TCL 55" S41CG 4K Google TV vs TCL 55" F7D QLED Fire TV

Both are 55-inch 4K TCL sets at 60Hz, so the real split is panel and platform. The F7D uses a QLED panel with full Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG support plus HDMI 2.1, which gives it the edge in color, contrast and HDR range. The S41CG runs Google TV, which most people find easier to navigate and better for casting, and its owner ratings are strong. Buy the F7D if picture quality matters most; buy the S41CG if you prefer Google's interface and Chromecast.

• Choose the TCL S41CG if you want Google TV with Chromecast built in and a familiar app layout, and you mostly watch cable, streaming and sports in SDR or basic HDR.
• Choose the TCL F7D if you want a QLED panel with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and you are comfortable living inside Amazon's Fire TV interface.