First time on your channel and I'm liking the reviews. The videos are the perfect length and you are able to fill in a lot of important information without filler. The video showcases great shots of the ports, menus and overall look of the tv. Hope to see this channel grow more!
If you do future reviews please say which 4 series or whatever the latest review is. 4 series has changed a lot over the years. Good all around review!
I just bought a 55" TCL and i can't weit to put it up thanks so much i just search tcl 4 series and you were the first one to came up!!! Good review!! Btw i like your teeth 😁
I have the 50" version, from a Prime Day sale. It's a great TV. I got a Sony soundbar and then spent about 20 minutes on the phone with a support person to get the darn TV talk to the sound bar. It worked great after that. Later, I plugged the sound bar into my 65" LG TV that is about two years old. The TV popped up a message that a speaker system was plugged into HDMI 2, asking if I wanted it to direct the audio over to the sound bar. True plug-n-play. That's the only thing I've found so far that I didn't like with the TCL.
Awesome, review. I know it was awhile ago, but this model is on sale and wanted to know some more info before purchase. Youve answered alot of questions. Thank you. I subbed.
You do a great job, of giving such a detailed description, of pertinent information, that helps us as consumers, make a well informed decision, so thank you very much! Ps this tv is even a better value now, @ just a little over 200 dollars, for this 50 inch smart series 4 roku tv!
Fantastic review.You set standards that others should follow.Right to thr point.So many reviews drag on time FOREVER just to get more ads on,esp unboxing videos.They show every inch of the box before opening.THEN,they take foreverto get shrink wrap,open box ,show you every piece of packaging,ect.THEN,which is probably most frustrating,they go page by page of instruction manual.Whew,im done.😂Just a fantastic and honest look.Convinced me to get this one.
Good review, this set does a really good job with my Series S. Super important to access the settings on each input to make sure the HDR setting is not in dark mode and its on the appropriate picture setting. I am pretty happy with this set compared to the previous crappy Hisense TV from Costco.
I haven't ordered it yet because I read the features online.. since I ran across your video, you have answered my question that I have been thinking about which is: Is it worth buying? Or Am I gonna get the great quality? AND YES, if it wasn't running across your video I am buying it now.. Thank you 😊
You made me appreciate this series because I was looking at the 5 Series but thank you for this review. I have a Vizio P55 C1 and of course the TCL would seem like a down grade. I'm tired of unplugging and troubleshooting my Vizio so I may just grab this one but the 55". I will miss dolby vision and the HDR but this looks good. Thanks for reading.
I've had my 50" Vizio flat screen for years and every so often when I turn it on it brings up a message saying it could not load. I turn the power strip it's plugged into off for a few seconds and back on and it loads up fine. Is that something similar to what you have been experiencing with your Vizio?
This does have a game mode for low input lag while gaming ? Also while in game mode I can still be using 4k 60 FPS ? I'm looking at getting the 55 inch S435 model. Will be using with my PS5 and to watch sports and movies. Does it do well for Movies and sports ?
Do you know a really good picture setting there is like how high or low the contrast and sharpness should be? I’m thinking putting The picture setting on movie and changing the color temperature to warm and just leaving it at that without changing anything else like the brightness or color but I’d like to know your opinion on the matter.
Thanks!! Does this TV have a 3.5mm headphone jack? I didn't hear you mention that when you were talking about input ports. My current TV (a Sony 55" Bravia TV) is connected to Klipsch 3-way powered speakers via the headphone jack and it sounds great. But the TV itself is having some problems and I want to replace it.
I have a tcl 50 inch as well and I love it but sometimes when I watch tv with xfinity there would square boxes across the screen even when the picture works
Not sure 4 vs 5 series Edit: I ended up getting the 4 for my Xbox Series X. I'm pretty happy. I know they're better TVs out there, but for the price I'm happy
Great review!!! Thank you. Hey question, when scrolling through Netflix movies does yours lag?? Just bought this tv today but the 43" and every other app works just fine but not Netflix, any suggestions or what is causing this issue? Ohh and how are your angle views?!? Does the pic wash out? Ours does... I read the 5 series it does not wash out and angle views are as clear as standing right in front of it. I would appreciate any thoughts on these! Thanks! 😊
Hmm. I don’t experience a lag with mine. Maybe the system needs an update? The picture does indeed wash out a little bit because it is not an IPS panel. The 5-series is a bit more expensive, so of course you get what you pay for.
@@TheReviewGuideChannel Thank you! I might go with the 5 series, I don't know yet...have to watch more reviews. Washout angle views really bothers me alot...so I need to look for one with an IPS panel? Hmmmm. 😊
@@TheReviewGuideChannel I'm so undecided! My wife is gonna kill me! LOL 😂, So if you were me right now, which would you choose? The 4 series or the 5 series? Both in 43" .... Thank you again! 😊
The 5 series is a step above the 4 series. Which also means it is a step up in price. It is also still a VA panel so the viewing angles are only slightly better. So, they are both great TV’s you just again get what you pay for.
Right now im in the middle between this model and the samsung AU7000 the TCL is 650 dollars and the AU7000 is 780 dollars they do seem to be even overall but im worried about the tcl lasting quality vs the samsung, my current samsung tv is 10 years old and im only changing it because im jumping from 50 to 65 inch size panel I just want a bigger tv, would you say the difference in price makes the TCL worth it or just go for the quality of samsung?
I'm trying to figure out the biggest size that will fit on my 43" stand, but answers on the amazon page are giving conflicting information. Do you know how far apart the legs are on the 50" model?
So the P615 (& perhaps P715) is the equivalent of the US version of 4-series S435. I'm guessing the C715 is the non-FALD equivalent of the US 5-series S535. What then is the equivalent version of the US 6-series R635? 😯
I want to thank you for this video. I've been trying to get an affordable 4k tv with some of the new bells and whistles (120 hz, hdmi 2.1, vrr, etc) to no success due to low most models I have interest in selling out. For the price and features offered, its a great investment to tide me over until I will have definitive need for all that tech I wanted to future proof for and hopefully at a more affordable cost. Thank you so much for your review, you did a wonderful job presenting it and I cannot wait to get my order and plug it in and start gaming and watching movies with it 🙂 Question: got any recommendations for a great budget friendly soundbar?
@@TheReviewGuideChannel you were a tremendous help, I am very grateful. You do a great job and I subscribed to your channel as a result. I look forward to your future videos. 🙂
Follow up regarding getting the TCL series 4. I LOVE THIS TV For the price (and granted it's not as powerful and future proof as the newer tvs) Its a great buy and upgrade from from my old vizio UHD tv. Visuals look great for gaming, live tv, and movies. I have it linked to a nice vizio soundbar and my alexa so I can issue voice commands to it. All in all a great investment and I have you to thank for it 😀 My only regret is I was unable to get a series 6 at the time due to lack of supplies at my local best buy (which I hear is even better) But I have to say the Series 4 wows me in terms to what it brings to the table. 😄
I want this tv for the price and picture .. but I heard the roku on it makes u sighn up a account ?? I have a Firestick already so is there anyway to not use the roku
All of these modern TVs at the store have this “soap opera” effect. Even on older movies, as if the frame rate is artificially increased. I can turn this off right? I’m not stuck with this? I want to watch the original frame rate of older dvds.
Thanks for the video. Do you know what app will allow me to browse the web? The bad part of this TV is, you have to create an account then they ask your your gender? Just to watch TV? then you get massive ads popping up. You already paid for the TV it should have NO ads except the ads you get while watching movies etc. I do NOT like Roku!! But, too late to return it!!
I bought a 4 series from Walmart 43 inch hooked up my ps5 and it did not look good looked a little blurry I ended up taking it back or got a bad one idk
please help i have the 50s431 and i do not know what year it is from or if there are any differences. on the booklet it came with on the bottom it lists the s431s,433s,435 all on the same booklet. so please help.maybe they are just differnt os, but same specs? either way i have the roku and also i learned from your video i have dolby digital plus woo hoo. do i have hdr10+ or just hdr* help lol, anyone!
Looking at the new model of this TV. Appreciate your review.. but I Have to point out my pet peeve - you say "buh-hin" instead of "button" or as many people say it "buttin". I bet you don't know you say that eh? lol ...anyway, thanks again for the comprehensive review. I will check out your gaming review as that will be one of the things I use it for.
Don't buy tcl. I went cheap first time ever not getting Samsung and 2 days ago after 2 months owning TV the screen went black. Not have some tech coming to look at it and I'm assuming trying to fix it or replace it. Ridiculous. I had to take my 12 year Samsung out of basement and back in room temporarily. Googles it apparently it's an issue with these tvs.
Can anyone tell me how to adjust the HDR? I have 4-series s431-s433-s435 with roku premium Netflix with hdr, ultra HD and 4K but the motion on any hdr or 4K video is incredibly blurry and has very limited settings. I’m rather disappointed with it so far and I want to know if I’m missing anything here.
First time on your channel and I'm liking the reviews. The videos are the perfect length and you are able to fill in a lot of important information without filler. The video showcases great shots of the ports, menus and overall look of the tv. Hope to see this channel grow more!
Thanks for the "Low Power" tip.
Uh wow this was like the most well put together review video ive ever watched. Very nice thanks
Glad I could help!
If you do future reviews please say which 4 series or whatever the latest review is. 4 series has changed a lot over the years. Good all around review!
I just bought a 55" TCL and i can't weit to put it up thanks so much i just search tcl 4 series and you were the first one to came up!!! Good review!! Btw i like your teeth 😁
Thank you! Glad I could help
I like the way you presenting information. Clear and precise.
I have the 50" version, from a Prime Day sale. It's a great TV. I got a Sony soundbar and then spent about 20 minutes on the phone with a support person to get the darn TV talk to the sound bar. It worked great after that. Later, I plugged the sound bar into my 65" LG TV that is about two years old. The TV popped up a message that a speaker system was plugged into HDMI 2, asking if I wanted it to direct the audio over to the sound bar. True plug-n-play. That's the only thing I've found so far that I didn't like with the TCL.
Nice review. I just bought one this morning for $248 on sale @ my local Walmart. This review gave me a nice quick overview. Thank you!
Perfect presentation. Detailed & personable! Thank you
Awesome review, well done. I like the detail and efficiency. Looking forward to your future reviews.
Thank you!
Great review, loved the real world take on it and the editing. Keep up the good work.
Great review. I'm going to pickup one tomorrow because of your review.
Awesome, review. I know it was awhile ago, but this model is on sale and wanted to know some more info before purchase. Youve answered alot of questions. Thank you. I subbed.
Great review I love 4K roku tv’s I just bought my third one today from target for $319 this same 2021 model 50S435🥂😉
Thanks. I'm trying to find reviews of the different models, and everyone is just sating "the 4K series."
@@genghis_connie welcome yea I like to put the model series number so people know
How many inches
@@Maryah2.0 50"
Thank you I watched 5 other reviews and none of those had nearly as much information as you did.
Wow first time to your channel as well. Excellent review. Said your a gamer, could you review Atari VCS? thank you
you are a great reviewer ! liked followed . very nice content. I am buying this TV today 50" here in Montreal
Thank you! Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for the tip on power mode. Big improvement.
You do a great job, of giving such a detailed description, of pertinent information, that helps us as consumers, make a well informed decision, so thank you very much! Ps this tv is even a better value now, @ just a little over 200 dollars, for this 50 inch smart series 4 roku tv!
Smooth review keep it up 👍🏿👍🏿my next tv 📺 is gonna be TCL
Thank you!
