Should I buy an Insignia Fire TV or TCL S5 for a guest room?

For a guest room, the TCL S5 is usually the better pick overall.

Why it makes sense:

• Brighter picture: it’s a stronger choice if the room gets daylight or mixed lighting.
• Better HDR support: it should handle modern streaming content more flexibly than many budget Insignia Fire TV sets.
• Better all-around viewing: it’s the safer choice if you want guests to have an easier time with movies, sports, and streaming without fuss.

When the Insignia Fire TV makes more sense:
Choose the Insignia Fire TV if your main goal is to spend as little as possible and the TV will mostly be used occasionally.

A couple of notes: exact features can vary by size and model year, so it’s worth checking the current spec sheet before buying. Also, TCL S5 models are commonly sold in different software versions depending on the retailer, and Insignia Fire TVs are typically Fire TV models.