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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B tends to perform better in a bright room and offers a superior experience for gaming due to its higher refresh rate, which is especially beneficial if you play fast-action games or use the TV for console gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S546 offers good value for money with decent performance for mixed usage, such as watching movies or TV shows. The TCL may also have a better built-in speaker system. Ultimately, if you're looking for higher performance in gaming and bright-room viewing, the Samsung Q80B may be worth the extra cost. However, for a more budget-friendly option that still offers a satisfying viewing experience for general content, the TCL S546 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- 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 S546 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.4
7.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.2/10
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 Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2
6.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B excels in gaming due to its superior response time and lowest input lag, which makes for a very responsive gaming experience. Conversely, the TCL S546, while also good for gaming, has a slower response time and higher input lag in comparison, which can affect fast-paced gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B is evaluated to have good colors out of the box, contributing to its overall good performance with cartoons and animation which heavily rely on vibrant and accurate colors. In contrast, the TCL S546 is noted to have poor colors out of the box, making it less suitable for content where rich and precise color representation is very important, like cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
6.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B is better than the TCL S546 for watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling that enhances lower resolution content and better color performance right out of the box. Meanwhile, the TCL S546, although fair for this content, falls short in these areas, particularly in upscaling detail and initial color accuracy.
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 S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.4
5.33/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.8
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80B is better suited for sports with its stronger motion processing and response time, ensuring clearer action scenes; however, it falls short in viewing angles which might be a concern in a wide seating arrangement. The TCL S546, on the other hand, offers inferior motion handling and a significantly weaker response time, leading to more motion blur during fast-paced games, but it manages reflections similarly to the Samsung.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80B is well-suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, alongside its fair handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. The TCL S546, although also featuring very good SDR brightness, is less effective than the Samsung at handling reflections, but could still be a suitable option depending on the lighting conditions and the viewer's sensitivity to glare.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | 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 | 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 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 56.9" x 2.2" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 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 | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 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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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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