TCL 43S425 vs TCL 43S421 Detailed Comparison
SCORE:
60
SCORE:
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Overview

Here we are comparing TCL 43S425 to TCL 43S421 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 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.

Let us first have a glance at the highlights of the models.

TCL 43S425 Highlights

TCL 43S421 Highlights

  • 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
  • HDR10, HLG support
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi
  • 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
  • HDR10, HLG support
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi

We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. TCL 43S421 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.

TCL 43S425

TCL 43S421

DISPLAY
71
VIDEO FEATURES
54
AUDIO FEATURES
41
OTHER FEATURES
63
CONNECTIVITY
54
FORMAT SUPPORT
42
OVERALL
60
DISPLAY
75
VIDEO FEATURES
54
AUDIO FEATURES
41
OTHER FEATURES
63
CONNECTIVITY
54
FORMAT SUPPORT
42
OVERALL
62

Common Strengths of TCL 43S425 and TCL 43S421

STRENGTHS TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Color Depth 1.07 billion 1.07 billion
HDR10 ✔ ✔

Common Weaknesses of TCL 43S425 and TCL 43S421

WEAKNESSES TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Limited Viewing Angle ✖ ✖
No 3D Capability ✖ ✖
No HDR10+ ✖ ✖
No Dolby Vision ✖ ✖
No Advanced HDR by Technicolor® ✖ ✖
No IMAX Enhanced ✖ ✖
No AMD Freesync™ ✖ ✖
No NVidia G-Sync ✖ ✖
No 4K HFR ✖ ✖
No 2K HFR ✖ ✖
No VRR ✖ ✖
No HGIG Compatibility ✖ ✖
No Filmmaker Mode ✖ ✖
No WiSA Ready ✖ ✖
No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) ✖ ✖

Detailed 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 43S425 and here - TCL 43S421.

BASICS TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
BrandTCLTCL
Country VersionUSAUSA
Series44
Model43S42543S421
Release Year20182018
Size43"43"
Smart TV✔✔
DISPLAY TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Actual Size (Diagonal)42.5"42.5"
Resolution4K UHD (3840 x 2160)4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate50 Hz/60 Hz50 Hz/60 Hz
Screen DesignFlatFlat
Display TechnologyLCDLCD
Panel TypeVAVA
Backlight TypeLEDLED
LED TypeDirect LEDDirect LED
Color✖✖
Viewing Angle✖✖
Panel Bit Depth8 bits + FRC8 bits + FRC
Color Depth1.07 billion1.07 billion
VIDEO TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
3D Capability✖✖
HDR10✔✔
HDR10+✖✖
Dolby Vision✖✖
Advanced HDR by Technicolor®✖✖
IMAX Enhanced✖✖
AMD Freesync™✖✖
NVidia G-Sync✖✖
4K HFR✖✖
2K HFR✖✖
VRR✖✖
HGIG Compatibility✖✖
Upscaling4K Creative Pro4K Creative Pro
Frame Interploation TechniqueClear MotionClear Motion
Frame Interpolation Frequency120Hz120Hz
Black Frame Insertion✖✖
Filmmaker Mode✖✖
Auto Low Latency Mode✖✖
AUDIO TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Speaker Power Rating8W + 8W8W + 8W
Dolby Digital Plus✔✔
WiSA Ready✖✖
CONNECTIVITY TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Ethernet Input✔✔
Wi-Fi✔✔
Wi-Fi Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Protocol802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz)802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Bluetooth✖✖
Chromecast✖✖
Google Home✖✖
Virtual Assistant✖✖
Works with Alexa✖✖
HDMI Inputs33
HDMI Version2.02.0
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)✔✔
HDCP Version2.22.2
HDMI-CEC✔✔
USB Inputs11
USB 3.0 Ports✖✖
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs11
IF (Satellite) Inputs✖✖
Component Inputs✖✖
Composite Inputs✔✔
RCA Audio Outputs✖✖
3.5mm headphone Audio Output✔✔
Optical Audio Output✔✔
RS-232C Remote✖✖
OTHER TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
CPU Cores22
GPU Cores22
Operating SystemRokuRoku
Parental Control (V-Chip)✔✔
Mobile App✔✔
Teletext✖✖
Closed Captions✔✔
On-Screen Display LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French 
Advanced PQ Setting with Mobile App✔✔
VIDEO FORMATS TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Accessible Menu System (CVAA)✔✔
Quick Start Guide (QSG)1 English1 English
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 43S425 TCL 43S421
AAC✔✔
AC4✖✖
AIFF✖✖
ALAC✖✖
APE✖✖
aptX✖✖
eAAC+✖✖
EAC3✖✖
FLAC✔✔
HE-AAC✖✖
LPCM✖✖
M4A✖✖
MIDI✖✖
MP2✖✖
MP3✔✔
OGG✖✖
RealAudio✖✖
WMA✔✔
WAV✔✔
IMAGE FORMATS TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
BMP✔✔
GIF✔✔
JPEG✔✔
JPS✖✖
MPO✖✖
PNG✔✔
TUNER TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Digital Tuner✔ 1✔ 1
SAT Tuner✖✖
Analog TunerNTSCNTSC
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0)✖✖
Digital Terrestrial TV SystemATSCATSC
Digital Cable TV SystemClear QAMClear QAM
Color systemPAL / SECAM / NTSCPAL / SECAM / NTSC
GENERAL TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical)40 W45 W
Power Consumption (In Standby)0.5W0.5W
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D)38.2" x 22.4" x 3.0"38.3" x 22.2" x 2.9"
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D)38.2" x 24.5" x 7.6"38.3" x 24.4" x 7.5"
Stand Size32.4"30.0"
Dimension of Package (W x H x D)45.1" x 26.2" x 5.2"44.6" x 26.2" x 5.7"
VESA Wall Mount✔✔
VESA Dimensions (W x H)100 mm x 100 mm100 mm x 100 mm
Wall mount screwM6 x 12M6 x 12
Weight Without Stand16.3 lbs16.6 lbs
Weight With Stand16.5 lbs16.8 lbs
Weight of Package (Gross)23.1 lbs23.6 lbs
ACCESSORIES TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
RemoteRC280RC282
WARRANTY TCL 43S425 TCL 43S421
Warranty1 year limited warranty1 year limited warranty

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