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Samsung U8000F vs TCL S551F

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  • 24 the same
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Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.

3840 × 2160Native for both
A60Hz
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 40 kg

Weight with stand
A14.5kg
B9.21kg
Weight without stand
A14.2kg
B8.98kg

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ASamsung U8000F
BTCL S551F

General

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Series
U8000F1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Group of U8000F models on the Samsung US store, 2025.
S Class1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TCL S Class, S5 Class page. Model row TCL S Class - S551F.
Model numbers
UN65U8000FFXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Only the exact US UN65U8000FFXZA Specs row is used. The same API group lists the 43, 50, 55, 58, 70, 75 and 85 inch rows, which are excluded.
43S551F, 50S551F, 55S551F, 65S551F, 75S551F1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Size selector 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75 inch, with model rows 43S551F to 75S551F. The Google TV S5 (S551G) is a separate product and is not stored. The 2025 S571G and F35 are also separate.
GTIN / EAN
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846042090926, 8460420909029Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4PD799HRead 23 October 2026Item details: Model Number 55S551F, UPC 846042090926, Model Year 2024, 3,908 ratings.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4P1T8RVRead 23 October 2026Item details: Model Number 75S551F, UPC 846042090902.
Announced
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Status
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Available1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026The 55 inch and 75 inch Amazon listings are live on 2026-10-23. No source says the line is discontinued.
Predecessor
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Successor
Samsung U8000H8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public introduction: replaced in 2026 by the Samsung U8000H. The catalog has samsung-u8000h.
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Launch price (US)
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$449.991Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Suggested Price on the TCL US page: 43 inch 349.99, 50 inch 399.99, 55 inch 449.99, 65 inch 599.99 and 75 inch 899.99 USD. These are list prices, not the sale prices shown on later captures. Excluding tax.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026
US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TCL US store page and US warranty text.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Front Color BLACK. The stand is Titan Gray.
Black9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4PD799HRead 23 October 2026Item details: Color Black.
Segment
Standard1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Standard Crystal UHD line.
Standard1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Budget 4K line.
Model year
20252Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tvs/uhd-4k-tv/65-inch-class-crystal-uhd-u8000f-4k-smart-tv-sku-un65u8000ffxzaRead 13 October 2026Title: 65 Inch Class Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV (2025).
20241Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026AFTVnews and the Amazon item details give 2024. The TCL page is marked New Model on 2024-06-06.

Display

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Screen size class
65in(165.1 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026
55in(139.7 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026The 55 inch is the reference size. Its Amazon listing has 3,908 ratings and ranks #23 in Smart TVs.
Sizes covered
65in1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Only the verified 65-inch US reference is covered.
43, 50, 55, 65, 75in1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Size selector 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75 inch. The 98 inch S550G and the S551G are separate models.8Press articleaftvnews.com/tcl-reveals-its-new-s5-and-q6-4k-fire-tvs-for-2024-the-first-with-fire-os-8-and-a-new-remoteRead 23 October 2026Available in 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75 inch.
Viewable size
64.5in(163.8 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026
54.6in(138.7 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Viewable Display Size 54.6 inch for the 55 inch. The other sizes read 42.5, 49.5, 64.5 and 74.5 inch on their own pages.
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Resolution 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160).
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
80.1ppi
Screen surface
Glossy8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public Screen Finish Glossy.
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Anti-reflection coating
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Panel

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Display type
LED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Crystal UHD TV with a Crystal Processor 4K and no quantum dot or mini LED row. RTINGS describes an LED backlit LCD without local dimming.
LED1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Listed as 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV with Fire TV. LED Type Direct LED. No quantum dot layer is named.
Display type (as published)
Crystal UHD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Page title 65 Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K TV (U8000F).
LED1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Page title: 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV with Fire TV.
Panel type
VA8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public Panel Type LCD and Sub-Type VA. RTINGS tested the 70-inch U8000F, so the panel type is a family fact and no lab values are copied.
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Backlight
Direct-lit LED8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public Expected Reliability text: the LEDs sit directly behind the LCD layer and a single failed LED will likely cause the entire backlight to fail.
Direct-lit LED1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Backlight Type High Brightness LED Backlight, LED Type Direct LED. No local dimming is stated.
Local dimming
No8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public introduction: no local dimming.
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Local dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Refresh Rate 60Hz on the exact row. RTINGS lists the native rate as 60 Hz.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public Native Refresh Rate 60Hz and introduction text: 60Hz refresh rate.
60Hz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Panel Refresh 60Hz. Motion Rate 240 is a processing claim, not the panel rate.
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture

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HDR formats
HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026HDR 10+ Support and HLG Yes. The generic HDR row does not name HDR10, so only HDR10+ and HLG are stored. RTINGS says there is no Dolby Vision.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public introduction and usage text: no Dolby Vision and no DTS audio.
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026High Dynamic Range (HDR) Format HDR PRO+ (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG).8Press articleaftvnews.com/tcl-reveals-its-new-s5-and-q6-4k-fire-tvs-for-2024-the-first-with-fire-os-8-and-a-new-remoteRead 23 October 2026Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG and HDR10+. HDR10+ is new over the 2023 S4.
Filmmaker Mode
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Filmmaker Mode Yes.
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HGiG
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026HGiG Yes.
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Picture processor
Crystal Processor 4K1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Picture Engine Crystal Processor 4K.
Not available
Motion interpolation
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Motion Technology Motion Xcelerator.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public motion text: the motion interpolation is ineffective at improving stutter, so the feature exists.
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion.
Black frame insertion
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Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Eco Sensor Yes. Samsung defines the Eco Sensor as measuring ambient room light, see the separate Samsung India Eco Sensor source.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/support/tv-audio-video/what-is-eco-sensor-in-samsung-h-series-tvRead 13 October 2026Samsung India support page, terminology only: the Eco Sensor measures the amount of existing room light and adjusts the picture brightness. It is written for an H-series TV, so no sensor location or H-series specification is inherited. The exact SKU API row separately lists Eco Sensor Yes.
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Calibration software
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Motion and gaming

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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung U8000F
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI
3840 × 2160Native60Hz
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026HDMI Maximum Input Rate 4K 60Hz for HDMI 1/2/3. No other resolution maximum is stated.
BTCL S551F
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI
3840 × 2160Native60Hz
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Only 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over HDMI is stored. The quick start guide lists HDMI signals up to 2160p at 24, 30 and 60 Hz, and the panel is 60 Hz. The overview text also mentions Game Accelerator 120 with up to 120 Hz VRR, which cannot apply to a 60 Hz panel and appears on the S551G, so no VRR is stored.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 HDMI signal compatibility: 2160p/24/30/60Hz.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
60Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026VRR Yes. The protocol name is not given, so only HDMI Forum VRR is stored.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public gaming text: low input lag and a few gaming features like VRR and ALLM, limited to 60Hz.
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VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
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Dolby Vision gaming
No8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public home theater text: it does not support Dolby Vision HDR, so no Dolby Vision gaming.
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Auto Game Mode (ALLM) Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Auto Game Mode (ALLM) in the feature list.
Game menu features
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Input lag (claimed)
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Measured

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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness per window (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform

