1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
TCL 55S425
TCL 55S401
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing TCL 55S425 to TCL 55S401 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. They both get the same overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
TCL 55S425
TCL 55S401
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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High Resolution |
Direct LED |
Color Depth |
HDR10 |
Wi-Fi |
WEAKNESSES |
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Limited Viewing Angle |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No AMD Freesync™ |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No 4K HFR |
No 2K HFR |
No VRR |
No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) |
Selected Features
VA Panels
Both TVs have vertical alignment (VA) panels. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
HDR10
TCL 55S425 and TCL 55S401 support HDR10 which was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It is not backward compatible with SDR. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits of brightness and uses 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - TCL 55S425 and here - TCL 55S401.
BASICS | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Brand | TCL | TCL |
Series | 4 | 4 |
Model | 55S425 | 55S401 |
Size | 55" | 55" |
Country | USA | USA |
Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Display Type | LED | LED |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 54.6" | 54.6" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | VA | VA |
LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
Color | ||
Viewing Angle | ||
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 8 bits + FRC |
Color Depth | 1.07 billion | 1.07 billion |
VIDEO | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Upscaling | 4K Creative Pro | 4K Creative Pro |
Frame Interploation Technique | Clear Motion | Clear Motion |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ||
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode |
AUDIO | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Speaker Power Rating | 8W + 8W | 8W + 8W |
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
WiSA Ready |
CONNECTIVITY | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) | 802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
Bluetooth | ||
Chromecast | ||
Google Home | ||
Virtual Assistant | ||
Works with Alexa | ||
HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | ||
USB Inputs | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ||
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 1 |
IF (Satellite) Inputs | ||
Component Inputs | ||
Composite Inputs | ||
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote |
OTHER | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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CPU Cores | 2 | 2 |
GPU Cores | 2 | 2 |
Operating System | Roku | Roku |
Parental Control (V-Chip) | ||
Mobile App | ||
Teletext | ||
Closed Captions | ||
On-Screen Display Languages | English, Spanish, French | English, Spanish, French |
Advanced PQ Setting with Mobile App |
VIDEO FORMATS | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Accessible Menu System (CVAA) | ||
Quick Start Guide (QSG) | 1 English | 1 English |
3GPP | ||
AV1 | ||
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | ||
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Digital Tuner | 1 | 1 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | NTSC | NTSC |
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | ||
Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC | ATSC |
Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM | Clear QAM |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
GENERAL | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5W | 0.5W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 49.0" x 28.4" x 3.1" | 49.1" x 28.5" x 3.0" |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 49.0" x 30.6" x 8.0" | 49.1" x 30.8" x 8.7" |
Stand Size | 42.3" | 38.2" |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 55.1" x 34.0" x 6.6" | 56.2" x 34.3" x 6.5" |
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 200 mm 200m(H) | 200 mm x 200 mm |
Wall mount screw | M6 x 12 | M6 x 16 |
Weight Without Stand | 26.7 lbs | 29.5 lbs |
Weight With Stand | 27.1 lbs | 30.0 lbs |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 39.2 lbs | 38.8 lbs |
Warranty | 1 year limited warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
ACCESSORIES | TCL 55S425 | TCL 55S401 |
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Remote | RC280 | RC282 |