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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60A and TCL S546 are both budget-friendly options, but your choice would depend on your specific needs. The Samsung Q60A excels in environments with a lot of light and is well-suited for watching cartoons and animation with its higher scores in bright room performance and this content type. Meanwhile, the TCL S546 stands out with better sound quality and offers a wider range of high dynamic range (HDR) support, including Dolby Vision, which can enhance the viewing experience of movies and series if you frequently watch content available in these formats. However, if gaming is a priority, you should note that both models have limitations in that area. Neither TV is particularly strong for gaming, but if this is less of a concern, either could be a satisfactory choice depending on whether you prioritize better sound and HDR support or performance in bright rooms and animated content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
6.6
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
6.6
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3
6.4
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$498
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.4
7.13/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
7.0
7.13/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S546 (LCD) to be good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.5
6.3
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Bright Room
7.2
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both good for bright room.
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How the Samsung Q60A (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60A (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32Q60A | 50S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.8" x 28.5" x 1.2" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 18.8" x 28.5" | 27.3" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 26.0 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"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"
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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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