TCL QLED 40S5K TV
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Our take on the TCL QLED 40S5K TV
The TCL 40S5K is a 40-inch Full HD smart TV with a QLED panel, which is unusual at this size and resolution; most 40-inch sets use plain LED. QLED widens and steadies color, so the picture looks richer than basic LED rivals, though Full HD on 40 inches is sharp only up close and shows its limits with 4K content. It covers cable, satellite and terrestrial tuners and has built-in WiFi for streaming apps. It suits a bedroom, kitchen or small living room where a compact, connected set matters more than 4K.
- QLED panel gives richer color than plain LED at this size
- Full HD is crisp on a 40-inch screen at normal viewing distance
- Built-in WiFi for streaming apps
- Covers DVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2 tuners plus analogue
- Compact black design fits small rooms
About the TCL QLED 40S5K TV
The TCL 40S5K is a 40-inch (101.6 cm) Smart TV with a flat QLED screen and Full HD resolution. QLED technology improves color accuracy compared to conventional LED screens. It also supports HDR and has a black finish.
Built-in Wi-Fi gives access to streaming platforms and smart apps, and the TV also offers web browsing. It has a quad-core processor, two speakers with 20W RMS power, and works with Google Assistant.
The TV includes digital tuners for cable, satellite and terrestrial television (DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2). It also receives analog NTSC, PAL and SECAM signals. It can be wall mounted using the VESA 100 x 100 standard.
- Screen size
- 40 in (101.6 cm), flat
- Resolution
- Full HD, 1920 x 1080 px
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Technology
- LED, HDR, QLED
- Refresh rate
- 50 Hz, 60 Hz
- Processor
- Quad Core
- Smart TV
- Yes, with web browsing
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN (RJ45), Common Interface
- Ports
- 2 x HDMI (HDMI 1.4, with ARC), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45, 2 x RF, 1 x CI+ 1.4 slot
- Tuners
- DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 digital; NTSC, PAL, SECAM analog
- Audio
- 2 speakers, 2.0 channels, 20W RMS, AAC and SBC formats, equalizer
- Compatibility
- Google Assistant
Questions and answers
- Is QLED worth it on a 40-inch Full HD TV?
- Yes, if color matters more than resolution. QLED improves color range and brightness over standard LED, and at 40 inches the difference is visible in bright scenes and vivid content. You give up 4K, which is the bigger trade-off.
- Can it play 4K content?
- No. The panel is Full HD (1080p), so 4K streams and discs are downscaled. It handles HD and standard broadcast content well, which is what most 40-inch buyers watch.
- Does it have built-in WiFi and streaming apps?
- Yes. WiFi is built in and it runs TCL's smart TV platform with web browsing and streaming apps. App selection is narrower than on Google TV or Roku sets.
- What tuners does it include?
- It supports DVB-T2 for antenna, DVB-C for cable and DVB-S2 for satellite, plus analogue NTSC, PAL and SECAM. That covers most broadcast setups without an external box.
- Is it good for gaming?
- Only casually. It is a 60 Hz Full HD panel without HDMI 2.1 features, so it suits older consoles and cloud gaming but not current-gen consoles at their best.
