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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is gaming and a slightly better overall picture quality, consider the LG UR9000 even though it is typically more expensive. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and you prefer to watch news, reality TV, or animation, the TCL S446 would be a suitable choice. Keep in mind, for use in bright rooms, both TVs are similar, but neither is exceptional, and for dark room viewing, both perform poorly. Neither TV stands out for sound quality or viewing angles. Additionally, both TVs have similar input types and neither comes with great built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
6.4
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 is rated poorly for watching cartoons and animation due to low scores in color gamut and color volume, suggesting less vibrant and varied colors. Conversely, the TCL S446 fares better because it has excellent colors out of the box, indicating a more accurate and pleasing color presentation for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.5
6.4
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 has difficulties with upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering vibrant colors out of the box compared to the TCL S446, which is better equipped to handle these aspects, resulting in a fairer representation for news and talk shows where these factors are significant. Additionally, the TCL S446's more effective SDR brightness ensures that typical TV programs are displayed with adequate brightness, contrasting with the less consistent performance of the LG UR9000 in this regard.
Cost
$547
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The LG UR9000 (LCD) has a price of $547 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.4
5.8
3.31/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S446 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
5.4
3.31/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S446 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG UR9000 struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast and lack of effective local dimming which leads to subpar black uniformity, making dark scenes appear washed out. The TCL S446, while offering very good colors out of the box, also has poor contrast and no local dimming, failing to produce deep blacks and compromising the overall picture quality in darker settings.
Sports
6.8
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UR9000 and the TCL S446 both have issues with response time and motion processing, which affects the smoothness of fast-moving scenes common in sports. They also have fair reflection handling, which means they might struggle with glare in bright rooms, and similar viewing angles, making them less ideal for sports when viewed from the side; however, they show decent gray uniformity, important for displaying a uniform field or court without major inconsistencies.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
15.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UR9000 and TCL S446 both have subpar gaming performance primarily due to their fair response time and fair input lag, which can make fast-paced games feel less responsive. Furthermore, with both TVs having a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, they fail to deliver the smoother gaming experience that higher refresh rates can offer.
Bright Room
5.8
5.8
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Both the LG UR9000 and the TCL S446 struggle in bright rooms due to their fair SDR brightness and different levels of reflection handling, with the LG having fair reflections handling and the TCL having good. Additionally, while both TVs have less than ideal HDR brightness—the LG with fair and the TCL with poor—this factor combined with their respective reflection handling abilities contributes to their subpar performance in well-lit environments.
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How the LG UR9000 (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG UR9000 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$547 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UR9000 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 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) | 33.1" x 57.3" x 1.2" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.3" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52 lbs | 37.9 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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