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- Table of Contents
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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Vizio D Series 4k 2018 vs TCL 5 Series 2018
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Vizio D Series 4k 2018
TCL 5 Series 2018
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- D43-F1 (43")
- D55-F2 (55")
- D60-F3 (60")
- D65-F1 (65")
- D70-F3 (70")
- 43S517 (43")
- 49S517 (49")
- 55S517 (55")
- 65S517 (65")
Our Verdict
Vizio D Series 4k 2018
TCL 5 Series 2018
The TCL 5 Series S517 and the Vizio D Series 4k 2018 have very similar performance. The Vizio D Series 4k 2018 has better reflection handling and better response time that make it a better choice for sports watching, whereas the TCL S517 is better for movies since it supports motion interpolation. The TCL also has lower input lag which makes it more responsive, and this is important when gaming.
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43"
D43-F1
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43S517
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49"
49S517
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D55-F2
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55S517
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D60-F3
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65"
D65-F1
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65S517
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D70-F3
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
6.9
Full Comparison
Market Context
Design
Style
7.0
7.0
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 400x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.83" (2.1 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
3.35" (8.5 cm)
2.91" (7.4 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.9
9.1
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
5,392 : 1
6,000 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Direct
Edge
SDR Peak Brightness
7.0
6.5
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
316 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
326 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
326 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
326 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
326 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
326 cd/m²
299 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
325 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
325 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
325 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
326 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
326 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.000
HDR Peak Brightness
5.4
5.2
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
312 cd/m²
273 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
320 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
321 cd/m²
299 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
321 cd/m²
299 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
321 cd/m²
300 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
320 cd/m²
300 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
320 cd/m²
298 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
320 cd/m²
299 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
320 cd/m²
299 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
320 cd/m²
300 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
320 cd/m²
300 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.000
0.000
Gray Uniformity
7.1
7.1
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.385%
3.140%
50% DSE
0.182%
0.197%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.614%
1.550%
5% DSE
0.117%
0.122%
Viewing Angle
5.6
5.1
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
29°
22°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
44°
37°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
34°
28°
Black Level Raise
14°
13°
Gamma Shift
15°
13°
Black Uniformity
8.2
7.5
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.827%
1.020%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Reflections
7.4
7.1
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.2%
5.9%
Indirect Reflections
0.5%
0.8%
Calculated Direct Reflections
4.7%
5.1%
Pre Calibration
8.2
6.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.46
4.15
Color dE
2.39
2.61
Gamma
2.19
2.21
Color Temperature
6,434 K
5,815 K
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Normal
Warm
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.8
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.08
0.17
Color dE
1.36
0.43
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,498 K
6,493 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No
No
480p Input
7.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
7.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
9.5
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Color Gamut
6.9
8.0
Wide Color Gamut
No
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
76.09%
90.13%
DCI P3 uv
82.70%
94.08%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
54.83%
66.14%
Rec 2020 uv
61.29%
71.23%
EOTF
Color Volume
6.2
6.9
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
71.1%
72.5%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
28.7%
28.4%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
52.5%
64.3%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
21.2%
25.1%
Gradient
8.5
8.2
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.092
0.114
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.113
0.109
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.085
0.088
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.090
0.104
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
8.1
7.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
4.6 ms
6.8 ms
100% Response Time
12.1 ms
15.8 ms
Flicker-Free
7.9
4.7
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
480 Hz
180 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
2.9
4.5
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
No
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps
480 Hz
180 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
No
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
480 Hz
180 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
No
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
No
Stutter
7.2
7.8
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
29.6 ms
25.9 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
4.6 ms
0.9 ms
24p Judder
7.8
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
No
FreeSync
No
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
7.6
8.1
1080p @ 60 Hz
23.9 ms
17.9 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
67.5 ms
137.6 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
N/A
17.7 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
23.9 ms
20.4 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
26.2 ms
20.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
23.6 ms
20.4 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
67.6 ms
123.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
N/A
149.6 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1440p @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
No
Supported Resolutions
7.5
8.3
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60 Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
No
No
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
3
3
USB
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
1
0
Component In
1 (shared)
0
Composite In
1 (shared)
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
No
3D
No
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1
No
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 1)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
No
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
5.1
5.5
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
169.51 Hz
142.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
4.40 dB
4.04 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
4.71 dB
4.32 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.01 dB
5.76 dB
Max
84.5 dB SPL
84.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
2.99 dB
3.94 dB
Distortion
6.1
7.4
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.799
0.140
Weighted THD @ Max
1.904
0.349
IMD @ 80
4.66%
2.10%
IMD @ Max
13.37%
4.34%
Smart Features
Interface
7.0
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
SmartCast
Roku TV
Version
1.27
8.0
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
16 s
3 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
3 s
4 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
10
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
No
Yes
Opt-out
No Add
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
6.5
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Not Smooth
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
6.0
7.0
Remote Picture
Size
Medium
Small
Voice Control
No
Search, Some Other Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
No
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
Vizio SmartCast Mobile
Roku
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
69 W
50 W
Power Consumption (Max)
154 W
103 W
Firmware
1.0.15.1
8.0.2 • build 4140-30
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D43-F1
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43S517
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49"
49S517
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D55-F2
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55S517
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D60-F3
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D65-F1
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65S517
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D70-F3
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Vizio D Series 4k 2018
TCL 5 Series 2018
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