TCL Class S5 vs Skyworth UE7600 Series: Which Bezel-Less Design TV Offers Better Value?

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Introduce​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Picture​	​	​
Price​	$239.99​	$616.91​
Model Year​	2024​	2023​
Specific Uses​	-​	Entertainment, Gaming​
Highlight​	Display Size: 55-inch Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Smart TV Platform: Fire TV Streaming Support: Netflix and more Connectivity: 4 HDMI ports, 1 USB port, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Audio Features: Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, Enhanced Dialogue Mode	Streaming Capabilities: Access to movies, shows, live TV, and hundreds of free channels. Personalization: Personalized recommendations and profiles. Voice Control: Integrated Google Assistant for voice commands. Chromecast Built-In: Stream content from mobile devices to the TV. Picture Quality: Chameleon Extreme 2.0 with 4K upscaling for improved visual performance. Eye Protection: Eyecare Protection Technology to reduce eye strain.

Side-by-Side Comparison​

System​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Operating System​	Linux​	Google TV​
Internet Applications​	Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube​	Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Google TV, YouTube​
Remote Control​	Bluetooth​	Bluetooth, Infrared​
Controller Type​	Voice Control​	Remote Control, App Control, Voice Control​

Display​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Aspect Ratio​	16:9​	16:9​
Display Technology​	LED​	4K UHD, LCD, LED​
Screen Finish​	Flat​	Flat​
Color Screen​	-​	Yes​
Resolution​	4K​	4K​
Refresh Rate​	60 Hz​	60 Hz​
HDR Supported​	HDR12, HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision​	HLG, HDR10​
Maximum Brightness​	-​	250 Nit​
Backlight Technology​	LED​	LED​
Backlight Setting​	-​	Adjustable​
Picture Enhancement​	MEMC Frame Insertion​	Chameleon Extreme 2.0 Image Processor​
Motion Enhancement​	MEMC Frame Insertion​	-​

Audio​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Audio Channels​	5.1 or 7.1​	-​
Audio Output​	[Multiple]​	Surround​
Audio Input​	HDMI​	Optical​
Speaker Description​	Built-in speakers with advanced audio capabilities including Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X​	Dolby Digital Plus, Built-in Stereo Speakers​
Sound Format​	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X​	DTS, Dolby Digital Plus​

Connectivity​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Bluetooth Version​	5​	5.1​
Screen Mirroring​	AirPlay 2​	Chromecast, Google Cast, WIDI​
Total Usb Ports​	1​	2​
Total HDMI Ports​	4​	3​
Connector Type​	HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi​	USB, Optical, Ethernet, HDMI, Coaxial​
Signal Format​	HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ATSC, DVB​	ATSC, NTSC​

Features​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
Video Encoding​	HEVC​	-​
Water Resistance​	-​	Not Water Resistant​
Compatible Devices​	-​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Tablet, Smartphone, Speaker​
Tuner Type​	ATSC​	ATSC​
Other Features​	Built-In Speaker, Sleep Timer, Game Mode, Wide Color Enhancer, Bezel-Less Design​	Chromecast, Bezel-Less Design, Wide Viewing Angle, Flat, Eye Comfort Mode​

Measurements​

Parameter	TCL Class S5​	Skyworth UE7600 Series​
D x W x H​	2.83"D x 48.27"W x 27.99"H​	3.8"D x 56.9"W x 33"H​
Item Weight​	-​	36.3 Pounds​
Screen Size​	55 Inches​	65 Inches​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
TCL Class S5​	Pros: • Fantastic color and picture quality with good backlight, brightness, and sharpness. • Onboard TV speaker sound is better than most TVs, adjustable for improved quality. • Media Player app allows easy access to content from a thumb drive. • Overall excellent value for the price. Cons: • Cannot disable the sleep timer, leading to frequent interruptions when pausing shows. • 3.5 mm headphone jack does not output to multimedia speakers as expected. • Occasional lag that can be annoying. • Remote control design is cumbersome, overly sensitive, and not user-friendly. Overall Impression: This TV offers impressive picture quality and sound for its price, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers. However, significant design flaws such as the inability to disable the sleep timer and issues with the remote control may detract from the overall user experience. While it has its strengths, those who prioritize user-friendliness may find better alternatives, like Roku.
Skyworth UE7600 Series​	Pros: • Easy to set up • Adequate picture quality • Vibrant colors • Good value for the price • Compatible with older remotes Cons: • Remote control issues (laggy, unresponsive) • Poor sound quality • Frequent lag and connectivity problems • Reliability concerns (turns off unexpectedly) • Defective units reported Overall Impression: This TV seems to offer a decent value for those looking for an inexpensive option, especially for casual use in a guest room or for streaming. However, the issues with the remote, sound quality, and reliability raise significant concerns. While some users appreciate its picture quality and ease of setup, the overall experience is marred by performance problems, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.