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The Samsung Frame Series is a premium-priced TV that offers better performance for gaming and sports, with higher picture quality and motion processing capabilities. It is also better suited to bright rooms due to its higher bright room performance. However, it is less suitable for dark room viewing due to a lower dark room score. Additional features include a 120Hz refresh rate, more HDMI ports, and support for HGiG and Dolby Atmos. The TCL S446, on the other hand, is a budget-priced TV with lower performance across most viewing types, including movies, sports, and gaming. It also has a lower bright room performance which makes it less ideal for well-lit environments. Despite this, it offers better out-of-the-box color accuracy and is a more affordable option. If the price is a significant concern and you have controlled lighting conditions, the TCL could still be a consideration. Choose the Samsung Frame Series if you prioritize gaming, sports viewing, and brighter room usage, and are willing to invest in a higher-cost TV. If saving money is crucial and you mainly watch TV shows or cartoons in a darker environment, the TCL S446 may be sufficient. 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 motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
5.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
5.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series stands out for its superior contrast and black uniformity, offering a more immersive viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV compared to the TCL S446, which falls short in these areas with lower contrast and weaker black uniformity. While the Samsung also boasts better out-of-the-box colors contributing to a richer visual experience, the TCL S446, despite having excellent out-of-the-box colors, cannot overcome its limitations in contrast and black uniformity which are crucial for viewing darker content.
Gaming
7.8
5.8
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series offers a superior gaming experience compared to the TCL S446 mainly due to its higher response time and input lag performance and the presence of a 120Hz refresh rate, which are essential for smoother and more responsive gameplay. While the TCL S446 also has good input lag, its response time is lower and it only supports a maximum of 60Hz refresh rate, meaning it may not handle fast-moving scenes as smoothly as the Samsung Frame.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is preferred for cartoons because of its very good performance in colors out of the box and its good color gamut, which result in vivid and accurate on-screen images. In contrast, the TCL S446, despite its excellent colors out of the box, offers a poorer color gamut, leading to less vibrant colors and a less immersive animation viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.4
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series performs better than the TCL S446 for watching news and TV programs, mainly because it has higher SDR brightness, which means it can deliver clearer visuals in well-lit environments. Additionally, the Samsung offers better upscaling quality and color performance out of the box, resulting in a sharper image and more accurate colors without needing additional adjustment.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in bright room performance due to its very good SDR and fair HDR brightness levels, along with good management of reflections, making it suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S446 struggles with only fair SDR and poor HDR brightness, which combined with its similarly rated reflections handling means it may not perform as well in a bright room.
Cost
$1,598
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.4
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series and TCL S446 both provide a fair experience for watching sports due to their performance in a few key areas: the Samsung Frame Series has a faster response time and better handling of reflections, but limited viewing angles; the TCL S446, on the other hand, offers wider viewing angles but struggles with motion processing and has a slower response time, which can impact the smoothness of fast-moving scenes. These differences can affect the overall clarity and comfort when watching sports, making neither TV ideal for highly demanding sports viewers.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
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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