👍
Fantastic review.You set standards that others should follow.Right to thr point.So many reviews drag on time FOREVER just to get more ads on,esp unboxing videos.They show every inch of the box before opening.THEN,they take foreverto get shrink wrap,open box ,show you every piece of packaging,ect.THEN,which is probably most frustrating,they go page by page of instruction manual.Whew,im done.😂Just a fantastic and honest look.Convinced me to get this one.
Now this is how you do real review! Thanks 👍
Good review, this set does a really good job with my Series S. Super important to access the settings on each input to make sure the HDR setting is not in dark mode and its on the appropriate picture setting. I am pretty happy with this set compared to the previous crappy Hisense TV from Costco.
Nice job. Touch base on specks no one else does. Thank you.
I just wanted to say that I appreciated your review. It contained a lot of very useful information. Thank you.
Very In-Depth and Informative Review...Thanks!!!
I haven't ordered it yet because I read the features online.. since I ran across your video, you have answered my question that I have been thinking about which is:
Is it worth buying? Or Am I gonna get the great quality? AND YES, if it wasn't running across your video I am buying it now..
Thank you 😊
10 months later was it worth it?
Phenomenal review with excellent highlights! 💯
You made me appreciate this series because I was looking at the 5 Series but thank you for this review. I have a Vizio P55 C1 and of course the TCL would seem like a down grade. I'm tired of unplugging and troubleshooting my Vizio so I may just grab this one but the 55". I will miss dolby vision and the HDR but this looks good. Thanks for reading.
Glad I could help!
I've had my 50" Vizio flat screen for years and every so often when I turn it on it brings up a message saying it could not load. I turn the power strip it's plugged into off for a few seconds and back on and it loads up fine. Is that something similar to what you have been experiencing with your Vizio?
Great video, lighting, and editing looks very professional!
Thank you!
Great review! I was looking to ask how you got the light (blue) behind the TV?
LED light strips
So I just returned this tv and now saw your review. The only reason I did was as it was fine. I wish I checked. Time to buy it again. 😭
Great review! What camera do you shoot on?
Thank you! I shoot with the Sony a6500.
What lens did you use?
Sony 35mm F1.8
thanks for this very specific video!
Nice TV, great review, I love you!
This does have a game mode for low input lag while gaming ? Also while in game mode I can still be using 4k 60 FPS ? I'm looking at getting the 55 inch S435 model. Will be using with my PS5 and to watch sports and movies. Does it do well for Movies and sports ?
great rerview well done
Great review, thanks..you sold me on it..gonna buy tomorrow.
Glad I could help!
QUALITY OF VIDEOS ARE GREAT
Thanks for reviewing this it's help me the best one do reviewing Continue
Glad I could help!
Can you get discovery plus
Do you know a really good picture setting there is like how high or low the contrast and sharpness should be?
I’m thinking putting The picture setting on movie and changing the color temperature to warm and just leaving it at that without changing anything else like the brightness or color but I’d like to know your opinion on the matter.
great review. straight to the point and well articulated unlike most review channels these days. subbed!
Hello review guide, does this tv have any smoothing motion technology? Or is it judeery?
great review
Thanks!! Does this TV have a 3.5mm headphone jack? I didn't hear you mention that when you were talking about input ports. My current TV (a Sony 55" Bravia TV) is connected to Klipsch 3-way powered speakers via the headphone jack and it sounds great. But the TV itself is having some problems and I want to replace it.
Nice review
solid review
Now that you’ve had it for a while, how does it hold up ?
What screensaver do you use when the tv goes to sleep? Loving the moving landscape photos but I can’t find it under screensavers
I have a tcl 50 inch as well and I love it but sometimes when I watch tv with xfinity there would square boxes across the screen even when the picture works
It may be burn in. I've noticed a lot of newer tv's have this issue.
Not sure 4 vs 5 series
Edit: I ended up getting the 4 for my Xbox Series X. I'm pretty happy. I know they're better TVs out there, but for the price I'm happy
So you’re overall happy with the two? I just ordered my series x today and ordered this exact tv. Was hoping that the X would look good on it.
Does everything said about this tv apply to the Android 4 series tv?