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Smart platform
Tizen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Operating System Tizen Smart TV.
Fire TV1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Smart TV Fire TV. Fire TV Smart OS with Voice Remote.
OS at launch
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Fire OS 88Press articleaftvnews.com/tcl-reveals-its-new-s5-and-q6-4k-fire-tvs-for-2024-the-first-with-fire-os-8-and-a-new-remoteRead 23 October 2026The 2024 TCL Fire TVs are the first smart TVs to run Fire OS 8, which is Android 11 based.
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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MediaTek MT90268Press articleaftvnews.com/tcl-reveals-its-new-s5-and-q6-4k-fire-tvs-for-2024-the-first-with-fire-os-8-and-a-new-remoteRead 23 October 2026Amazon lists all of these TVs with a quad-core MediaTek MT9026 at 1.53 GHz and a Mali-G52 2EE GPU. The figure comes from Amazon's listing as reported by AFTVnews. RAM and storage are not reported.
RAM
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Bixby1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Bixby Yes (Voice Ready). Works with AI Speaker Alexa and Google Assistant is a compatibility claim and is not stored.
Alexa6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 2 and Step 3: Voice Remote with Alexa, with a microphone and voice button.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4PD799HRead 23 October 2026Title: Alexa Built-in with Voice Remote.
Hands-free microphone
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Casting
AirPlay 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Apple AirPlay Yes. The AirPlay generation is taken from the Samsung US AirPlay page.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10005274Read 13 October 2026Samsung US AirPlay page: AirPlay 2 on supported 2018-2025 TV models. The exact SKU API row says Apple AirPlay Yes.
AirPlay 21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Casting Apple Airplay2. Google Cast is not listed.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4PD799HRead 23 October 2026Title: Apple AirPlay 2 Compatibility.
Smart home
Matter, SmartThings1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026SmartThings Hub, Matter Hub, IoT-Sensor Functionality and Quick Remote Yes. Thread border router role is not stated.
Alexa1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Works With Amazon Alexa.
Art or ambient mode
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Tuners

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Tuners
Clear QAM, Analog1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Digital Broadcasting ATSC/Clear QAM and Analog Tuner Yes. The ATSC revision is not stated, so only Clear QAM and analog are stored.
ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Tuner Type ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM. The ATSC version is not stated, so atsc_1 follows the schema rule for a plain ATSC tuner, and NTSC is stored as analog.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung U8000F
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026RF In 1 shared terrestrial and cable socket, 0 satellite.
BTCL S551F
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026RF Input (NTSC, ATSC) 1.
CI+ slot
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Record to USB
No4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114043715001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Printed page 182, Before using the recording and schedule recording functions: not supported in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio

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Physical speaker channels
2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Speaker Type 2CH.
2.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Audio Power (Watts) Speakers 20W (2 x 10W), so a stereo pair.
Physical speaker drivers
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21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 202620W (2 x 10W) for 43 to 65 inch and 30W (2 x 15W) for the 75 inch, so two drivers.
Total built-in speaker power
20W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Sound Output (RMS) 20W.
20W1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Audio Power (Watts) Speakers 20W (2 x 10W) for the 55 inch. The 75 inch reads 30W (2 x 15W).
Built-in subwoofer
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Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Dolby Processing: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+.
eARC passthrough
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Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), DTS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Audio Passthrough: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM. The port is not named, so only the Atmos in Dolby Digital+ and DTS entries that map to the schema options are stored.
Audio features
OTS Lite, Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Object Tracking Sound OTS Lite and Q-Symphony Yes.
DTS Virtual:X, Enhanced Dialogue Mode1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026DTS Virtual:X Yes. Enhanced Dialogue Mode in the feature list. Audio Effect presets Standard, Music, Movie, Clear Voice, Enhanced Bass.
Bluetooth headphones
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Audio Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Feature list: Bluetooth Personal Audio.

