If you're looking for better overall picture quality, the Amazon Omni QLED is the superior choice, offering better performance in dark and bright rooms, making it more versatile. It also has a higher build quality and is better for watching movies, news, talk shows, and animations.
On the other hand, if you're budget-conscious, the TCL S470G costs significantly less, but with some tradeoffs. It won't perform as well in bright or dark rooms and has lower overall picture quality. It does, however, have a slight edge in color accuracy right out of the box.
Both TVs support major HDR formats, but the Amazon Omni QLED also supports advance features like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision which results in enhanced viewing for compatible content. If gaming is a priority, neither TV excels, but the Amazon Omni QLED is slightly better equipped for this as well.
In terms of sound, neither has "great speakers," so consider a soundbar or external audio system regardless of your choice. The Amazon Omni QLED has one additional HDMI port, offering a bit more connectivity for your devices.
So, if you're willing to pay more for better viewing experiences across various content and room conditions, the Amazon Omni QLED is the better option. If budget is a primary concern and you're okay with decent performance, then the TCL S470G could suffice. 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 S470G (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
5.4/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8/10
5.0/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV with its high contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in darker scenes. In contrast, the TCL S470G falls short in these areas, resulting in a less impactful viewing experience with poorer contrast and less consistent black levels that can affect picture quality during dark movie scenes.
Gaming
6.4/10
5.6/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED has fair response time and very good input lag, which allows for a more fluid gaming experience with less delay between user input and action on the screen, while the TCL S470G, despite having the best input lag, is hindered by poor response time, causing slower transitions between images and potentially leading to motion blur during fast-paced games. Additionally, both TVs have a standard 60Hz refresh rate which is adequate for most console gaming but may not be as smooth as TVs with higher refresh rates for fast-moving images common in PC gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
5.7/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED exhibits very good colors out of the box and an impressive color gamut which ensures vibrant and accurate hues, making it quite suitable for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S470G, while having good colors out of the box, offers a poorer color gamut and volume, leading to less impressive color reproduction which can detract from the animated content viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7/10
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED TV offers better upscaling and SDR brightness, which are critical for watching news and talk shows, ensuring clearer images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S470G falls short in these areas, with poor upscaling and SDR brightness, leading to potentially blurrier images and less optimal viewing experiences in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
6.9/10
5.3/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED struggles less with bright room conditions as it displays better SDR and HDR brightness levels compared to the TCL S470G, which performs poorly in both respects. Additionally, despite both TVs having fair reflection handling, the higher contrast, color volume, and color gamut of the Amazon Omni QLED further contribute to a more favorable viewing experience in a bright environment compared to the TCL S470G.
Cost
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The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $600 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
"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."
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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