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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and can spend more, the Amazon Omni QLED is the better choice, with superior dark and bright room performance. It provides a better experience for movies and has higher color accuracy. However, it is typically much more expensive. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and need something more affordable, the TCL S435 is less expensive but performs worse in both dark and bright rooms. It has a lower overall picture quality, which means it's less suitable for critical viewing in movies and series. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.6
9.07/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
6.1
9.07/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni QLED is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast ratio and effective local dimming which enhances the depth of blacks and overall picture quality, despite its weaker black uniformity compared to the TCL S435 which lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive contrast and depth in dark scenes. Additionally, the more accurate colors right out of the box and higher color volume of the Amazon device contribute to a more vibrant and immersive viewing experience compared to the TCL S435, which, however, may offer slightly more consistent black levels across the screen.
Gaming
6.4
5.5
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED offers fair performance for gaming, including a fair response time and very good input lag, both of which are crucial for gaming as they affect the speed and smoothness with which the game responds to your actions. In contrast, the TCL S435 delivers fair response time but poor input lag, which can make gaming less responsive and potentially frustrating during fast-paced action or competitive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
7.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Amazon Omni QLED excels in providing vibrant colors straight out of the box and offers a very good color gamut, making cartoons and animations come to life with rich and varied hues. On the other hand, the TCL S435, while presenting colors excellently out of the box, has a more limited color gamut, potentially rendering cartoons and animations with less color variety and depth.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7
5.8
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED has good SDR brightness and upscaling, and delivers colors out of the box very well, making it suitable for news, talk shows, and other TV programs in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S435 has poor SDR brightness, doesn't upscale as effectively, and its colors out of the box are not as accurate, which can lessen the viewing experience for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.9
5.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED excels in a bright room due to its good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, which help maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments. The TCL S435, however, performs poorly in bright rooms, primarily because of its poor SDR brightness and reflections handling, causing the picture to appear dimmer and more susceptible to glare.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
5.9
3.2/10
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
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED offers a fair experience when watching sports, thanks to its better motion processing and stronger reflection handling compared to the TCL S435, which struggles with poor motion processing quality, reflection handling, and narrower viewing angles, leading to a weaker sports viewing experience. Additionally, the Amazon Omni QLED has fair response time and viewing angles, whereas the TCL S435 has only fair response time and even poorer viewing angles, further impacting its sports viewing quality.
Cost
$499
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $499 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.
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How the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QL55F601 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.6" x 48.5" x 3.3" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.3 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
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Jim Martin | April 2023
"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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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