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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV with better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room usage, the Samsung Q80C would be the superior option. It also has a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for gaming and watching fast-action content. However, it is typically much more expensive. On the other hand, if your budget is a concern and you don't mind compromising on picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room capabilities, the TCL S455 is a budget-friendly option. Its price is typically much less, making it accessible while offering decent performance for the price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80C (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.8
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80C struggles with poor handling of reflections and a good response time, which is crucial for displaying fast movements without blur during sports, but it benefits from wider viewing angles. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has fair reflection handling, which is better than the Samsung, but a fair response time and narrower viewing angles, which can be limiting for fast-paced sports or group viewing.
Gaming
8.1
5.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C excels in gaming because it has excellent response time and a higher refresh rate, which minimizes motion blur and provides a more fluid gaming experience, whereas the TCL S455, with its fair response time and a standard refresh rate, can't match the Samsung's performance, leading to a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
6.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.4
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C is better suited for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling of low-resolution content and its higher SDR brightness that makes images pop even in well-lit rooms. In comparison, the TCL S455 offers fair performance with less impressive upscaling and SDR brightness, which might result in a less vivid picture quality, especially in brighter viewing environments.
Bright Room
7.2
6.0
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C performs better in bright rooms primarily because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness than the TCL S455, which means it can better counteract glare and maintain picture quality. Additionally, the Q80C's superior handling of reflections allows it to minimize the impact of ambient light, whereas the S455 is only rated fair in this respect, making it less suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$1,298
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.0
6.5
5.55/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
6.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q80C offers better viewing angles and color accuracy out of the box, making it preferable for rooms where viewers are seated at different angles to the screen, but it may disappoint with its black uniformity, affecting dark scene performance in movies. The TCL S455, on the other hand, shows stronger contrast and black uniformity suited for movies, but the lack of effective local dimming and poorer color performance could detract from the overall cinematic experience.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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USA Today
Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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