TCL S525 4K TV (2019)

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Product Overview

TCL S525 is a mainstream 4K TV in TCL's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit panel and available in 43", 50", 55", and 65" size classes.
A highlight of the TCL S525 is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 94.46%. Additionally, it supports HDR formats including HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Dolby Vision.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Dolby Vision
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 58% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Good picture quality
    • Excellent contrast ratio and great black uniformity
    • Good contrast
    • Good peak brightness
    • Outstanding low input lag
    • Great response time
    Cons
    • No local dimming feature
    • Out-of-box picture is a little underwhelming
    • Image degrades at an angle
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    Specifications

    43"50"55"65"

    Connectivity

    Ports2x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0 (ARC), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x S/PDIF, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0 (ARC), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x S/PDIF, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0 (ARC), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x S/PDIF, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0 (ARC), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x S/PDIF, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + WiFi Direct

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Speakers2x 8W
    VESA Mount100 x 100 mm300 x 200 mm400 x 200 mm600 x 200 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels91.62% screen-to-body ratio93.74% screen-to-body ratio93.8% screen-to-body ratio94.46% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth3.1 in / 78.74 mm w/o stand, 10 in / 254 mm w/ stand3.1 in / 78.74 mm w/o stand, 10 in / 254 mm w/ stand3 in / 76.2 mm w/o stand, 10 in / 254 mm w/ stand3.1 in / 78.74 mm w/o stand, 11.4 in / 289.56 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height22.3 in / 566.42 mm w/o stand, 24.5 in / 622.3 mm w/ stand25.5 in / 647.7 mm w/o stand, 28 in / 711.2 mm w/ stand28.1 in / 713.74 mm w/o stand, 30.6 in / 777.24 mm w/ stand33.1 in / 840.74 mm w/o stand, 35.2 in / 894.08 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width37.8 in / 960.12 mm43.8 in / 1112.52 mm48.4 in / 1229.36 mm56.9 in / 1445.26 mm
    Weight7.98 kg / 18 lbs w/o stand , 8.12 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand10.48 kg / 23 lbs w/o stand , 10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand12.97 kg / 29 lbs w/o stand , 13.06 kg / 29 lbs w/ stand19.77 kg / 43 lbs w/o stand , 19.95 kg / 44 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Display BacklightEdge LED
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm)50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)
    Display TypeGlossy
    Pixel Density103 ppi89 ppi80 ppi68 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.245 mm0.285 mm0.315 mm0.372 mm
    Refresh Rate60 Hz
    Resolution4K (3840x2160)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDRHDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision
    Operating Humidity20 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemRoku TV
    Operating Temperature5 °C ~ 35 °C , 41 °F ~ 95 °F
    Processor2 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
    VideoiPQ Engine, Auto Game Mode, Voice Control, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, HDR Pro Gamma

    Performance

    Power Consumption0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)0.5 W (sleep)190 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    AccessoryRemote control - RC280
    Debut2019
    Model Name43S52550S52555S52565S525

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    External Reviews

    digitaltrends[1]

    Reviewer score 50%
    Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
    At $600, the TCL 5-Series is a good value, with good picture performance and a mostly friendly Roku TV experience. Its out-of-box picture performance leaves something to be desired, and it can be difficult to optimize the picture settings. Once it is adjusted, however, it can offer slightly better-than-average picture quality.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Good picture quality
    • Dolby Vision
    • Good contrast
    Cons
    • Out-of-box picture is a little underwhelming
    • No local dimming

    rtings[2]

    Reviewer score 66%
    Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
    The TCL S525 is a good TV for most uses. It has excellent contrast and good black uniformity, important for watching movies in a dark room. It upscales 1080p content well, with no noticeable issues, great if you haven't upgraded to a 4k game console. This is a great TV for gaming in HDR, mainly due to the great gaming performance.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Outstanding low input lag
    • Great response time
    • Excellent contrast ratio and great black uniformity
    • Good peak brightness
    Cons
    • Image degrades at an angle
    • No local dimming feature

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    References

    1. ^ TCL 5-Series (S525) 4K HDR TV review: A lot of work. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/tcl-5-series-s525-4k-hdr-tv-review/. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
    2. ^ TCL 5 Series/S525 2019 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/5-series-s525-2019. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2022-01-19.

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