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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series is a premium option with a higher price tag, offering better overall picture and gaming experiences. It's well-suited for bright rooms but may not perform as well in a dark setting. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is much more affordable, making it a good choice if you're on a budget. However, it may not match the Samsung in terms of picture quality or performance in bright settings. 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
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Frame Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
6.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
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 S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
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
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S455 (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 compared to the TCL S455, which minimizes motion blur during fast-paced sports but might struggle with reflections and viewing angles in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S455's lower motion processing capability leads to more visible blur during fast action, even though it also has room for improvement in its handling of reflections and limited viewing angles.
Gaming
7.8
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
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is superior for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and good color gamut which make the animation more vivid and lifelike. In contrast, the TCL S455 is rated as fair for the same content because it has fair colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in less vibrant animation viewing.
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and has higher SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and detail when viewing news and TV programs, combined with better out-of-the-box colors and higher contrast improving overall picture quality. The TCL S455, while fair, falls short in these areas, particularly in upscaling and SDR brightness, leading to a less crisp image for standard TV content and a less vibrant display for colors and contrast.
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series with its higher brightness capacity for both SDR and HDR content and better reflection handling makes it a superior choice for watching TV in a bright room compared to the TCL S455, which has fair SDR brightness and struggles more with reflections, making its picture quality less optimal in well-lit environments. Additionally, the Samsung offers better color volume and gamut, contributing to a more vibrant and detailed image even in brightness-challenged conditions.
Cost
$1,598
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
6.2
6.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
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
No
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Frame Series, despite having a higher native contrast which benefits movie watching, lacks local dimming to further enhance that contrast, affecting black uniformity and deep black levels needed for darker scenes. The TCL S455, on the other hand, has good black uniformity and includes a basic local dimming feature which helps in improving contrast in movies, but its overall contrast and color volume are not as strong as those of the Samsung, impacting the richness and depth of images. Both TVs may not display colors as accurately right out of the box and have limited viewing angles, which means colors can shift when viewed from the side.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65S455 | |
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 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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) | 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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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