If you are looking for better overall picture quality, color performance, and gaming experience, the Samsung Q80B may be the choice for you, albeit at a higher price. It offers superior motion processing, upscaling, and is equipped with great speakers. It's also better suited for bright rooms.
On the other hand, if you're on a budget and primarily watch movies or want a larger screen for less, the TCL S450G may serve your needs. This option might have more limitations in a bright room and won't provide as strong a gaming or sports viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1/10
5.9/10
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4/10
5.6/10
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.2/10
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 Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B offers better movie and cinematic TV watching experiences largely due to good local dimming and black uniformity which enhance contrast, as well as a good color performance out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S450G struggles with poor local dimming, black uniformity, and color performance, which are crucial for a rich viewing experience in movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.8/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80B offers better motion processing which is crucial for smoothly capturing the fast-paced action in sports, but its viewing angles are not as wide which could limit the view for those sitting off to the side. The TCL S450G, on the other hand, provides good response times for clear sports scenes, but struggles with handling reflections that could be distracting in well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.6/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B is highly regarded for watching cartoons and animation due to its good colors out of the box and wide color gamut, which contribute to vibrant and accurate animation. Meanwhile, the TCL S450G shows limitations in these areas, with colors out of the box and color gamut considered poor, resulting in less vivid and accurate representation of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8/10
5.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B excels in upscaling lower resolution content and maintains vibrant colors out of the box, advantages that are significant for watching news and talk shows. Conversely, the TCL S450G falls short in these areas, resulting in a less ideal experience for standard definition programs and less accurate color reproduction.
Bright Room
7.4/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$998
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $398.
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
"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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