Can you wall mount it? And if so what the right wall mount to buy
Is that back light a setting on the tv or did you install that yourself?
Nicely reviewed
Thank you!
Great review!!! Thank you. Hey question, when scrolling through Netflix movies does yours lag?? Just bought this tv today but the 43" and every other app works just fine but not Netflix, any suggestions or what is causing this issue? Ohh and how are your angle views?!? Does the pic wash out? Ours does... I read the 5 series it does not wash out and angle views are as clear as standing right in front of it. I would appreciate any thoughts on these! Thanks! 😊
Hmm. I don’t experience a lag with mine. Maybe the system needs an update? The picture does indeed wash out a little bit because it is not an IPS panel. The 5-series is a bit more expensive, so of course you get what you pay for.
@@TheReviewGuideChannel Thank you! I might go with the 5 series, I don't know yet...have to watch more reviews. Washout angle views really bothers me alot...so I need to look for one with an IPS panel? Hmmmm. 😊
Yes, however picture quality in terms of contrast is USUALLY better with VA panels (the one the TCL 4-series is). So it’s a give and take.
@@TheReviewGuideChannel I'm so undecided! My wife is gonna kill me! LOL 😂, So if you were me right now, which would you choose? The 4 series or the 5 series? Both in 43" .... Thank you again! 😊
The 5 series is a step above the 4 series. Which also means it is a step up in price. It is also still a VA panel so the viewing angles are only slightly better. So, they are both great TV’s you just again get what you pay for.
Right now im in the middle between this model and the samsung AU7000 the TCL is 650 dollars and the AU7000 is 780 dollars they do seem to be even overall but im worried about the tcl lasting quality vs the samsung, my current samsung tv is 10 years old and im only changing it because im jumping from 50 to 65 inch size panel I just want a bigger tv, would you say the difference in price makes the TCL worth it or just go for the quality of samsung?
If this is the Roku TV then it comes with the Roku remote which does not have a mic on it for voice commands. Does the TV have built in mics?
I'm trying to figure out the biggest size that will fit on my 43" stand, but answers on the amazon page are giving conflicting information. Do you know how far apart the legs are on the 50" model?
The spacing of the legs on a 50 inch is 39.6 inches
@@TheReviewGuideChannel Thanks!
Is there any Bluetooth option? Thank you 😊
Have you had any audio issues where the audio just drops very quiet or like inconsistent audio?
She's awesome!! Very informative seems very sweet
Thank you
So the P615 (& perhaps P715) is the equivalent of the US version of 4-series S435.
I'm guessing the C715 is the non-FALD equivalent of the US 5-series S535.
What then is the equivalent version of the US 6-series R635? 😯
I want to thank you for this video.
I've been trying to get an affordable 4k tv with some of the new bells and whistles (120 hz, hdmi 2.1, vrr, etc) to no success due to low most models I have interest in selling out.
For the price and features offered, its a great investment to tide me over until I will have definitive need for all that tech I wanted to future proof for and hopefully at a more affordable cost.
Thank you so much for your review, you did a wonderful job presenting it and I cannot wait to get my order and plug it in and start gaming and watching movies with it 🙂
Question: got any recommendations for a great budget friendly soundbar?
I’m really glad I could help! I am getting in some sound bars to test out and review soon!
@@TheReviewGuideChannel you were a tremendous help, I am very grateful. You do a great job and I subscribed to your channel as a result. I look forward to your future videos. 🙂
Thank you!
Follow up regarding getting the TCL series 4.
I LOVE THIS TV
For the price (and granted it's not as powerful and future proof as the newer tvs)
Its a great buy and upgrade from from my old vizio UHD tv. Visuals look great for gaming, live tv, and movies.
I have it linked to a nice vizio soundbar and my alexa so I can issue voice commands to it. All in all a great investment and I have you to thank for it 😀
My only regret is I was unable to get a series 6 at the time due to lack of supplies at my local best buy (which I hear is even better)
But I have to say the Series 4 wows me in terms to what it brings to the table. 😄
I want this tv for the price and picture .. but I heard the roku on it makes u sighn up a account ?? I have a Firestick already so is there anyway to not use the roku
is it good for bright lit room?
