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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80C is a midrange TV that is much more expensive compared to the TCL S546, which is a budget model. The Q80C excels in gaming and has better quality control, while the S546 offers great contrast and is a newer model. In bright rooms, both perform similarly, but for a bright room, the Q80C might have a slight advantage. The Q80C also has better speakers and additional features like voice commands that the S546 lacks. So if the budget allows and gaming or the use of voice commands are important, go for the Samsung Q80C. If you're looking for value and excellent contrast on a budget, the TCL S546 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (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
6.1
7.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C has a lower contrast and weaker black uniformity than the TCL S546, which means it may not provide as deep and even blacks for cinematic viewing experiences. However, the Samsung Q80C offers better viewing angles, which is beneficial if you often watch movies with a group spread out across the room.
Gaming
8.1
6.6
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C excels in gaming due to superior response time and lower input lag, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay, whereas the TCL S546, with fairer performance in these areas, might not be as swift or reactive, affecting fast-paced gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
6.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C delivers fair colors out of the box and has a good color gamut, which allows for a wider range of colors and more vibrant animations, while the TCL S546 has poor colors out of the box which might result in less accurate color representation in cartoons. Both TVs have a good color volume which is important for producing varied shades, but the Samsung's superior color accuracy from the start gives it an advantage for animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.4
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C is superior for watching news and TV programs due to its very good upscaling quality, which enhances lower resolution content, and colors that are fairly accurate out of the box, providing a more true-to-life picture without needing adjustments.
Cost
$1,298
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.0
7.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (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
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80C exhibits good response time which is crucial for fast-moving sports content, but its viewing angles and handling of reflections are less impressive, potentially reducing the clarity of the image when viewed from an angle or in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL S546, while offering good response time, struggles with motion processing and also has poorer viewing angles, meaning that fast scenes in sports might not look as smooth, and the picture quality could degrade when not sitting directly in front of the TV.
Bright Room
7.2
7.2
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80C excels in a bright room due to very good SDR and good HDR brightness, though its handling of reflections is poor. On the other hand, the TCL S546 also offers very good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, but its HDR brightness is only fair and contrast is higher, which benefits its performance in bright rooms.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 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 | 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 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) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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