At a glance
| Samsung | TCL | |
|---|---|---|
| About | The best-selling TV brand in South Africa — QLED, Neo QLED and a huge LED range across every price point. | A direct Hisense rival — Mini-LED and QLED ranges with aggressive pricing and a fast-improving smart platform. |
| Origin | South Korea | China |
| Popular lines | Neo QLED, QLED, Crystal UHD, The Frame | Mini-LED, QLED, Google TV platform |
Where Samsung wins
- Widest range at every price point
- Strong local parts availability
- Tizen smart platform is mature and fast
- Neo QLED Mini-LED backlights are class-leading
Where TCL wins
- Sharp pricing across the range
- Mini-LED models offer strong contrast
- Google TV on most current models
- Wide range of screen sizes
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, coverage needs and budget — the right answer for a four-camera home is different from a warehouse or a farm. We install both Samsung and TCL, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.