TCL vs VIZIO: which brand is more reliable?

TCL (Generally good) comes out ahead of VIZIO (Mixed) by our formula. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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TCLVIZIO
VerdictGenerally goodMixed
CPSC recalls, last 3 years00
CPSC recalls, all years01
Most recent recallNone on record2014-08-06: VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)MediumLow
Product lawsuits on recordNone found4
Company behind the brandTCL Technology (no parent company on record)Walmart (2024-present)
Trademark owner (USPTO)TCL Technology Group Corporation (China)Vizio, Inc. (California, USA)
Made in (recalled products)No recall recordsChina 1, Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)
Customer service1-877-300-8837Not verified yet

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

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FAQ

Is TCL better than VIZIO?

TCL (Generally good) comes out ahead of VIZIO (Mixed) by our formula.

Which has more recalls, TCL or VIZIO?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for TCL and 0 for VIZIO; across all years, 0 and 1.

Are TCL and VIZIO the same company?

No shared owner on record: TCL trademark owner TCL Technology Group Corporation (China), VIZIO trademark owner Vizio, Inc. (California, USA).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

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