I just bought Tcl 50 in a Google tv I like it from Best Buy
All of these modern TVs at the store have this “soap opera” effect. Even on older movies, as if the frame rate is artificially increased.
I can turn this off right? I’m not stuck with this? I want to watch the original frame rate of older dvds.
Is this better then the Sony A80J?
Thanks for the video. Do you know what app will allow me to browse the web? The bad part of this TV is, you have to create an account then they ask your your gender? Just to watch TV? then you get massive ads popping up. You already paid for the TV it should have NO ads except the ads you get while watching movies etc. I do NOT like Roku!! But, too late to return it!!
What's better this or the samsung series 7 tvineed one for my ps5 iknow it's not 120 and no 2.1 port but I've decided60 is ok for now
Does it have a power button on the tv?
Thank you😍😍😍😍😍
How do you turn on the closed caption?
Just bought tcl anything i should know i have vizio correctly is better than vizio
would this fit on a 40” tv table?
No headphone jack on the remote? Geez, why is it every time they come out with a new version they have down grade it at the same time?
cool video. love my tcl roku tv's. did up update the remotes to the roku voicee remotes. hihgly recommend.
I bought a 4 series from Walmart 43 inch hooked up my ps5 and it did not look good looked a little blurry I ended up taking it back or got a bad one idk
How can you use an internet browser with this TV?
yes TLC so impressive
Most TVs in that price point and that type of mid-range will only come with 60 hertz refresh rate
Gr8 video miss
Hello! Hoping someone could assist me. Is a Stereo System (sound bar or equivalent) required to use Dolby Digital Plus ?
Mine almost lasted 2 years before half the picture went dark.
Does this tv support 120hz
Can I make the Disney button open Crunchyroll and the Hulu button open Prime video? XD
Blueetoh?
What is a model year of this TV? Is this the 2021?
On the Amazon link I have in the description it says 2021 but TCL hasn’t actually released a 2021 model, so it’s technically the 2020
please help i have the 50s431 and i do not know what year it is from or if there are any differences. on the booklet it came with on the bottom it lists the s431s,433s,435 all on the same booklet. so please help.maybe they are just differnt os, but same specs? either way i have the roku and also i learned from your video i have dolby digital plus woo hoo. do i have hdr10+ or just hdr* help lol, anyone!
I keep getting conflicting information, so does this tv have 4K?
Yes, it is a 4K TV
Thank u
Has anybody gamed on this tv and if so how was the input lag?
Does the TCL 4 series offer bluethooth?
Yes
Looking at the new model of this TV. Appreciate your review.. but I Have to point out my pet peeve - you say "buh-hin" instead of "button" or as many people say it "buttin". I bet you don't know you say that eh? lol ...anyway, thanks again for the comprehensive review. I will check out your gaming review as that will be one of the things I use it for.
Don't buy tcl. I went cheap first time ever not getting Samsung and 2 days ago after 2 months owning TV the screen went black. Not have some tech coming to look at it and I'm assuming trying to fix it or replace it. Ridiculous. I had to take my 12 year Samsung out of basement and back in room temporarily. Googles it apparently it's an issue with these tvs.
Can anyone tell me how to adjust the HDR? I have 4-series s431-s433-s435 with roku premium Netflix with hdr, ultra HD and 4K but the motion on any hdr or 4K video is incredibly blurry and has very limited settings. I’m rather disappointed with it so far and I want to know if I’m missing anything here.
Use a 4k Firestick Max. It makes everything look so much better. I know it defeats the purpose but the firestick makes it better
@@Carolinakid1984 just looked at it and you’re right about it defeating the purpose but you positive it changes the quality??
Was that blue light
Wats that blue light in the background
LED light strip. Buy one on Amazon
Just bought it today for 298