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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and budget, then the TCL S546 could suit you as it generally costs less and is decent for gaming. However, its picture quality in bright rooms and motion processing may lag behind. Conversely, the Samsung Q70A offers a better bright room experience and superior motion handling, which is great for sports and action content, but it's at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.4
7.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
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 Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 has local dimming, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, making it particularly suitable for movies that benefit from deeper blacks and more pronounced shadow details, whereas the Samsung Q70A lacks this feature, affecting its performance in these areas. However, the Samsung Q70A offers better colors out of the box and color volume, providing a rich and vibrant viewing experience straight away, but with less effective black levels and contrast in cinematic content compared to the TCL S546.
Gaming
7.7
6.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
6.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A delivers more accurate colors straight out of the box, providing a more vivid and lifelike viewing experience for cartoons and animation, whereas the TCL S546 is less accurate initially, potentially resulting in flatter images. In terms of color gamut and volume, both are good, but the Q70A may have a slight edge in rendering a broader range of colors, enhancing the overall vibrancy and depth of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
6.4
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$948
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.7
6.3
8.0/10
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
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A has a higher response time which is great for sports; however, it has poor reflection handling which can be distracting in a bright room. In comparison, the TCL S546 has good reflection handling and gray uniformity, but its response time and motion processing are not as strong, leading to potential blurring during fast-action sports.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | 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 | 5.7/10 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 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 57.2" x 1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 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 | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | 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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