Vizio V-Series (V5) vs TCL 4-Series (S421)
Vizio V-Series (V5)
2020 · $259.99 today
6646
TCL 4-Series (S421)
2019 · $199.99 today
6239
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Vizio V-Series (V5) is better
- Speaker Output: 14W vs 10W(40% more)
- Peak Brightness: ~300 nits vs ~250 nits(20% more)
- Input Lag: ~14 ms vs ~16 ms(14% less)
Why TCL 4-Series (S421) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Vizio V-Series (V5) leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Vizio V-Series (V5) | TCL 4-Series (S421) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 50 in | 50 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Peak Brightness | ~300 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 | SmartCast | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa / Google Assistant | Roku Voice / Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Output | 14W● | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |