Dec 24, 2018
This Samsung 50NU7100 review should help people understand if this model is right what you need. This TV is from the NU7100 series, which also includes other high-performance models. This is a mid-pr...
Read MoreTCL 49S517 vs Samsung 50NU7100: Workhorse against the Quality Standard
The TCL 49S517 vs Samsung 50NU7100 testing allows me to see that both models have a great smart functionality and different limitations. These TVs were presented in the 2018 year. The Samsung’s device belongs to the NU7100 series, which provides each user with PurColor feature and very slim design. The TCL’s unit is a part of S517 series. It can surprise with 3 HDMI plugs presence and edge LED backlighting. The 49S517 costs less than the 50NU7100.
Picture
The 49S517’s display is not as bright as a 4K HDR display has to be. The black looks good at daytime, although it lacks local dimming. At late evening the black is not clear and is closer to dark-grey. The 50NU7100 has an amazing native contrast ratio and black is deep-black even when the room is filled with light. It is moderately bright and colors look natural. Both models have poor viewing angles.
Features & Performance
The TCL’s sound is horrible because all the whistles and bells are barely perceptible. Moreover, the voices are quiet, while the music and nature sound are much louder. The Samsung’s sound clarity of voices is exceptional because I can hear even the whispers. Switching channels is slower in 49S517 that in 50NU7100 because after pushing the button the black screen appears and then the picture. On Samsung’s TV, the image appears immediately.
Design & Build quality
Only one glance is necessary to compare the Samsung 50NU7100 vs TCL 49S517 aesthetic appearance and see that Samsung’s device has a thinner border (0.35" versus 0.55"). I really like that the 50NU7100 is slimmer (2.24"), but it has wider legs for better sustainability; while the 49S517 is thicker (2.91") and has lower unsafe legs. At the same time, the TCL can boast with better ventilation systems, which is able to keep the device cool. Samsung has a very hot backside. Build quality of both units is amazing.
TCL 49S517 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Movies and streaming content via Netflix look great when the content has 1080 or native 4K resolution.
- There are no input lags on either of the inputs and super-fast paced FPS games.
Cons:
- The TV suddenly goes black when I start streaming.
- Advertisements in the TV menu are very annoying.
Samsung 50NU7100 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- The remote controller looks very modern and allows operating from any part of the room.
- The picture is incredible by default. I don’t need to change settings.
Cons:
- Analog audio output works intermittently. The sound is constantly interrupted.
- 3 HDMI ports are not enough for a modern TV, especially, if I have to use 1 as an ARC.
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Common
Product
TCL 49S517
Samsung 50NU7100
Model
49S517
50NU7100
Brand
TCL
Samsung
Rating
4.1 of 5
4.1 of 5
Reviews
612
594
General
Series
S517
NU7100
Screen sizes in series
43, 49, 55
40, 43, 50, 55, 58, 65, 75
Display
Screen size, inch
49
50
4K/HDR
Full HD
Resolution, pixels
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Display type
VA
VA
Screen design
flat
flat
Display width, cm/in
107,29/42,24
109,55/43,13
Display height, cm/in
60,35/23,76
61,62/24,26
Display area, %
93,15
92,28
Display colors
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Refresh rate, Hz
60
60
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
High dynamic range (HDR)
HDR10
HDR10
3D
3D
2D to 3D
has not
has not
Video file formats
AVI
WMV
MP4
MOV
Other
MKV, TS
3GPP, MKV, TS, M2TS, WebM, ASF
Video file codecs
DivX
H.265
H.264
H.263
MPEG-4
Other
Flash Video, VC-1, VP7, VP8, VP9
Viewing angles
Horizontal, degrees
178
178
Vertical, degrees
178
178
Audio
Speakers
stereo
stereo
Speakers power, W
16
20
Dolby atmos
Dolby surround
DTS decoder
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
WAV
AAC
AC3
FLAC
OGG
Other
has not
ALAC, AIFF, APE, M4A, MIDI
Dimensions, weight and color
Colors
black
black
Width, cm/in
109,47/43,09
112,52/44,29
Height, cm/in
63,75/25,09
65,02/25,6
Depth, cm/in
7,37/2,9
6,1/2,4
Weight, kg/lbs
14,2/31,31
13,6/29,98
Width with stand, cm/in
109,47/43,09
112,52/44,29
Height with stand, cm/in
68,8/27
72,9/28,7
Depth with stand, cm/in
24,5/10
26,16/10,29
Weight with stand, kg/lbs
16,1/35,49
13,9/30,64
Connections
HDMI
3
3
USB
1
2
Component video input
0
1
Composite video input
1
1
VGA input
0
0
Optical digital audio output (S/PDIF)
1
1
Analog audio output (3.5 mm)
1
1
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5GHz
Bluetooth
TV tuner
Analog
Digital
Ergonomics
VESA mount
VESA interface
200 x 200
200 x 200
Removable stand
Landscape/Portrait pivot
Accessories
Camera
Microphone
Internet movie streaming
Netflix
Hulu
Amazon video
HBO
Other
YouTube
Vudu, GooglePlay
Features
Remote control
Smart TV
Local dimming
Bluetooth audio streaming
Voice remote
Picture in picture
MHL-compatible
Parental control
Artificial Intelligence
Google assistant
Amazon alexa compatible
Mobile features
Mobile App
Recording features
Digital recording
Watch and record
Panel
Panel technology
Clear Motion
Motion Rate
Backlight technology
Edge LED
Edge LED
Manufacturer
Native refresh rate, Hz
120
120
Panel bit depth, bits
10
10
Pixel pitch, cm/in
0,027/0,011
0,028/0,011
Pixel density, ppi
91
89
Processor
Model
Dual-core
Quad-core
Operating system
Operating system
Roku
Tizen 4,0
Power
Power supply, V
100 - 120
100 - 120
Typical power consumption, W
40
60
Maximum power consumption, W
100
135
Standby power consumption, W
0,5
0,3
TVs comparison rating
- 23.5TCL 49S517
- 22.5Samsung 50NU7100
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