RATED
Great
7.0/10
49.5″ TCL 50G31 – Full Specifications
50G31 from TCL is a 2024 49.5-inch 4K television using a VA panel and Direct LED backlighting.
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Display
49.5-inch, VA, Direct LED, 3840 x 2160 pixels
49.5
Refresh rate
50 Hz / 60 Hz
50 Hz
Dimensions
1110 x 645 x 71 mm
1110
Weight
7.21 kg / 15.9 lbs
7.21 k
Processor
AIPQ with AI
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 49.5-inch 4K panel provides a clear big-screen base for streaming, television and films.
- VA panel and Direct LED backlighting offer a straightforward, easy-to-understand display setup.
- HDR support includes Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, covering the main formats used by streaming services and discs.
- Google TV keeps major smart-TV functions inside the set without a separate streamer.
- 3 × HDMI 2.0 plus the listed network and audio connections provide a practical device setup.
Cons
- Typical and peak brightness are not published, so HDR strength cannot be judged fully from the specification.
- The 60 Hz-class panel is not suitable for 4K 120 Hz console gaming or serious high-frame-rate PC play.
- Built-in audio is modest for films, so a soundbar remains the clearest upgrade.
- The supplied stand offers little positioning freedom beyond basic placement.
Score & Ratings
7.0/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Model | 50G31 |
| Full Product Name | TCL 50G31 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Market Position | Not determinable from series naming - not independently verified |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year standard limited warranty |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 49.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 49.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 1257 mm (millimeters) / 125.7 cm (centimeters) / 49.4882 in (inches) / 4.124 ft (feet) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 1095.84 mm (millimeters) / 109.584 cm (centimeters) / 43.1433 in (inches) / 3.5953 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 616.41 mm (millimeters) / 61.641 cm (centimeters) / 24.2681 in (inches) / 2.0223 ft (feet) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 94.35 % |
| 3D Support | No |
49.5" Display Size (125.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Backlight Type | Direct 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 | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 89 ppi / 35 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.285 mm / 0.0112 in |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR Formats | Dolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HLG | HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
Motion Processing & Response
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Motion Processing | Motion Rate 240 MR |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Game Mode | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Picture Engine | AI features supported |
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)ATSCClear QAM |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| North American Digital Tuner | ATSC |
| Clear QAM | clear qam |
| Antenna RF Input | Yes |
Compute, Memory & Storage
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | AIPQ with AI |
| System on Chip | AIPQ with AI |
| SoC Model | AIPQ with AI |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
| Apple TV+ | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| eARC Port | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1× USB 2.0 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1× S/PDIF |
| 3.5 mm Audio Output | 1× 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Composite Input | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x 10 W |
| Speaker Channels | 2 x 10 W |
| Total Audio Output | 20 W (watts) |
| Total Speaker Output | 20 W (watts) |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Connected Home & IoT
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
Photo File Compatibility
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG |
| JPEG | Yes |
| PNG | Yes |
| GIF | Yes |
Music Codec Compatibility
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats | 3GPP / AAC / AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 / FLAC / M4A / MP3 / WMA / WAV |
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers | 3GPP / AVI / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV / MP4 / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV / Xvid |
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs | 3GPP / AVI / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV / MP4 / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV / Xvid |
| H.263 | Yes |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes |
| Xvid | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 1110 mm (millimeters) x 645 mm (millimeters) x 71 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 1110 mm / 43.7008 in |
| Height Without Stand | 645 mm / 25.3937 in |
| Depth Without Stand | 71 mm / 2.7953 in |
| Weight Without Stand | 7.21 kg / 15.9 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 1110 mm (millimeters) x 683 mm (millimeters) x 254 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 1110 mm / 43.7008 in |
| Height With Stand | 683 mm / 26.8898 in |
| Depth With Stand | 254 mm / 10 in |
| Weight With Stand | 7.3 kg / 16.09 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1265 mm (millimeters) x 774.7 mm (millimeters) x 127 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 1265 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Height | 774.7 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Depth | 127 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Weight | 11.7 kg (kilograms) / 25.79 lbs (pounds) |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 957.6 mm (millimeters) / 95.76 cm (centimeters) / 37.7008 in (inches) / 3.1417 ft (feet) |
| Chassis Color | Black |
Wall Mounting & Installation
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 mm |
| VESA Interface | 200 x 200 mm |
| VESA Size | 200 x 200 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V (volts)220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 100 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 100 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
Environmental Operating Limits
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C (degrees Celsius) / 41 °F - 95 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % (percent) |
| Storage Temperature | -15 °C - 45 °C (degrees Celsius) / 5 °F - 113 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % (percent) |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CE | Dynamic ContrastEnhanced ColorFar-Field Voice interaction |
| RoHS | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Voice remote control |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| Screen Size | 49.5 in |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
50"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
24° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
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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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