Toshiba 350NU 55" Class C350 Series LED 54.6" 2025 Review
The Toshiba 350NU packs a fantastic Fire TV experience and Dolby Atmos sound into a $250 TV. But our data shows you're sacrificing picture quality and gaming performance to get it.
The 30-Second Version
A streaming powerhouse trapped in a budget TV's body. The Fire TV OS and Dolby Atmos are fantastic, but the mediocre picture quality is the trade-off.
Overview
The Toshiba 350NU is a budget TV that punches way above its price tag in one crucial area: smart features. Seriously, this thing's Fire TV integration and HDR support are in the 97th and 96th percentile, respectively, which is wild for a TV you can find for around $250. The one thing to know? You're getting a fantastic streaming hub with decent sound, but you're making serious compromises on picture quality and gaming to get there.
Performance
The surprise here is how lopsided the performance is. Our database shows its picture quality lands in the 43rd percentile, and its display tech is down in the 17th. That means the 4K Active HDR and Dolby Vision look okay, but don't expect the deep blacks or vibrant colors of a Mini-LED or OLED. The real star is the Fire TV OS. It's fast, intuitive, and puts everything you want to watch right on the home screen without the endless app-hopping you get on some other platforms.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fire TV integration is top-tier and ridiculously easy to use. 94th
- Dolby Vision and Atmos support is exceptional for this price point. 93th
- Audio quality is surprisingly good, hitting the 91st percentile. 91th
- Set-up is a breeze, and the Alexa voice control just works. 90th
Cons
- Picture quality is mediocre. The direct-lit LED panel shows its budget roots. 17th
- A 60Hz panel with HDMI 2.0 makes it a poor choice for serious gamers.
- The design is basic and the stand is pretty utilitarian.
- Motion handling is just okay, despite the 'Ultimate Motion' branding.
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K (2160p) |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Direct-Lit |
| Curved | No |
| Year | 2025 |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | 4K Active HDR |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x400 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 218 |
| Weight | 13.1 kg / 28.9 lbs |
Value & Pricing
At $230-$250, it's absolutely worth it if your priorities are streaming apps and sound over cinematic picture quality. You will not find better smart features or more HDR format support at this price. Just manage your expectations on the screen itself.
Price History
vs Competition
This sits in a weird spot. If you care about picture, spend a bit more for the Hisense U6 Series Mini-LED or the Roku Pro Series. Their Mini-LED panels will blow this Toshiba's picture out of the water. If you're a gamer, even a budget gaming TV with HDMI 2.1 and 120Hz is a better bet. The Toshiba wins if your budget is absolutely locked at $250 and you live and breathe streaming services. Compared to other TVs at this price, its smart OS and audio are in a different league.
| Spec | Toshiba 350NU 55" Class C350 Series LED 54.6" | Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 75" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K | TCL QD Mini LED - QM6K TCL - 65" Class QM6K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED | Sony Bravia Sony BRAVIA 2 II 75" 4K HDR Smart LED TV | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 55" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart | Samsung Neo QLED Samsung QN80F 55" 4K HDR Smart Neo QLED Mini-LED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55 | 75 | 65 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K (2160p) | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | MiniLED | MiniLED | LED | MiniLED | MiniLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 144 | 144 | 60 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Smart Platform | Fire TV | Fire TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV | Tizen |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | - | 2.1 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toshiba 350NU 55" Class C350 Series LED 54.6" | 92.9 | 90.4 | 93.8 | 59.8 | 17 | 88.1 | 90.7 | 43 |
| Hisense U65QF Mini-LED 75" Class U6 Series MiniLED Compare | 98.8 | 90.4 | 93.8 | 96.5 | 69.1 | 97.2 | 97.6 | 97.1 |
| TCL QD Mini LED - QM6K 65" Class QM6K Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 98.6 | 98.4 | 62.4 | 96 | 97.6 | 86.1 |
| Sony Bravia 2 II 75" Compare | 81.7 | 73.3 | 91.6 | 51.6 | 69.1 | 90.3 | 94.3 | 83.3 |
| Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro 55" Class Pro Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 92.5 | 97.4 | 56.8 | 97.2 | 98.8 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN80F 55" Compare | 50.8 | 90.4 | 96.6 | 94.3 | 56.8 | 92.4 | 94.3 | 86.1 |
Common Questions
Q: Is this TV good for next-gen gaming?
No, not really. It's got a 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.0 ports, so you're missing out on 120Hz gameplay and features like 4K/120 from a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. The Game Mode helps a little, but look elsewhere for gaming.
Q: How's the smart TV interface?
It's the best part. The built-in Fire TV is super responsive and puts all your apps and content front and center. It's way better than the clunky interfaces on a lot of other budget TVs.
Q: Does it need a soundbar?
You can probably skip it. The Dolby Atmos support is surprisingly effective for the built-in speakers. It won't shake the room, but it's clear and has decent depth for a TV this thin and cheap.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a cinephile who notices every detail in a dark scene or a gamer who wants buttery-smooth action, this isn't it. Go get a Hisense U6 Series Mini-LED for better picture or a TCL Series 6 with better gaming features instead.
Verdict
We recommend the Toshiba 350NU, but with a big caveat. It's the perfect second TV for a bedroom, dorm, or kitchen where you just want to fire up Netflix or Prime Video without fuss. The Fire TV experience is that good. But if this is going to be your main living room TV for movie nights, you'll be disappointed by the so-so contrast and backlighting. For a primary screen, save up a little longer.