We've added a few relevant comparisons to this review. We bought and tested the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED. We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for two months in our Accelerated Longevity Test. We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for four months in our Accelerated Longevity Test. This TV has been replaced in 2022 by the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED. On the upside, it removes 24p judder from any source, which is rare for a 60Hz TV. Although it has decent reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare.

Unlike the TCL 6 Series/R635 2020 QLED, it doesn't have variable refresh rate (VRR) support and is limited to a 60Hz panel, but it has a good response time and incredibly low input lag. It has a full-array local dimming feature that improves the contrast a bit and performs fairly well overall. Sadly, it has narrow viewing angles, so you quickly lose image accuracy when viewing from the side. Its VA panel has an exceptional contrast ratio, so it displays deep blacks when viewed in the dark.

The TCL S535 is a QLED TV that displays an excellent wide color gamut for HDR content, but it doesn't get bright enough in HDR to deliver a true HDR experience. The TCL 5 Series 2020 is a mid-range TV in TCL's 2020 lineup and a good upgrade over its predecessor, the TCL 5 Series/S525 2019.

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