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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL S450G is significantly less expensive than the Amazon 4-Series. However, you'll get better dark room performance and contrast with the Amazon 4-Series. Both TVs have poor overall picture quality and gaming performance, which is worth considering if you're an avid movie watcher or gamer. The TCL has better sound quality with higher speaker power, and it offers more accessibility through voice commands. The TCL supports most HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HLG, which could be a deciding factor if you consume a lot of HDR content. Both TVs are not ideal for bright rooms, but the Amazon 4-Series performs slightly better in this regard. If price is a primary concern and you need the additional HDR support, the TCL S450G might be the better choice. However, if contrast is more important for your viewing needs, and you're willing to spend more, consider the Amazon 4-Series. 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 S450G (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Amazon 4-Series (LCD).
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
5.9
7.13/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
5.7
6.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450G (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
5.8
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
5.6
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.1
5.7
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Amazon 4-Series (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$250
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $250.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K43N400A | 43S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.3" x 38.1" x 3.5" | 22" x 37.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24" x 38.1" | 23.7" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.5 lbs | 13.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
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Jim Martin | May 2023
"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."
TCL S450G (LCD)
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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