If you're looking for better black uniformity or use your TV as a computer monitor, the TCL S450F would be a superior choice, plus it offers better value since it's less expensive. On the other hand, the Amazon Omni Series provides slightly better sound quality and has Dolby Vision support, which may enhance your viewing experience for supported content. Both TVs have fair overall picture quality and aren't ideal for gaming or watching sports. In bright rooms, neither is particularly strong, but they offer adequate performance for casual viewing. If budget is a concern and you prioritize monitor use and black levels, the TCL would be worth considering. If you're interested in streaming platforms and slightly better sound without additional speakers, the Amazon Omni Series could be a decent alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S450F (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Cost
$720
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $400.
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6/10
6.0/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.8/10
6.1/10
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
7.5/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.7/10
6.0/10
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
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
6.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
6.4/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450F (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.3/10
6.0/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the TCL S450F (LCD) compare to other TVs
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
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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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