If high-quality viewing is a priority and you're prepared to invest more, the Samsung S95B (OLED) offers excellent picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and outstanding gaming performance. It's also better suited for bright rooms and has superior speakers. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and can accept lower performance across various content types including sports, movies, and games, the TCL S450F (LCD) is cost-effective while still offering good upscaling and a fair picture quality. The Samsung excels in color and contrast, boasts better viewing angles and reflection handling, which are vital for rooms with light sources. If you often watch content with HDR, the Samsung supports advanced formats like Dolby Vision that the TCL lacks. However, if your viewing is mostly in a setting where picture quality isn't as critical, or you don't use your TV for gaming or as a monitor, the TCL might suffice while saving you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95B (OLED)
Very good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Excellent for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95B (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4/10
6.5/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S450F (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
6.0/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
9.4/10
5.7/10
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
6.0/10
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2/10
6.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
8.4/10
6.0/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,697
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has a price of $1,697 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $400.
"Samsung's S95B is easily one of the best high-end 4K TVs on the market. S95B is able to achieve industry-leading color performance and a brighter screen than typical OLEDs. In fact, the display's OLED color coverage is nearly in a class of its own. The S95B is a beautiful TV, even when it's off. The display has a pleasing, minimalist design with nearly bezel-less borders and an impressively thin profile."
Get a great deal on the Samsung S95B (OLED) or the TCL S450F (LCD)
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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