Philips 5000 Series (PFL5704) vs TCL 4-Series (S421)
Philips 5000 Series (PFL5704)
2020 · $299.99 today
6040
TCL 4-Series (S421)
2019 · $199.99 today
6239
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Philips 5000 Series (PFL5704) is better
- Speaker Output: 16W vs 10W(1.6× more)
- Peak Brightness: ~280 nits vs ~250 nits(12% more)
Why TCL 4-Series (S421) is better
- Input Lag: ~16 ms vs ~18 ms(13% less)
Verdict
Philips 5000 Series (PFL5704) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Philips 5000 Series (PFL5704) | TCL 4-Series (S421) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 50 in | 50 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Peak Brightness | ~280 nits● | ~250 nits |
| Dimming Zones | Edge-lit | Edge-lit |
| Gaming | ||
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Input Lag | ~18 ms | ~16 ms● |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Smart Platform | ||
| OS | Saphi | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | None | Roku Voice / Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Output | 16W● | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |