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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for premium picture quality and gaming performance, the Samsung QN95B is a better choice with high scores in both areas, along with excellent performance in bright rooms. It also features better sound quality, a higher refresh rate, and more HDMI ports. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is much more affordable and still offers good performance for general viewing content, including movies, cartoons, and reality TV. However, it is not as bright and performs less well in both dark and bright rooms, and has a lower overall picture and gaming performance compared to the Samsung model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
5.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
5.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B offers excellent contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity—crucial for a cinematic experience—whereas the TCL S450G struggles in these areas with lower performance in contrast and poor local dimming and black uniformity, leading to less impressive movie viewing. Additionally, the QN95B with its superior colors out of the box and color volume enhances the vibrancy of movie scenes, while the S450G's fair performance in these aspects results in a less captivating color portrayal.
Sports
7.2
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B outperforms the TCL S450G in sports viewing because it has superior motion processing, reflection handling, and a wider viewing angle, all of which are key for fast-paced action and various viewing positions. Additionally, the Samsung's response time is rated very good, reducing blurring during fast movements, whereas the TCL has a poor response time which can lead to more noticeable blur.
Gaming
8.8
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B has a very good response time and the best input lag score, which translates to minimal blur during fast action and more responsive gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S450G, despite having the best input lag score, suffers from poor response time that can result in noticeable blur in fast-moving scenes, making it less suitable for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
5.8
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B delivers vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, making it excellent for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S450G falls short in these areas with just fair color accuracy out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in a less ideal viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
5.6
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B delivers excellent performance for watching news and talk shows due to its superior SDR brightness and upscaling quality, ensuring clear and bright picture quality, as well as accurate colors straight out of the box which contribute to a more vibrant and lifelike image. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is considered poor for these programs, largely because of its lower SDR brightness and upscaling abilities, which may result in a dimmer and less sharp image, and less accurate colors that can make the content appear washed out or unrealistic.
Bright Room
9.8
5.7
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN95B excels in a bright room due to its excellent scores in SDR and HDR brightness, as well as its superior handling of reflections, ensuring clear and vibrant images even when exposed to ambient light. In contrast, the TCL S450G struggles in well-lit conditions with poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair performance in reflection handling, resulting in a less optimal viewing experience in similar environments.
Cost
$1,497
$348
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,497 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 65S450G | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 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 57" x 0.7" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 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 | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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