If a good bright room performance and slightly better sound are important to you, consider the TCL Q6; it also features a broader color volume which can enhance HDR content. However, the TCL Q6 falls short in contrast, which affects the quality in dark environments. On the other hand, the Amazon 4-Series has a good contrast which is advantageous for dark room viewing but doesn't perform as well in bright rooms and offers a lower sound quality. Neither TV excels in gaming or sports; the TCL Q6 has a slight edge in motion handling for sports, but both have limitations in gaming features and response time. If HDR content is a priority, the TCL Q6 supports more HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG, providing more flexibility for different types of HDR videos. Additionally, for voice control features, the TCL Q6 may be more suitable as it offers voice commands. 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 Q6 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7/10
6.9/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.9/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Sports
5.7/10
6.2/10
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
6.3/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4/10
6.6/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7/10
6.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1/10
7.2/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$348
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The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $348.
"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."
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
Get a great deal on the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) or the TCL Q6 (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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