Where a 50-inch screen is enough, the TCL 50S551F (49.5 in) offers a Fire TV with a direct LED VA panel and a bezelless metal design. It shows 3840 × 2160 at 89 ppi and 60 Hz, with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG support. Two 10 W speakers add Dolby Atmos. The set weighs 7.3 kg with the stand and 7.21 kg without it, uses a 200 × 200 mm VESA pattern and has three HDMI inputs plus one USB port. It suits bedrooms, dorms and compact living rooms.
49.5 in VA, 3840 × 2160, 89 ppi
60 Hz, direct LED backlight
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
3 HDMI inputs, 1 × USB
7.3 kg with stand, 200 × 200 VESA
Pros & Cons
Pros
Fifty inches suits dorms and bedrooms
Stand adds under 0.1 kg to the panel
Small 200 × 200 mm VESA pattern
Dolby Atmos support from stereo speakers
Fire TV platform with a simple layout
Cons
Speakers are only rated 2 × 10 W
Limited to a single USB port
Maximum refresh rate is only 60 Hz
Only 3 HDMI ports for consoles, a soundbar and a streamer
Score & Ratings
7.2/10Great
Design
8
Display
7
Color
6
Performance
7
Connectivity
8
Television Identity & Market12
Specification
Value
Brand
TCL
Series
S5
Model
50S551F
Full Product Name
TCL 50S551F
Model Year
2024
TV Category
Entry / Budget Tier
Market Position
Budget / Affordable Tier
Primary Use
Budget-Conscious Everyday Viewing
Region / Variant
Not specified
Launch Status
2024 model year
Available Colors
Black
Warranty
1 year standard / 6 months commercial (N. America)
Screen Geometry & Format9
Specification
Value
Screen Size
49.5 in
Marketed Screen Size
49.5 in
Exact Diagonal
1257 mm / 125.7 cm / 49.4882 in / 4.124 ft
Aspect Ratio
1.778:1 / 16:9
Active Display Width
1095.84 mm / 109.584 cm / 43.1433 in / 3.5953 ft
Active Display Height
616.41 mm / 61.641 cm / 24.2681 in / 2.0223 ft
Display Area
94.32 %
Screen-to-Body Ratio
94.32 %
3D Support
No
49.5" Display Size (125.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control4
Specification
Value
Panel Type
VA
Backlight Type
Direct LED
Panel Bit Depth
10 bits
Display Colors
1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer1
Specification
Value
Screen Coating
Anti-glare / Matte
Resolution, Scaling & Signal4
Specification
Value
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density
89 ppi / 35 ppcm
Pixel Pitch
0.285 mm / 0.0285 cm / 0.0112 in / 0.0009 ft
Native 4K Support
Yes
◑Luminance, Blacks & Contrast3
Specification
Value
Viewing Angles
178 ° / 178 °
Horizontal Viewing Angle
178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle
178 °
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping6
Specification
Value
HDR Support
Dolby Vision
HDR10+
HDR10
HLG
HDR Formats
Dolby Vision
HDR10+
HDR10
HLG
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
Motion Processing & Response10
Specification
Value
Native Refresh Rate
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Refresh Rate Range
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Vertical Frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Frame Interpolation
Motion Rate
Interpolation Technology
Motion Rate
Interpolation Value
240
Interpolation Unit
MR
Motion Processing
MEMC / Motion Rate
Motion Estimation
Yes
Console, VRR & Game Tools3
Specification
Value
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Game Bar
Yes
Game Accelerator
Game Accelerator 120
Picture Intelligence & AI8
Specification
Value
Picture Processor
AIPQ with AI
AI Processor
AIPQ with AI
AI Upscaling
Yes
AI Picture
Yes
AI Contrast
Yes
AI Color
Yes
AI Clarity
Yes
AI HDR Enhancement
Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception6
Specification
Value
Built-In TV Tuner
Yes
Tuner Configuration
Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
Analog Tuner
Yes
North American Digital Tuner
ATSC
Clear QAM
Yes
Cable/Antenna Input
Yes
Compute, Memory & Storage2
Specification
Value
