If you're on a tight budget, the TCL S470G is the more cost-effective option, especially for casual viewing in less demanding settings like a bedroom or kitchen. However, if you're willing to invest more for an overall better quality picture, especially in bright rooms, and appreciate better performance when watching news, sports, and animations, the Samsung Q60A would be a better fit. The Samsung also offers better contrast and SDR brightness, which would enhance the viewing experience for most content. It's important to note that neither TV is particularly well-suited for gaming due to their poor gaming scores. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2/10
5.4/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
5.0/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
5.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3/10
5.4/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.2/10
5.3/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $200.
"The least expensive QLED is a solid choice for Samsung fans. Right out of the gate my eye was drawn to the Samsung. It is bright. The quantum dots let the Q60A produce far deeper, richer colors than the Vizio and TCL"
"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."
Get a great deal on the Samsung Q60A (LCD) or the TCL S470G (LCD)
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing 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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