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Updated January 10, 2024·
If gaming performance and low input lag are key for you, consider the LG NANO90 which excels in these areas. For bright rooms with a lot of ambient light, the LG NANO90 also offers a superior experience due to its better reflection handling. The LG system supports a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision for a more immersive viewing experience but comes at a higher price. However, if budget is a concern, the TCL S446 can be the economical choice. It provides a respectable performance for cartoons and animations. Be aware that it does not perform as well in dark room settings and has less effective local dimming, which might affect contrast and picture quality during dark scenes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for use as monitor
- Good motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Gaming
8.0
5.8
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
50.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 has a very good response time and very good input lag, which are critical for gaming, allowing quick reaction times and minimal delay between your actions and what is displayed on the screen. In contrast, while the TCL S446 has very good input lag, its response time is just fair, leading to slower transitions between images and potential motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
6.4
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 is rated poor for watching cartoons & animation because it has subpar colors out of the box and only a fair color gamut, meaning it doesn't display a wide range of colors accurately. In contrast, the TCL S446 is rated fair, as it offers excellent colors out of the box, although it also suffers from a limited color gamut.
Bright Room
6.9
5.8
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 performs better in a bright room because it has good SDR and HDR brightness levels and handles reflections very well, whereas the TCL S446, with only fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, doesn't handle reflections as effectively, making it less suitable for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$1,719
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.1
5.8
5.28/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG NANO90 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
5.4
5.28/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG NANO90 has mediocre contrast and local dimming capabilities, with subpar black uniformity, which disappoints when displaying dark movie scenes and reduces cinematic immersion. The TCL S446, while offering great colors out of the box, suffers from poor contrast without local dimming, and even worse black uniformity, making it less ideal for movies that rely on deep blacks and subtle shades.
Sports
6.8
6.4
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG NANO90 and TCL S446 both struggle with certain aspects of sports viewing, with the LG NANO90 having a fair motion processing performance that could blur fast-moving scenes and a poorer reflections handling which may be distracting in bright rooms. The TCL S446, on the other hand, has good viewing angles allowing more people to watch comfortably from different positions but suffers from low response time that can make action-packed moments less clear.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.4
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG NANO90 delivers fair performance when watching news and TV programs with its good upscaling capabilities and decent SDR brightness, but colors straight out of the box are poor, which might affect the initial viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL S446 also performs fairly with excellent upscaling and colors straight out of the box, offering vibrant images, but is hampered by its less impressive SDR brightness, which could make it less suitable for very bright rooms.
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How the LG NANO90 (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG NANO90 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,719 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65NANO90 | 65S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 1.8" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 62.2 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | July 2021
"Here we have HDR pictures that look bright, but also manage to typically hit decently deep black levels.WebOS continues, though, to be one of the easiest to use. Connections are strong for a mid-range TV. Native 4K pictures look crisp and detailed."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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