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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are willing to invest in a higher quality viewing experience and better gaming performance, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) would be a suitable choice. This TV typically costs more, but it offers better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performs well in bright rooms. It also provides better motion processing and response time, which are important for fast-paced content and gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S435 (LCD) is a more budget-friendly option, with a lower price tag. While it provides decent quality for movies and casual viewing, it has a lower performance in gaming and is not as suited for bright room viewing due to its lower bright room performance score. If you have a tighter budget and your viewing habits include more general TV and movies, rather than intense gaming or watching in very bright rooms, the TCL S435 could meet your needs without a hefty price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Frame Series (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.8
5.9
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series offers better sports viewing than the TCL S435, due to its superior response time, leading to less motion blur, and its more effective handling of reflections, meaning it's more suitable for brightly lit rooms. However, the TCL S435 has narrower viewing angles and struggles more with uniformity in gray scenes, which can be distracting especially when watching sports with fast camera pans.
Gaming
7.8
5.5
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series is better for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and superior response time and input lag performance, which are crucial for a smoother gaming experience. The TCL S435 falls short in gaming mainly because of its lower refresh rate, and its response time and input lag are rated poorly, resulting in less fluid motion and a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
7.0
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.8
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series delivers superior news and talk show viewing experiences due to better upscaling of lower resolution content and higher SDR brightness, making details clearer and more visible in various lighting conditions. Conversely, the TCL S435 does not upscale as effectively and has lower SDR brightness, which can result in less clear images, particularly in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.3
5.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,598
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
6.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
6.1
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Frame Series displays a better contrast and black uniformity making it suitable for movie watching in darker environments, but lacks local dimming which can mar the deep black scenes often found in cinematic content. The TCL S435, on the other hand, while offering similar black uniformity, falls short in color reproduction out of the box and color volume, which can result in less vibrant and less accurate colors for movie and TV content.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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