1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
TCL 40S325
TCL 40S305
Highlights
- FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Display
- HLG support
- Wi-Fi
Highlights
- FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Display
- HLG support
- Wi-Fi
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing TCL 40S325 to TCL 40S305 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution and none of them support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. They both get the same overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
TCL 40S325
TCL 40S305
Advantage of TCL 40S305
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose TCL 40S305 over TCL 40S325.
TCL 40S325 | vs | TCL 40S305 | |
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Higher Speaker Power Rating | 2.5W + 2.5 W | vs | 4W + 4 W |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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Direct LED |
Color Depth |
Wi-Fi |
WEAKNESSES |
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Low Resolution |
Limited Viewing Angle |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No AMD Freesync™ |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No 4K HFR |
No 2K HFR |
No VRR |
No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) |
Selected Features
VA Panels
Both TVs have vertical alignment (VA) panels. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - TCL 40S325 and here - TCL 40S305.
BASICS | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Brand | TCL | TCL |
Series | 3 | 3 |
Model | 40S325 | 40S305 |
Size | 40" | 40" |
Country | USA | USA |
Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Display Type | LED | LED |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 39.5" | 39.5" |
Resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) | FHD (1920 x 1080) |
Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | VA | VA |
LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
Color | ||
Viewing Angle | ||
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits | 8 bits |
Color Depth | 16.7 million | 16.7 million |
Rec.2020 Color Space Coverage | 59% | 59% |
DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 80% | 80% |
Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3500∶1 | 3500∶1 |
Input Lag | 29 ms | 29 ms |
VIDEO | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Frame Interploation Technique | Clear Motion | 120Hz |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ||
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode |
AUDIO | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Speaker Power Rating | 2.5W + 2.5 W | 4W + 4 W |
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
WiSA Ready |
CONNECTIVITY | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11b/g/n 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) | 802.11b/g/n 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
Bluetooth | ||
Chromecast | ||
Google Home | ||
Virtual Assistant | ||
Works with Alexa | ||
HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
HDMI Version | 1.4a | 1.4a |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ||
HDMI-CEC | ||
USB Inputs | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ||
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 1 |
IF (Satellite) Inputs | ||
Component Inputs | ||
Composite Inputs | ||
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote |
OTHER | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Operating System | Roku | Roku |
Parental Control (V-Chip) | ||
Mobile App | ||
Teletext | ||
Closed Captions | ||
Advanced PQ Setting with Mobile App |
VIDEO FORMATS | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Accessible Menu System (CVAA) | ||
3GPP | ||
AV1 | ||
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | ||
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Digital Tuner | 1 | 1 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | NTSC | NTSC |
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | ||
Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC | ATSC |
Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM | Clear QAM |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
GENERAL | TCL 40S325 | TCL 40S305 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5W | 0.5W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 35.6" x 20.5" x 2.9" | 36.3" x 21.1" x 2.9" |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 35.6" x 22.7" x 7.2" | 36.3" x 23.4" x 7.8" |
Stand Size | 28.7" | 29.9" |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 41.3" x 25.6" x 5.2" | 42.6" x 25.6" x 5.4" |
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 100 mm x 100 mm | 100 mm x 100 mm |
Wall mount screw | M6 x 12 | M4 x 12 |
Weight Without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 14.4 lbs |
Weight With Stand | 13.4 lbs | 14.6 lbs |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 18.7 lbs | 20.1 lbs |
Warranty | 1 year limited warranty | 1 year limited warranty |