Roku Select Series vs TCL 4-Series (S421)
Roku Select Series
2021 · $199.99 today
6044
TCL 4-Series (S421)
2019 · $199.99 today
6239
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Roku Select Series is better
- Input Lag: ~14 ms vs ~16 ms(14% less)
Why TCL 4-Series (S421) is better
- Peak Brightness: ~250 nits vs ~220 nits(14% more)
Verdict
Roku Select Series leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Roku Select Series | TCL 4-Series (S421) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 50 in | 50 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Peak Brightness | ~220 nits | ~250 nits● |
| Dimming Zones | Edge-lit | Edge-lit |
| Gaming | ||
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Input Lag | ~14 ms● | ~16 ms |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Smart Platform | ||
| OS | Roku TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice / Alexa | Roku Voice / Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Output | 10W | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |