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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently watch movies or play games in a dark room and prefer a high-quality picture, the Samsung Q80C is a better choice. However, it is typically much more expensive. On the other hand, if your budget is limited and you're looking for an affordable TV, the TCL S470G could be suitable for you, though it won't perform as well in bright or dark rooms. The Samsung Q80C also has a significantly better sound system and gaming performance, so if these are important to you, the higher price might be justified. Both TVs offer voice command features and have multiple HDMI ports, with the Samsung having one more than the TCL. 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
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- The TCL S470G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80C (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
5.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
5.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C offers better contrast and local dimming capabilities, leading to deeper blacks and more detailed dark scenes, which is important for watching movies and cinematic TV. In contrast, the TCL S470G falls short in these areas and also struggles with black uniformity, which can result in less clear and consistent shadow detail during dark scenes.
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
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80C exhibits better motion handling and response time, which is crucial for fast-paced sports action, but its poorer reflection handling can be an issue in well-lit environments. Conversely, the TCL S470G, while showing weaker motion processing ability and response time that may result in blurrier scenes during sports, handles reflections better, offering a more watchable experience in brighter rooms.
Gaming
8.1
5.6
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C provides a better gaming experience because it has a higher refresh rate, which allows for smoother motion, and it scores better in both response time and input lag, which means the TV reacts more quickly to user inputs than the TCL S470G. The TCL S470G has a lower refresh rate and lower scores for response time and input lag, which can lead to a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
5.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C delivers better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, which makes animations vibrant and true to the creator's intent, while the TCL S470G, despite its fair performance in these areas, falls short in delivering the richness in colors and consistency across different hues, making it less suitable for cartoons and animation. This discrepancy arises due to the Samsung's superior color reproduction capabilities out of the box and its more expansive gamut that can display a broader range of colors, enhancing the viewing experience for content that heavily relies on vivid and varied colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
5.4
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C is better for watching news and talk shows due to its very good upscaling of low-resolution content and higher SDR brightness, ensuring clear images in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S470G is considered poor for such content because its upscaling is not as effective, and it lacks sufficient SDR brightness, which can result in duller images especially in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.2
5.3
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C excels in a bright room due to its high SDR and HDR brightness, and effective reflection handling, which helps maintain picture quality despite ambient light. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles in the same environment because it has lower SDR and HDR brightness and is not as good at minimizing reflections, leading to a washed-out image when watching in well-lit areas.
Cost
$1,298
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 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) | 32.6" 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" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
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 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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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"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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