mini-LEDs, full-array LED dimming helps the panel achieve higher contrast and dynamic range. It supports HDR formats including HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 73%

Pros

High screen-to-body ratio
Full-Array LED local dimming
Supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, and HDR10+
10-bit display panel

Cons

What external reviewers found

External score 58%

Pros

Excellent black uniformity
Good motion looks smooth thanks to the quick response time
High native contrast ratio
Low input lag for a responsive desktop experience

Cons

Doesn't properly upscale 480p content like from DVDs
Narrow viewing angles
Local dimming feature causes blooming around bright objects

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Variants	50	55	65
Connectivity
Ports	3x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x S/PDIF, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
Wireless Connectivity	WiFi 5 + WiFi Direct
Construction
Camera	No
Colors	Black
Speakers	2x 8W
VESA Mount	200 x 200 mm	200 x 300 mm	300 x 300 mm
Dimensions
Bezels	93.74% screen-to-body ratio	93.99% screen-to-body ratio	95.04% screen-to-body ratio
Size \| Depth	3.1 in / 78.74 mm w/o stand, 11 in / 279.4 mm w/ stand	3 in / 76.2 mm w/o stand, 11 in / 279.4 mm w/ stand	3 in / 76.2 mm w/o stand, 12.8 in / 325.12 mm w/ stand
Size \| Height	25.5 in / 647.7 mm w/o stand, 27.3 in / 693.42 mm w/ stand	28.1 in / 713.74 mm w/o stand, 30.1 in / 764.54 mm w/ stand	32.9 in / 835.66 mm w/o stand, 34.8 in / 883.92 mm w/ stand
Size \| Width	43.8 in / 1112.52 mm	48.3 in / 1226.82 mm	56.9 in / 1445.26 mm
Weight	11.8 kg / 26 lbs w/o stand , 11.97 kg / 26 lbs w/ stand	15.6 kg / 34 lbs w/o stand , 15.8 kg / 35 lbs w/ stand	21.5 kg / 47 lbs w/o stand , 21.68 kg / 48 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Backlight	Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
Display Color Depth	10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal	50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm)	55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)	65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)
Display Type	VA, Glossy
Pixel Density	89 ppi	80 ppi	68 ppi
Pixel Pitch	0.285 mm	0.315 mm	0.372 mm
Refresh Rate	48 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution	4K (3840x2160)
Viewing Angle	178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR	HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Operating Humidity	20 % ~ 80 %
Operating System	Google TV
Operating Temperature	5 °C ~ 35 °C , 41 °F ~ 95 °F
Processor	4 cores
Tuner	Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
Video	YouTube, Apple TV+, Smart Contrast, Smart 4K Upscaling, Smart HDR, Auto Game Mode, HDR Pro Pack, Chromecast built-in, Easy Voice Control, Quantum Dot Color, Netflix, V-Chip, Disney+, Contrast Control Zones technology, Alexa, Prime Video, FullView Edge-...
Performance
Power Consumption	0.5 W (sleep)
Production
Accessory	Voice-Enabled Remote Control - RC902N
Debut	2021
Model Name	50S546	55S546	65S546

External Reviews

rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

The TCL 5 Series is a good TV for most uses. It's great for gaming because it has VRR support, a quick response time, and low input lag for responsive gaming. It has a VA panel with a high native contrast ratio for deep blacks and excellent black uniformity. The TCL S546 is very good for watching movies in dark rooms.

Pros

High native contrast ratio
Low input lag for a responsive desktop experience
Good motion looks smooth thanks to the quick response time
Excellent black uniformity

Cons

Narrow viewing angles
Local dimming feature causes blooming around bright objects
Doesn't properly upscale 480p content like from DVDs

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References

^ TCL 5 Series/S546 2021 QLED TV Review. [rtings].

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