Connectivity

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Video inputs
ASamsung U8000F
TypeCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)
HDMI360
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026HDMI 3 ports, each 4K 60Hz. The HDMI revision and link bandwidth are not stated. The installation guide back-panel drawing shows one HDMI (eARC) port and two HDMI ports.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/u8000fRead 13 October 2026Public introduction: a limited selection of inputs and a 60Hz refresh rate.
BTCL S551F
TypePortCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 1-3360No
HDMIHDMI 4 (e)ARC160Yes
CompositeAV IN (adapter, not included)1Not availableNot available
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026The spec text says 3 HDMI (1 with eARC) and one AV input, composite video with left and right audio on an adapter jack. The quick start guide and TCL's own ports photo both show four HDMI ports, HDMI 1 to 3 and HDMI 4 marked (e)ARC, and Amazon lists 4 HDMI ports, so four are stored. HDMI revision and bandwidth are not published.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 4, page 8 diagram for 43/50/55/65 inch and for 75 inch: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, (e)ARC HDMI 4, ANT/CABLE, AV IN adapter, headphone, optical. HDMI signal compatibility on page 1: 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz, 2160p/24/30/60Hz. The AV IN needs an adapter that is not included.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/55s551f/55S551F-Ports.pngRead 23 October 2026TCL's own ports photo for the 55S551F shows USB 2.0, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 marked (e)ARC, cable and antenna, AV IN adapter, headphone and optical. Four HDMI sockets are visible. The same photo is on Amazon's gallery.11Maker product pagem.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r1mHaKMTL._AC_SL1500_.jpgRead 23 October 2026TCL's rear panel photo in the Amazon gallery for the 55S551F: USB 2.0, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 (e)ARC, antenna and cable, AV IN adapter, headphone, optical.
HDMI ports
3
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
0
0
Highest HDMI version
Not available
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Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
Not available
Not available
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Auto Game Mode Yes, VRR Yes, HDMI Audio Return Channel eARC/ARC and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Yes.
ALLM, eARC1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026HDMI Audio Return Channel (e)ARC and Auto Game Mode (ALLM). CEC is not listed.
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung U8000F
ConnectorCount
USB-A1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026USB 1 x USB-A.
BTCL S551F
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A2.01
Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026USB 1 x USB 2.0 for 43 to 65 inch. The 75 inch page says 2 x USB 2.0.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8: one USB 2.0 port on the 43 to 65 inch drawing and two USB 2.0 ports on the 75 inch drawing, each marked 5V 0.5A. The port shape is a USB-A socket in TCL's ports photo.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/55s551f/55S551F-Ports.pngRead 23 October 2026Photo: one USB 2.0 type A socket marked 5V 0.5A.
Ethernet speed
100Mbps4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114043715001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wired network connection page: LAN cable connection at 100/10 Mbps, which is 0.1 Gbps. The API row also lists Ethernet (LAN) 1.
Not available
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi Yes (Wi-Fi 5).
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Yes (5.3).
5.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth 5.0.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 1 connection panel drawing shows USB, HDMI (eARC), HDMI, LAN and ANT only. The API Specs row has no optical output row either, so no optical out is stored as false. A Samsung.com owner review also says there is no optical port, which is not used as evidence.
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026SPDIF Digital Audio Optical 1.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/55s551f/55S551F-Ports.pngRead 23 October 2026Photo: OPTICAL AUDIO OUT socket.
Headphone out
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Headphone Output 1.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/55s551f/55S551F-Ports.pngRead 23 October 2026Photo: headphone socket.
Included connection box
Not available
None6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 4: every port is on the TV. The guide lists no external box.

Remote

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Remote control
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Remote Controller Type IR Simple Remote, model TM2240A, in the Accessory rows.
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026What's in the Box: Remote Control, Voice Remote.
Remote connection
Infrared1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Remote Controller Type IR Simple Remote.
Not available
Remote power
Not available
AAA batteries6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: 2 x AAA batteries for remote.
Voice button on remote
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Easy Voice Control Yes, Voice Remote. The quick start guide calls it the Voice Remote with Alexa, with a microphone and a voice button.
Pointer remote
Not available
Not available

