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Updated April 10, 2024·
Opt for the TCL S455 if you're looking for a budget-friendly TV with better gaming response time and color consistency across different scenes due to its excellent black uniformity. However, if you rely heavily on smart features and prefer the integration with Amazon's ecosystem, the Amazon 4-Series could be a good fit despite its higher price. Both models struggle with picture quality and brightness, making neither ideal for very bright rooms or viewing HDR content. For casual viewing, talk shows, or as a secondary screen, the TCL S455 might provide a better value due to its lower cost. Neither TV is particularly well-suited for sports or gaming due to poorer motion processing, so if these are priorities, consider investing in a higher-quality set. 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 S455 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
6.5
7.13/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.0
7.13/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
6.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.4
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$250
$228
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $228.
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Key similarities
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
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
5.7
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Bright Room
6.1
6.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $228 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K43N400A | 43S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 24" 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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
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Tech Advisor
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 S455 (LCD)
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USA Today
Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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