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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and want to save a little, the Amazon 4-Series could be your choice, but be aware that the picture quality is not optimal in brightly lit rooms. For general viewing, the TCL S435 provides slightly better performance, although it's not ideal for sports or video games. Both TVs have similar poor marks for use as a monitor or for gaming, but the Amazon 4-Series manages reflections a bit more effectively if glare is a concern. The TCL S435 has some advantage for cartoons and animation, and its sound quality is judged very poor. Neither TV stands out for high dynamic range (HDR) content, with limited support and unimpressive HDR performance. Both have fair upscaling ability to improve lower-resolution content but expect less vibrant colors and contrast from both models. Note that neither option is likely to satisfy if excellent picture quality or gaming responsiveness is a priority. 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 S435 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
6.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.1
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
7.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1
5.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$330
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
5.7
5.9
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S435 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for sports.
Gaming
5.5
5.5
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
5.8
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | 55S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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 S435 (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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