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The Samsung Frame Series is better for gaming due to its higher responsiveness, making it a premium choice if gaming is a priority. It performs decently in bright rooms but is not ideal for dark room viewing. On the other hand, the TCL S546, while more affordable, offers good performance across various contents including movies and TV shows, with superior dark room performance compared to the Samsung. Its gaming performance is good, but not as high as the Samsung. In bright rooms, both TVs perform similarly. Neither excels at sound quality, so an external sound system could be beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- 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 S546 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.2
7.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series has a lower contrast and black uniformity than the TCL S546, which can result in less deep blacks and diminish movie watching in dark scenes; however, the Samsung offers better colors out of the box, which means less calibration for vibrant colors. Both TVs have local dimming features that may not be exceptionally effective, but the TCL's local dimming might slightly edge out the Samsung's nonexistent local dimming, leading to better dark scene performance for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
7.8
6.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series offers a better response time and a higher refresh rate, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience, while the TCL S546 has a lower response time performance and supports a lower refresh rate, which can result in more motion blur and less fluid gameplay. Additionally, the Samsung Frame Series has a lower input lag which ensures a quicker reaction to user inputs compared to the TCL S546, making it more suitable for competitive gaming where timing is key.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.6
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series boasts better out-of-the-box colors and a higher color gamut score, which means that cartoons and animations will appear more vibrant and accurate on this TV compared to the TCL S546, which has a lower score in out-of-the-box colors, indicating that the images might not be as lively without calibration. Although both TVs have similar color volume and SDR Brightness, which are somewhat important to the viewing experience, these factors overall favor the Samsung Frame Series for animation content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.4
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers very good color accuracy right out of the box, which makes it suitable for watching news and regular TV programs. In contrast, the TCL S546 has poorer upscaling and colors out of the box, making it less ideal for those types of content despite having a very good SDR brightness similar to the Samsung.
Cost
$1,598
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.8
6.3
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
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series struggles with average gray uniformity and limited viewing angles which can affect sports viewing, but it compensates with good motion processing and reflection handling. On the other hand, the TCL S546 also suffers from average gray uniformity and narrow viewing angles, and its poorer motion processing may result in more blur during fast-paced sports action.
Bright Room
7.3
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in bright rooms due to very good SDR brightness and better handling of reflections, whereas the TCL S546 also offers very good SDR brightness but isn't as effective against reflections. While both TVs provide a vibrant color volume and gamut, the Samsung has a higher contrast that can enhance the viewing experience, which may be somewhat important for certain content.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65S546 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
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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