Processor Brand Name
AIPQ with AI
Picture Processor
AIPQ with AI
Smart Platform & System2
Specification
Value
Smart TV
Yes
Operating System
Fire TV
Streaming & Entertainment4
Specification
Value
Netflix
Yes
Prime Video
Yes
Disney+
Yes
Apple TV+
Yes
Voice Assistants & Search3
Specification
Value
Voice Control
Yes
Far-Field Voice Control
Yes
Amazon Alexa
Yes
HDMI Signal Interface6
Specification
Value
Total HDMI Ports
3
HDMI 2.0 Ports
Present
HDMI CEC
Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel
Yes
eARC Port
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O5
Specification
Value
Total USB Ports
1
Ethernet Port
Yes
Optical Audio Output
Optical
Antenna Input
Yes
Composite Input
Yes
Wireless, LAN & Casting7
Specification
Value
LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a / 802.11ac / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Bluetooth
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Apple HomeKit
Yes
Miracast
Yes
Speaker Layout & Output3
Specification
Value
Built-In Speakers
2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20 W
Main Speakers
2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20 W
Audio Brand
Onkyo
Sound Formats & Enhancement3
Specification
Value
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
DTS Virtual:X
Yes
Camera & Video Calling1
Specification
Value
Built-In Camera
No
Connected Home & IoT1
Specification
Value
Apple HomeKit
Yes
Panel-Only Size & Mass5
Specification
Value
Dimensions Without Stand
1110 mm x 645.2 mm x 71.1 mm (W x H x D)
Width Without Stand
1110 mm
Height Without Stand
645.2 mm
Depth Without Stand
71.1 mm
Weight Without Stand
7.21 kg / 15.9 lbs
Assembled TV Size & Mass5
Specification
Value
Dimensions With Stand
1110 mm x 683.2 mm x 254 mm (W x H x D)
Width With Stand
1110 mm
Height With Stand
683.2 mm
Depth With Stand
254 mm
Weight With Stand
7.3 kg / 16.09 lbs
Shipping Carton Measurements2
Specification
Value
Box Dimensions
1264.9 mm x 774.7 mm x 127 mm (W x H x D)
Box Weight
11.39 kg / 25.11 lbs
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint4
Specification
Value
Stand Width
957.58 mm / 95.758 cm / 37.7 in / 3.1417 ft
Chassis Color
Black
Bezel Design
Frameless / Bezelless
Design Name
FullView 360 Metal Bezelless Design
Wall Mounting & Installation10
Specification
Value
VESA Mount
200 x 200 mm
VESA Interface
200 x 200 mm
VESA Size
200 x 200 mm
Removable Stand
Yes
Stand Type
Stand with sticks
Stand Name
Stand with sticks
Height Adjustment
No
Swivel Adjustment
No
Tilt Adjustment
No
Portrait Mode
No
Electrical Load & Efficiency5
Specification
Value
Power Input
100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V
110V Input Range
100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range
220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency
50 Hz - 60 Hz
Standby Consumption
0.5 W
Environmental Operating Limits4
Specification
Value
Operating Temperature
5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F
Operating Humidity
20 % - 80 %
Storage Temperature
-15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F
Storage Humidity
10 % - 90 %
Gaming Validation & Compatibility2
Specification
Value
Game Bar
Yes
ALLM
ALLM
Regulatory & Industry Approvals1
Specification
Value
RoHS
Yes
Privacy, Security & Parental Control1
Specification
Value
Parental Controls
Yes
In-the-Box Components7
Specification
Value
Remote Control
Voice remote control
Remote Type
Voice remote control
Remote Voice Control
Yes
Screen Size
49.5 in
Dimensions
1110 mm x 683.2 mm x 254 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
7.3 kg / 16.09 lbs
Refresh Rate
50 Hz / 60 Hz
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE50"
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₹4.80
Monthly₹144
Annually₹1,752
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.
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