TCL 50S425 Streaming Compatible Roku TV, 50-Inch

Last updated: January 16, 2024

TCL 50S425 Streaming Compatible Roku TV, 50-Inch
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We looked at the top Cheap TVs and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Cheap TV you should buy.

Overall Take

This 50-inch TV has an easy-to-use interface that even technologically challenged individuals will love. In fact, this ROKU TV also comes with a powerful mobile app, so you can add channels from your phone. It's even compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

In our analysis of 24 expert reviews, the TCL Streaming Compatible Roku TV, 50-Inch placed 1st when we looked at the top 6 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The 4-Series 4K TCL Roku TV delivers stunning picture performance while bringing all your favorite content through a simple, intuitive interface in a sleek modern design. 4K ULTRA HD RESOLUTION: Stunning Ultra HD offers four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail. HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) TECHNOLOGY
Delivers bright and accurate colors for a lifelike viewing experience. 4K CREATIVE PRO UPSCALING
TCL’s proprietary 4K Creative Pro upscaling engine allows you to view your HD content in near 4K quality.
Your favorite broadcast TV, streaming channels, gaming console, and other devices are front-and-center. No more flipping through inputs or wading through complicated menus. Like apps on a smartphone, all your favorites are at your fingertips from the instant you turn it on. Choose from thousands of streaming channels that feature over 500,000 movie and TV episodes plus live sports, news, music, kids and family, food, science and tech, fitness, foreign language, and so much more. The best way to watch all of your favorite content – whether you stream it, pay for a cable or satellite subscription, or use the built-in tuner to enjoy free over-the-air channels – the TCL Roku TV makes it easy to enjoy it all. Turn your smartphone or tablet into a convenient streaming companion. Use it as a remote, plug in headphones for private listening, search with your voice or keyboard, and share your own videos, music, and photos to your TV. Plus, cast movies and web videos to your TV with Netflix and YouTube mobile apps.
The super-simple Roku TV remote has only 20 buttons to make navigating easier. With around half the buttons of a traditional TV remote, you won’t have to struggle to find the button you need

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

The TCL 4-Series also has built-in Roku.
Affordable. Fairly accurate colors. Roku TV platform has lots of features.
Affordable, Lightweight, Great 4K picture quality, Easy interface.

What experts didn't like

It lacks support for Dolby Vision and a wide color gamut. Most important, its peak brightness is 50 percent lower than that of the 5-Series. In a darker room you won’t notice this, but in a living room or other bright situation, the extra brightness of the 5-Series is easier to see.
Dim panel. Color range isn't particularly wide.
Remote lags at times, Remote buttons are loud, Flashing LED indicator can be distracting.
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