TCL

TCL 43S425 43-Inch 4K Roku Smart LED TV (2018)

4.5 (44781 reviews)
4KUHDHDMI 2.0HDR

Experience Entertainment in Stunning 4K Ultra HDIntroducing the TCL 43S425 4K Ultra HD Smart ROKU LED TV. Immerse yourself in breathtaking picture quality and endless entertainment options with this smart TV, featuring HDR technology, a simple Roku interface, and easy voice control capabilities. ...

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Overview

Experience Entertainment in Stunning 4K Ultra HD

Introducing the TCL 43S425 4K Ultra HD Smart ROKU LED TV. Immerse yourself in breathtaking picture quality and endless entertainment options with this smart TV, featuring HDR technology, a simple Roku interface, and easy voice control capabilities.

Specifications:
  • Brand: TCL
  • Model: 43S425
  • Screen Size: 43 Inch
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra HD
  • Technology: LED
  • Smart TV: ROKU
  • HDR Compatibility: Yes
  • Connectivity: Wireless

Key Features

Easy Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to help you find movie titles, launch or change channels, even switch inputs, using just your voice. Also available through the Roku mobile app

Striking 4K UHD picture performance with HDR technology

Simple, intuitive Roku interface allows seamless access to over 500,000 movies and TV episodes

4K Creative Pro Upscaling allows you to view your favorite HD content in near 4K quality

Inputs: 3 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 (one with HDMI ARC), 1 USB (media player), RF, Composite, Headphone Jack, Optical Audio Out, Ethernet

Specifications

Screen Size
43 inches
Resolution
4K UHD
Display Technology
LED
Smart TV Platform
Roku Smart TV
HDR Support
Yes
Voice Control Compatibility
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Upscaling
4K Creative Pro Upscaling
HDMI Inputs
3 (HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, one with HDMI ARC)
USB Ports
1 (media player)
Other Inputs/Outputs
RF, Composite, Headphone Jack, Optical Audio Out, Ethernet

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers easy voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, simplifying channel changes and input switching.
  • Delivers striking 4K UHD picture performance enhanced by HDR technology for vibrant colors and impressive contrast.
  • Features a simple, intuitive Roku interface, providing seamless access to over 500,000 movies and TV episodes.
  • Utilizes 4K Creative Pro Upscaling to transform your favorite HD content into near 4K quality for an improved viewing experience.
  • Equipped with multiple inputs, including 3 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, USB, RF, Composite, Headphone Jack, Optical Audio Out, and Ethernet.

👎 Cons

  • The TV's 4K Creative Pro Upscaling, while effective, will not match the native detail of true 4K content.
  • While offering voice control, it requires a separate Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device or the Roku mobile app, not built into the remote itself.
  • The 2018 model year suggests it may lack some of the very latest smart TV technologies or panel advancements of newer sets.
  • The single USB port might be limiting if you wish to connect multiple USB devices simultaneously.
  • Specific details on the TV's refresh rate are not provided, which could be a factor for fast-action content.

Frequently Asked Questions

This TV works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, allowing you to use your voice to find content, change channels, or switch inputs via a compatible device or the Roku mobile app.
Yes, the TCL 43S425 offers striking 4K UHD picture performance with HDR technology, and it also features 4K Creative Pro Upscaling for HD content.
It features a simple and intuitive Roku interface, providing access to a vast library of over 500,000 movies and TV episodes.
The TV includes three HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2, with one of these ports also supporting HDMI ARC.
Yes, there is one USB input available, which functions as a media player for compatible files.