RATED
Good
6.6/10
42.5″ TCL 43S5L – Full Specifications
For bedrooms and smaller lounges, the TCL 43S5L is a 42.5-inch Full HD VA Google TV with LED backlighting and a standard 50/60 Hz refresh rate.
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Display
42.5 in, VA, LED, 1920 x 1080 pixels
42.5
Refresh rate
50 Hz / 60 Hz
50 Hz
Dimensions
954 x 554 x 77 mm
954
Weight
5.02 kg
5.02 k
Processor
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution and VA panel suit the model’s intended screen size and price level
- 93 % (percent) DCI-P3 coverage supports wider colour for HDR films and games
- HDR10+, HLG provides broad HDR source compatibility
- Google TV, Ethernet and wireless networking make it a complete streaming television
- 2 x HDMI 1.4 plus optical, 3.5 mm covers the main entertainment connections
Cons
- Incomplete brightness data makes real HDR intensity harder to judge from the specifications
- 50/60 Hz panel cannot present 120 Hz or 144 Hz gaming
- Fixed stand has no height, swivel, pivot or tilt adjustment
- Built-in or unpublished audio output is unlikely to match the screen scale for films
Score & Ratings
6.6/10
Good
Television Identity & Market
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | S5L |
| Model | 43S5L |
| Full Product Name | TCL 43S5L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| TV Category | Entry / Budget Tier |
| Market Position | Budget Google TV |
| Primary Use | Budget-Conscious Everyday Viewing |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | 2026 model year |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 42.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 1080 mm / 108 cm / 42.5197 in / 3.5433 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 941.184 mm / 94.1184 cm / 37.0545 in / 3.0879 ft |
| Active Display Height | 529.416 mm / 52.9416 cm / 20.8431 in / 1.7369 ft |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 94.28 % |
| 3D Support | No |
42.5" Display Size (108 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixelsFull HD / 1080p |
| Pixel Density | 51 ppi |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.49 mm |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Static Contrast | 4000 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 4000 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 93 % |
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
43"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | HDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+HDR10HLG |
Motion Processing & Response
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Game Mode | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | 4K upscaling |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)DVB-TDVB-T2DVB-CDVB-SDVB-S2 |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner | dvb-t |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 | dvb-t2 |
| Digital Cable Tuner | dvb-c |
| Digital Satellite Tuner | dvb-s |
| Digital Satellite Tuner 2 | dvb-s2 |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
| Antenna RF Input | Yes |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1× USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1× S/PDIF |
| 3.5 mm Audio Output | 1× 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
| Antenna Input | 1× RF |
| Common Interface Slot | 1× CI+ |
| Composite Input | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.0 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.0 CH |
| Total Audio Output | 20W |
| Total Speaker Output | 20W |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Connected Home & IoT
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 954 mm x 554 mm x 77 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 954 mm |
| Height Without Stand | 554 mm |
| Depth Without Stand | 77 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.02 kg |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 954 mm x 602 mm x 184 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 954 mm |
| Height With Stand | 602 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 184 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 5.08 kg |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1075 mm x 646 mm x 122 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 1075 mm |
| Box Height | 646 mm |
| Box Depth | 122 mm |
| Box Weight | 7.18 kg / 15.83 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 888 mm / 88.8 cm / 34.9606 in / 2.9134 ft |
| Chassis Color | Black |
Wall Mounting & Installation
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Interface | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | NoLandscape / portrait pivot: NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No |
| Swivel Adjustment | NoForward / backward tilt: No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | F |
Picture Feature Inventory
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CI+ Certification | Yes (CI+ 1.4) |
In-the-Box Components
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 in |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.
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