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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60C is a newer model with a higher price, but it does not necessarily offer better overall picture quality than the TCL S546, which is more budget-friendly and has been on the market for a longer time. If picture quality is your main concern and you have a limited budget, the TCL might be the better option. However, if brand reputation and possibly better quality control from a more premium brand are important to you, and you're willing to spend more, consider the Samsung. Both TVs have similar connectivity with three HDMI ports. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
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 Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has lower contrast and poor local dimming, which negatively affects its ability to display deep blacks and diminishes the movie-watching experience, especially in darker scenes. On the other hand, the TCL S546 boasts better contrast, superior black uniformity, and effective local dimming, providing a more immersive viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV by better maintaining the intended depth and detail in various lighting conditions.
Gaming
5.7
6.6
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has a poor response time which can lead to more noticeable blur during fast-paced games, and while it has the best input lag for minimal delay between controller and on-screen action, the response time is a more significant issue for gaming. The TCL S546, on the other hand, offers a fair compromise with good response time reducing motion blur, and very good input lag ensuring responsive gameplay, making it the better option for gaming despite being older.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60C is considered good for watching cartoons and animation because it offers well-represented colors right out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. In contrast, despite the TCL S546 having a very good color volume, which means it can display a wide range of colors at different luminosities, its colors out of the box lack the accuracy of the Samsung Q60C, making it only fair for the same content.
Bright Room
6.5
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. While both the Samsung Q60C and TCL S546 handle reflections equally, the TCL's ability to get brighter gives it an edge for watching content in bright conditions.
Cost
$749
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $749 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q60C and TCL S546 both have fair performance watching sports due to their adequate but not excellent motion processing and similar challenges with reflections, which affects viewing when there are many light sources in the room. Both TVs feature good response times; however, the TCL S546 handles reflections slightly better than the Samsung Q60C but has lower motion processing capabilities, which can lead to less smooth action during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
6.4
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q60C provides good upscaling and colors out of the box, ensuring that lower resolution content from news or talk shows is displayed with clarity and vibrant colors, but its local dimming and contrast are less impressive, which can affect picture quality in dark scenes. Meanwhile, the TCL S546 offers very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit rooms, and superior local dimming and contrast for deeper blacks, but it falls short in upscaling and colors out of the box, which means standard definition content may not look as refined.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60C | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.3" x 57.1" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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