If you're on a budget and looking for a basic TV, the TCL S350G may be suitable, though it has lower performance across most viewing experiences including movies, sports, and gaming, and it’s not as bright for well-lit rooms. However, if you're able to invest more, the Samsung QN85B offers significant improvements in picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and has excellent gaming capabilities, making it a stronger choice for a diverse range of content and environments. The Samsung QN85B also supports a wider range of HDR formats, which enhances the viewing experience for compatible content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S350G (LCD)
The TCL S350G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5/10
5.3/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S350G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3/10
5.2/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Sports
7.1/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.5/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0/10
5.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5/10
5.6/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.2/10
4.7/10
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$877
$178
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The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $877 and the TCL S350G (LCD) costs $178.
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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