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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series is a premium-priced TV known for better overall picture quality, gaming, and sports content viewing compared to the TCL S450G. It possesses higher performance in bright rooms and has superior motion processing, making it a suitable choice if you watch a lot of fast-action content. It also has a lower response time and better input lag which is important for gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is much less expensive, making it a more budget-friendly option. While it has decent picture quality, it may not perform as well in bright rooms or with gaming. If you value a high-quality viewing experience for diverse content including gaming and can afford a higher price, the Samsung Frame Series would be a better choice. However, if you are looking for a more cost-effective option and your viewing requirements are less demanding, the TCL S450G may suffice. Both TVs will pose limitations in a dark room due to lower performance in that aspect. 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 S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Frame Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
5.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
5.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.8
6.1
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Frame Series has a better response time and motion processing which is important for watching fast-paced sports, but it has limitations with viewing angles and may not be the best choice for a room with wide seating. Conversely, the TCL S450G struggles with motion processing, impacting the clarity of fast-moving content, but like the Samsung, it also has suboptimal viewing angles and may not suit wide seating arrangements; both handle reflections only fairly and have similarly adequate gray uniformity.
Gaming
7.8
5.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in gaming due to its superior response time and input lag performance, essential for fast-paced gaming where every millisecond counts. In contrast, the TCL S450G falls short in these areas, suffering from slower response times and higher input lag, which can lead to less responsive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
5.8
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation primarily because it has very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is considered poor for cartoons and animation due to its fair performance in colors out of the box and poor color gamut, leading to less impressive and less accurate color representation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.6
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series offers better upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it a strong match for viewing news and talk shows where image clarity and visibility in bright rooms are crucial. In contrast, the TCL S450G has lower performance in these areas, resulting in a less optimal experience for similar content.
Bright Room
7.3
5.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series handles bright room viewing better due to its very good SDR brightness and good reflection handling, which ensures clear viewing even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S450G has poor SDR brightness and reflection handling, resulting in diminished picture quality in bright rooms.
Cost
$1,598
$368
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $368.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $368 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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