49.5″ TCL 50S5L – Full Specifications
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Score & Ratings
8.4/10
Great
The tcl 50S5L earns a strong overall score of 8.4/10. Our editors evaluate each TV across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | TCL | |
| Model | 50S5L | |
| Series | S5L | |
| Model Year | 2026 |
✓ Good 2026 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display Overview
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 49.5 in (inches) |
✓ Good 49" — medium TV or large monitor. Works as bedroom TV or big desk display.
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| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixelsFull HD / 1080p |
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Panel Type | VA |
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit | |
| Backlight | LED | |
| Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees) |
✓ Good 178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees) — consistent colour from virtually any position. Ideal for group viewing and shared screen use.
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Screen Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Screen Width | 1095.84 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen Height | 616.41 mm (millimeters) |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 94.41 % (percent) |
✓ Good 94.41 % (percent) — slim bezels. Clean modern look with minimal frame.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.571 mm (millimeters) |
⚠ Limited 0.571 mm (millimeters) pitch — coarse (TV-class). Best viewed from 1.5m or more.
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| Pixel Density | 44 ppi (pixels per inch) |
⚠ Limited 44 PPI — low pixel density. Best viewed from a distance; not for close-up work.
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Display Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Contrast | 4000 : 1 |
✓ Good 4000 : 1 — excellent shadow detail. Noticeably better than IPS in dark room viewing.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 93 % (percent) |
✓ Good 93% DCI-P3 — wide gamut. Colours are richer and more vibrant than standard monitors.
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| HDR Support | HDR10+HDR10HLG |
✓ Good HDR10+ — dynamic metadata adjusts per-scene brightness (vs HDR10's static setting). Amazon Prime video benefits.
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Motion & Gaming
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Max Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (hertz) |
⚠ Limited 60Hz — standard baseline. Fine for streaming and productivity; no motion clarity advantage in games.
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Smart TV & Processor
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | Google TV |
✓ Good Google TV — Play Store apps, Google Assistant, and Chromecast built in.
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| Smart Features | 4K upscalingAlexaApple AirPlay 2Apple HomeKitDisney+Flicker-free technologyGame ModeGoogle AssistantMultiple Viewing ModeNetflixPrime VideoQuantum Dot ColorSports ModeUltra-wide Color GamutYouTube |
✓ Good 4K upscaling
Alexa
Apple AirPlay 2
Apple HomeKit
Disney+
Flicker-free technology
Game Mode
Google Assistant
Multiple Viewing Mode
Netflix
Prime Video
Quantum Dot Color
Sports Mode
Ultra-wide Color Gamut
YouTube — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Audio System
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Speaker Setup | 2.0 CH |
△ Average 2.0 CH — standard stereo. Adequate for dialogue; a soundbar improves bass and scale.
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| Total Output | 20W |
△ Average 20W — decent for casual TV viewing. Upgrade for movie-quality audio.
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| Audio Features | Dolby Audio |
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1× USB 2.0 (Type-A · downstream)1× Ethernet RJ452× HDMI 1.41× Satellite In (F-type female)1× AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack1× Optical Audio Out1× 3.5 mm Audio Out1× Antenna (RF) (female)1× CI+ 1.4T-link (CEC) |
✓ Good HDMI — standard display connection for consoles and laptops. Ethernet port — wired network for stable 4K streaming.
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| Wireless | LAN / EthernetWi-FiWi-Fi DirectBluetooth 5.4 |
✓ Good Built-in Wi-Fi — no ethernet cable required. Bluetooth 5 (wireless headphones and keyboards).
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Network & Tuner
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| TV Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)DVB-TDVB-T2DVB-CDVB-SDVB-S2 |
✓ Good Built-in tuner — receives DVB-T2 (UK/EU digital terrestrial), DVB-S2 (satellite), DVB-C (cable) without a separate receiver.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 1111 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 644 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 70 mm (millimeters) |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 7.2 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 7.2 kg (kilograms) — standard weight for this panel size.
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| With Stand Width | 1111 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 684 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 254 mm (millimeters) |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 7.3 kg (kilograms) |
△ Average 7.3 kg (kilograms) — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Mount & Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 mm |
✓ Good Wall-mount compatible — use the listed VESA pattern with a TV-rated bracket sized for this screen and weight.
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| Wall Mount Support | Yes | |
| Adjustments | Removable stand: YesHeight adjustment: NoLandscape/portrait pivot: NoLeft/right swivel: NoForward/backward tilt: No |
✓ Good Full ergonomic adjustment: height, swivel, pivot (portrait mode). Set the display to your exact posture to reduce eye and neck strain.
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100 V - 120 V (volts) / 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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Gaming & AI Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming & AI Features | Game Mode |
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