Stand and mounting

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Stand
Feet1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Stand Type BASIC FEET, Stand Color TITAN GRAY.
Feet6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 1: align the stands with the screw holes and secure them with four screws. The 75 inch screws are in the stand bag.
Stand installation positions
Not available
Not available
Stand height adjustment
Not available
Not available
Space under the screen
Not available
Not available
Distance between feet
1,005.84mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Distance between the two ends of the Stand (Basic) 39.6 inch, converted at 25.4 mm per inch.
Not available
Stand footprint
Width1,005.84Depth222mm(39.6 × 8.7 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Width from the 39.6 inch stand end distance. Depth 222.0 mm from the installation guide stand depth for 65 inch.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Stand depth 8.7 inches (222.0 mm) for 65 inch.
Not available
VESA mount
200 x 2001Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026VESA Spec 200 x 200 mm.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wall-mount table, 43 to 70 inch rows: 200 x 200 mm.
200 x 2001Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026VESA Wall Mount Pattern 200 x 200 for 43 to 65 inch and 300 x 300 for the 75 inch.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Models of 43, 50, 55 and 65: VESA 200x200. Models of 75: VESA 300x300.
VESA screw
M81Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Screw Size M8, depth 23-25.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wall-mount table: M8, depth 23-25 mm.
M61Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Screw Size M6 x 12 for 43 to 65 inch and M6 x 16 for the 75 inch.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 20264 M6x12mm screws for 43 to 65 inch and 4 M6x16mm screws for the 75 inch.
Wall mount included
Not available
No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026The quick start guide says wall mount hardware and accessories are not included.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Optional - To mount on a wall (Wall mount hardware and accessories are not included).

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width1,444.1Height882.2Depth222mm(56.9 × 34.7 × 8.7 in)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same row: height with stand 882.2 mm and stand depth 222.0 mm. The API gives 56.9 x 34.7 x 8.7 inch.
Width1,226.82Height749.3Depth254mm(48.3 × 29.5 × 10 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TV with Stand (WxHxD) 48.3 x 29.5 x 10.0 inch, converted exactly.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,444.1Height831.2Depth76.8mm(56.9 × 32.7 × 3 in)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 2 table, row 65U8***F: width 1444.1 mm, height 831.2 mm, depth 76.8 mm. The same block covers 65U7***F and other 65-inch families. The API gives 56.9 x 32.7 x 3 inch.
Width1,226.82Height711.2Depth71.12mm(48.3 × 28 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TV without Stand (WxHxD) 48.3 x 28.0 x 2.8 inch, converted exactly.
Thinnest depth
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
14.5kg(32 lb)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same row: 32.0 lbs (14.5 kg).
9.21kg(20.3 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TV Weight with Stand 20.3 lbs, converted to 9.21 kg.
Weight without stand
14.2kg(31.3 lb)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202511/20251108064612001/BN68-23714A-02_IG_U8000F%20Basic%20feet%2043-85inch_WW_L10_250825.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same row: 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg).
8.98kg(19.8 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026TV Weight without Stand 19.8 lbs, converted to 8.98 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Power Supply AC110-120V 50/60Hz with a 2-pin power cable.
Internal6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 2: connect the power cable to the TV and the wall outlet. There is no adapter.
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
160W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 160 W. Typical 139 W is not stored as maximum.
Not available
Standby power
Not available
0.5W1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Standby Power < 0.5W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026Energy Star No.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Simple remote TM2240A, Stand, Power cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 13 October 2026Accessory rows: remote TM2240A and power cable. The installation guide front page shows the stand and the power cable.
TCL TV, TV stands, 4 x stand screws, Power cable, Voice Remote, 2 x AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Warranty information1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 2026What's in the Box: Quick Start Guide, Power Cord 1, Remote Control Voice Remote, Remote Control Batteries 2 x AAA, Warranty Info. The TV, stands and four stand screws come from the quick start guide.6Owner's manualweb.archive.org/web/20250523063402/https://www.tcl.com/usca/content/dam/tcl/product/home-theater/s-class/documents/S551F%20QSG.pdfRead 23 October 2026What's in the box: TCL TV, TV stands, 4 x stand screws, power cable, TV remote, 2 x AAA batteries.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker product pagesupport-us.samsung.com/cyber/mysamsung/warrantyinfo.jspRead 13 October 2026Samsung US warranty page for UN65U8000FFXZA: Parts 12 months, Labor 12 months for the original consumer in the US.
1year1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240606185411/https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/home-theater/s5-class/55-class-4k-uhd-hdr-led-smart-fire-tv-55s551fRead 23 October 20261 year limited manufacturer's warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all TVs.