If you are on a tight budget and are looking for a cost-effective solution, the TCL S350R could be a suitable option for you. However, while it's more affordable, it does not perform well in most viewing conditions including bright rooms and does not excel in picture quality for any content type, including movies, sports, or games. The Amazon 4-Series, on the other hand, is at a higher price but it offers better performance in bright rooms, has four HDMI ports for connecting multiple devices, and supports HLG which may improve the viewing of some HDR content. Neither TV is particularly strong for gaming or watching movies in dark environments. If having a TV that is capable of a satisfactory performance in a bright room and comes with multiple HDMI ports is important to you, the Amazon 4-Series may justify its higher cost over the TCL S350R. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S350R (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Bright Room
6.1/10
4.7/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S350R (LCD) costs $200.
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
Get a great deal on the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) or the TCL S350R (LCD)
About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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