TCL 32S305 VS TCL 32S3800
TCL 32S305
  • Brand - TCL
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA
TCL 32S3800
  • Brand - TCL
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA

TCL 32S3800 vs TCL 32S305 – choose from two simple powerful solutions

TCL 32S3800 vs TCL 32S305

I had a chance to test TCL 32S3800 vs 32S305 and compare them. Both TVs use the same backlight technology – Direct LED. However, TCL 32S3800 belongs to the S3800 series and 32S305 is from the S305 series. These TVs belong to the low price category since it will cost you less than $500. TCL 32S3800 is a 2015 year model, while TCL 32S305 is a 2017 year model.

Picture

Both models output a clear image. These TVs support the 720p standard at the refresh rate of 60 Hz. The colors are vibrant and natural. The high refresh rate assures a sharp image during “fast” scenes, but some customers still find it not enough for certain cases.

Features and Performances

If we compare TCL 32S305 vs 32S3800 in terms of their features, we will see that they have many common ones like a very powerful mobile phone application that can be used to control the TV.

Both TVs have a user-friendly UI. The menu can be customized so you can access your favorite content faster. You can even search for the content you need using your voice. It is possible to cast content from your tablet or smartphone to the TV. Both TVs have reliable Wi-Fi modules. These models can open and play properly various audio and video formats. They have built-in speakers.

Build Quality and Design

Both models look modern with their Y-shaped stands. However, both TVs can be wall-mounted. The dimensions are 28.98x18.68x7.77 in for TCL 32S3800 versus 28.9x19.2x7.2 in for TCL 32S305 (with the stands). The stand's height is around 2 in high.

Both models have a super easy-to-use Roku TV remote controller, it has fewer buttons than a common remote controller does, the button spacing is good as well – you will not press anything accidentally. Overall, both TVs look modern and they are easy to control. Both models have 3 HDMI and 1 USB ports.

Pros & Cons

TCL 32S305

VS

Pros

    • The image quality is quite good.
    • The wireless internet modules are reliable – it assures a high-speed connection.
    • The ports are easy to reach.

Cons

    • You may experience applications crashing (Netflix).
    • The built-in speakers are weak.

TCL 32S3800

VS

Pros

    • The Wi-Fi modules are quite reliable – they assure a good connection at a high distance.
    • The picture quality is good.
    • The ports are reliable.

Cons

    • It does not have a Bluetooth module and a web browser.

Specifications

Specification TCL 32S305 TCL 32S3800
Display
Screen Size, Inch 32 32
Display Area, % 85.96 86.1
Display Height, Cm/in 39.25/15.45 39.22/15.44
Display Width, Cm/in 69.82/27.48 69.76/27.46
Screen Design flat flat
Display Type VA VA
High Dynamic Range (hdr)
Resolution, Pixels 1366 x 768 1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Full Hd
Refresh Rate, Hz 60 60
4k/uhd
Display Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million
Connections
Bluetooth
Wi-fi 5ghz
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Output (3.5 Mm) 1 1
Optical Digital Audio Output (s/pdif) 1 1
Composite Video Input 1 1
Usb 1 1
Accessories
Microphone
Camera
Video File Formats
Wmv
Avi
Other MKV, TS MKV, TS
Mov
Mp4
Mobile Features
Mobile App
Video File Codecs
Mpeg-4
H.263
H.264
H.265
Divx
Other MKV, TS MKV, TS
Panel
Pixel Density, Ppi 50 49
Pixel Pitch, Cm/in 0.051/0.02 0.051/0.02
Panel Bit Depth, Bits 8 8
Native Refresh Rate, Hz 60
Backlight Technology Direct LED Direct LED
Panel Technology
Audio
Dts Decoder
Dolby Surround
Dolby Atmos
Speakers Power, W 8 8
Speakers stereo stereo
Audio File Formats
Other MKV, TS MKV, TS
Ogg
Flac
Ac3
Aac
Wav
Wma
Mp3
Dimensions, Weight And Color
Depth With Stand, Cm/in 18.29/7.2 19.76/7.77
Height With Stand, Cm/in 48.77/19.2 47.45/18.68
Width With Stand, Cm/in 73.41/28.9 73.61/28.98
Weight, Kg/lbs 4.4/9.7 4.7/10.36
Depth, Cm/in 8.13/3.2 8.13/3.2
Height, Cm/in 43.43/17.1 43.18/17
Width, Cm/in 73.41/28.9 73.61/28.98
Colors black black
Weight With Stand, Kg/lbs 4.5/9.92 4.8/10.6
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Alexa Compatible
Google Assistant
Ergonomics
Landscape/portrait Pivot
Removable Stand
Vesa Interface 100 x 100 150 x 200
Vesa Mount
3d
2d To 3d has not has not
3d
Internet Movie Streaming
Other MKV, TS MKV, TS
Hbo
Amazon Video
Hulu
Netflix
Viewing Angles
Vertical, Degrees 178 178
Horizontal, Degrees 178 178
Tv Tuner
Digital
Analog
Recording Features
Watch And Record
Digital Recording
User Manual
Manual 32s305.pdf 32s3800.pdf
Processor
Model
General
Screen Sizes In Series 28, 32, 40, 43, 49 32, 40
Smart Tv
Display Type VA VA
Brand TCL TCL
Video Features
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Unique Features
Voice Remote
In The Box
Remote Control

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