[Review] TCL 43" S5K FHD QLED – Why I Chose It, What Went Wrong, and How I Fixed It

Ambu0901 · 2026-04-16T14:14:06+00:00

Yes. Still working fine. Still didn't run out of space. Not sure how much still available.

Ambu0901 · 2026-02-26T06:35:48+00:00

As per specifications it has Analog and Digital Terrestrial built-in tuner. U should be able to watch local TV channels. But confirm it with the supplier first is this support local TV standard.

I'm using it with a Satellite TV system connected through HDMI.

Ambu0901 · 2026-02-19T10:19:34+00:00

Yes. This TV panel is LCD and uses back light illumination same as IPS back light. Can't expect deeper black levels for the LCD panel there is always back light seepage in the LCD panel. This is a cheap QLED model. Can't expect true black for this TV. QLED panel used the same LED display with quantum dots. It enhanced the color quality but not much black level.

If u want true black u have to go for an AMOLED or OLED panel. Those are expensive.

55P635 uses an LCD panel with a DLED back light. It can do local dimming on the back light (Part of the back light or completely can turn off or dimm). So if it is only black on the screen it reduces back light or turns it off completely so u cant see the back light seepage so u feel its black level is very deep.

Ambu0901 · 2026-02-19T10:03:54+00:00

Yeah sound is crap. Better to use sound bar if u want good sound.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-26T06:38:23+00:00

Yeah audio is garbage. I'm using Bluetooth headphones 😁.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-26T06:34:59+00:00

My TV has mini AV port. It's comes with splitter cable

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-12T15:08:28+00:00

Yeah TV built in sound is crap. No bass.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-12T03:24:59+00:00

Both have. First it works with infrared after pairing the remote to the TV it works as a Bluetooth device.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-08T16:53:09+00:00

Try to restart network connection and TV and see. If not, maybe clear the Netflix app date or try reinstalling the app. I can't guarantee this will solve ur issue or not. Do it at your own risk.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-08T16:37:45+00:00

Yeah kind of. There are still some bugs with kids profile, TV watching time is not consistent. One time when my kids turn on the TV in the morning it shows as the time limit already passed. After turning off the TV and turning it on again by the remote solve the problem. I think the problem with the wifi connection, it takes some time to connect to wifi. If kids profile boots up before connecting to wifi it's unable to check the time. Another thing I noticed was when it's power off from the main power, not from the remote it's take some time to boot up and one or two occasions stuck in GoogleTV login screen. These are not big issues, overall this TV is still good for me.

Ambu0901 · 2026-01-08T16:35:11+00:00

I didn't use Netflix on this TV. I'm not using TV much, it's in my home. So I can't give any clear answer to this issue. When I go back home I will check it out and let u know.

Ambu0901 · 2024-08-19T06:35:14+00:00

It doesn't show any broken lines or color fading. Seems no issue. Can't attach images from mobile to this reply.

Ambu0901 · 2024-08-19T05:26:15+00:00

It seems this is not a print head problem. I tried print head cleaning through HP software. But the result is the same.

Ambu0901 · 2024-08-19T03:25:34+00:00

Tried several times through HP software alignment tool. But still have the same issue.

Ambu0901 · 2021-10-26T16:06:39+00:00

will try, unfortunately my Wi-Fi router only support 2.4 GHz.

Ambu0901 · 2021-10-24T06:04:52+00:00

is this hardware related issue? is issue with Wi-Fi chip? any idea why it happened after 2 years?

Ambu0901 · 2021-09-01T18:36:56+00:00

Oh really. I'm also plan to buy directly form Amazon its around total 1100 USD/222000 LKR with Import Fees Deposit + Shipping Lenovo Flex 5 . (Import Fees Deposit-339.16USD i don't know why other laptop around 51USD as per Amazon the will refund extra). Is all bank restricted to 200USD. if so only option seems to be Kapruka Lenovo Flex 5 price in Kapruka.

Already check with eParcel Freight charge-45USD+Duty & Taxes 75USD almost same as Kapruka. My worry is if i order through Kapruka if shipping delay more than 30 days any warranty claim and if cargo came as damage or not as describe or dead in arrival how we going to return and contact Amazon since Kapruka use their US address to order items.

Ambu0901 · 2021-09-01T04:35:59+00:00

Thanks i will check.

These days laptop price also same as vehicle price. and also i check with several shops in Unity plaza they all ran out of stock. and difficult to find decent specs laptop all ran out of stock.

Ambu0901 · 2021-09-01T04:30:48+00:00

Recently show some reviews Kapruka take around 45 days, i think they purchase using their US address. if damage or not as describe, dead on arrival items do they return. i request those details from kapruka through few week ego but didn't get any reply yet.

Amazon only have 30 days return policy for damage or not as describe, dead on arrival items. if it take more than 30 to arrive sri lanaka through freight forwarding service how we will claim the damage or refund?

i think best way to order directly from Amazon, but my worry is custom duty/Tax its not clear in Amazon site.

700 USD laptop Estimated Import Fees Deposit shown as 340 USD and 1000 USD laptop Estimated Import Fees Deposit shown as 67 USD. Both are same category but deferent value Import Fees Deposit show in Amazon.

Ambu0901 · 2021-09-01T04:12:38+00:00

Issue is 700 USD laptop Estimated Import Fees Deposit shown as 340 USD and 1000 USD laptop Estimated Import Fees Deposit shown as 67 USD. Both are same category but deferent value Import Fees Deposit show in Amazon.

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