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Five Star Reviews:

57%
Superb performance
July 24, 2016
We replaced a Sony 32" Bravia (720p) that cost over $ 700.00 six or seven years ago. This TV weighs maybe 15 lb. compared to the Sony which was 50 lb. or more. The Samsung has a better picture, built in WiFi, and reasonably good sound. The picture quality is excellent and the colors are vibrant and lifelike. In my experience Samsung makes excellent products which are durable as well. My only complaint is the stand (?) that is supplied. There are two silver colored plastic "feet" that screw into the bottom of the TV. They are designed so that they can only be mounted one way, and as a result they actually extend beyond the edges of the TV screen, causing you to need a very wide mounting platform (more than the 29" width of the TV). You would need a table top at least 32" wide to stand this TV on. We wall mounted ours, so that was not a problem, but be aware that you need a wide space to stand it on. Also, as light as the TV is, tipping or knocking it over could be a problem with big pets or little kids. The mounting feet give NO stability at all. Samsung should modify the stand to fit under the center of the TV and be larger to give the TV more stability and a smaller footprint on a table. The WiFi works very well, but the input thru the supplied remote is slow and tiresome. Be sure to Bookmark your favorite websites to cut down on the time required to input web addresses. Otherwise we are VERY happy with the TV and are glad we have it.
I love the size of this tv
March 2, 2016
Before I bought this tv, i did lots of research to see what would be the right tv for me and for the right price. I love the size of this tv, it allows me to watch with great quality. I also love the smart tv aspect of it, i am able to binge watch all of my netflix shows, and I can also downloads 'apps' like pandora and the game snake. i would highly recommend this tv for someone else
Good buy for our bedroom! Beautiful Picture!
December 27, 2015
Love it for the price. Stunningly crisp picture. Use for bedroom and even the sound is good for movies and gaming. My husband uses it for his PS4 but uses a cable as he says it doesn't lag for certain games. Note you can't use Apple TV with it or use Apple AirPlay. However it has Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go and Amazon in the app section plus others ...which for our bedroom is fine. I think it functions with the Android but read specs. No lag at all in streaming videos from any sites so far. You have to get used to the arrow pointer without a mouse but once you get the feel it isn't a problem. Since We are a primarily an apple family probably wouldn't use for main TV in media room but that is just a personal preference.
Smart TV is a GREAT Choice!
December 10, 2015
This was a great price and I'm very, very happy with my decision to purchase a smart TV. If you're on the fence, spend the extra dollars for the smart hub. You will not be sorry. The options to watch Amazon Prime TV shows and movies as I am a prime customer are wonderful and you also get Netflix and internet browser. I'm thrilled with my purchase!
Best quality I ever soon in a smart TV at this price point.
August 27, 2015
I got this Tv for Mom, but I held on to it for a few weeks to get familiar with all the features, so that I can help her get the most out of the smart TV. It works great, the color and clarity are amazing. Love not having to depend on the high cost of cable TV. Wish I would have done it sooner. Will be getting another in a few weeks for me. Great product at a reasonable price.
The TV is supported just fine. Switching between cable/netfix/hulu/and internet is a breeze.
May 25, 2015
I bought this TV before there was any feedback and found the negative feedback before it was delivered. I must admit that, based on the prior feedback, I was concerned about the feet as I tried to assemble the TV. They seemed very flimsy, at first. However, it was not until I had fully screwed in the feet that I realized they were more than ample to support the television. In fact, the TV is quite secure. Yes, the feet are plastic, but the TV is very light and it does not require very much support at all. The picture is perfect. The sound quality is great. I am delighted with how easy it is to navigate between cable/netflix/hulu/internet. It was a great buy and I am very pleased.Additionally, be smart and don't be influenced by reviews from people who are not "verified" purchasers of the product.
56%
Amazing deal
December 26, 2016
We bought the 40" Model last year for my son to use with a new XBox One since he wanted 1080p. At first I thought the picture was very pixelated but turned down the sharpening and it cleared right up (just turn it down to zero) We had a plasma in the living room so I never really thought much about this budget television. Recently we had to replace the plasma and picked up a very highly rated Samsung KS8000 4K UHD model. Yes, it does 4K, Sure, it's got a lot of great smart features. But this TCL handles angle viewing BETTER, handles cable broadcast motion MUCH BETTER and sounds almost as good as the bells an whistles beast we paid close to 4 times the amount for. It doesn't have all the adjustments as the Samsung, can't do smart functions or UHD etc, but as a pure method of watching cable or basic gaming I would say it is superior. I don't see judder, the image colors remain reasonably consistent looking at angles. We literally unpacked this thing, plugged it in and took half a day to adjust it and were happy. the high dollar screen in the other room is a constant headache. 5 stars, not because it does it ALL, but 5 stars because it does what it's meant to do as well as anything at a fraction of the cost.
Great Bargain Nice TV
June 21, 2016
Love it. Didn't need or want a Smart 4KTV. This is perfect. I bought the 48". Light and thin, fairly easy one man job to mount on the wall. Good picture, good sound. (Disclaimer - I'm not a Megan Kelly fan, it was the first decent quality channel for an image I came across).I have AT&T U-Verse as my provider and code 1000 worked to mate the TV with the U-Verse remote.
TLC ROKU TV -- Good Solid Value with Superior A/V Connections
December 5, 2015
I recently bought a Samsung Smart TV J5205. I was disappointed in the Samsung's woefully limited number of Internet TV channels. So, I looked at the TLC TV with internal ROKU. But the WiFi capability of the TLC Roku TVs is relatively weak. So, I opted for this 'dumb' TLC TV paired with a new ROKU 4 (which has state-of-the-art dual-band WiFi technology). It was a perfect solution for an Internet TV.PROS:1. Picture-quality is good. Audio from TV speakers is loud and perfectly fine for TV shows and movies.2. The TLC brand works like a dream with ROKU devices, especially the new Roku 4.3. THIS TV HAS A HEADPHONE JACK...which means you can EASILY connect old 'analog' speakers to this TV...AND the TLC remote control still controls the volume. New Samsung TVs only have a plug for digital audio output--that severely limits what speakers you can connect! My old Pioneer speakers sound great connected to a TV via the TV's headphone jack or RCA component audio output. SO, a digital audio connection pretty much kills using Oldie Goldie speakers. BUT THIS TLC TV OFFERS EASY, EFFECTIVE CONNECTIONS TO OLDER SPEAKERS...which is why I gave it 5-Stars.4. $260 for a very decent 40-inch TV is a great value.CONS:1. Admittedly, a Samsung TV has a better picture.2. Audio from TV speakers is not meant for playing music..though sounds OK...but not great by far.VERDICT:If you want a bleeding-edge ROKU TV, this TLC TV is 1/2 of the equation. If you pair this TLC TV with a new Roku 4 device, you will end up with a kick-azz, smoking-fast Roku TV system. PLUS, the Deal-Maker is this TV's Heaphone Jack that allows connecting Oldie-Goldie Speakers for a totally awesome sound experience to boot.
TCL makes great products, this is my 3rd TCL TV and ...
September 7, 2015
We are using it as a monitor. TCL makes great products, this is my 3rd TCL TV and can't be happier.
GREAT TV on a budget!
August 31, 2015
I was lucky enough to get this bad boy during the prime day sale. For how cheap this TV is, I am extremely happy with how it performs. The speakers are nice and the screen is crisp. The TV has 3 HDMI ports on the side for easy access. I am very happy with this purchase.
New To TCL Electronics
July 16, 2015
The hardest part was attaching the legs to the TV and from there everything else was a breeze. Set up is pretty much self explanatory and you have a minimal amount of selections to make and the TV does the rest to set itself up. The color is very good, especially on HD channels and the sound is crisp.I started to get a known name brand unit for about $80 more, but I am glad I took a chance on this model/

Four Star Reviews:

17%
Good for the money, if you can shut off the CE Dimming feature
July 3, 2017
Didn't like it connected to the DP (display port connection) of my HP desktop because of the annoying Samsung CE Dimming (auto dimming feature) that manifests itself in all picture modes except Movie and PC mode. Then I learned I could eliminate the auto dimming by using this DP to hdmi adapter:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JZB6O6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1So, make sure you can find a way to get around the CE Dimming (which drastically darkens images that are already predominately dark or that have few objects on screen) or you may find this tv to be almost unwatchable.
Good TV For The Price
April 25, 2017
So far so good. I think its a great picture and TV for the price. My only two beefs with it are this. 1st the legs are plastic and feel like they could break at any moment when your moving it. 2nd when you first turn it on, you have to wait 2-4 minutes roughly for the internet connection. This is a small beef but still a little frustrating when I just want to turn it on and get it going, I guess am a little impatient.
Very good TV.
September 26, 2016
I really like this TV. Good picture and the built in sound is better than most but I still run in through my stereo system most of the time. The smart TV hub us a little clunky to navigate and slow but works. It did not have an app for Amazon Prime music so I also purchased an Amazon TV stick so I could get that. In getting the stick I use is most of the time as it is faster than the TV's "smart" hub. Over all I am very happy with the purchase and would recommend it.
So far so good! I like the features of the TV and ...
February 18, 2016
So far so good! I like the features of the TV and it was pretty decently priced for the size. Only small complaint is the sound isn't as loud as what my old TV was.....I'm sure you could solve that problem easily with a sound bar or speakers but for us, that isn't an option right now due to finances. Overall a great TV
BEWARE OF MISSING AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
January 23, 2016
Being hearing impaired and using wireless earphones I was disappointed to find thatSamsung was too cheap to keep the RCA audio output jacks on this model. Now I have to buy separate speakers and a digital audio toslink cable and receiver to get my earphones working. The TV does not allow the internal speakers to work in conjunction with the digital audio output. I'ts either 1 or the other.Just a bit stupid as far as engineering goes. One thing is picture quality is great but I'll be sure next time to check the outout ports.
Good, Modest TV with Some Weaknesses
December 13, 2015
After a few months using this TV, I feel I should re-do this review.The good:--------------It works well once it gets going. The image is clear (it's 1080p, whatever the pretentious reviews say, 1080p is pretty much the same everywhere), and I stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube on it via its apps without much trouble. I also have an antenna hooked up and it pulls in many channels and has a number of built-in features that help me use broadcast. This TV also greatly simplified my home theater setup by becoming a single hub for everything I do with it, compared to my old non-smart TV.The Bad:---------------The TV doesn't seem to always play nice with my (admittedly outdated) router, requiring power cycling the router several times a week.-Samsung support can remotely access the TV to do fixes, but the only fix they really know is to factory reset it, forcing you to go through the lengthy initial setup routine. The Netflix help desk was the one that solved the issue.-Its browser is absolutely useless. I tried to stream the debate on CNN...it could barely load the CNN home page, after a painful process to enter the URL in the first place, then when it did start streaming it was sometimes in the background and I couldn't get it to switch the image back and forth.-The Screen Mirroring works about one in fifty attempts (I have an S5). Its samsung-to-samsung, it *should* link up without any trouble.The Ugly:---------------A smart TV is basically a laptop with a very big screen and no keyboard (it has features to support a wireless keyboard and mouse, but I fail to see the point given its terrible browser). Presumably to save standby power, "off" turns everything off, and when you turn it on again it has to go through a bootup process of about 3-5 minutes. During this time, broadcast works fine, and you can see your apps, but you can't open any. I assume this wouldn't have been an issue if I bought a more expensive TV that advertises its processor.-Also, it has all the makings of a DVR for broadcast (except for raw storage) but doesn't do it. I think that's a lost opportunity for Samsung, another feature but for some programming they could advertise.-There are a lot of additional features of dubious effectiveness or use.
20%
this is a great deal on a 48" LED
January 7, 2017
Purchased in early 2017, this is a great deal on a 48" LED. For those who care about such things (or like me only care about when researching TV's), this TV has full Overscan control; i.e. you can disable it. It also is one of the few TV's still available that has Component hookup (even TCL's 2016 Roku replacement for this set ditches it).The only thing keeping it from having five stars is that Color Saturation and Tint settings are greyed out on HDMI inputs. This is a long-standing problem in TCL and Insignia TV's that people complained about in 2012; it is due to the TV being confused by legacy RGB signals being sent by game consoles, etc through HDMI. They evidently still have not discovered a solution, meaning that the picture is slightly over-saturated and reds looks slightly pink, with no way to compensate. Otherwise many settings to tweak.
Spoke too soon, but they resolved the issue
July 16, 2016
** UPDATED from 2 to 4 Stars **My original review is below, and I have the same impressions after a few months as I did up front. I was disappointed by the quality with the first one I was sent, but I must have gotten a lemon. I had a pretty hassle free exchange from Amazon and have been using the TV ever since. The sound is probably the worst part of it, but again, this is a good price for a larger TV. I've had no new issues so far with the replacement, it's been holding up nicely. I've been using it for TV, Movies, and Video Games.==========I had this TV all of one night and now and the screen has these green pixelish color. I thought at first I had a bad connection to my cable box, but then tried to watch a movie from my game console and it's the same thing. Not sure what happened from last night.I bought this on prime day for a discounted price. The TV and box is very light weight. When I picked up the box it flew up because I was expecting it to be heavier.What comes in it?: TV, power cord, a remote (with batteries), 2 leg stands (one for each side) and screws, a quick start guide, and a manual. It took all of 10 minutes to get it unboxed and hooked up. You'll only need a philips-head screwdriver if you plan on putting the leg stands on.Inputs: TV, Component (GBR,WR), AV (YWR), 3 HDMI ports, 1 USB, and 1 VGA.The USB is right above the HDMI, so it's nicely placed for HDMI accessories that are powered by USB.The picture is very nice. The HD looks crisp.The sound is not very good. I'm not a huge audio person either. It was noticeably bad when I turned on the TV. I have a 9 year old TV that sound a lot better than this TV. The sound is going through the HDMI input.There are some features to note such aseco modesmart sounddynamic backlight
Great Picture.
June 14, 2016
The TCL 48FD2700 is not the slimmest TV nor is it the sharpest and no it is not a smart TV. What it is however is a great TV for those like me who don't need the best TV or the most expansive. I paid $319 for a 48" TV, that's a pretty good deal. The TV is pretty crisp as long as your not watching super action packed movie scenes then it does tend to get a bit choppy. The TV came well packaged and was not damaged in anyway. The remote is simple and easy to use and setup was a breeze. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend to anyone looking for a basic TV at a good price.
Solid TV
December 20, 2015
For $159, this TV is perfect. Needed something for my guest bedroom, but didn't need all of the bells and whistles. This is just the product. The picture is clear, and it's super lightweight, making it easy to move around. The bezel around the screen is extremely thin, which makes the TV look pretty sleek. The only complaint I have is the sound is very tinny. While it doesn't have the look of a cheap TV, it definitely has the sound of one.Overall, this is a great TV for the price, and I would definitely recommend for anyone who needs a basic, no frills TV.
Recommended for low-budget-buyers
November 8, 2015
The picture I'm sure is not 100% 1080p, but it's pretty darn close. You can tell when watching a sporting event or watching the news. Gaming is great with it, though! Definitely use an HDMI cord from your cable box and gaming system for best visuals.One thing I have to point out, which is why I didn't give it 5/5 stars, is that you can hear the LED lights hissing behind the TV. As soon as you turn on the TV you hear a faint hiss. It scared me when I first heard it, but with some research online it is known that that's okay. I could just be over-cautious.Recommended for low-budget-buyers like myself. This was the first TV I bought for myself. I would say this is a good company to buy from based on my experience. Cannot garuntee you'll have the same results.
REALLY great budget tv choice
September 12, 2015
I'm super pleased with this tv!I got this on sale from Amazon and was unsure how the quality would be.I did expect it to be larger vertically, but at least it is a lot bigger horizontally than the 32 inch we had before this one.I am impressed with the resolution and clarity, since this is a brand I haven't heard of. Visually very impressive, good clean resolution.The menu on the tv is easy as pie to navigate, with a nice sized remote with a clean simple layout.The sound quality is just so-so, but I did expect that with a lower price range tv, so I was not surprised.It has all the slots you would generally expect on a basic LED tv, and fits all our family needs just right.Easy to set up on the stand also!Overall great tv, and I would definitely buy another one in the future!

Three Star Reviews:

9%
Not worth it, even for the price
June 26, 2017
I would not recommend buying this Samsung Smart TV. You come out so much better just buying a good quality flat screen and then purchasing an Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick for your streaming. Samsung limits you to their app store which is minuscule compared to Amazon's. My TV also came pre-loaded with HBO Go but the app doesn't work. I contacted both HBO and Samsung and they blamed it on one another. I finally just hooked a Fire TV up to this Samsung so that I could stream anything my heart desired.
The apps are SO slow compared to other options like game consoles or media sticks. Buy a bigger dumb tv instead.
January 23, 2017
I really, really wish I had chosen a dumb tv. The apps are so not worth it. I have had the XBox 360 and PS4 and the Netflix/Amazon Video/YouTube apps on those are so much faster. SO much faster. I should have got a 55" dumb tv for the same price and then bought a Chromecast or Fire Stick, or hooked up my old XBox 360. I strongly recommend you get a dumb tv with some kind of media device attached to it rather than relying on smart tv apps.
Buy a Sound Bar with this TV
January 11, 2017
The picture is fine but it has the worst sound I have ever heard on a TV. I have had several Samsung TV's and have never had a complaint like this. You can't adjust the bass or treble, and there is no Surround Sound imitation like I've had on my other Samsung's. I guess they now expect you to buy a sound bar. or some other device, which is what I'm going to have to do, because the sound on this thing is unbearable.
TV is OK. You'd be better off getting a Fire Stick than using the smarts of this TV
September 19, 2016
I very rarely post reviews, and rarely so soon after using a product (just used it for a few hours today) but I thought I'd at least make a note of my thoughts over time.The set up was pretty smooth, and since I don't have an aerial I went straight to the smart apps. I was able to get Netflix up and running pretty promptly, although the Netflix app was fairly sluggish. I managed to watch an episode without a hitch. Picture quality is pretty good, but the text is not extremely sharp. As I say in the headline of the review though, the Smart TV experience was disappointing as I expected it to work a bit more smoothly than a Fire TV stick I bought a few years ago, which it doesn't.I was very disappointed with the YouTube app though - it didn't work at all on the first boot. After I restarted the TV it worked, but I couldn't stream from my device, so this was disappointing.More to follow, especially with my experience of using it as a monitor for my macbook pro
Great TV, Bad Smart Features
January 17, 2016
I have owned and used this TV for about a month now. The picture and sound quality are very good, and overall it is an attractive unit. It was easy to install (I wall-mounted it; it's very lightweight) and set up. Best of all it was an excellent value. I would rate the TV itself 5/5.However, the SmartHub features are almost useless. It takes a long time for the SmartHub to open, and it was impossible to stream Netflix—the video buffered every few seconds, and never fully loaded. It was impossible to watch video. When I exited Netflix, the TV would become unresponsive to the remote and took a long time to turn off. After troubleshooting, it was obvious that the problem was with the TV and not Netflix or my internet service. This is a known problem with these units, and another reviewer on Amazon offered a solution—to disable the security feature on the TV, and auto updates for the apps. This allowed video to quickly load and play, but it had to be done every time before watching videos. My solution was to invest in a Google Chromecast, which I absolutely love. It works so much better than SmartHub, and I like to use my phone or tablet as the remote.Between the excellent TV and horrible smart features, I would give this TV a 3/5. If you're willing to purchase Chromecast or a similar device, I recommend it, but if you want to use the smart features right out of the box, consider a different unit.
Not a bad TV.. Great for the price.
January 5, 2016
Overall I like it. I does have all the smart TV features I wanted. What I don't like though is something that seems almost unbelievable to me. You can't to a free text search in their app store. So you have to scroll around the categories to try and find an app. What's also frustrating, is the smart hub is not very intuitive. Picture is great.. the small-ish border is nice, sound is ok. It does have netflix, amazon prime, hbo go, hulu, youtube. I probably would have gotten an LG had I not heard about Samsung's interface being good. Which it's not great in my opinion.
8%
presents red ghost light
November 7, 2016
Good TV on the price, has all kinds of connections, and elegant design, unique problem encountered it is that sometimes scenes presents a red ghost light, sometimes impeceptible, but other uncomfortable
Affordable but has some limits (depending on your connection)
September 19, 2016
Certainly there are pro's and con's . The set does provide 1080i/p but there is no "smart TV" features and adjustments as well as built in tuner for OTA or over the air signals are only as good as the manufacturer providing vs. what other manufacturers install to bring in signals from further away. If you are buying this HDTV and have cable then this will be a great TV.
It'll do.
September 15, 2016
TL;DR, it's okay but not great.For the price, I don't think I could've done better, not in this size. The set is lightweight, has a buttload of HDMI ports, works like a charm. I can run my WiiU and my X1 box and my Fire TV and my Chromecast in 1080p at 60hz. My main gripe with the set is the color balance. Via HDMI, I don't have access to the Hue slider, so the colors are off. I spent a week messing with this thing to do whatever I could to reconcile the color but it's still just not...quite there. It's most obvious just how off it is when I'm playing something on the WiiU. Using the gamepad screen as the baseline, I can see that the greens are just too, too bright, and my attempts to ease the greens have thrown everything else off just slightly.Does this interfere with my normal use of the set? Absolutely not.Can I play very colorful games without significant distortion? Yeah, but only after messing with it for a long time.Did the colors settle in a bit better after letting the set run for lengths of time after I bought it? No, not in the least.Do I consider TCL a poor brand based on this? Hell no, not at all. I'd buy another TCL product, but I'd spend a bit more for something a bit higher quality.
Only Okay
August 29, 2016
I received two broken units from UPS before finally getting one from FedEx that was in good order. That was frustrating but I really had no problems returning them- Amazon handles everything. I paid about $135 for this TV during prime week. It is okay but I'd never pay full price for it. My biggest complaint is that when paused a whining noise that sounds like the wind whistling can be heard. It's significant enough to be heard through out the house if it's quiet. I do not plan to buy another TCL in the future.
TCL TV
July 15, 2016
Got this TV for an amazing price on Prime Day 2016. Packaging was fine and it arrived intact, which I was nervous about. Set up was simple, but keep in mind if you are not mounting this TV, it is a fairly wide base for a stand. Picture quality is subpar for a 2015 model LED TV. It is very pixely and not very high res for 1080p HD. It serves its purpose for a spare room/kids TV but would not recommend this TV for a main TV unless you are on a budget (again you can't beat the price even its full MSRP)The most annoying thing with this TV is according to the manual, the TV doesn't fully power down - it goes into a standby mode (TCL claims this speeds up startup which still takes 10-15 seconds). So the TV is still using power after you turn it off. Also when the TV is off, there is a very blinding white standby light. Not sure why they thought this was a good idea as it is very bright and distracting when trying to sleep. The light goes away when the TV is on so again - not a great development idea.For the price paid these small issues are small potatoes, but keep in mind if paying MSRP, I would spring a few more bucks for a better brand name TV. It would be much worth it in the long run.
Great for the price, not as a menu board
June 13, 2016
I bought these to use as digital menu boards in a small business. I uploaded high quality HD jpegs via a USB drive. I don't know if the TV compresses it or something but the images are very pixelated and the color is super off. They would probably work better as TVs and you can't complain about the price!

Two Star Reviews:

5%
Screen going bad
May 28, 2017
TV worked fine for a few months. After about four months the picture started going bad. I have submitted a claim . Waiting for a response.
Great TV but, with a mouse and a keyboard it is hard to access the internet
March 5, 2017
It is difficult to use the remote control to access the internet on the TV
Believe the negative reviews......."preparing the TV" WTF???
January 27, 2016
Believe the bad reviews. The TV takes forever to turn on. It might as well not be a smart TV. I had to also buy a roku to stream. This is either a fake, or a dud.
A Real Samsung Fail
January 3, 2016
Both engineering and unit-specific problems with this TV.On the engineering side, the "Smart Hub" takes about five minutes to boot up. So if you want to watch Netflix or other internet TV, you have to turn the TV on and then go do something else for five mins. Also, the Netflix app is flaky, sometimes not working at all, just "buffering" constantly. Amazon Video app works fine, though, so I know it's not the internet connection. Many other reviewers have noticed both of these problems, so clearly they are not specific to this particularly unit. I purchased a Roku to get around this problem raising the price of the TV another $70.On the unit-specific side, my TV has a black splotch at the bottom of the screen, as well as a vertical row of dead pixels about a fifth of the way across, so clearly there was a production problem of some kind with my unit. Will have to send it back for warranty repair, unfortunately.Cannot recommend this TV. First flat panel TV I have had with problems ever.
Not So Smart Purchase.
December 14, 2015
If you are getting this as simply a TV the setup and display runs well although it does truncate some images. If you are getting this as a web enabled TV. Look for another TV. The user interface l is not very intuitive and things are hidden. Just try loading an app. The screen keyboard and moving arrow takes a little getting used to and you may even get to a word a minute. The support pages are just as cumbersome . Very aggrevating even if you just need a simple answer.
not the quality i expect from samsung
December 8, 2015
not bad for price, but speakers have slight vibration at mid- high volume. the netflix app doesnt always open. sometimes have to open browser then netflix. also samsung smart tvs have issues with vevo app fully functioning. outside of these its not a bad product.update: i removed the rca cords so i can wall mount it. the video prong came right off with the cord. hdmi is my only option now. i was switching to it anyway or else i would've returned it. i love samsung, but they are eing made cheaper every day.
4%
Short lifespan and nearly non-existent customer support
July 20, 2017
When this TV is working, the picture is quite nice and there are a good number of inputs for a TV in this price range. However, right at the one year mark my TV has started showing bizarre red swirl marks on every channel and on every input. I was notified by the tech support on the phone to send in an email with pictures of the problem. I have done that...three times. As of yet I have not heard back from anybody. It's been a week.I will give the telephone support people high marks for talking me through a different issue I had with this model.Attached is an image that shows the artifacts I am experiencing. Poor George Costanza has enough to worry about![Update] I never did hear back from TCL, therefore I had to make an attempt to resolve my issue myself. After disassembling the TV and checking for loose connections, my picture is back to normal and I can once again enjoy this TV without artifacts all over the screen. I don't think the typical owner would expect to disassemble a one-year-old piece of electronics to tighten internal components.
Very cheap, lots of downsides, but its cheap, so might be worth it.
February 12, 2017
Horrible. But dirt cheap, so decide for yourself.Two major issues: 1) it makes a background squeal. So bad I called tech support. They gave me a new one, free of charge, and let me keep the original. Now I have 2 40" monitors with a bad squeal. Obviously a mfg issue. So bad that I can't use monitor in bedroom - high pitched keeps me awake.2) The "standby" light on the front of it - blinding white light. Can not be disabled. It's "on" when the monitor is "off" - so if you think you could deal with the squeal in the bedroom, how about also the bright light when the tv is off in the middle of the night?Oh, black levels kinda bad. I see pixelation ive never seen before (DirecTV HD DVR) on other sets. But again, dirt cheap and if you just want a dirty little gaming monitor and dont care much, it's a nice little monitor to have. just know what you're getting, that's all.
False economy. Terrible picture and sound.
November 23, 2016
Terrible quality picture and sound. HD video is pixelated, overly sharp in some parts and then most text is blurry as well. Lots of visual noise. Our 6 year old TCL 720 LCD has better quality picture than this. Sound is also terrible, I'll have to buy external speakers or something because everything sounds awful. Again our older 32in has much better sound, I have no idea how this is possible. I wish I had spent the extra couple hundred on a nicer TV. I don't know if I can recommend TCL ever again.I've only bought two TVs in my life, both TCLs, I'm very frugal about TVs but in this case it was false economy. I thought I was getting a deal but it's clear the cost was much too high. If you're not picky or this is going in your playroom then you're in luck because this is the perfect kind of cheap TV to put somewhere you won't have to look at it. I'm going to have to either return this or save up and buy a better one in person.
High-pitch noise from power supply (2016 models only)
July 16, 2016
Got for a low price on Prime Day, but immediately noticed that the power-supply emits an unbearable high pitch whining noise. Plastic legs are flimsy (I'd say they're designed to be thrown away so the TV can be wall mounted, but the power-supply connector comes straight our of the back of the set, limiting wall-mounting options -- I'd need to cut a hole in the drywall for the power cord since I have a 1"-thick wall mount). Exchanged the set due to the annoying power-supply squealing sound (it also causes our pets to run and hide under the bed).UPDATE: Contacted TCL tech support and they confirmed it was a defect. Amazon sent four replacements of the same model (exchanged one at a time), the first had a smashed screen (Thanks USPS), the second & third replacements had the same high-pitch squealing/wining sound. Now I guess I know why they were on sale on Prime Day.The fourth replacement was finally a winner, with no high-pitch squealing sound, and it actually had a 2015 production date as in the product description!! The other four had a 2016 production date, and had a while LED on the front (the 2015 version has a red LED).
and because it had fairly good reviews at a decent price
May 16, 2016
Well - I bought this TV primarily to be able to hook up my old XBOX 360 and PS2 consoles... and because it had fairly good reviews at a decent price. After mounting it to the wall and turning it on (it looked good initially) my son said to me - hey look - there's one bad pixel. Of course once you know it's there, you always look for it. Later that night I was sitting in another chair in our den, at a different angle, and noticed grey streaks starting at the top center of the screen, and going in arch-like patterns towards the bottom of the screen. Not happy. Also was not able to program the remote with my cable company's remote - and the remote that came with the TV would only turn the TV on/off and change the volume. It would not change the channels. What??? Talked to an Amazon rep who helped me set up a return. Having returned things before to Amazon without issue, I hope this transaction goes as smoothly. I do not recommend this TV.
Large gray discoloration on black screen
January 13, 2016
I had to return it. After reading all the reviews and doing some research, I was excited to open this and get it all set up. Unfortunately, mine came with a large oval shaped gray discoloration which seems permanent. It's mostly noticeable when the screen is all black, but it is always present and should not be. This happened new out of the box.I did have a pleasant experience with their support who had me go through some hidden menus to try to reset some things to no avail. The fact that I could get directly through to support, receive help and get a case number is why I gave it two stars instead of one. I do believe TCL is trying hard to increase market share, but they aren't going to do it with the lemon I received. Amazon is taking it back and refunding my money, so no issues there.

One Star Reviews:

12%
Aspect ratio while streaming poor and seemingly unfixable
July 19, 2016
So far I can't give this more than one star. We don't have cable, antenna, or dish. Just streaming and sling TV. Everything looks great until we go to stream a show and then the aspect ratio is a tiny cube in the lower left hand corner. When going into the menu and trying to fix the picture ratio, it says "it's not an option." We've done all the troubleshooting in the manual including resetting to factory settings, updating to the newest software, changing the DLS to the correct number and it still doesn't work. My boyfriend is so upset he can't speak right now. For $300 this is proving to be one of the worst buys we've ever done.I would gladly update this review if there were a way to fix the problem, otherwise I'm sending this right back and expecting a full refund.
half screen is shows white
February 7, 2016
just received the TV and half of the screen shows white and cannot see any pictures. someone wrote the same review, so i think its a problem with this particular TV.
Save your box – returned within 2 weeks!
January 11, 2016
Pros:- Nice tv picture quality. That's where it ends.Cons:- Significant delay with basic tv/remote functions including power, volume, menu settings- Volume had to be up to 80 (?!) to be able to hear throughout the room- SmartTV took a good 5 minutes to connect to the internet, so don't plan on streaming anything right after turning on. Would get the message "Preparing TV check back later"- Netflix and other apps were constantly crashing the Smart TV software in the middle of a show (software was up to date)- Significant remote delays in all Smart TV functions - trying to get back to the menu, in between shows, pausing shows, etc.- The glossy frame created circular patterns of dust, very noticeable, even wiping off daily - very annoying and unattractive
Loads too slow.
January 1, 2016
I purchased because of the brand in hopes of getting a quality product. The picture and sound is good but the system lacks speed. It takes 5 mins to load ANY button you hit on the remote. Smart Hub, Source, Menu, Guide, Tools, Volume, Chanel it doesn't matter. The delay is like using a dial up computer, so frustrating! I can't even watch nexflix from the smart hub, it loads every 2 seconds. I confirmed it was not my internet connection because I was able to mirror with my Samsung phone and stream from my phone wifi to watch. My TV received is clearly defective.
This was a great TV, for 2 days after it was opened
December 29, 2015
This was a great TV, for 2 days after it was opened. It then decided to fail spectacularly and began bleeding colors in the form of vertical colored green, blue, red, and white lines.. I ordered a replacement and am crossing my fingers this doesn't happen again after the warranty period is done. The smart tv features were a little slow but they worked and the picture was pretty good. But this 1 star review will remain until I get a replacement and it prooves to me that it can work for a month or two.My 50 inch samsung plasma tv is 5.5 years old and still going strong and this one lasted only 48 hours. Disappointed.
30secs to reaspond to any press of remote button
December 12, 2015
I bought this TV to mainly use it with Netflix. It has been a frustration. The tv takes at least 30 sec to respond to any press of the remote and half the time it cannt process the Netflix stream fast enough! It is a huge disappointment. If I let the tv warm up then it works well enough to respond within 20seconds.I will request a replacement and if works better I'll update my rating.On another note which delivery service in their right mind drop a tv off the front porch and leave? I was IN THE HOUSE and they didn't even ring the doorbell!
12%
Terrible TV
September 24, 2016
Had to send it back. Lasted about a week and then it shorted out.
Only purchase if buying from Amazon
September 7, 2016
I so wanted to like this TV. The first one we ordered came damaged but Amazon true to form had the damaged one picked up and a new set in our greedy little hands in under three days. But why the one star? Well, the set would turn on without any reason. It wasn't a problem with other remotes or neighbors remotes, for we live in the country. Had problems getting to customer service but when we did get them tech was nice and very helpful. He had me do a Hard Reset. It worked....until six hours later and it went back to turning on by itself. I really wanted this set but in the end it was too much of a hassle. I read many reviews and chose it for cost and star ratings. We must have gotten one of the few lemons. I would only recommend this set if you are buying from Amazon as they were great with return.
Got 2 broken TV's sent to my house.
August 26, 2016
I really am very annoyed as I ordered this televison twice and twice got broken screens?? At first I thought it must have been a fluke, then I read the reviews and realized it didn't happen to just me. TCL should really do something about its screen quality because I will always tell my friends to stay away from this brand. I honestly will just request a refund and take my business elsewhere as it is apparent that the TV screen is unable to sustain a delivery and probably wont last very long.
Incessant High Pitched Whistle
July 23, 2016
I purchased this set on Prime Day, for what I thought was a great deal. The first one I received had a hole smashed through the screen, something that probably happened on its journey to me. Amazon quickly sent a replacement set that looks great, but whenever the TV is on it emits a high pitched shrieking noise that is clearly audible during gaps/pauses/silences in the shows I'm watching. It sounds like a dog whistle and is really annoying and hard to ignore. This TV has proven to be a huge hassle and I would not recommend it.
Never even made it to the setup phase
July 15, 2016
As soon as it was plugged in, it started making a high pitched electrical whistle, like when a laptop charger craps out. It's a leaking capacitor. Can't comment on the picture since I just packed it up to go back to Amazon. We'll see if the replacement is any better.UPDATE: New TV came today. No high pitched wine. We'll see how long it lasts. Will update in a couple weeks.
give me the usual reset it to factory settings like it'll help which it didn't
January 29, 2016
It met my expectation of how big it would be and how well it would fit in my room, but what really bothers me is the constantly whistling noise it makes when it's on. I mean it's always making this noise when on, idle, and while i'm watching a show. Sometimes it's even louder than the show itself. I've contacted support a month ago and to this day they have not solved my issue. Either they never seem to care to try to help, give me the usual reset it to factory settings like it'll help which it didn't. Overall it was disappointing when I turned it on and ever since then I heard that whistling noise.
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$1049.99updated: Mar 19, 2020
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$179.99updated: Mar 20, 2020
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Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
0887276069180
0846042005845
Binding
Binding
Electronics
Electronics
Brand
Brand
Samsung
TCL
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$749.99
$349.99
Height
Height
1078.7 in
807.1 in
Length
Length
480.3 in
1413.4 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Samsung
TCL
Model
Model
UN48J5200AFXZA
40FD2700
MPN
MPN
UN48J5200AFXZA
40FD2700
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
UN48J5200AFXZA
40FD2700
Product Group
Product Group
Home Theater
Home Theater
Product Type
Product Type
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
Publisher
Publisher
Samsung
TCL
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.6
8.6
Size
Size
48-Inch
40-Inch
Studio
Studio
Samsung
TCL
Weight
Weight
81.5 oz
35.3 oz
Width
Width
1704.7 in
311.0 in
Feature
Feature

Refresh Rate: 60CMR (Effective)

Backlight: LED

Smart Functionality: Yes- Built in Wi-Fi

Dimensions (W x H x D): TV w/stand: 43.3" x 27.4" x 12.2", TV w/o stand: 43.3" x 24.8" x 2.4"

Inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB

Refresh Rate: 60Hz (Native)

Backlight: LED (Full Array)

Smart Functionality: No

Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 35.9" x 22" x 3.2", TV with stand: 35.9" x 20.5" x 7.9''

Inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, RF, Composite & Component (shared), Digital Audio Out (coaxial)

Accessories Included: Remote w/ batteries, detachable power cord

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