TCL 55C807 VS Sceptre U550CV-U
TCL 55C807
  • Brand - TCL
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA
Sceptre U550CV-U
  • Brand - Sceptre
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Display Type - VA

TCL 55C807 vs Sceptre U550CV-U: Affordable Beauties

Sceptre U550CV-U vs TCL 55C807

It was fun to compare Sceptre U550CV-U vs TCL 55C807. They are similar 55-inch Smart TVs with good reviews and affordable prices.

TCL 55C807 is worth around $750 versus Sceptre U550CV-U only about $300. TCL 55C807 is newer, it is released in 2017 while Sceptre U550CV-U has been released in 2016.

Picture

The refresh rate is also the same, 60 Hz and the aspect ratio is 16:9 for both of them. Also, both have a viewing angle of 178 both horizontal and vertical.

If you compare the two TVs you will see a smaller difference in picture quality though, TCL has a dynamic range HDR10 while Sceptre has none. Although it has a 3D, while TCL does not have it.

Features and Performances

Both TVs have a flat VA screen with a resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels. Plus both displays have 1.07 billion colors and a 55-inch diameter.

The televisions have stereo speakers, Sceptre has 20W and TCL has 16W, a little bit weaker. No Dolby Surround or Dolby Atmos for the price point.

Both TVs play similar audio formats, MP3, WMA, WAV, and FLAC. TCL also recognizes AAC and AC3. They both have Wi-Fi and neither has a Bluetooth.

Also, they have the same streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Video and Vudu. The TVs have remotes and a Smart TV feature. Neither of them works with Alexa but both have a mobile app.

Build Quality and Design

Sceptre U550CV-U has a display area of 91.16% while TCL 55C807 has 88.86% display area meaning that the frame of this TV appears bigger.

Sceptre is black with a removable stand and 31 lbs weight. TCL is gray with a removable stand and 41 lbs weight. Both have a built-in VESA mount.

Pros & Cons

TCL 55C807

VS

Pros

    • Scans for channels on the antenna and put an icon on the Roku screen to switch quickly to the broadcast side.
    • The remote control allowed using a voice search on Roku TV.
    • The parental control worked perfectly.
    • A headset jack to listen to the TV via headphones.

Cons

    • When you open some apps the screen goes dark

Sceptre U550CV-U

VS

Pros

    • MEMC settings allow the device to simulate 120Hz refresh rates by smoothing out the motion.
    • The remote controller doesn’t have low-quality elements; it looks great and very solid.

Cons

    • I have to make a new color profile to use the TV as a monitor.

Specifications

Specification TCL 55C807 Sceptre U550CV-U
Video File Formats
Mp4
Wmv
Avi
Other MKV, TS MKV
Mov
Mobile Features
Mobile App
Video File Codecs
Other MKV, TS MKV
Mpeg-4
H.263
H.264
H.265
Divx
Panel
Pixel Density, Ppi 80 81
Pixel Pitch, Cm/in 0.031/0.012 0.031/0.012
Panel Bit Depth, Bits 10 10
Native Refresh Rate, Hz 120 120
Backlight Technology Direct LED Direct LED
Panel Technology Clear Motion
Audio File Formats
Mp3
Other MKV, TS MKV
Ogg
Flac
Ac3
Aac
Wav
Wma
Dimensions, Weight And Color
Colors gray black
Weight With Stand, Kg/lbs 18.6/41.1 14.3/31.53
Depth With Stand, Cm/in 24.13/9.5 23.62/9.29
Height With Stand, Cm/in 79.25/31.2 78.49/30.9
Width With Stand, Cm/in 123.19/48.5 124.97/49.2
Weight, Kg/lbs 18/39.68 14.2/31.31
Depth, Cm/in 5.84/2.29 8.38/3.29
Height, Cm/in 75.18/29.59 72.9/28.7
Width, Cm/in 123.19/48.5 124.97/49.2
Display
4k/uhd
Display Colors 1.07 billion 1.07 billion
Screen Size, Inch 55 55
Display Area, % 88.86 91.16
Display Height, Cm/in 68.04/26.78 68.04/26.79
Display Width, Cm/in 120.96/47.62 120.97/47.62
Screen Design flat flat
Display Type VA VA
High Dynamic Range (hdr) HDR10
Resolution, Pixels 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Full Hd
Refresh Rate, Hz 60 60
Connections
Bluetooth
Wi-fi 5ghz
Wi-fi
Ethernet (rj45) - 1
Analog Audio Output (3.5 Mm) 1 1
Component Video Input - 1
Optical Digital Audio Output (s/pdif) 1 1
Composite Video Input 1 1
Usb 1 1
Accessories
Microphone
Camera
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Alexa Compatible
Google Assistant
Audio
Dts Decoder
Dolby Surround
Dolby Atmos
Speakers Power, W 16 20
Speakers stereo stereo
Ergonomics
Landscape/portrait Pivot
Removable Stand
Vesa Interface 200 x 200 400 x 300
Vesa Mount
Internet Movie Streaming
Other MKV, TS MKV
Hbo
Amazon Video
Hulu
Netflix
3d
2d To 3d has not
3d
Recording Features
Watch And Record
Digital Recording
Viewing Angles
Vertical, Degrees 178 178
Horizontal, Degrees 178 178
User Manual
Manual 55c807.pdf u550cv-u.pdf
Tv Tuner
Digital
Analog
Processor
Model Dual-core
General
Brand TCL Sceptre
Screen Sizes In Series 55, 65, 75 55
Smart Tv
Display Type VA VA
Video Features
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Unique Features
Voice Remote
In The Box
Remote Control

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