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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the TCL S450R could be a great fit since it comes at a lower cost than the Samsung Frame Series. However, the TCL TV provides only fair overall picture quality and may not be the best choice for gaming. It also has limited brightness capabilities, which can be a drawback in brightly lit rooms. On the other hand, if you're looking for better overall picture and sound quality with a visually appealing design that doubles as artwork when not in use, and you don't mind spending more, the Samsung Frame Series might be the better option. The Samsung Frame also offers better performance in bright rooms and has higher quality sound, but it's important to note that it must be wall-mounted, as it does not come with a stand. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good motion processing
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- The TCL S450R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Frame Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
6.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Sports
6.8
6.1
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.0
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.4
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
7.3
6.0
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$977
$270
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $977 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
6.2
6.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
Gaming
6.1
5.7
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is poor.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S450R (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$977 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50LS03B | 50S450R | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44.3" x 1" | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 44.3" | 27.1" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 26.0 lbs | 18.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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