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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that performs better for gaming, sports, and has better picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, the Samsung Q80B is a superior choice, but it comes at an upper midrange price. It also offers a better audio experience with great built-in speakers. On the other hand, the TCL S470G is more budget-friendly and still offers good performance for cartoons and animation, and news content. The TCL supports voice commands for accessibility but isn't as strong in terms of picture and sound quality as the Samsung. 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
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- The TCL S470G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
5.4
5.33/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
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 S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B provides a strong contrast and effective local dimming which enhances its black uniformity, resulting in a more cinematic experience during movie watching. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles with a lower contrast, poor local dimming, and inconsistent black uniformity which can detract from the immersive cinematic experience.
Sports
6.8
6.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
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
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80B has a very good response time, which helps to reduce motion blur during fast sports scenes, and fair reflection handling but it offers just fair viewing angles, which can affect the viewing experience from side seats. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles with motion handling due to a poor motion processing feature, making it less ideal for dynamic sports content, though it shares similar fair performance in reflections handling and viewing angles, with slightly better gray uniformity, which can help in presenting an even playing field without much dirty screen effect.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B stands out as a superior gaming TV due to its very good response time and best input lag performance, paired with a 120Hz refresh rate which is ideal for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, despite having the best input lag performance similar to the Samsung, the TCL S470G falls short for gaming because it has poor response time and a lower 60Hz refresh rate, which may lead to less fluid motion during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
5.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B is preferred for watching cartoons and animation because it boasts better color volume and color accuracy right out of the box than the TCL S470G, ensuring a more vibrant and true-to-life viewing experience for animated content. Additionally, the Q80B's higher contrast and SDR brightness contribute to a richer picture in various lighting conditions, which is less impressive on the S470G.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
5.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivers very good SDR brightness, making it a solid choice for watching news and talk shows which often don't broadcast in high definition. On the other hand, the TCL S470G performs poorly in these areas, leading to a less crisp image and a dimmer display when viewing such programming.
Bright Room
7.4
5.3
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B is better suited for bright rooms as it has a high SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can produce brighter images to combat glare, and fair reflection handling to reduce the impact of ambient light. On the other hand, the TCL S470G performs poorly in bright conditions due to its low brightness in both SDR and HDR content and similarly fair reflection handling, which allows more ambient light to wash out the picture.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | 65S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 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 | 5.3/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"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."
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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