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Question

Which TV is better? TCL 55s403 or TCL 55c803?

Mar 4, 2018 8:32PM PST

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Re: better
Mar 5, 2018 12:38AM PST

It looks like the difference is mainly the difference between direct led (or full led) versus edge led. Did you compare the screens in the shop?

Google DIRECT LED VERSUS EDGE LED to read more about the difference.

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The 803 seems to have the edge.
Mar 5, 2018 10:56AM PST
https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/d8132400b

It appears the panel maker differ so there may be slight differences in the display quality. I'm not big on nitpicking when the units are so close spec wise but the Wide Color Gamut can really help in a lot of scenes to reduce the DIGITAL look you see at times.

My nod is to the 803.